24-8296_Solicitation_Rev._1.pdf

COLLIER COUNTY

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

INVITATION FOR QUALIFICATION (IFQ)

FOR

WASTEWATER PUMP STATION REPAIRS AND

RENOVATIONS

SOLICITATION NO.: 24-8296

LISA OIEN, PROCUREMENT STRATEGIST

PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION

3295 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST, BLDG C-2

NAPLES, FLORIDA 34112

TELEPHONE: (239) 252-8935

Lisa.Oien@colliercountyfl.gov (Email)

This solicitation document is prepared in a Microsoft Word format (Rev 8/7/2017). Any alterations to this document made by the Vendor may be grounds for rejection of proposal, cancellation of any subsequent award, or any other legal remedies available to the Collier County Government.

SOLICITATION PUBLIC NOTICE

INVITATION FOR QUALIFICATION

(IFQ) NUMBER:

24-8296

PROJECT TITLE: Wastewater Pump Station Repairs and Renovations

IFQ OPENING DAY/DATE/TIME: January 21, 2024, at 3:00 PM EST

PLACE OF IFQ OPENING: PROCUREMENT SERVICES DIVISION

3295 TAMIAMI TRAIL EAST, BLDG C-2

NAPLES, FL 34112

All proposals shall be submitted online via the Collier County Procurement Services Division Online Bidding System:

https://www.bidsync.com/bidsync-cas/

INTRODUCTION

As requested by the Public Utilities Division (hereinafter, the “Division or Department”), the Collier County Board of County Commissioners Procurement Services Division (hereinafter, “County”) has issued this Invitation for Qualification (hereinafter, “IFQ”) with the intent of obtaining proposals from interested and qualified vendors in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications stated or attached. The vendor, at a minimum, must achieve the requirements of the Specifications or Scope of Work stated.

The results of this solicitation may be used by other County departments once awarded according to the Board of County Commissioners Procurement Ordinance.

Historically, County departments have spent approximately $3,000,000; however, this may not be indicative of future buying patterns.

BACKGROUND

The County is responsible for operating and maintaining approximately 950 wastewater pump stations. To maintain their integrity and reliability, the County intends to qualify a pool of contractors to repair and renovate these pump stations, including the provision of labor, materials and equipment to perform these services. The County may elect to direct-purchase some, or all, of the utility parts for these projects on a case-by-case basis, where it has favorable commercial arrangements with suppliers.

TERM OF CONTRACT

The contract term, if an award(s) is/are made is intended to be for current needs only OR three (3) years with two (2) one (1) year renewal option.

Prices shall remain firm for the initial term of this contract.

Surcharges will not be accepted in conjunction with this contract, and such charges should be incorporated into the pricing structure.

The County Manager, or designee, may, at his discretion, extend the Agreement under all of the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement for up to one hundred eighty (180) days. The County Manager, or designee, shall give the Vendor written notice of the County's intention to extend the Agreement term not less than ten (10) days prior to the end of the Agreement term then in effect.

FEMA funding may be used, in part, in support of this procurement.

DETAILED SCOPE OF WORK

1. Scope of Work

1.1. The intent of this solicitation is to qualify multiple contractors to complete various repairs and renovations of waste water pump stations, and any other utilities impacted by the work. Projects may range from simple mechanical or electrical repairs to complete replacement of the station. Renovation of wet wells at the stations will be typically surface preparation and relining with an approved material. However, there may be exceptions when complete wet well replacement would be part of the scope. When necessary, the Contractor may retain specialized subcontractors to perform portions of the work.

1.2. Collier County is requesting statements of qualifications from contractors capable of furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision for repair, renovation of waste water pump stations, and any utilities impacted by the work. These will range in size from small neighborhood duplex pump stations up to Community pump stations, typically the last pump stations within a planned unit development which take flow from several upstream pump stations. Amounts for individual assignments will be limited to less than $1,000,000.

1.3. The intent is that all work will be scheduled in advance on an as needed basis, in other words no urgent or emergency work requiring immediate response. Urgent or emergency work will continue to be handled by contractors under the County’s existing Underground Utility Contract and its successor contract.

