20230914_Brackney_Landslide_Area_Pipeline_Risk_Reduction_Project_RFQ.pdf

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS OF HORIZONTAL DIRECTIONAL

DRILLING (HDD) CONTRACTORS AND CONDUCTOR CASING INSTALLATION CONTRACTORS

Project Title:

BRACKNEY LANDSLIDE AREA PIPELINE RISK REDUCTION PROJECT

CWO #20-003

Statement of Qualification-Questionnaires Due Date:

10/13/2023

Deliver Statements of Qualifications to:

The Request for Proposals document may be downloaded from the City’s e‐Procurement Portal, located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santacruzca. For additional information or assistance, contact: Lewis Kay, City Project Manager, lkay@santacruzca.gov

The SOQ, addenda, RFIs and responses will also be submitted using the City’s e-Procurement Portal above.

The City of Santa Cruz Water Department is prequalifying Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Contractors and Conductor Casing Installation Contractors for the BRACKNEY LANDSLIDE AREA PIPELINE RISK REDUCTION PROJECT that will be bid in 2023, Construction will start in 2024.

Project Description:

The Project includes the installation of approximately 1,700 ft of HDD, and approximately 900 ft of open trench pipeline within private and County roads, in Ben Lomond, California, between Glen Arbor Rd and Brackney Rd.

Range of Design Consultant's Opinion of Probable Construction Cost Low: $7,200,000 - High: $8,800,000

Prequalification of HDD Contractors and Conductor Casing Installation Contractors:

Notice is hereby given that all contractors that intend to submit a bid for the performance of the HDD and/or conductor casing installation for the Brackney Landslide Area Pipeline Risk Reduction Project are required to complete the prequalification questionnaire, provide all requested materials, and must be approved by the City to be on the final qualified bidders list for the project.

Any bid on the Project that includes a contractor or subcontractor for performance of the HDD and/or conductor casing installation work for the Brackney Landslide Area Pipeline Risk Reduction Project that has failed to comply with these prequalification requirements will not be deemed responsive.

City of Santa Cruz Brackney Landslide Area Pipeline Risk Reduction Project

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

Project Title: BRACKNEY LANDSLIDE AREA PIPELINE RISK REDUCTION PROJECT

Introduction You are invited to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the Brackney Landslide Area Pipeline Risk Reduction Project to present your special expertise and to substantiate your capabilities to act as a HDD Contractor and/or Conductor Casing Installation Contractor. Only HDD Contractors and/or Conductor Casing Installation Contractors will be prequalified.

The City is using a two-step procurement process. In Step 1, the City will evaluate all responsive SOQs and shortlist those HDD Contractors and/or Conductor Casing Installation Contractors that qualify in accordance with the rules, guidelines, and procedures set forth in this RFQ. In Step 2, the short-listed HDD Contractors and/or Conductor Casing Installation Contractors will receive a notification and will be indicated as such in the contract documents. Pre-qualified HDD and/or Conductor Casing Installation contractors will be eligible to submit a contractor or subcontractor bid for the HDD and/or conductor casing installation. The contract award will be made to the responsive and responsible Prime Contractor offering the lowest price.

Request For Qualifications Contents Section 1 – Important Information and General Instructions Section 2 – Project Description Section 3 – RFQ Process and SOQ Evaluation Section 4 – SOQ Questionnaires Exhibit I – Insurance Requirements Exhibit II – Supplemental Contract Provisions for Contracts Funded in-part by FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 Due Date

Proposals may be submitted up to but not later than the Proposal Submittal due date listed in Section 3.1 RFQ Schedule via the City e‐Procurement Portal located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santacruzca. The City e‐Procurement Portal Clock is the official clock for the determination of all deadline dates and times. Without exception, responses will not be accepted after the submission deadline regardless of any technical difficulties such as poor internet connections. The City of Santa Cruz strongly recommends completing your response well ahead of the deadline. Proposers take full responsibility for City’s receipt of its Proposal. The City will not be liable for any expenses incurred by Proposers in responding to this solicitation, including but not limited to any costs associated with interviews.

1.2 Interpretations and Addenda

Proposers shall submit all questions or requests for clarification regarding any aspect of this RFQ via the City e‐ Procurement Portal, located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santacruzca by the date identified in Section 3.1 RFQ Schedule. All answers to inquiries will be posted on the City e‐Procurement Portal. Proposers may also click “Follow” on this bid to receive an email notification when answers are posted. It is the responsibility of the bidder to check the website for answers to inquiries.

