24_35_RFP_Advancing Seismic Technology.pdf

STATE OF WASHINGTON

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON

SOLICITATION

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP): DNR 24-35

TITLE: Advancing Seismic Technology in 3D Acquisition and Processing to Image Basaltic

Terrains for Carbon Sequestration Projects

PROPOSAL DUE DATE: April 1, 2024 – by 5 PM, Pacific Daylight Time, Olympia, Washington, USA.

SOLICITATION COORDINATOR: Lee J. Florea

ESTIMATED TIME-PERIOD FOR CONTRACT: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025

The Agency reserves the right to extend the contract for up to one additional one-year at the sole discretion of the Agency.

DNR RFP: 24-35

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION AND SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

1.1 PURPOSE

1.2 SCOPE

1.3 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

1.5 ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES

1.6 SOLICITATION COORDINATOR

1.7 SCHEDULE OF PROCUREMENT ACTIVITIES

2 GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 CONTRACTING RESTRICTIONS

2.2 DEFINITIONS

2.3 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

2.4 NOITIFICATION TO BIDDERS

2.5 COMPLAINT, DEBRIEF AND PROTEST PROCEDURES

2.6 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION/PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

2.7 REVISIONS TO THE SOLICITATION

2.8 SMALL AND DIVERSE BUSINESS PARTICIPATION

2.9 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

2.10 ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

2.11 MOST FAVORABLE TERMS

2.12 CONTRACT AND GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

2.13 COST TO PROPOSE

2.14 NO OBLIGATION TO CONTRACT

2.15 REJECTION OF BIDS, QUOTATIONS and/or PROPOSALS

2.16 COMMITMENT OF FUNDS

2.17 DOING BUSINESS WITH THE STATE

2.18 INSURANCE COVERAGE

3 CONTENTS AND SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF BIDS, QUOTATIONS and/or PROPOSALS

3.2 BIDDER CHECKLIST

3.3 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL (SCORED)

3.4 MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL

3.5 FUNDING

3.6 COST PROPOSAL

4 EVALUATION AND AWARD

4.1 RESPONSIVENESS (PASS / FAIL)

4.2 RESPONSIBLE BIDDER CRITERIA

4.3 BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION AND ASSURANCES FORM (PASS/FAIL)

4.4 WAGE LAW COMPLIANCE (PASS/FAIL)

4.5 PREFERENCE – EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-03 – WORKER’S RIGHTS (SCORED) ... 24

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4.6 PREFRENCE – SMALL & DIVERSE BUSINESSES (SCORED)

4.7 ORAL PRESENATIONS MAY BE REQUIRED (SCORED)

4.8 EVALUATION WEIGHTING AND SCORING

5. SOLICITATION EXHIBITS

EXHIBIT A – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION AND ASSURANCES FORM

EXHIBIT B – MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL FORM

EXHIBIT C – DIVERSE BUSINESS INCLUSION PLAN – SUBCONTRACTORS

EXHIBIT D – SAMPLE SERVICES CONTRACT AND WA STATE DEPARTMENT OF

NATURAL RESOURCES GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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1 INTRODUCTION AND SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

1.1 PURPOSE

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources, hereafter called “Agency/DNR”, is initiating this solicitation for proposals from firms to acquire and process three-dimensional seismic data for DNR’s Washington Geological Survey division. The project focuses on the

Columbia River Basalt Group (CRBG) in southern Benton and southeastern Klickitat Counties in

Washington State. The areas of interest are the Columbia Hills in the west through Alder Ridge, Canoe Ridge, and Paterson Ridge to the east. The final survey location will be agreed upon between the parties at time of contract execution.

As seismic data acquisition in basalt presents specific challenges, the intent is for the selected

Contractor to optimize best-available acquisition equipment and processing technology to maximize resolution in layered basaltic terrains. The Apparent Successful Bidder must be able to provide capabilities including, but not limited to a:

- Vibroseis source of sufficient weight and peak force to achieve target penetration and capable of a linear sweep of seismic waves from 2–128 hz;

- Nodal geophone array rather than a cabled system including for greater flexibility in design and deployment to maximize trace density, with accommodation plans for terrain, topography, and site access;

- Accurate 3D locations of all receiver positions for true amplitude-preserving processing and imaging;

- Capacity for three-component (3C) vibroseis source (vertical, horizontal, shear) with 3C receivers to obtain ideal information on shear wave velocity;

- Pre-processing workflow that accurately preserves vector amplitudes and phases;

- Data processing that is highly iterative and utilizes the data density for improved static and noise corrections, along with innovative migration techniques leading to either pre-stack or post-stack processing, including modern multiple suppression techniques, to generate final image volumes in time and depth; and

- Tracking system for QC of data stream during collection process.

The Apparent Successful Bidder will provide vintage two-dimensional seismic surveys in the

Columbia Basin focused on imaging sub-basalt features. This project will be a proof-of-concept for the feasibility of seismic sources and receivers as well as signal processing tools, to produce three-dimensional results capable of interpreting intra-basalt features to depths below the surface as great as 10,000 feet (primary focus on depths from 2,400–10,000 feet). Such features may include geologic structures (e.g., faults and folds), sedimentary packages between basalt flows, and unconformities in the CRBG (e.g., channel fills, pinch outs, etc.).