1.4. Work will be in accordance with the latest version of the Collier County Utility Standards Manual. Plans and specifications will be provided for each project under this Contract. Location of the Collier County Utility Standards Manual:

https://www.colliercountyfl.gov/government/public-utilities/water-sewer-district/engineering-and-project-management/resources

2. Procedures for Obtaining Work Assignments

2.1. For all projects, the County’s Project Manager will follow the procedure outlined below to receive quotes from the selected Contractors.

2.1.1. A description of work will be provided, including location plan, site survey, demolition plan and a plan of proposed improvements and project duration. Special Conditions, beyond those outlined in the Utility Standards Manual will also be provided as well as a quote schedule. Liquidated damages may be specified.

2.1.2. The County Project Manager will establish the required response time for each project, but in no case will this be less than 10 business days.

2.1.3. A non-mandatory pre-quote meeting may be scheduled at least 5 business days in advance of receipt of quotes.

2.1.4 Contractors will provide a lump sum quote using the quote schedule provided. A sample quote schedule is shown below.

SAMPLE QUOTE SCHEDULE

Item Number Description Unit Amount Item Cost

1 Mobilization/Demobilization Lump Sum 1 Inserted by Contractor 2 Establish/Operate Bypass

System Lump Sum 1 Inserted by Contractor

3 Demolition and Disposal Lump Sum 1 Inserted by Contractor 4 Wet Well Concrete Repair Lump Sum 1 Inserted by Contractor 5 Piping, Valving, and Pumps Lump Sum 1 Inserted by Contractor 6 Manhole repair/replacement Lump Sum 1 Inserted by Contractor 7 Sitework Lump Sum 1 Inserted by Contractor 8 Stormwater system repair Lump Sum 1 Inserted by Contractor 9 Telemetry Antenna Lump Sum 1 Inserted by Contractor

10 Concrete Pads Lump Sum 1 Inserted by Contractor 11 Wet Well Lid and Hatch Lump Sum 1 Inserted by Contractor 12 Electrical and Controls Lump Sum 1 Inserted by Contractor 13 Startup and Testing Lump Sum 1 Inserted by Contractor 14 Record Drawings Lump Sum 1 Inserted by Contractor 15 Allowance for Pumper Trucks T & M

Inserted by County

Total Totaled by Contractor

2.1.5. The procedure for projects with a value of $50,000 or less is outlined below:

A quote will be requested from one (1) of the awarded Contractors on a basis that ensures a relatively even distribution of the work.

Contractor shall respond with the information and/or proposal sought within seven (7) calendar days.

Issuance of a Purchase Order by County.

2.1.6. Procedures for projects with a value over $50,000 to $1,000,000 are as follows:

Quotations shall be solicited from all the awarded Contractors. Completion time and the collection of liquidated damages may be specified in the request for quotation.

Contractor shall respond with the quote within ten (10) business days. The County’s Project Manager or designee will review all quotes received by the given due date and may negotiate with the Contractor who submits the lowest quote.

Issuance of a Purchase Order by County.

2.1.7. All work assignments that exceed $200,000 will require performance and payment bonds.

2.1.8. Projects that exceed $500,000 will require Board approval.

2.1.9. Once a contractor is selected for a work assignment, the County’s Project Manager will issue a Purchase Order.

The County reserves the right to waive any or all of these requirements if in the best interest of the County and to separately solicit any job. The County reserves the right to supply all necessary parts for selected projects and repairs.

3. Procedures for Obtaining Work Assignments when FEMA financial assistance will be used to fund all or a portion of the work under a resultant Purchase Order:

3.1 The County’s Project Manager will follow the procedure outlined below for obtaining quotes for projects with a value of $10,000 or less:

A quote will be requested from one (1) of the awarded Contractors on a basis that ensures a relatively even distribution of the work over the term of the contract. Previous experience working on a facility or with a particular specialty may be considered in selection provided the overall goal of a relatively even distribution of the work is still maintained.

The Contractor shall respond with the information and/or proposal sought within seven (7) calendar days.

Contractor will commence work upon the County’s issuance of a Purchase Order. The Contractor agrees that any Purchase Order that extends beyond the expiration date of the resultant contract will survive and remain subject to the terms and conditions of the resultant contract until the completion or termination of work

3.2 For projects with a value over $10,000 and up to $250,000, or a project not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold amount in place at the time of the disaster, and as set forth by the Federal Acquisition Regulation at 48 CFR subpart 2.1, whichever amount is greater:

Bid documents such as a Summary of Work, Plans and/or Technical Specifications, etc. will be provided to all of the selected contractors, along with a bid schedule for providing price. Project timeline and the collection of liquidated damages may be specified in the Request for Quotation.