Any questions or requests for clarification not submitted within the time and manner stated above or to anyone other than the above‐stated contact will be deemed waived. The City is not bound by the oral representation of any City employee or official. Answers to questions received will be sent out via an addendum.

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The City may determine it is necessary to revise any part of this RFQ. Revisions will be made by written addenda and it is the Proposer’s sole responsibility to comply with any addenda to this RFQ.

Addenda Notification: Proposers are required to register for an account via the City e‐Procurement Portal hosted by OpenGov to receive written addenda to the solicitation. Once the Proposer has completed registration, they will receive addenda notifications to their email by clicking “Follow” on this project.

Ultimately, it is the sole responsibility of each bidder to periodically check the site for any addenda at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santacruzca.

Questions received less than seven (7) business days prior to the submittal due date may not be answered. Only questions answered by Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.

2. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 Description of Project

The Project includes the installation of approximately 1,700 ft of HDD, and approximately 900 ft of open trench pipeline within private and County roads, in Ben Lomond, California, between Glen Arbor Rd and Brackney Rd. The HDD pipeline is a 24-inch (ID) HDPE pipeline. Conductor casings, approximately 108 ft and 97 ft in length, are required at each side of the HDD. The conductor casings are steel pipelines with a minimum diameter of 48-inches.

2.2 Project Scope

The Prime Contractor’s Scope of Work for the Project includes, but is not limited, to the following:

a. Installation of 24” (ID) diameter HDPE/PVC pipeline and associated appurtenances between Glen

Arbor Rd and Brackney Rd:

i. Installation of conductor casing, approximately 108 ft and 97 ft in length, at each side of the

HDD conductor casing. Conductor Casing installation work must be performed by a pre-qualified Conductor Casing Installation Contractor.

ii. Installation of approximately 1,700 ft, 24” (ID) diameter HDPE pipeline via Horizontal Directional Drilling using the drill-and-intersect method. HDD work must be performed by a pre-qualified HDD contractor.

iii. Installation of approximately 900 LF, 24” diameter PVC pipeline via conventional open-cut

iv. Two tie-ins to the existing pipeline on Glen Arbor Rd and Brackney Rd.

v. Restoration of work areas to pre-construction conditions

The Project includes furnishing all labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, and temporary construction features required to perform and complete all work for the Project. Work shall include all material, labor, equipment, and apparatus, whether specifically mentioned or not, necessary to complete the specified work. The Preliminary Contract Schedule duration is approximately 380 working days.

2.3 Project Challenges

a. Inadvertent Fluid Return – Geotechnical data and proximity to San Lorenzo River pose a challenge to eliminate risk of inadvertent fluid return into the San Lorenzo River.

b. Ben Lomond Fault – Fault in project zone may cause drilling difficulties

c. Project Area Constraints – the project is location in Ben Lomond, CA in a residential neighborhood.

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Our staging areas, work areas, and access is all located near residents and best practices must be taken to maximize the usable area and minimize impacts to the neighborhood.

d. The Contractor will coordinate with the City to perform shutdowns of the existing pipeline, and testing of the installed pipeline.

e. Contractor must comply with federal funding requirements. See Exhibit II - Supplemental Contract Provisions for Contracts Funded in-part by FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance- for additional requirements.

f. Potential presence of special status species in or near the work area that can restrict work hours and species protection buffers which can cause project shutdowns and/or resequencing of construction activities.

g. Construction activities near trees requiring protection and implementation of specialty construction methods (e.g., trenching) and/or root protections (e.g., mulching or plating) under the supervision of a Qualified Arborist.

h. Scheduling constraints for the Project include the following:

- The maximum duration of a system shutdown shall be 10 working days during April 15 to July 31 and only 5 working days outside of this window when the City is more dependent on the source. It is likely that the Contractor will desire tie-in work during the period from September through March. In the event the Contractor can not adjust tie-in work to occur during a ten-day window from April 15 to July 31, the Contractor will be provided with multiple 5-day tie-in windows after July 31 and before April 15 provided the City can operationally afford the water shutdown to accommodate the tie in work. It is weather and rain accumulation information that is impossible to predict that will dictate the tie-in work outside of the dates of April 15 through July 31. The City will work to accommodate, but it is strongly recommended the Contractor to achieve the ten-day shutdown window for tie-ins from April 15 through July 31. City will work to accommodate shutdowns outside of the windows referenced.

i. Excavation and grading activities on or near slopes exceeding thirty (30) percent shall occur outside of the winter rainy season (October 1 through April 30) at the discretion of the City, based on weather conditions and forecasts. Other environmental requirements may be added in the final contract documents at the time of bidding.