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The data collection conducted for this solicitation will be for a contiguous geographical area expected to have a footprint of at least 8 square miles. The selected site will combine the best access and terrain with an area favorable for identifying intra-basalt features of interest, and a shape that maximizes the depth window of reliable data.

Work to be performed and/or services delivered in the counties of: Benton and/or Klickitat

1.2 SCOPE

DNR seeks to procure a vendor to collect raw and processed seismic data in southern Benton or southeast Klickitat Counties. The geographic area of data collection is expected to be at least 8 square miles, but this may change under written contract amendment if additional funding is available. The location and shape of the acquisition area will be determined by terrain, infrastructure, and permits for access secured by DNR, but is intended to maximize the footprint and depth to which reliable data are feasible. The expected timeline of data collection is fall of

2024 when crop fields are fallow and when soil-moisture conditions are optimal to transmit seismic energy. The acquisition and processing of the data must involve collaboration with DNR, including bi-weekly project meetings (in person and/or virtual) leading up to and following data collection in the field, direct engagement during data collection, and monthly status reports.

DNR will secure all agreements for site access and provide that information with advance notice to the Apparent Successful Bidder in writing. The Apparent Successful Bidder will then develop a detailed data acquisition plan that outlines the timeline for deployment, the layout of vibroseis source and geophone receivers, Quality Assurance (QA) / Quality Control (QC) controls for data collection, a field safety analysis, and contingency plans.

By June 30, 2025, a final technical report must accompany the raw and post-processed data products provided to DNR. That report must include details on the equipment, methods, and software used for data acquisition and post-processing, and a discussion on the limitations of the data. This project must result in data that are reusable by DNR and interoperable with a variety of post-processing software packages for geologic mapping and modeling. All data provided to DNR will become public domain.

1.3 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Bidders must be licensed to do business in the State of Washington, or provide a commitment that it will become licensed to do business in Washington State prior to goods delivered or services rendered (if applicable):

• All in-state vendors must be licensed in Washington State; for more information contact Washington Department of Licensing.

https://www.dol.wa.gov/

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• Out-of-state vendors should seek guidance from the Washington Department of

Licensing for specific requirements.

B. Bidders must have experience and staff trained in three-dimensional and three-component seismic surveys, including planning, acquisition, and data processing. Such expertise must include prior successful projects and access to required equipment/software.

C. Experience adapting field equipment to diverse surface conditions and adjusting acquisition parameters in real-time to account for challenging subsurface geologic conditions.

Bidders who do not meet the minimum qualifications and/or the required specifications and qualifications as outlined above, will be rejected as non-responsive and will not receive further consideration. Any bid, quotation and/or proposal rejected as non-responsive will not be evaluated or scored.

1.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance of any contract resulting from this solicitation is tentatively scheduled to begin on or about July 1, 2024 and end on June 30, 2025. The Agency reserves the right to extend the contract for up to one additional one-year at the sole discretion of the Agency.

Amendments extending the period of performance, if any, shall be at the sole discretion of the

Agency.

1.5 ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS AND/OR SERVICES

DNR reserves the right to order additional products and/or services within the scope of this solicitation. If additional products or services are required, they shall be documented in amendments to the applicable contract document(s). There is no guarantee to the Contractor additional products and/or services will be ordered.

1.6 SOLICITATION COORDINATOR

The Solicitation Coordinator is the sole point of contact in the Agency for this procurement. All communication with the Agency regarding this solicitation shall be with the Solicitation

Coordinator, as follows:

SOLICITATION COORDINATOR

NAME: Lee J. Florea

E-MAIL ADDRESS: Lee.Florea@dnr.wa.gov

MAILING ADDRESS:

Washington State Department of Natural Resources

Washington Geological Survey https://www.dol.wa.gov/ mailto:Lee.Florea@dnr.wa.gov

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1111 Washington St. SE, MS 47007.

CITY, STATE, ZIP: Olympia, WA 98501-7007

PHONE NUMBER: 360-490-7600

Any other communication will be considered unofficial and non-binding on the DNR. Vendors are to rely on written statements issued by the Solicitation Coordinator. Communication directed to parties other than the Solicitation Coordinator may result in disqualification of the Vendor.

All oral and written communications will be considered unofficial and non-binding on DNR.

Vendors should rely only on written amendments issued by the Solicitation Coordinator. Vendors are encouraged to make any inquiry as early in the process as possible to allow DNR to consider and respond; however, no response is required from the Solicitation Coordinator. If a Vendor does not notify DNR of an issue, exception, addition, or omission, DNR may consider the matter waived by the Vendor for protest purposes. If Vendor inquiries result in changes to the solicitation, written amendments will be issued and posted on WEBS.