The County’s Project Manager will set the required response time for each project, but contractors will be given a minimum of ten (10) business days to provide a quote. Other projects may require a longer quoting period to allow for proper coordination. Some projects, urgent in nature, may require a shorter response schedule at the Project Manager’s discretion. This period may also include a pre-bid meeting.

The Contractor shall provide a completed bid schedule based on the quote schedule provided, including any identified unit prices and add/deduct alternates.

Ancillary charges may be transferred to the County in the actual amount; however, mark-ups will not be allowed.

Mark-ups will not be allowed on sales tax, consumer fees or taxes, use and other similar taxes, or fees associated with any work under this Agreement.

The County’s Project Manager will review all quotes received, and if a minimum of three responsive quotes are not received, or if the lowest quote is outside the budget, the County may re-quote the project or formally solicit.

Payment and Performance Bonds will be required for projects over $200,000 and shall be provided in accordance with F.S. § 255.05.

Contractor will commence work upon the County’s issuance of a Purchase Order and Notice to Proceed. The Contractor agrees that any Purchase Order that extends beyond the expiration date of the resultant contract will survive and remain subject to the terms and conditions of the resultant contract until the completion or termination of work.

The County reserves the right to waive any or all of these requirements and to separately solicit any job if it’s in the best interest of the County. The County reserved the right to supply all necessary parts for selected projects and repairs.

Projects exceeding $250,000 will be formally solicited and publicly advertised by the County, in accordance with Procurement Ordinance, as amended. The bid opportunity will be open to qualified bidders beyond the pool of vendors awarded under the resultant agreement for this solicitation.

The above quoting procedures and thresholds may not apply during Exigent or Emergency (E&E) Circumstances, as determined by the County. In such a situation, the County reserves the right to forego quoting procedures and issue a Purchase Order to one of the qualified Contractors under the resultant agreement to perform the work necessary to address the E&E circumstances.

4. General Requirements

The Contractor shall comply with the following General Requirements and Department-specific requirements, including but not limited to:

4.1. Work Hours. Construction work is allowed Monday through Saturday from 7 am to 7 pm, except on County holidays (list of holidays available at www.colliercountyfl.gov). Work outside of these hours requires written approval from the County. No sewer bypasses or shutdowns may be initiated on Fridays or the day before a County holiday. Specific projects may have more restrictive work hours due to local conditions. Should this be the case, it will be reflected in the Request for Quotes for that specific project.

4.2. Technical Requirements (if applicable). Included with each request for quote will be a set of plans and specifications outlining the technical requirements for the projects. This is a compilation of information from the County’s Utility Standard’s Manual. All work shall be in accordance with these plans and specifications. If there is a conflict between the Utility Standards Manual and the Contract’s plans and specifications, the more stringent requirement shall pertain.

4.3. Request for Quotes. The County will issue Request for Quotations for projects it wishes to undertake. Site-specific considerations will be defined in this Request for Quotations. These may include: pump selection, equipment elevations, equipment orientation and spacing, access requirements, fencing, landscaping, any other utilities impacted by the work, etc. Contractors shall submit lump sum quotes broken down into categories as specified in the quote form accompanying the Request for Quotations. Award will be to the Contractor submitting the lowest responsive quote.

4.4. Owner-Directed Allowances. An Allowance will be established by the County on each project to cover unforeseen conditions or contingencies. The basis of payment for allowances will be time and materials not to exceed (T&M NTE). Therefore, Contractors will be requested to submit standard rate sheets for labor and equipment to be negotiated before contract award to be used for Allowance work. These rates will remain fixed for the initial term of the Contract. These rates may be subject to escalation during any renewal periods, if approved by the County.

All T&M NTE work will utilize a fee schedule. Fee schedule rates, which are subject to additions or deletions, will be negotiated with the awarded Contractors and will be added to the contract for utilization. For all T&M NTE work, Contractor(s) shall be required to provide backup documentation of the Contractor’s time and proof of the subcontractor services and/or parts/materials/ equipment/rental equipment by providing invoices and receipts at the time of invoice submission. Subcontractor and material markup shall not exceed 10%. Ancillary charges may be transferred to the County in the actual amount; however, mark-ups will not be allowed. Mark-ups will not be allowed on freight, sales tax, consumer fees or taxes, use, and other similar taxes or fees associated with any work under the resultant contract.