2.4 NOT USED

2.5 Project Funding

The City is using federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazardous Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). See Exhibit II for Supplemental Contract Provisions for Contracts Funded in-part by FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance.

2.5.1 Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Labor Surplus Area (LSA) Firms The following affirmative steps are required to ensure small businesses, minority and women’s owned businesses (DBEs), and labor surplus area firms (LSAs) are used when possible, per 2 CFR §200.321:

Place DBEs/LSAs on solicitation lists and solicit to them when they are a potential source.

Use the services of organizations such as the Small Business Administration and the Minority

Business Development Agency.

When economically feasible, divide total requirements into smaller tasks or quantities and establish delivery schedules.

Keep records of good faith efforts to contract with DBEs and LSAs.

Require subcontractors to follow the above affirmative steps.

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2.6 Good Faith Effort for Local Hire

Contractor and Subcontractors shall comply with Santa Cruz Municipal Code (SCMC) Chapter 3.10, which will be incorporated into the Contract by reference. SCMC Chapter 3.10 specifically requires the City’s contractors and their subcontractors to make good faith efforts to hire qualified individuals who are local residents, as workers on City public works projects valued greater than the limit for formal bidding (as set forth in Laws and Regulations) unless prohibited by Laws or Regulations.

2.7 Prevailing Wage Requirements

To the extent that the work or services to be performed under this Agreement may be considered a “public work” pursuant and subject to Labor Code section 1720 et seq., Contractor (and any subcontractor performing the work or services) shall conform to all prevailing wage requirements applicable to such work/and or services under this Agreement. Contractor (and any subcontractor) shall adhere to the prevailing wage determinations made by the Director of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to California Labor Code Part 7, Chapter 1, Article 2, applicable to the work, if any. All workers employed in the execution of a public works contract (as such term is defined California Labor Code section 1720 et seq. and section 1782(d)(1)) must be paid not less than the specified prevailing wage rates for the type of work performed. Reference: California Labor Code sections 1720, 1774 and 1782. Contractor agrees to be bound by the prevailing wage requirements to the extent applicable to the scope of work and services under this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the following:

a. If a worker is paid less than the applicable prevailing wage rate owed for a calendar day (or any portion thereof), Contractor shall pay the worker the difference between the prevailing wage rate and the amount actually paid for each calendar day (or portion thereof) for which the worker(s) was paid less than the prevailing wage rate, as specified in Labor Code Section 1775.

b. Contractor shall maintain and make available payroll and worker records in accordance with Labor Code Sections 1776 and 1812.

c. If Contractor employs (and/or is legally required to employ) apprentices in performing the work and/or services under this Agreement, Contractor shall ensure compliance with Labor Code Section 1777.5.

d. Contractor is aware of the limitations imposed on overtime work by Labor Code sections 1810 et seq.

and shall be responsible for any penalties levied in accordance with Labor Code Section 1813 for failing to pay required overtime wages.

e. Contractor shall post a copy of the applicable wage rates at each jobsite at a location readily available to its workers.

Any failure of Contractor and/or its subcontractors to comply with the above requirements relating to a public works project shall constitute a breach of this Agreement that excuses the City’s performance of this Agreement at the City’s sole and absolute option and shall be at the sole risk of Contractor. Contractor on behalf of itself, and any subcontractor, agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City and its officials, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, costs, expenses, attorney’s fees, damages, expenses, fines, financial consequences, interest, and penalties, of any kind or nature, arising from or relating to any failure (or alleged failure) of the Contractor and any subcontractor to pay prevailing wages or to otherwise comply with the requirements of prevailing wage law relating to a public work.

Contractor acknowledges that it and any subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, subject to the requirements of section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for public work, unless currently registered with the DIR and qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)]. A bid shall not be accepted, nor any contract or subcontract entered into without proof of the Contractor or subcontractor’s current registration to perform public work. Labor Code Section 1771.1(b).

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SECTION 3 - RFQ PROCESS AND SOQ EVALUATION

3.1 RFQ Schedule

The tentative timeline for the prequalification and bidding process is as follows:

Prequalification

9/14/23: Release RFQ

10/4/23: Deadline for RFIs questions from Contractors

10/9/23: Deadline for last addenda, clarifications, and responses from City

10/13/23: SOQs Due

10/16/23 – 10/27/23: Evaluation and Shortlist of Pre-qualified contractors

Bidding Process

Tentatively scheduled to start November 2023

* Proposed Schedule after SOQs are submitted is subject to change.

