2-A Contractor Prequalification Instructions.pdf

CONTRACTOR

PREQUALIFICATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Table of Contents

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

PREQUALIFICATION CATEGORIES

PIPELINE CONTRACTING

GENERAL CONTRACTING

SERVICE CONTRACTING

BUILDING SERVICES

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

WATER TREATMENT/PUMPAGE/STORAGE

Select categories from each of the above six (6) sections.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

o Contractor Prequalification Application (Q-37AV). (Questionnaire: Excel file, Download from Requested Information section of portal and complete responses) o A1 - Employee Personnel Form (Fillable PDF Form – please use the form in the files section) o A2 - Current & Completed Projects Form (Fillable PDF Form – please use the form in the files section) o A3 - Equipment List (Fillable PDF Form – please use the form in the files section) o A4 - Two Reference sheet forms completed for each category that you are applying. At least two different references per category is required. Do not send reference sheets to your references, LOUISVILLE WATER will make the request. The

Reference sheet forms are to be downloaded from this portal, the file download has two reference sheets in a PDF fillable form. Please complete and save (save as separate files per category – name the file with the category # and or name) the reference forms for each category applying.

o Complete and provide specific detail of work on reference sheet ensuring that the work detail meets or exceeds the requirements of the category as described in the category description. Prequalification categories and descriptions are indicated in this document on page 3. (If not enough space on the form, please attach additional pages).

o Contact your references, ask for permission to list as a reference and let them know that LOUISVILLE

WATER will be contacting them, verify that you have correct address, telephone, and email information for your reference.

o A5 - Prequalification Signature Page, please print, complete, sign, and have notarized. (Form is provided in the files section).

o Current Financials provided including a balance sheet and cover letter from Accounting firm denoting the parameters of the financial statement (i.e. Audited, Compiled, Reviewed, or otherwise noted). Income/Revenue Statement for three years

(Current and previous two years).

o Minority Certification/Women Certification/Small Business Certification/other Certification (if applicable) o Affirmative Action Plan (if total number of employees is 50 or more).

o Articles of Incorporation or Copy of Board Minutes (if corporation).

o W-9 Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification. (Form is provided in the files section).

Louisville Water Company will review your application. There is no guarantee on the turn around time for the review process.

Once the review process is complete, your company will be sent a letter stating our decision on your application. Firms must be prequalified in the required prequalification categories indicated for the bid prior to bid opening.

It is highly recommended that you limit applying for more than three (3) prequalification categories, as it slows the application process down for multiple categories. Once you are prequalified you can apply for additional categories by submitting a

Category Upgrade Application.

Incomplete Applications or failure to respond to request for additional information shall result in application being declined.

Please Submit Completed Application AND Attachments thru the designated portal for this application at https://louisvillewater.bonfirehub.com/portal/

Applicants may apply at any time for prequalification. If your firm is already prequalified and is interested in adding a prequalification category or submitting updated financials, please refer to the appropriate application.

Financial Upgrade or Category Upgrade https://louisvillewater.bonfirehub.com/portal/

PREQUALIFICATION CATEGORIES

Prequalification Categories and Descriptions. Please indicate the Category #/name on the reference sheet. You must provide and complete two (2) reference sheets for each category applying. Detail of work performed on the reference sheet must demonstrate that you are experienced in the category as described below. Please see the reference sheets.

PIPELINE CONTRACTING

Category Name Components of this category / brief description of the type of work

4” – 16” Ductile Iron

Water Mains

Must have water main experience; no drainage or sewer work will be accepted.

Contractor should have experience with pressurized water main systems, complete with filling, flushing, pressurizing and de-chlorinating. Also includes the ability to install fire hydrants, valves, bends, etc. and the ability to tap the main.

4” – 16” PVC Water

Mains

Must have water main experience; no drainage or sewer work will be accepted.

Contractor should have experience with pressurized water main systems, complete with filling, flushing, pressurizing and de-chlorinating. Also includes the ability to install fire hydrants, valves, bends, etc. and the ability to tap the main.

4” – 12” HDPE Water

Mains

Must have experience with High-Density Polyethylene Pipe installation. Contractor should have familiarity with direction drilling equipment and the HDPE fusing procedure. Contractor should have experience with pressurized water main systems, complete with filling, flushing, pressurizing and de-chlorinating. Also includes the ability to install fire hydrants, valves, bends, etc. and the ability to tap the main. Plus, experienced with tapping HDPE pipe and installing thrust restraints.