1.7 SCHEDULE OF PROCUREMENT ACTIVITIES

SCHEDULE OF PROCUREMENT ACTIVITIES

ISSUE SOLICITATION

DATE SOLICITATION IS POSTED IN WEBS

2/14/2024

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

DATE SCHEDULED FOR PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE IF APPLICABLE

2/22/2024

PRE-PROPOSAL QUESTIONS DUE FROM VENDORS

DEADLINE FOR VENDORS TO ASK QUESTIONS OF THE SOLICITATION

COORDINATOR RELATED TO THIS SOLICITATION

3/18/2024

PRE-PROPOSAL ANSWERS DUE BY DNR

DATE THAT DNR WILL POST IN WEBS THE OFFICIAL ANSWERS TO

QUESTIONS RECEIVED FROM VENDORS

3/25/2024

COMPLAINTS DUE

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING UNRESOLVED ISSUES ABOUT THE PROCESS

3/26/2024

PROPOSALS DUE

DEADLINE FOR DNR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS

4/2/2024

EVALUATE PROPOSALS

PERIOD OF TIME WHEN PROPOSALS WILL BE EVALUATED BY DNR

4/3/2024 – 4/15/2024

CONDUCT ORAL PRESENTATIONS WITH FINALISTS

DATE ORAL PRESENTATIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED – IF REQUIRED

4/18/2024

ANNOUNCE APPARENT SUCCESSFUL CONTRACTOR

AWARD DATE

4/25/2024

HOLD DEBRIEFINGS

DATE DEBRIEFING CONFERENCES TO BE HELD – IF REQUESTED

5/1/2024

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SCHEDULE OF PROCUREMENT ACTIVITIES

NEGOTIATE CONTRACT

DATE RANGE DNR EXPECTS CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS TO BE CONDUCTED

5/6/2024 – 5/31/2024

BEGIN CONTRACT WORK

DATE DNR EXPECTS THE WORK TO BEGIN

July 1, 2024

THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REVISE THE ABOVE SCHEDULE.

If the Solicitation results in only one (1) Bidder and that Bidder is found responsive and responsible, the Agency reserves the right to accelerate the procurement schedule above.

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2 GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 CONTRACTING RESTRICTIONS

Specific restrictions apply to contracting with current or former state employees pursuant to

Chapter 42.52 of the Revised Code of Washington. Vendors should familiarize themselves with the requirements prior to submitting a bid, quotation and/or proposal that includes current or former state employees.

2.2 DEFINITIONS

Definitions for the purposes of this solicitation include:

AGENCY – Any state office or activity of the executive and judicial branches of state government, including state agencies, departments, offices, divisions, boards, commissions, institutions of higher education as defined in RCW 28B.10.016, and correctional and other types of institutions.

AGENT – Personnel authorized to act on behalf of the Agency for matters contained within.

APPARENT SUCCESSFUL BIDDER – Bidder whose bid, quotation and/or proposal provides the best value in meeting Agency needs and is selected to contract with DNR for the proposed solution, subject to completion of contract negations and execution of contract.

AWARD DATE – The announcement date of the Apparent Successful Contractor.

BID, QUOTATION and/or PROPOSAL – A formal offer, submitted by an individual or entity, in response to a solicitation issued for goods and/or services by the Agency.

BIDDER – An individual or entity who submits a bid, quotation and/or proposal in response to a solicitation issued for goods and/or services by the Agency.

BUSINESS DAYS – Monday through Friday, 8AM to 5PM, Pacific Standard Time, or, Pacific

Daylight Time, Olympia, Washington, USA.

CALENDAR DAY – Midnight to midnight, any day of the week.

CONTRACT – An agreement between DNR and Contractor that includes terms and conditions, the solicitation, the bid, quotation and/or proposal, all appendices, and exhibits, associated

Statements of Work (e.g. Services Contract or Purchase Order), and all amendments awarded pursuant to this solicitation.

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CONTRACTOR – An individual or entity whose bid, quotation and/or proposal has been accepted and is awarded a contract with the Agency, and who is solely responsible to provide a good or perform a service.

DNR – Washington State Department of Natural Resources, an Agency of the State of

Washington, and any division, section, office, unit or other entity of, or any of the officers or other officials lawfully representing the department.

GOODS – Products, materials, supplies, or equipment provided by a Contractor.

PURCHASE – The acquisition of goods or services, including the leasing or renting of goods.

SERVICES – Labor, work, analysis, or similar activities provided by a Contractor to accomplish a specific scope of work.

SOLICITATION – A documented formal process providing an equal and open opportunity to

Bidders and culminating in a selection based on predetermined criteria.

SUBCONTRACTOR – One not in the employment of the Contractor, who is performing all or part of the business activities related to this solicitation under a separate contract with the

Contractor. The terms "Subcontractor" and "Subcontractors" means Subcontractor(s) in any solicitation tier.

VENDOR – Individual, firm, organization, company or other entity offering products and/or services.

WASHINGTON STATE CERTIFIED MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS – Limited to firms certified by the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises

(OMWBE) as a minority-owned business (MBE). See, RCW 39.19.120 and WAC 326-20.

WASHINGTON STATE CERTIFIED SMALL BUSINESS – An in-state business, including a sole proprietorship, corporation, partnership, or other legal entity, that certify location, size and

WEBS certification. See RCW 39.26.010

WASHINGTON STATE CERTIFIED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS – Limited to firms certified by the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) as a Certified Veteran-

Owned Business. See, RCW 43.60A.010(7) & RCW 43.60A.190

WASHINGTON STATE CERTIFIED WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS – Limited to firms certified by the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises

(OMWBE) as a woman-owned business (WBE). See, RCW 39.19.120 and WAC 326-20 https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?Cite=39.26.010#:~:text=(22)%20%22Small%20business%22,Fifty%20or%20fewer%20employees%3B%20or https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=43.60A.010 https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=43.60A.190

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WEBS – Washington’s Electronic Business Solution System.