3.2 Responsive SOQs

The SOQ must (i) be responsive to the requirements of this RFQ, shall (ii) be signed by a duly authorized official with authority to commit the Contractor, and shall (iii) be submitted to the City of Santa Cruz Water Department in the time and manner described. Each questionnaire must be signed under penalty of perjury in the manner designated, by an individual who has the legal authority to bind the firm submitting the SOQ. If any information provided by a Respondent is or becomes inaccurate, the Respondent shall immediately notify the City and provide updated accurate information in writing, under penalty of perjury.

3.3 Responsible Contractor

If the Contractor submits a SOQ that is not fully complete or contains false information, the Contractor shall not be considered responsive or responsible.

3.4 Obligation to Keep Project Team Intact

Respondents are advised that all Key Personnel defined in Part III and identified in the SOQ shall remain on the Project Team for the duration of the procurement process and, if selected, through the execution of the Project. If extraordinary circumstances require a change, it must be submitted in writing to the City, who will respond whether or not a change is authorized by the City, recognizing that certain circumstances (such as termination of employment) may occur that are beyond the Respondent’s control. Unauthorized changes to the Project Team at any time during the procurement process may result in elimination of the Respondent from further consideration.

3.5 Evaluation of Statement of Qualifications and Determination of Eligibility to Bid The City will evaluate the information submitted in the SOQ’s and use a combination of a pass/fail and scoring/ranking evaluation process as noted below and within the individual Sections of the Questionnaire to determine a Contractor’s eligibility to bid on the referenced Project. Determination of a Contractor’s eligibility to bid will be based on the following criteria:

1. Statement of Qualifications questionnaire received on time and completed per instructions (Pass/Fail).

2. Possession of industry standard licensing and/or certifications (Pass/Fail).

3. Sufficient bonding and insurance capabilities (Pass/Fail).

4. Satisfactory past performance as detailed in Part II: Past Performance of the questionnaire (Pass/Fail).

5. Possession of mandatory prior project experience as detailed in Part III: Project Experience (Pass/Fail).

6. Demonstrated ability to comply with contract requirements (Scored).

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3.6 Evaluation and Selection

Contractors will be deemed qualified or disqualified as explained in this RFQ. Only prequalified contractors can perform HDD and conductor casing installation work.

Contractors who receive a “Fail” rating in any of the “Pass/Fail” categories will be disqualified and their SOQ rejected.

The SOQs will be evaluated as follows:

Cover Page – Informational (not scored) and is the only page subject to CA Public Records Act Part I: Business Organization and History – Informational (not scored) Part II: NOT USED Part III: Project Experience – Pass/Fail Part IV: NOT USED Part V: Verification and Signature – Pass/Fail, response must be signed

Contractors may include in the SOQ any additional information, explanations, or exhibits that may assist the City in favorably evaluating the Contractor.

3.7 Protest Procedure

Contractors are encouraged to resolve concerns regarding the RFQ requirements or process through correspondence at least 7 business days prior to the SOQ due date. This will allow the City time to research the validity of the concern and either issue an addendum to the RFQ, cancel the RFQ, or determine the concern to be unfounded and proceed with the RFQ process. In the event the City proceeds with the RFQ and the Contractor wishes to continue with a protest process, the protesting Contractor must still submit a SOQ in accordance with the instruction provided in this RFQ. Questions or concerns prior to the SOQ due date shall be submitted to the City’s e-Procurement and if any issues arise with the portal please reach out to Lewis Kay, City Project Manager, lkay@santacruzca.gov.

Contractors or trade associations representing workers who may potentially be employed by such contract may formally protest the City’s determination of a Contractor’s eligibility to bid. Protest letters will be directed to:

City of Santa Cruz City Clerk Administrator

809 Center Street, Room 9 Santa Cruz, California 95060

Protests will be filed with the City Clerk’s office no later than 5 calendar days after the publication of the list of Pre-qualified Contractors Protest letters will include:

The name, address, and telephone number of the protester.

The RFQ title and due date.

Name of City designated original RFQ contact person.

A detailed statement of the legal and/or factual grounds for the protest.

The form of relief requested.

The City Council will hear a protest prior to finalizing the list of prequalified HDD and/or conductor casing installation contractors. The protesting party may protest the basis of the City’s or an eligible Contractors' failure to comply with the requirements of California Public Contract Code or the solicitation documents. The protest must clearly set forth the basis for the protest; grounds not set forth in the written protest will not be considered by the City Council at the protest hearing. The City Council will sustain a protest if the protesting party demonstrates by clear and convincing evidence that, as specified above, the City would act improperly in finalizing the prequalified HDD and/or conductor casing installation contractor list. The decision of the City Council will be final.