20” – 48” Ductile Iron

Water Mains

Must have water main experience; no drainage or sewer work will be accepted.

Contractor should have experience with pressurized water main systems, complete with filling, flushing, pressurizing and de-chlorinating. Also includes the ability to install fire hydrants, valves, bends, etc. and the ability to tap the main.

16” – 60” Steel Water

Mains

Must have water main experience; no drainage or sewer work will be accepted.

Contractor should have experience with pressurized water main systems, complete with filling, flushing, pressurizing and de-chlorinating. Also includes the ability to install fire hydrants, valves, bends, etc. and the ability to tap the main. Plus, the contractor must be experienced with welding, fabricated fittings and cathodic protection.

24”–60” Pre-stressed

Concrete Water Mains

Must have water main experience; no drainage or sewer work will be accepted.

Contractor should have experience with pressurized water main systems, complete with filling, flushing, pressurizing and de-chlorinating. Also includes the ability to install fire hydrants, valves, bends, etc. and the ability to tap the main. Additionally, the contractor must have experience with thrust restraints and installing closures (tie-ins). Plus, the ability to have a concrete main tapped.

1” and Smaller Water

Services

Must have experience installing water services and appurtenances, including tapping the main and setting the meter vault. In addition, the contractor should have the ability to bore or jack the service line.

1.5” and Larger Water and Fire Services

Must have experience installing water and/or fire services and appurtenances, including tapping the main and setting the meter vault. In addition, the contractor must have the ability to open-cut, bore or mechanical jack the service line and connect to the existing main. The contractor should be familiar with flanged fittings and concrete vaults.

12” – 36” Boring The contractor must have experience with boring and receiving pits, welding, rock boring and/or auguring of 12”– 36” tunnels.

36” and Larger Boring /

Tunneling

The contractor must have experience with boring and receiving pits, welding, rock boring and/or auguring of 36” or larger tunnels.

4” – 12” Cleaning and

Cement Lining Water

Mains

The contractor must have experience with cleaning and cement mortar lining of water mains of this size and with the installation of Ductile Iron fittings, gate valves and fire hydrants. In addition, the contractor should be familiar with the installation of temporary services and mains (6” and smaller).

12” – 72” Cleaning and

Cement Lining Water

Mains

The contractor must have experience with cleaning and cement mortar lining of water mains of this size and with the installation of Ductile Iron fittings, gate valves and fire hydrants. In addition, the contractor should be familiar with the installation of temporary services and mains (6” and smaller).

4” – 20” Water Main –

Cathodic Protection

Must have experience with the installation of cathodic protection systems.

Contractor shall have experience retrofitting iron water mains by direct connection of sacrificial anodes complete with locating, excavation, welding, and restoration.

24” – 60”

Electromagnetic PCCP

Condition Assessment

(Pressurized)

Must have experience with the condition assessment of prestressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP). Contractor shall have experience utilizing electromagnetic inspection tools to identify and locate the number of prestressing wire breaks along a pressurized PCCP water main. Contractor shall have experience inserting and extracting electromagnetic inspection tools while main is pressurized and in service. Contractor shall have experience in analyzing and reporting on the condition of the PCCP main based on the inspection results.

24” – 60”

Electromagnetic PCCP

Condition Assessment

(Depressurized)

Must have experience with the condition assessment of prestressed concrete cylinder pipe (PCCP). Contractor shall have experience utilizing electromagnetic inspection tools to identify and locate the number of prestressing wire breaks along a depressurized and partially drained PCCP water main (<= 6" water depth). Contractor shall have experience in analyzing and reporting on the condition of the PCCP main based on the inspection results.

24” – 60” Acoustic

Leak Detection

Must have experience with the detection of leaks on large (24”-60”) water mains. Contractor shall have experience utilizing acoustic inspection tools to identify and locate the number and size of leaks along a large water main. Contractor shall have experience inserting and extracting acoustic inspection tools while main is pressurized and in service. Contractor shall have experience in analyzing and reporting the size and location of leaks and pockets of trapped air based on the inspection results.