WORKING DAY – Midnight to midnight, Monday through Friday, excluding Saturday, Sunday and state legal holidays.

2.3 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

☒ A pre-proposal conference is scheduled to be held on February 22, 2024 at 10 a.m., Pacific

Standard Time in Olympia, Washington. The location of the pre-proposal conference is virtual on Zoom at:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83519055352?pwd=ROSZPrpcBuAY1lgDaWjTPfrUjl7Ojd.1

Meeting ID: 835 1905 5352

Passcode: 579770

All prospective Bidders should attend; however, attendance is not mandatory.

Agency will be bound only to Agency’s written answers to questions. Questions arising at the pre-proposal conference or in subsequent communication with the Solicitation Coordinator will be documented and answered in written form. A copy of the questions and answers will be provided to all Vendors via posting to WEBS on the date indicated in Section 1.7 Schedule of Procurement

Activities.

2.4 NOTIFICATION TO BIDDERS

The Agency will notify the Apparent Successful Contractor of their selection in writing upon completion of the evaluation process. Individuals or firms whose bids, quotations and/or proposals were not selected for further negotiation or award will be notified separately in writing. To complete the process, the Apparent Successful Contractor will be identified in WEBS.

2.5 COMPLAINT, DEBRIEF AND PROTEST PROCEDURES

COMPLAINT PROCESS – PRIOR TO BID, QUOTATION and/or PROPOSAL DUE DATE:

The purpose of a complaint process is to settle unresolved issues or concerns that either were not or could not be resolved during the question and answer period.

Any Bidder may submit a complaint regarding this solicitation based upon the following:

• The solicitation unnecessarily restricts competition;

• The evaluation/scoring process is unfair or flawed; or

• The requirements are inadequate or insufficient so that a bid, quotation and/or proposal is difficult to prepare.

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If no complaint is filed, a Bidder cannot later file a protest based on one of the above complaint criteria.

Any complaint to the solicitation must be in writing and submitted to the Solicitation Coordinator no less than five (5) business days prior to the date when the bid, quotation and/or proposal is due, and shall clearly articulate the basis for the complaint and include a proposed remedy.

Responses to complaints will be articulated in writing, including any resulting changes to the solicitation, and will be posted on WEBS, and the Agency head will be notified.

The Agency’s decision is final; no further administrative appeal is available.

DEBRIEFING OF UNSUCCESSFUL BIDDERS:

Any Bidder who has submitted a bid, quotation and/or proposal and been notified that they were not selected for contract award may request a debriefing. The request for a debriefing conference must be received by the Solicitation Coordinator within three (3) business days after the Unsuccessful

Bidder notification is e-mailed to the Bidder. The debriefing must be held within three (3) business days of the request.

Discussion at the debriefing conference will be limited to the following:

• Evaluation and scoring of the Bidder’s bid, quotation and/or proposal;

• Critique of the bid, quotation and/or proposal based on the evaluation; and

• Review of Bidder’s final score in comparison with other final scores without identifying the other firms.

Comparisons between bids, quotations and/or proposals or evaluations of the other bids, quotations and/or proposals will not be allowed. Debriefing conferences may be conducted in person or on the telephone and will be scheduled for a maximum of one hour.

PROTEST PROCEDURE:

This procedure is available to Bidders who submitted a response to this solicitation and who have participated in a debriefing conference. Upon completing the debriefing conference, the Bidder is allowed five (5) business days to file a protest of the acquisition with the Solicitation Coordinator.

Protests must be submitted in writing via e-mail and signed by the protesting party or an authorized

Agent.

The protest must state the grounds for the protest with specific and complete statements of the action(s) being protested. A description of the relief or corrective action being requested should also be included.

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Bidders protesting this procurement shall follow the procedures described below. Protests that do not follow these procedures shall not be considered. This protest procedure constitutes the sole administrative remedy available to Bidders under this procurement.

Only protests stipulating an issue of fact concerning the following subjects shall be considered:

• A matter of bias, discrimination or conflict of interest on the part of the evaluator;

• Errors in computing the score;

• Non-compliance with procedures described in the solicitation document, or applicable state or federal laws or regulations.

Protests not based on procedural matters will not be considered. Protests will be rejected as without merit if they address issues such as: 1) an evaluator’s professional judgment on the quality of a proposal, or 2) Agency’s assessment of its own and/or other agencies needs or requirements.

Upon receipt of a protest, a protest review will be held by the Agency. All available facts will be considered and a decision will be issued by the Commissioner of Public Lands or his/her delegate within five (5) business days of receipt of the protest. If additional time is required, the protesting party will be notified of the delay.

In the event a protest may affect the interest of another Bidder who submitted a bid, quotation and/or proposal, such Bidder will be given an opportunity to submit its views and any relevant information on the protest to the Solicitation Coordinator.

The final determination of the protest shall:

• Find the protest lacking in merit and uphold the Agency’s action; or

• Find only technical or harmless errors in the Agency’s acquisition process conduct and determine the Agency to be in substantial compliance and reject the protest; or

• Find merit in the protest and provide the Agency options which may include:

o Correct the errors and re-evaluate all bids, quotations and/or proposals; and/or o Reissue the solicitation document; and/or o Make other findings and determine other courses of action as appropriate.