4.5. Site Visits. At least five (5) days prior to quotes being due, the County and its consulting engineer may conduct a non-mandatory site visit to proposed projects to clarify the design intent and address any Contractor questions. Failure of a Contractor to attend such a site visit shall not excuse it for omitting any items from its quote.

4.6. Subcontractors. The Contractor’s scope may include mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, and instrumentation work. The Contractor may subcontract portions of the work as appropriate, while retaining full responsibility for all the work.

4.7. Surveying and Record Drawings. To the extent that easements are required to execute the work, these will be acquired by the County prior to issuing a purchase order for specific projects. The County will provide a vertical control elevation near each site for the contractor to use as a datum. The vertical datum used on this Contract will be NAVD 88. Contractor to provide its own surveyor to ensure that all work, including fences, is within the established easements or rights-of-way. At the completion of each project, Contractor shall submit record drawings signed and sealed by a Florida Professional Surveyor licensed in the State of Florida. These shall incorporate any red-line markups done by the Contractor or the County’s inspector during the project.

4.8. Permits. The County will secure necessary approvals from FDEP for “Constructing a Domestic Wastewater Collection and Transmission System”. The County will also secure Site Development Plan approval from the Growth Management Department, if needed for any site. The Contractor will be responsible for acquiring: building and electrical permits, right-of-way permits, dewatering permits (FDEP and SFWMD) if necessary, and any other permits and approvals customarily the responsibility of contractors. The

County will pay the permit fees for any permits issued by Collier County. The Contractor shall be responsible for payment of all other permit fees and proper closeout of all permits, including those obtained by the County.

4.9. Safety and Security. The Contractor and subcontractors are required to comply with County Ordinance 2004-52, as amended.

At all times, Contractor and subcontractors must wear the assigned Contractor badge while conducting work on County property.

Background checks are valid for five (5) years and the Contractor shall be responsible for all associated costs. Contractor may be asked to submit a Safety Plan for specific assignments. Contractor shall be responsible for securing work sites outside of work hours.

4.10. Maintenance of Traffic (MOT). Contractor shall be responsible for submitting a maintenance of traffic plan to obtain Right-of-Way Permits. There may be situations where a right-of-way permit is not required (e.g. within a gated community) however, Contractor shall still be responsible for submitting and implementing an MOT plan.

4.11. Utility Parts. The County intends to direct-purchase as much of the equipment and materials as practical for the projects covered by this Contract. Ferguson is the current supplier for utility parts. Xylem is the current primary supplier for submersible wastewater pumps and accessories, including pump controls. Contractor shall coordinate closely with the County’s equipment suppliers, including picking up equipment from local warehouses, as necessary. The division of responsibilities for supplying equipment for each project will be clearly defined in each Request for Quotation. Contractor shall deliver used equipment removed from existing pump stations to a County facility to be identified.

4.12. Defective Work. Any work not meeting the project’s plans and specifications, in the sole opinion of the County, will be brought to Contractor’s attention. The Contractor shall remedy the problem within seven (7) business days by repair, replacement, or new installation to the satisfaction of the County at no additional cost.

4.13. Sanitary Sewer Overflows Prohibited. Contractor shall exercise extreme care to prevent Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs).

If an SSO occurs due to the actions or inactions of the Contractor, the Contractor shall be responsible for all associated fines and penalties. The County will have the right to respond to a Contractor causing an SSO by limiting its work under this Contract to low risk assignments or, if circumstances warrant, to remove the Contractor from this Contract. The following paragraphs discuss methods to be used in this Contract to prevent SSOs.

4.14. Coordination with Wastewater Collections. Coordination with the Wastewater Collections staff is of utmost importance under this Contract. If the work on any project involves shutting down a pump station, initiating a bypass, or any other event that could compromise the reliability of the sewer collection system, then Contractor shall initiate a contingency meeting with the Wastewater Collections Section. The Contractor shall present a work plan during the submittal process and obtain an approved contingency work plan at least ten (10) business days before planned shutdown. The Plan shall include identification of any potential risks of sanitary sewer overflows and how these risks will be mitigated.