24” – 60” Pipeline

Carbon Fiber Wrap

Lining

Must have experience with the rehabilitation of large size (24”-60”) potable water pipelines utilizing carbon fiber wrap technology. Contractor shall have experience cleaning the interior/exterior of the main, preparing it for rehabilitation, and installing the carbon fiber wrap both internally and externally. Contractor shall have experience in analyzing and reporting on the condition of the pipeline and carbon fiber wrap rehabilitation based on the post-installation results.

Ferrous Water Main –

Cathodic Protection –

Impressed Current &

Galvanized Systems

Must have experience with the installation of cathodic protection (CP) Systems.

Contractor shall have experience with design and/or experience retrofitting ferrous water mains with specified CP system by direct connection to individual sacrificial anodes (galvanic) or deep anode ground beds and rectifiers (impressed current).

Contractor shall have experience with design and installation of test stations that may include a permanently installed electrode.

GENERAL CONTRACTING

13a

Heavy Construction –

Plant Work

Construction involving work directly related to a Potable Drinking Water Treatment

Plant. This work includes plant process work, process piping and valves, SCADA control, chemical feed pumps, electrical work, steel, carpentry, earthwork, concrete/masonry, mechanical, etc., as described in Construction Specification

Institutes Divisions 2-11 and Divisions 13-16 where applicable.

13b

Heavy Construction –

Underground Vault and

Pressure Reducing

Valves

Construction involving the installation of underground vaults utilized in the water industry. This work includes site work, grading, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, familiarity with SCADA control, paving, concrete, etc., as described in Construction

Specification Institutes Divisions 2,3,5,7,9,10,11,13, 15, and 16 where applicable.

Vaults typically house pumps and water meters.

Building Construction involving work to deliver new structures, interior and exterior modifications, etc. using multiple products, services, and trades as described in

Construction Specifications Institute Divisions 2 through 9.

SERVICE CONTRACTING

15 Concrete & Masonry

Construction involving concrete, concrete masonry units, reinforcement, finishing, etc.

using products, services, and trades as described in Construction Specifications

Institute Divisions 3 and 4.

16 Drainage & Sitework Construction involving earthwork and water conveyance structures using products, services, and trades as described in Construction Specifications Institute Division 2.

17 Electrical

Construction involving electrical power supply, distribution, wiring, devices, fixtures, etc. using products, services, and trades as described in Construction Specifications

Institute Division 16. Firm must be licensed in the County in which work is to be performed.

18 Mechanical

Construction involving mechanical process piping, pumps, valves, equipment, etc.

used to produce potable water using products, services, and trades as described in

Construction Specifications Institute Division 15. Special certifications may be required, for example work on pressure vessels. Work on or adjacent to hazardous materials may also occur.

19 Paving

Construction involving concrete, asphalt, and/or rock materials and surfacing to produce roadways using products, services, and trades as described in Construction

Specifications Institute Division 2.

Electrical Switchgear

Maintenance and

Repair

Maintenance work consisting of equipment dealing with 13.8 Kilovolt and 4160 Volt systems and lower. Work will include switchgear testing, preventative maintenance, and repair of breakers, testing and hi-potting of medium voltage cables, transformers

(oil filled and dry type), protective relays, instrument calibration, uninterruptible power supplies, PDMA testing and automatic transfer switches.

Commercial Diving

Services

Contractor to perform any and all underwater service operations to a maximum depth of 100 feet using approved commercial diving practices, procedures, and equipment, and trained as experienced diving personnel by the following: a) having completed a formal course of instruction at a public or private accredited school or commercial diving school; and b) an ADCI Commercial Diver Card at a level appropriate to their competence evaluated by their employer; OR c) a 1st or 2nd Class Navy Diver.

Contractor must demonstrate experience performing commercial diving services at major water production (not wastewater) utilities that have a minimum plant capacity of 40 million gallons per day treatment ability.

BUILDING SERVICES

Architectural Construction involving metals, doors, windows, hardware, etc. using products, services, and trades as described in Construction Specifications Institute Division 8.

Demolition Demolition is the professional tearing down of buildings and other man-made structures utilizing the proper techniques such as explosives, heavy machinery and manpower. This method may also involve some salvage and or removal of hazardous materials in accordance with all applicable laws.

Elevator Repair &

Replacement

Products, services, and trades for repair and installation of personnel and freight elevators. Special certification/licensing may be required.