If the Agency determines that the protest is without merit, the Agency will enter into a contract with the Apparent Successful Contractor.

The Agency protest decision is final and no appeal process will be required. If a protesting Bidder does not accept the Agency protest response, the Bidder may try to seek relief from Thurston

County Superior Court.

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2.6 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION/PUBLIC DISCLOSURE

Bids, quotations and/or proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall become the property of the Agency. All bids, quotations and/or proposals received shall remain confidential until the contract, if any, resulting from this solicitation is signed by the Agency and the Apparent

Successful Contractor; thereafter, the bids, quotations and/or proposals shall be deemed public records as defined in Chapter 42.56 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW).

Any information in the bid, quotation and/or proposal that the Bidder desires to claim as proprietary and exempt from disclosure under the provisions of Chapter 42.56 RCW, or other state or federal law that provides for the nondisclosure of your document, must be clearly designated. The information must be clearly identified and the particular exemption from disclosure upon which the

Bidder is making the claim must be cited. Each page containing the information claimed to be exempt from disclosure must be clearly identified by the words “Proprietary Information” printed on the lower right hand corner of the page. Marking the entire bid, quotation and/or proposal exempt from disclosure or as Proprietary Information will not be honored.

If a public records request is made for the information that the Bidder has marked as "Proprietary

Information," the Agency will notify the Bidder of the request and of the date that the records will be released to the requester unless the Bidder obtains a court order enjoining that disclosure. If the

Bidder fails to obtain the court order enjoining disclosure, the Agency will release the requested information on the date specified. If a Bidder obtains a court order from a court of competent jurisdiction enjoining disclosure pursuant to Chapter 42.56 RCW, or other state or federal law that provides for nondisclosure, the Agency shall maintain the confidentiality of the Bidder information per the court order.

Pursuant to RCW 42.56.120, DNR uses the default fee schedule. However, records may be viewed in person for no fee. All requests for copies of identifiable records should be directed to the public disclosure office: publicdisclosure@dnr.wa.gov. Requests for information about this solicitation should be directed to the Solicitation Coordinator.

2.7 REVISIONS TO THE SOLICITATION

The Agency reserves the right to cancel or reissue all or part of this solicitation at any time as allowed by law without obligations or liability.

In the event that it becomes necessary to revise any part of this solicitation, an amendment will be posted in WEBS (Washington’s Electronic Business Solutions). Questions & Answers and any other pertinent information shall be provided as an amendment to the solicitation and will be posted in WEBS.

mailto:publicdisclosure@dnr.wa.gov

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2.8 SUPPLIER DIVERSITY PARTICIPATION

DNR strongly encourages the participation of minority and women-owned businesses, Veteran owned businesses and small businesses, as prime Contractors or Subcontractors.

If you are a small business that needs assistance responding to this solicitation, help is available.

Please visit OMWBE Small Business Assistance at https://omwbe.wa.gov/small-business-assistance to see the services offered.

The Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is also available with no cost, confidential technical assistance for small businesses doing business with state government.

See section 4.6 Preference – Small & Veteran Businesses for information on preference points for small and veteran owned businesses.

2.9 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)

The Agency complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Vendors may contact the

Solicitation Coordinator listed above for additional assistance.

2.10 ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

Bids, quotations and/or proposals must provide 90 calendar days for acceptance by Agency from the due date for receipt of bids, quotations and/or proposals.

2.11 MOST FAVORABLE TERMS

The Agency reserves the right to make an award without further discussion of the bid, quotation and/or proposal submitted. Therefore, the bid, quotation and/or proposal should be submitted initially on the most favorable terms that the Bidder can propose. There will be no best and final offer procedure. The Agency does reserve the right to contact a Bidder for clarification of its bid, quotation and/or proposal.

The Apparent Successful Contractor should be prepared to accept this solicitation for incorporation into a contract resulting from this solicitation. Contract negotiations may incorporate some or all of the Bidders bid, quotation and/or proposal. It is understood that the bid, quotation and/or proposal will become a part of the official procurement file on this matter without obligation to the Agency.

2.12 CONTRACT AND GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

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The awarded Apparent Successful Bidder is entering into the Washington state Department of

Natural Resources generic Services Contract including but not limited to the terms and conditions outlined within the solicitation, bid, quotation and/or proposal, all appendices, all exhibits, associated Statements of Work, Purchase Orders, and all amendments awarded.

Agency Contractors hereby have access to Sample Services Contract and WA State Department of Natural Resources General Terms and Conditions https://www.dnr.wa.gov/publications/em_obe_contracting_template.pdf

All exceptions to the contract terms and conditions must be submitted as an attachment to

EXHIBIT A – Bidder’s Certification and Assurances Form.

The Agency will review requested exceptions and accept or reject the same at its sole discretion.

2.13 COST TO PROPOSE

The Agency will not be liable for any costs incurred by the Bidder in preparation of a bid, quotation and/or proposal submitted in response to this solicitation, in conduct of a presentation, or any other activities related to responding to this solicitation.

2.14 NO OBLIGATION TO CONTRACT

This solicitation does not obligate the State of Washington or the Agency to contract for services specified herein.

2.15 REJECTION OF BIDS, QUOTATIONS and/or PROPOSALS

The Agency reserves the right at its sole discretion to reject all bids, quotations and/or proposals received without penalty and not to issue a contract as a result of this solicitation.