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3.8 Public Records Act

The SOQ response (questionnaire answers and financial statements) submitted by Contractors are not public records and are not open to public inspection. All information provided will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law. State law requires that the names of contractors applying for pre-qualification status shall be public records subject to disclosure, and the cover page of the questionnaire will be used for that purpose.

3.9 Disclosure

By submitting a SOQ, the Respondent consents to the disclosure of its questionnaire answers: (i) to third parties for the purposes of verification or investigation, (ii) in connection with any protest, challenge or appeal of any action taken by the City; and (iii) as required by law or regulation.

3.10 City Rights and Options

The City, at its sole discretion, reserves the following rights:

a. To reject any or all SOQs or information received pursuant to this RFQ.

b. To supplement, amend, substitute or otherwise modify this RFQ at any time by means of written addendum.

c. To cancel this RFQ with or without the substitution of another RFQ or prequalification process.

d. To request additional information.

e. To verify the qualifications and experience of each respondent.

f. To require one or more respondents to supplement, clarify or provide additional information for the

City to evaluate SOQs submitted.

g. To hire multiple contractors to perform the necessary duties and range of services if it is determined to be in the best interests of the City.

h. To waive any minor defect or technicality in any SOQ received.

3.11 Potential Conflict Between RFQ/SOQ and Bid Documents

The purpose of the RFQ/SOQ process is to ensure only qualified HDD and/or conductor casing installation contractors are allowed to perform HDD and/or conductor casing installation work. All prequalified HDD and/or conductor casing installation contractors performing HDD and/or conductor casing installation work will do so per the requirements of the Construction Contract Bid Documents only.

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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ) QUESTIONNAIRE

COVER PAGE

Project Title: BRACKNEY LANDSLIDE AREA PIPELINE RISK REDUCTION PROJECT

All of the following questions regarding “your firm” refer to the firm (corporation, partnership or sole proprietor) submitting this questionnaire, as well as any firm(s) which any of your firm’s owners, officers, or partners are or have been associated with as an owner, officer, partner or similar position within the last five years.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Firm Name (as it appears on California State Licensing Board (CSLB) license(s)): _____________

Check One: Corporation, LLC, Partnership, Sole Proprietorship, Joint Venture

Contact Person and Title: _______________________________________________________________

Contact Email: ______________________________________________________________________

Firm Address: _______________________________________________________________________

Phone: Fax:

List all California construction or other professional license numbers, classifications and expiration dates held by your firm:

License Number Classification Expiration Date

List your firm’s DIR Public Works Contractor (PWCR) Registration Number(s):

PWCR Number Entity Name Expiration Date

If any of your firm’s license(s) are held in the name of a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, list below the names of the qualifying individual(s) listed on the CSLB records who meet(s) the experience and examination requirements for each license.

License Number Qualifying Individual Expiration Date

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SOQ PART I: BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND HISTORY

Provide information regarding your business’ organization and history. Part I is informational only and will not impact the SOQ evaluation.

Section A: Current Organization and Structure of the Business

For Firms That are Corporations:

1a. Date incorporated:

1b. Under the laws of what state:

1c. Provide all the following information for each person who is either (a) an officer of the corporation

(president, vice president, secretary, treasurer), or (b) the owner of at least ten per cent of the corporation’s stock.

Name Position Years with Firm % Ownership

1d. Identify every construction firm that any person listed above has been associated with (as owner, general partner, limited partner or officer) at any time during the last five years.

NOTE: For this question, “owner” and “partner” refer to ownership of ten per cent or more of the business, or 10 per cent or more of its stock, if the business is a corporation.

Person’s Name

Construction Firm

Dates of Person’s Participation with Firm

For Firms That Are Partnerships:

1a. Date of formation:

1b. Under the laws of what state:

1c. Provide all the following information for each partner who owns 10 per cent or more of the firm.

Name Position Years with Co. % Ownership Federal Tax ID #

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1d. Identify every construction company that any partner has been associated with (as owner, general partner, limited partner or officer) at any time during the last five years.

NOTE: For this question, “owner” and “partner” refer to ownership of ten per cent or more of the business, or ten per cent or more of its stock, if the business is a corporation.

Construction Company with Company

For Firms That Are Sole Proprietorships:

1a. Date of commencement of business.

1b. Federal Tax ID # of company owner.

1c. Identify every construction firm that the business owner has been associated with (as owner, general partner, limited partner or officer) at any time during the last five years.