Grounds Products, services, and trades required to provide commercial-grade grounds keeping work such as mowing, landscaping, snow removal, pest control, tree services.

HVAC Products, services, and trades required to repair, maintain, and install mechanical and electrical heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems as described in

Construction Specifications Institute Divisions 10 and 15, ranging from ambient air handling to ton chillers – BTU systems. Special certifications may be required, for example – work on pressure vessels.

Janitorial Service Products, services, and trades required to provide commercial-grade cleaning services of company facilities, including administrative offices, kitchens, bathrooms, locker rooms, windows, etc.

Life Safety Products, services, and trades required for provision, inspection, testing, repairing, replacing, etc. fire detection, protection, and suppression systems, security access and detection systems, signage and markings, etc. as described in Construction

Specifications Institute Divisions 10 and 13.

Overhead Door

Repair/Installation

Products, services, and trades for repair and installation of powered and manual overhead entry doors.

Painting Products, services, and trades required to provide architectural-grade painting using commercial coatings with minimal surface preparation, applied to such finishes as drywall, wood, concrete, etc. as described in Construction Specifications Institute

Division 9.

Plumbing Products, services and trades required to repair, maintain, and install plumbing and plumbing-related fixtures and appurtenances as described in Construction

Specifications Institute Divisions 10 and 15. Firms must be licensed by

Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Roofing Products, services, and trades required to provide commercial-grade roofing and roofing appurtenance applications, including flashing, gutters, joint sealants, etc. for built-up roof systems, asphalt-shingled roofs, and slate/tile roofs as described in

Construction Specifications Institute Division 7. Special certifications, such as manufacturer-certified contractor may be required.

Landscaping Must have experience in constructing, maintaining, repairing, installing, or subcontracting the development of landscape systems and gardens and other areas which are designed to aesthetically, architecturally, horticulturally, or functionally improve the grounds within or surrounding a structure or a tract or plot of land. In connection therewith, a landscape contractor prepares and grades plots and areas of land for the installation of any architectural, horticultural and decorative treatment or arrangement.

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Remediation Lawful cleanup, removal, transportation and disposal of chemicals used in water treatment process including those used in maintenance and laboratory operations, residuals in the water treatment process, lead paint and asbestos. Ability to provide industrial cleaning consisting of high pressure washing, and high-pressure pipeline cleaning. This shall also include soils and debris (concrete, asphalt, mortar, etc.)

impacted by chemicals used in water treatment process including those used in maintenance and laboratory operations.

UST Removal &

Closure

Inactive Category

WATER TREATMENT/PUMPAGE/STORAGE

Pump

Renovation/Rebuild

Products, services, and trades required to perform renovation or rebuild of large potable water vertical – and horizontal – shaft pumping equipment, typically greater than 1400 gallons per minute (2 MGD) in pumping capacity.

a) Less than 2,000,000 gallons

b) Greater than 2,000,000 gallons

Water Tank Demolition Demolition and removal of elevated and ground level steel tanks (typically water), including foundation, piping, appurtenances.

Water Tank Coating Steel or concrete coating of elevated and ground-level storage tanks requiring industrial-grade surface preparation meeting SSPC (Society for Protective Coatings) standards, and application of high-performance industrial coatings using products, services, and trades as described in Construction Specifications Institute Division 9.

Water Tank

Construction

Construction of elevated or ground-level steel, concrete, or composite-material storage tanks (typically water). May require history of project-specific construction experience.

Potable Water Tank

Cleaning and Inspection

Cleaning and inspection of elevated or ground-supported steel, or composite-material storage tanks. Contractor shall have experience, or supervisory experience cleaning interior/exterior of tanks. Contractor shall have experience in analyzing and reporting on the condition, safety, sanitary, regulatory, and cost estimates for structural and coating repairs.

Potable Water Tank

Miscellaneous

Modifications and

Repairs

Miscellaneous modifications and repairs of elevated or ground-supported steel, or composite-material storage tanks. Contractor shall have AWS certified welder(s) on staff. Contractor shall have experience fabricating, installing, and repairing typical potable water tank accessories (e.g. ladders, manways, piping/valving, etc.), emergency repairs (e.g. leaks), and coatings repair. Contractor shall have experience or supervisory experience with typical potable water tank electrical accessories (e.g.

lighting, obstruction lighting, cathodic protection, mixing systems, etc.).