2.16 COMMITMENT OF FUNDS

The Commissioner of Public Lands or his/her delegate is the only individual who may legally commit the Agency to the expenditures of funds for a contract resulting from this solicitation. No cost chargeable to the proposed contract may be incurred before notice and acceptance of award.

2.17 DOING BUSINESS WITH THE STATE

The Agency requires all awarded bidders to be registered with the Washington Office of Financial

Management (OFM). Addition information can be found on The Department of Enterprise

Services Website https://des.wa.gov/sell/how-work-state https://des.wa.gov/sell/how-work-state

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2.18 INSURANCE COVERAGE

Before using any of said rights granted herein and its own expense, Contractor shall purchase and maintain, or require its Agent(s)/Subcontractor(s) to purchase and maintain, the insurance described within Sample Services Contract and WA State Department of Natural Resources

General Terms and Conditions for the entire duration of this Agreement. Failure to purchase and maintain the required insurance may result in the termination of the Agreement at DNR’s option.

All insurance provided in compliance with this Agreement shall be primary as to any other insurance or self-insurance programs afforded to, or maintained by, the State of Washington, Department of

Natural Resources.

Upon notification of being chosen as the Apparent Successful Contractor, the Contractor shall provide DNR with certificates of insurance, executed by a duly authorized representative of each insurer, showing compliance with the insurance requirements specified before using any of said rights granted herein. The description section of the certificate shall contain the contract number and the name of the DNR Project Manager. Contractor shall also provide renewal certificates as appropriate during the term of this Agreement.

Contractor shall include all Subcontractors and Agents as insured under all required insurance policies or shall provide separate certificates of insurance for each Subcontractor or Agent. Failure of Contractor to have its Subcontractors and Agents comply with the insurance requirements contained herein does not limit Contractor’s liability or responsibility.

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3 CONTENTS AND SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Bidders are required to read and understand all information contained within this entire bid package including all exhibits. By responding to the solicitation, Bidder agrees to read and understand all documents.

3.1 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF BIDS, QUOTATIONS and/or PROPOSALS

The bid, quotation and/or proposal must be received by the Solicitation Coordinator by the due date indicated within Section 1.7 Schedule of Procurement Activities of this solicitation, or any amendments.

Bids, quotations and/or proposals must be submitted electronically as an attachment to e-mail to the Solicitation Coordinator, at the e-mail address listed in Section 1.6 Solicitation Coordinator.

The submitted bid, quotation and/or proposal shall follow the below naming convention:

24-35_RFP_Bidder Name_Proposal

Attachments to e-mail shall be in Microsoft Word format or PDF. Maximum file size for an e-mail attachment is 30MB. Zipped files cannot be received by the Agency and cannot be used for submission of bids, quotations and/or proposals.

All forms and documents submitted must have a signature of the individual within the organization authorized to bind the Bidder to the offer. The Agency does not assume responsibility for problems with Bidder’s e-mail. If the Agency’s e-mail is not working, appropriate allowances will be made.

Bidders should allow sufficient time to ensure timely receipt of the bid, quotation and/or proposal by the Solicitation Coordinator. Late bids, quotations and/or proposals will not be accepted and will be automatically disqualified from further consideration, unless the Agency’s e-mail is found to be at fault. All bids, quotations and/or proposals and any accompanying documentation become the property of the Agency and will not be returned.

3.2 BIDDER CHECKLIST

Submit the following applicable documents to the Solicitation Coordinator by the due date indicated within the Section 1.7 Schedule of Procurement Activities of this solicitation, or any amendments to the schedule. Failure to comply may result in rejection of the bid, quotation and/or proposal as non-responsive. The Agency reserves the right at its sole discretion to waive minor administrative irregularities.

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3.3 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL (SCORED)

The Technical Proposal must contain a comprehensive list of services including the following elements:

A. Project Approach/Methodology – Include a complete description of the Bidder’s proposed approach and methodology for the project. This section should convey Bidder’s understanding of the proposed project.

B. Work Plan – Include all project requirements and the proposed tasks, services, activities, etc. necessary to accomplish the scope of the project defined in this solicitation. This section of the technical proposal must contain sufficient detail to convey to members of the evaluation team the Bidder’s knowledge of the subjects and skills necessary to successfully complete the project. Include any required involvement of Agency staff. The Bidder may also present any creative approaches that might be appropriate and may provide any pertinent supporting documentation.

C. Project Schedule – Include a project schedule indicating when the elements of the work will be completed. Project schedule must ensure that any deliverables requested are met.

D. Outcomes and Performance Measurement – Describe the impacts/outcomes the Bidders propose to achieve as a result of the delivery of these services including how these outcomes would be monitored, measured and reported to the Agency.

E. Risks – The Bidder must identify potential risks that are considered significant to the success of the project. Include how the Bidder would propose to effectively monitor and manage these risks, including reporting of the risks to the Agency contract manager.

F. Deliverables – Fully describe deliverables to be submitted under the proposed contract.

Deliverables must support the requirements set forth in Section 1.2 Scope.