NOTE: For this question, “owner” and “partner” refer to ownership of ten percent or more of the business, or ten percent or more of its stock, if the business is a corporation.

Construction Company with Company

For Firms That are Part of a Joint Venture:

1a. Date of commencement of joint venture.

1b. Provide the following information for each firm that is a member of the joint venture that expects to bid on one or more projects:

Name of firm % Ownership of Joint Venture

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Section B: History of the Business and Organizational Performance

1. Has there been any change in ownership of the firm at any time during the last three years?

NOTE: A corporation whose shares are publicly traded is not required to answer this question.

Yes. An explanation is required on a separate signed page.

No.

2. Is the firm a subsidiary, parent, holding company or affiliate of another construction firm?

NOTE: Include information about other firms if one firm owns 50 percent or more of another, or if an owner, partner, or officer of your firm holds a similar position in another firm.

3. Are any corporate officers, partners or owners connected to any other construction firms?

NOTE: Include information about other firms if an owner, partner, or officer of your firm holds a similar position in another firm.

4. How many years has your organization been in business in California as a contractor under your present business name and license number? _______ years

5. Has your firm changed names or license number in the past five years?

6. Has any owner, partner or corporate officer of your firm operated a construction firm under any other name in the last five years?

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PART II: NOT USED

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PART III: MANDATORY PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Part III responses will be evaluated on a points scale (Pass/Fail).

The HDD Contractor shall demonstrate three (3) HDD projects. Each project shall meet criteria 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 listed below:

The reference HDD project criteria is as follows:

1) The carrier pipe was HDPE or PVC pipe.

2) The carrier pipe was 18-inches or greater in diameter.

3) The individual pullback length was 1,100 ft or greater.

4) The drilling depth was 50 ft or greater in rock.

5) The installation used a drill-and-intersect method.

6) Project personnel designed drilling fluid mixes and separation plants in ground conditions consisting of rock.

All experience records shall include project name, date of project completion, project owner's name, project owner's contact information, project description including casing size (if applicable), individual length(s) of installation(s), total length of multiple installations (if applicable), purpose of installation, carrier pipe material and diameter, carrier pipe service type, and soil or rock types. If work was completed as a subcontractor, include prime contractor's name and contact information. Additionally, include experience records for all HDD projects completed for the City, regardless if they are qualifying experience or not. This information must be provided on the following project experience sheets.

HDD QUESTIONS:

The HDD Contractor shall employ skilled, experienced HDD Project Superintendent(s), HDD Drill Rig Operator (s), Steering Hand, and Drilling Fluid and Separation Plant Specialist (s).

1) HDD Project Superintendent has completed five (5) HDD projects in the past five (5) years. Two of the five projects shall meet criteria 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 listed above. Three of the five projects shall meet criteria 2, 3, 4, and 5 listed above.

☐Yes ☐ No

2) HDD Drill Rig Operator #1 has completed five (5) HDD projects in the past five (5) years. Two of the five projects shall meet criteria 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 listed above. Three of the five projects shall meet criteria 2, 3, 4, and 5 listed above.

3) HDD Drill Rig Operator #2 has completed five (5) HDD projects in the past five (5) years. Three of the five projects shall meet criteria 2, 3, 4, and 5 listed above.

4) Drilling Fluid and Separation Plant Specialist #1 has completed five (5) HDD projects the meet criteria 6 listed above. Three of the five (5) projects shall meet criteria 2, 3, 4, and 6 and have been completed within the past five (5) years.

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5) Drilling Fluid and Separation Plant Specialist #2 has completed five (5) HDD projects the meet criteria 6 listed above. Three of the five (5) projects shall be meet criteria 2, 3, 4, and 6 listed above and have been completed within the past five (5) years.

The City will be the sole judge in determining if the submitted qualifications meet the aforementioned work and project experience requirements.

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CONDUCTOR CASING INSTALLATION QUESTIONS:

All experience records shall include project name, date of project completion, project owner's name, project owner's contact information, project description including casing size (if applicable), individual length(s) of installation(s), total length of multiple installations (if applicable), purpose of installation, carrier pipe material and diameter, carrier pipe service type, and soil or rock types. If work was completed as a subcontractor, include prime contractor's name and contact information. Additionally, include experience records for all HDD projects completed for the City, regardless if they are qualifying experience or not. This information must be provided on the following project experience sheets.