A table outlining necessary notifications of Wastewater Collections by Contractor prior to initiating certain operations will be provided to Contractor. A preliminary version is shown below:

PUMP STATION PROJECTS - KEY EVENTS FOR NOTIFICATIONS

Event Whom to Notify Minimum Notice Requirement

Contingency meeting prior to working on PS TBD Ten (10) business days before planned shutdown Isolate pumping station to initiate bypass TBD 24 hours in advance of event Disconnect electrical power to PS TBD Between 8 and 9 a.m. day of event Restore electrical power to PS (FPL) TBD ---- Pump Station Start Up/Testing TBD 48 in advance of event Completion of 5-day test and authorization to remove bypass pumps

TBD Upon expiration of 5-day period

Delivery of used control panels and pumps TBD 48 hours

Emergency requiring Wastewater Collections equipment or resources

Call Emergency Number 239-252-2600

Immediately upon learning of the emergency.

4.15. Coordination with Other Utilities. In developing each Request for Quotations, the County and the Engineer of Record will use best efforts to identify other utilities. Contractor shall call for Utility Locates (Sunshine State One Call – 811) no less than two business days prior to any excavations. The County will coordinate with FPL to adjust FPL equipment, if needed, in advance of projects. The Contractor shall coordinate directly with FPL for purposes of temporary disconnect and reconnect the electrical service to pump stations.

4.16. Bypass Pumping. Certain projects will require bypass pumping to allow work on the pump station. Contractor shall be responsible for submitting a written bypass plan for each such project. These will be discussed at the earlier-mentioned contingency meetings, and subject to the approval of the County. Redundant bypass pumps will be required. If adjacent manholes are to be used as temporary wet wells during the bypass, they shall be equipped with floats and a dial-up system monitored by the Contractor 24/7/365. Contractor shall be able to respond to an alarm by having a representative on site within 30 minutes of alarm initiation (this may be a representative of the bypass pump supplier). Each bypass shall operate satisfactorily for at least 48 hours before turning off the associated pump station. Similarly, once a pump station is returned to operation, the bypass shall remain in standby status for at least 48 hours prior to disconnecting the bypass. As long as a bypass is operating, the Contractor shall be responsible for the monitoring, control and operation of that pump station.

4.17. Pumper Trucks. It may be necessary or desirable to have pumper trucks available during certain operations. A bid item, with a Time and Material (T&M) price, will be established by the County for pumper trucks on each assignment where they may be needed.

4.18. Minimum Qualifications

Certified Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor or General Contractor’s License.

Electrical Contractor’s License or identify proposed electrical subcontractor and provide evidence of the electrical subcontractor’s license.

INVITATION FOR QUALIFICATION (IFQ) PROCESS

1.1 The Proposers will submit a qualifications proposal which will be scored based on the criteria in Grading Criteria for Development of Shortlist, which will be the basis for short-listing firms.

The Proposers will need to meet the minimum requirements outlined herein in order for their proposal to be evaluated and scored by the COUNTY. The COUNTY will then grade and rank the firms and recommend multiple firms to establish a library for services needed. The COUNTY reserves the right to issue an invitation for oral presentations to obtain additional information after grading and before the final ranking. A contract will be developed with the selected firms, based on their qualifications and scope of services and submitted for approval by the Board of County Commissioners.

1.2 The COUNTY will use a Selection Committee in the Invitation for Qualification selection process.

1.3 The intent of the scoring of the proposal is for respondents to indicate their interest, relevant experience, financial capability, staffing and organizational structure.

1.4 The intent of the oral presentations, if deemed necessary, is to provide the vendors with a venue where they can conduct discussions with the Selection Committee to clarify questions and concerns before providing a final rank.

1.5 Based upon a review of these proposals, the COUNTY will rank the Proposers based on the qualifications, discussion, and clarifying questions, and recommend multiple firms in a library for quoting services.

GRADING CRITERIA FOR DEVELOPMENT OF SHORTLIST:

1.6 For the development of a shortlist, this evaluation criterion will be utilized by the COUNTY’S Selection Committee to score each proposal. Proposers are encouraged to keep their submittals concise and to include a minimum of marketing materials. Proposals must address the following criteria:

Evaluation Criteria Maximum Points

1. Cover Letter / Management Summary 5 Points

2. Firms Qualifications and Resources 30 Points

3. Relevant Experience 30 Points

4. Project Approach 35 Points

TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS 100 Points

Tie Breaker: In the event of a tie at final ranking, award shall be made to the proposer with the lower volume of work previously awarded. Volume of work shall be calculated based upon total dollars paid to the proposer in the twenty-four

(24) months prior to the RFP submittal deadline. Payment information will be retrieved from the County’s financial system of record. The tie breaking procedure is only applied in the final ranking step of the selection process and is invoked by the Procurement Services Division Director or designee. In the event a tie still exists, selection will be determined based on random selection by the Procurement Services Director before at least three (3) witnesses.