BIDDER CHECKLIST

EXHIBIT A – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES FORM

EXHIBIT A – ITEM 8 – EXCEPTIONS TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS

EXHIBIT B – MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL FORM

EXHIBIT C – SUB CONTRACTOR INCLUSION PLAN (IF APPLICABLE)

SECTION 3.6 – COST PROPOSAL

SECTION 3.3 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

STAFF MEMBER AND/OR SUBCONTRACTOR RESUMES

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3.4 MANAGEMENT PROPOSAL

Exhibit B – Management Proposal Form, must be completed and returned to the Solicitation

Coordinator in order for DNR to evaluate the Bidders management proposal.

3.5 FUNDING

The Agency has Four Hundred and Ninety Thousand Dollars ($490,000) for this project. DNR is pursuing further funding for an additional Four Hundred and Ninety Thousand Dollars ($490,000), and, if successful, any awarded contract could be modified by written amendment to reflect additional funding after June 10, 2024. Bids, Quotations and/or proposals received in excess of

$490,000 will be considered non-responsive and will not be evaluated. However, Bids, Quotations and/or proposals must also include details of anticipated costs for additional work if the additional funding becomes available.

Purchase of goods and/or services resulting from this Solicitation are funded by local dollars.

Terms and conditions for funding source are included in Sample Services Contract and WA State

Department of Natural Resources General Terms and Conditions.

Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation is contingent upon the availability of funding.

3.6 COST PROPOSAL

The Bidder shall attach a fully detailed cost proposal to be considered responsive to this solicitation.

The cost proposal shall include fully weighted costs for goods delivered or services rendered as requested within.

Costs must be submitted as follows:

- The cost per square mile including mobilization, deployment, and acquisition, and the total number of square miles (fractional values acceptable).

- The cost for post-processing the entire dataset, including the administrative costs to prepare and transmit the final data products and report.

- The total project cost with two scenarios: One matched to current funding of $490,000, and a second reflecting the potential increased levels of funding outlined in section 3.5 above.

IDENTIFICATION OF COSTS (SCORED)

All costs shall be in U.S. dollars including expenses to be charged to accomplish the tasks and to produce the deliverables under this contract. Bidders are required to collect and pay Washington state sales and use taxes, as applicable.

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Costs for Subcontractors are to be broken out separately.

COMPUTATION OF COSTS

The score for the cost proposal will be computed by dividing the lowest cost bid, quotation and/or proposal received by the Bidders total cost. Then the resultant number will be multiplied by the maximum possible points for the cost section.

PROMPT PAYMENT

Bidders are encouraged to offer a discount for prompt payment of invoices. Please indicate your discount proposal on the submitted cost proposal as outlined in Section 3.6. If awarded by the state, period of entitlement begins only after:

• Receipt of a properly completed invoice.

• Receipt of all supplies, equipment or services ordered.

• Satisfactory completion of all contractual requirements.

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4 EVALUATION AND AWARD

The evaluation process is designed to award this procurement not necessarily to the Bidder of least cost, but rather to the Bidder whose bid, quotation and/or proposal best meets the requirements of this solicitation. However, Bidders are encouraged to submit bids, quotations and/or proposals that are consistent with state government efforts to conserve state resources.

The Agency will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder that meets the specifications as determined by the Agency. The Agency will post awarded bids and bid award documents for each competitive procurement for public review.

The Agency may reject the bid, quotation and/or proposal of any firm who has failed to perform satisfactorily on a previous contract with the state.

Responsive bids, quotations and/or proposals will be evaluated strictly in accordance with the requirements stated in this solicitation and any amendments issued. The evaluation of bids, quotations and/or proposals shall be accomplished by an evaluation team, to be designated by the

Agency, which will determine the ranking of the bids, quotations and/or proposals.

The Agency reserves the right to select and enter into contract(s) with the Bidder whose bid, quotation and/or proposal is deemed to be in the best interest of the Agency and the State of

Washington.

It is the intent of the Agency to establish one contract with a qualified vendor to acquire and process three-dimensional seismic data and to provide those data products with an accompanying report to

Washington Geological Survey.

4.1 RESPONSIVENESS (PASS / FAIL)

All bids, quotations and/or proposals will be reviewed by the Solicitation Coordinator to determine compliance with administrative requirements and instructions specified in this solicitation. The

Bidder is specifically notified that failure to comply with any part of the solicitation may result in rejection of the bid, quotation and/or proposal as non-responsive.

The Agency reserves the right at its sole discretion to waive minor administrative irregularities.

4.2 RESPONSIBLE BIDDER CRITERIA

All requested information as outlined within must be submitted in order for DNR to determine the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder.

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Form update date: 23.03.31

In determining whether the Bidder is a responsible Bidder, the Agency must consider the following elements (RCW 39.26.160(2)):

A. The ability, capacity, and skill of the Bidder to perform the contract or provide the service required;

B. The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the Bidder;

C. Whether the Bidder can perform the contract within the time specified;

D. The quality of performance of previous contracts or services;

E. The previous and existing compliance by the Bidder with laws relating to the contract or services;

F. Whether, within the three-year period immediately preceding the date of the bid solicitation, the Bidder has been determined by a final and binding citation and notice of assessment issued by the department of labor and industries or through a civil judgment entered by a court of limited or general jurisdiction to have willfully violated, as defined in RCW 49.48.082, any provision of chapter 49.46, 49.48, or 49.52 RCW; and

G. Such other information as may be secured having a bearing on the decision to award the contract.

In determining the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder, an Agency may consider best value criteria, including but not limited to (RCW 39.26.160(3)):

A. Whether the bid, quotation and/or proposal satisfies the needs of the state as specified in the solicitation documents;

B. Whether the bid, quotation and/or proposal encourages diverse Contractor participation;

C. Whether the bid, quotation and/or proposal provides competitive pricing, economies, and efficiencies;

D. Whether the bid, quotation and/or proposal considers human health and environmental impacts;

E. Whether the bid, quotation and/or proposal appropriately weighs cost and noncost considerations; and

F. Life-cycle cost.

The Agency’s determination that a Bidder is not qualified may result in rejection of the submitted bid, quotation and/or proposal.