1) Contractor performing pipe ramming and steel conductor casing must meet, subcontracted work does not qualify:

a. Similar projects are a pipe rammed conductor casing for an HDD project with an installation length greater than 100 feet

b. Contractor performing the pipe ramming work has successfully completed:

1. Five pipe rammed conductor casing installations.

2. Three similar projects, each with a conductor casing diameter greater than or equal to 42 inches

c. Pipe ramming Project Superintendent has successfully completed:

1. Five pipe rammed conductor casing installations.

2. Three similar projects. Two of the installations shall have a conductor casing diameter greater than or equal to 42 inches

The City will be the sole judge in determining if the submitted qualifications meet the aforementioned work and project experience requirements.

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a. Submit qualifications and experience records for the following:

1) HDD Contractor performing the Work

2) HDD Project Superintendent

3) HDD Drill Rig Operators (#1 & #2)

4) Drilling Fluid and Separation Plant Specialists (#1 & #2)

5) Pipe Ramming Contractor performing the Work

6) Pipe Ramming Project Superintendent

Requirements outlined below shall be met at the time of bid and remain in force through completion of the project. Subcontracted work does not qualify as experience. References will be contacted and interviewed as necessary to verify the accuracy of the information provided below.

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CONTRACTOR HDD EXPERIENCE FORM

Reference HDD Project No. 1:

Project Name: _________________________________________________________________

Project Location: __________________________ __________________________________

Project Purpose of Installation: _______________ __________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person: ____________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Phone Number: ________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Email Address: ________________________________________

Project Completed as Subcontractor: ☐Yes ☐ No

If completed as a subcontractor list prime contractor name, contact person, and phone number:

Prime Contractor Name and Contact Person: __________________________________

Prime Contact Person Phone Number: _______________________________________

Prime Contact Person Email Address: _______________________________________

Construction Completion Date: ____________________________________________________

Describe how which of the following four “Mandatory Project Experiences” Project #1 addresses:

1. Was the carrier pipe HDPE or PVC? ☐Yes ☐ No

Carrier pipe material and service type:

2. Was the carrier pipe 18 inches or greater in diameter? ☐Yes ☐ No

Carrier pipe diameter (inches):

3. Was the individual pullback length 1,100 ft or greater? ☐Yes ☐ No

Individual pullback length:

4. Was the drilling depth 50 ft or greater in rock? ☐Yes ☐ No

Drilling depth in rock (feet):

5. Was the installation used a drill-and-intersect method? ☐Yes ☐ No

6. Did project personnel design drilling fluid mixes and separation plants in ground conditions consisting of rock? ☐Yes ☐ No

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CONTRACTOR HDD EXPERIENCE FORM (cont’d)

Reference HDD Project No. 2:

Project Location: __________________________ __________________________________

Project Purpose of Installation: _______________ __________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person: ____________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Phone Number: ________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Email Address: ________________________________________

Describe how which of the following four “Mandatory Project Experiences” Project #2 addresses:

6. Did project personnel design drilling fluid mixes and separation plants in ground conditions consisting of rock? ☐Yes ☐ No

September 2023 Page 21

CONTRACTOR HDD EXPERIENCE FORM (cont’d)

Reference HDD Project No. 3:

Project Name: _________________________________________________________________

Project Location: __________________________ __________________________________

Project Purpose of Installation: _______________ __________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person: ____________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Phone Number: ________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Email Address: ________________________________________

Describe how which of the following four “Mandatory Project Experiences” Project #3 addresses:

6. Did project personnel design drilling fluid mixes and separation plants in ground conditions consisting

September 2023 Page 22

HDD SUPERINTENDENT EXPERIENCE FORM

Full Name of HDD Superintendent to be assigned to Brackney Landslide Area Pipeline Risk Reduction:

Project Purpose of Installation: _______________ __________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person: ____________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Phone Number: ________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Email Address: ________________________________________

September 2023 Page 23

HDD SUPERINTENDENT EXPERIENCE FORM (cont’d)

Project Purpose of Installation: _______________ __________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person: ____________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Phone Number: ________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Email Address: ________________________________________

September 2023 Page 24

Reference HDD Project No. 3:

Project Purpose of Installation: _______________ __________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person: ____________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Phone Number: ________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Email Address: ________________________________________

September 2023 Page 25

Reference HDD Project No. 4:

Project Purpose of Installation: _______________ __________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person: ____________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Phone Number: ________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Email Address: ________________________________________

Describe how which of the following four “Mandatory Project Experiences” Project #4 addresses:

September 2023 Page 26

Reference HDD Project No. 5:

Project Purpose of Installation: _______________ __________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person: ____________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Phone Number: ________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Email Address: ________________________________________