Each criterion and methodology for scoring is further described below.

EVALUATION CRITERIA NO. 1: COVER LETTER/MANAGEMENT SUMMARY (5 Total Points Available)

Provide a cover letter, signed by an authorized officer of the firm, indicating the underlying philosophy of the firm in providing the services stated herein. Include the name(s), telephone number(s) and email(s) of the authorized contact person(s) concerning proposal. Submission of a signed Proposal is Vendor's certification that the Vendor will accept any awards as a result of this IFQ.

EVALUATION CRITERIA NO. 2: FIRMS QUALIFICATIONS AND RESOURCES (30 Total Points Available)

Provide information on the staff and equipment resources available for this project. Confirm ability to obtain performance and payment bonds and any relevant limits to bonding ability. Identify any customer that has provided 20 percent or more of your annual revenue in the past 3 years.

For the following work elements, indicate if you will self-perform or retain a subcontractor for installation.

Establish/Operate Bypass System Demolition and Disposal Wet Well Concrete Repair Piping, Valving, and Pumps Manhole repair/replacement Sitework Stormwater system repair Telemetry Antenna Concrete Pads Wet Well Lid and Hatch Electrical and Controls Startup and Testing Record Drawings Pumper Trucks

Provide the names and resumes of the proposed project manager and field superintendents. Describe, and provide copies of, any licenses or certifications relevant to this assignment. Indicate if the current firm or a predecessor firm has ever been debarred or failed to complete a project. Provide address of the office or yard from which the project will be served.

Provide evidence of the company’s or its subcontractor’s ability to perform High Density Polyethylene High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) butt fusion for pump station discharge piping. Demonstrate that personnel operating the butt fusion machine are HDPE butt fusion certified.

Provide evidence of your Certified Underground Utility and Excavation Contractor or General Contractor’s License.

Provide evidence of your Electrical Contractor’s License or identify proposed electrical subcontractor and provide evidence of the electrical subcontractor’s license.

Provide any other information relevant to the firm’s qualifications and resources to undertake this project.

EVALUATION CRITERIA NO. 3: RELEVANT EXPERIENCE (30 Total Points Available)

Provide five (5) valid project examples of your firm’s pump station rehabilitation work within the last 5 years.

A valid project example shall meet the following requirements:

Rehabilitation of an existing pump station Rehabilitation/replacement of the electrical panel and equipment Included bypass pumping Installed butt-fused HDPE discharge piping at the pump station At least two of these projects must be located within the State of Florida.

For each project example, provide:

Project name Project location Project description with start and end dates Identify subcontractors performing 20 percent or more of the work Project construction cost* Contact information (Name, title, organization, phone, email)

* If the referenced project was part of a larger construction contract, please specify this and estimate the costs of the pump station rehabilitation portion.

For each of the five project examples cited above, submit a completed reference form from the client using the form provided : Collier County Form 4 Reference Questionnaire.

EVALUATION CRITERIA NO. 4: PROJECT APPROACH (35 Total Points Available)

In this criteria, include but not limited to:

Sample schedule, showing milestones, of a typical duplex pump station full renovation project.

Based on your experience, identify the three most important factors the contractor controls in meeting schedules for projects of this nature.

Based on your experience, identify the three most important factors the Owner controls in meeting schedules for projects of this nature.

Describe how your company typically prioritizes projects when multiple requests for your services arrive simultaneously.

Based on your experience, describe your strategy for procuring long lead time items, including items that may require the Contractor to pay advance submittal payments (the County will not make advanced payments for submittals).

Describe how your company typically manages project workloads when demand exceeds current capacity to execute.

Discuss the details of how you will have a representative on site within 30 minutes of an alarm during a bypass.

VENDOR CHECKLIST

***Vendor should check off each of the following items as the necessary action is completed (please see, Vendor Check List)***