4.3 BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION AND ASSURANCES FORM (PASS/FAIL)

All Bidders must submit Exhibit A – Bidder’s Certifications and Assurances Form, signed by an individual authorized to bind the Bidder contractually. DNR will evaluate the information and may, at its sole discretion, reject the Bidder’s Response if the information indicates that completion of a Contract resulting from this RFQQ may be jeopardized by selection of the

Bidder.

https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=39.26.160 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.48.082 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.46 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.52 https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=39.26.160

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4.4 WAGE LAW COMPLIANCE (PASS/FAIL)

Prior to awarding a contract, agencies are required to determine that a Bidder is a 'Responsible

Bidder.' See RCW 39.26.160(2)(f) and (4). Pursuant to legislative enactment in 2017, the

Responsible Bidder Criteria include a Contractor Certification that the Contractor has not willfully violated Washington's wage laws. See Chap. 258, 2017 Laws (enacting SSB5301). All Bidders must submit Exhibit A – Bidder’s Certification and Assurances Form, signed by an individual authorized to bind the Bidder contractually. A Bidder’s failure to comply with the required Wage

Law

4.5 PREFERENCE – EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-03 – WORKER’S RIGHTS (SCORED)

FIRMS WITHOUT MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION FOR EMPLOYEES

Pursuant to RCW 39.26.160(3) (best value criteria) and consistent with Executive Order 18-03 –

Supporting Workers’ Rights to Effectively Address Workplace Violations (dated June 12, 2018), A. A preference of 5 percent will be given to any Bidder who certifies, pursuant to the certification attached as Exhibit A – Bidder’s Certification and Assurances Form that their firm does NOT require its employees, as a condition of employment, to sign or agree to mandatory individual arbitration clauses or class or collective action waiver.

4.6 PREFRENCE – SMALL & DIVERSE BUSINESSES (SCORED)

Department of Natural Resources, in accordance with Washington law, encourages small and diverse businesses to compete for and participate in state procurements as contractors and as subcontractors to awarded bidders. See, e.g., RCW 43.60A.200 (WDVA Certified Veteran-

Owned Businesses); and RCW 39.26.005 (Washington Small Businesses).

Washington State Certified Veteran-Owned Businesses

In accordance with Chapter 43.60A.200 RCW, the State encourages participation in all of its contracts by firms certified by the Washington State Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA).

For questions regarding the above go to http://www.dva.wa.gov/.

A. A preference of 10 percent will be given to any Bidder who provides evidence as set forth in Exhibit A – Bidder’s Certifications and Assurances Form that the that Bidder qualifies as a Washington Department of Veterans’ Affairs Certified Veteran-Owned Business.

Note: This preference does not apply if federal funds are being used. See section 3.5

Funding for funding source information

Washington State Certified Small Businesses

In accordance with the intent of Chapter 39.26.005 RCW, the State encourages the purchases of goods and services from Washington small businesses. Small business, mini-business, and micro-business are defined in RCW Chapter 39.26.010 (22), (17), and (16) respectively. Go to http://apps.leg.wa.gov/Rcw/default.aspx?cite=39.26 http://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2017-18/Pdf/Bills/Session%20Laws/Senate/5301-S.SL.pdf https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.leg.wa.gov%2FRCW%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fcite%3D43.60A.200&data=05%7C01%7CBeth.Hughes%40dnr.wa.gov%7C0d8bc287255247fbf7df08daededc6de%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C638083902739291565%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=aoL%2BJ7PN4UZF2OtEKHO%2Fk7uW%2BIADiMnpjXtyvZQmGxI%3D&reserved=0 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapp.leg.wa.gov%2FRCW%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fcite%3D39.26.005&data=05%7C01%7CBeth.Hughes%40dnr.wa.gov%7C0d8bc287255247fbf7df08daededc6de%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C638083902739291565%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=poiVbIOH1dz18n6dIHd0mwXpeCdlXiEaiAYRWCZgS3g%3D&reserved=0 http://www.dva.wa.gov/

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Form update date: 23.03.31 http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=39.26.010. All qualified state small business types are encouraged to register and identify themselves in the Washington Electronic Business

Solution (WEBS). https://des.wa.gov/sell/how-work-state/register-bid-opportunities

A. A preference of 10 percent will be given to any Bidder who provides evidence as set forth in Exhibit A – Bidder’s Certifications and Assurances Form that the that Bidder qualifies as a Washington State Small Business. Note: This preference does not apply if federal funds are being used. See section 3.5 Funding for funding source information

4.7 ORAL PRESENATIONS MAY BE REQUIRED (SCORED)

The Agency, at its sole discretion, may elect to…