Describe how which of the following four “Mandatory Project Experiences” Project #5 addresses:

September 2023 Page 27

HDD DRILL RIG OPERATOR #1 EXPERIENCE FORM

Full Name of HDD Drill Rig Operator #1 to be assigned to Brackney Landslide Area Pipeline Risk Reduction:

Project Purpose of Installation: _______________ __________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person: ____________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Phone Number: ________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Email Address: ________________________________________

September 2023 Page 28

HDD DRILL RIG OPERATOR #1 EXPERIENCE FORM (cont’d)

Project Purpose of Installation: _______________ __________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person: ____________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Phone Number: ________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Email Address: ________________________________________

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Project Purpose of Installation: _______________ __________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person: ____________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Phone Number: ________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Email Address: ________________________________________

September 2023 Page 30

Project Purpose of Installation: _______________ __________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person: ____________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Phone Number: ________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Email Address: ________________________________________

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Project Purpose of Installation: _______________ __________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person: ____________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Phone Number: ________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Email Address: ________________________________________

September 2023 Page 32

HDD DRILL RIG OPERATOR #2 EXPERIENCE FORM

Full Name of HDD Drill Rig Operator #2 to be assigned to Brackney Landslide Area Pipeline Risk Reduction:

Project Purpose of Installation: _______________ __________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person: ____________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Phone Number: ________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Email Address: ________________________________________

September 2023 Page 33

HDD DRILL RIG OPERATOR #2 EXPERIENCE FORM (cont’d)

Project Purpose of Installation: _______________ __________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person: ____________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Phone Number: ________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Email Address: ________________________________________

September 2023 Page 34

Project Purpose of Installation: _______________ __________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person: ____________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Phone Number: ________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Email Address: ________________________________________

September 2023 Page 35

Project Purpose of Installation: _______________ __________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person: ____________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Phone Number: ________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Email Address: ________________________________________

September 2023 Page 36

Project Purpose of Installation: _______________ __________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person: ____________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Phone Number: ________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Email Address: ________________________________________

September 2023 Page 37

HDD DRILLING FLUID AND SEPARATION PLANT SPECIALIST #1 EXPERIENCE FORM

Full Name of HDD Drilling Fluid and Separation Plant Specialist #1 to be assigned to Brackney Landslide Area Pipeline Risk Reduction:

Project Purpose of Installation: _______________ __________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person: ____________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Phone Number: ________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Email Address: ________________________________________

1. Was the carrier pipe 18 inches or greater in diameter? ☐Yes ☐ No

2. Was the individual pullback length 1,100 ft or greater? ☐Yes ☐ No

3. Was the drilling depth 50 ft or greater in rock? ☐Yes ☐ No

4. Did project personnel design drilling fluid mixes and separation plants in ground conditions consisting

September 2023 Page 38

HDD DRILLING FLUID AND SEPARATION PLANT SPECIALIST #1 EXPERIENCE FORM (cont’d)

Project Purpose of Installation: _______________ __________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person: ____________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Phone Number: ________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Email Address: ________________________________________

4. Did project personnel design drilling fluid mixes and separation plants in ground conditions consisting

September 2023 Page 39

Project Purpose of Installation: _______________ __________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person: ____________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Phone Number: ________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Email Address: ________________________________________

4. Did project personnel design drilling fluid mixes and separation plants in ground conditions consisting

September 2023 Page 40

Project Purpose of Installation: _______________ __________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person: ____________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Phone Number: ________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Email Address: ________________________________________

4. Did project personnel design drilling fluid mixes and separation plants in ground conditions consisting

September 2023 Page 41

Project Purpose of Installation: _______________ __________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person: ____________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Phone Number: ________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Email Address: ________________________________________

4. Did project personnel design drilling fluid mixes and separation plants in ground conditions consisting

September 2023 Page 42

HDD DRILLING FLUID AND SEPARATION PLANT SPECIALIST #2 EXPERIENCE FORM

Full Name of HDD Drilling Fluid and Separation Plant Specialist #2 to be assigned to Brackney Landslide Area Pipeline Risk Reduction:

Project Purpose of Installation: _______________ __________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person: ____________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Phone Number: ________________________________________

Project Owner Contact Person Email Address: ________________________________________

4. Did project personnel design drilling fluid mixes and separation plants in ground conditions consisting

September 2023 Page 43

HDD DRILLING FLUID AND SEPARATION PLANT SPECIALIST #2 EXPERIENCE FORM (cont’d)

Project Purpose of Installation: _______________ __________________________________

Project Owner: _________________________________________________________________

Project Owner Contact…