262891FB_Solicitation_Documents_Addendum_1.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (“RPS”) – PART I

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RPS #: 262891FB

RPS TITLE: CEI Services for Manasota Road Bascule Bridge Rehabilitation

PURPOSE

In accordance with Section 287.055, Florida Statutes, Sarasota County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, will receive proposals on the date indicated in OpenGov Procurement (OpenGov), the County’s electronic procurement portal for the purpose of selecting a qualified Proposer to provide Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) services for Manasota Road Bascule Bridge Rehabilitation Project (the “Project”).

Proposers are required to comply with Part II, Scope of Services.

OpenGov is located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/scgov

PROPOSER

2.1 For the purposes of this RPS, the term “Proposer” is defined as the legal entity submitting a proposal.

2.2 Proposers intending to submit a bid as a joint venture with another company must provide documentation attesting to the formation of that joint venture with their submittal. For purposes of this solicitation, all vendors who make up the joint venture will be considered together as the Proposer.

QUALIFICATIONS

3.1 The Proposer must be a business organization registered with the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) to provide engineering services in the State of Florida at the time of submittal.

3.2 At least one Key Personnel listed in the Proposal must be a Professional Engineer licensed by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers at the time of submittal.

3.3 Proposals should demonstrate experience providing CEI services for bridge rehabilitation or movable bridge restoration, bridge construction and/or bridge reconstruction projects, projects involving multi-phase construction.

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/scgov

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3.4 Preferred Qualifications

3.4.1 At least one Key Personnel listed in the proposal demonstrates experience performing engineering computations, construction inspection and documentation, and testing in accordance with specifications and testing guide.

3.4.2 Proposed Key Personnel, as a team, possesses experience in

a. embankment construction,

b. electrical, structural, and movable bridge restoration.

3.4.3 Proposed Key Personnel, as a team, have current Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Construction Training Qualification Program (CTQP) certifications & additional certifications as follows (all certifications must be active at the time of submittal):

a. CTQP Earthwork Construction Inspection Level I and II

b. CTQP Concrete Field Inspector Level II

c. CTQP Quality Control Manager

d. CTQP Final Estimates I and II

e. FDEP Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Training and Certification Program for Inspector and Contractors.

f. CTQP Structural Steel and Coating Inspector

g. FDOT Critical Structures Construction Issues

h. National Electric Code (NEC) Training

MEETINGS & SCHEDULE

An anticipated schedule is provided in the Timeline posted in OpenGov. All meetings will take place at the time, date, and location specified in the solicitation Timeline. Short-listed Proposers should be prepared to attend presentations and/or interviews either in Sarasota, Florida or virtually, at the County’s discretion.

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SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Refer to the Submittal Instructions section in OpenGov for instructions on how to submit a proposal. Proposers are advised to review the General Terms and Conditions of Solicitations which are available in OpenGov.

VENDOR QUESTIONNAIRE

6.1 All proposers must complete the required forms and information included in the Vendor Questionnaire section of OpenGov. Completed forms and other requested documents must be uploaded with proposer’s submittal in OpenGov. Proposers who fail to complete and upload required forms and documents or fail to provide responses to questions in the Vendor Questionnaire section of OpenGov may be found non-responsive.

6.2 Grant Documents

N/A

WRITTEN PROPOSALS

The information requested in each section below will be used by the evaluation committee to evaluate and score written proposals. All proposal documents must be submitted in the Vendor Questionnaire section in OpenGov in the format requested.

7.1 Ability of Professional Personnel

7.1.1 Single page letter of interest summarizing Proposer’s

qualifications.

7.1.2 Required and preferred licenses and certifications.

7.1.3 Resumes of key personnel, including subconsultants, demonstrating individual qualifications and experience.

7.2 Proposer’s Past Performance & Experience

7.2.1 Complete the Summary of Professional Experience &

Capabilities Form in the Vendor Questionnaire section of OpenGov). Projects submitted should demonstrate the experience of the Proposer, subcontractor(s), and current team members who may have worked for other firms on similar projects and provide detailed information regarding the Proposer’s capabilities, project management techniques, and project controls.

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7.3 Approach

7.3.1 Project Approach – Provide a detailed project approach that includes, but is not limited to the following:

a. Project management techniques, controls, program and technologies to be employed to meet project schedule and budget requirements.

b. Assignment of personnel to provide the most efficient service.

c. Where elements of the work will be performed, and who in the organizational chart will oversee performance of the work to provide the most efficient services.

d. Anticipated impacts of the Proposer’s current and projected workload on the project.

e. Detailed information explaining how location of the firm, key personnel and sub-contractors will affect project, including how impact of any physical distance will be mitigated using technology, processes or other means.

7.3.2 Workload

Complete the Current & Projected Workload Form (in the Vendor Questionnaire section of OpenGov) to identify active and awarded projects.

7.3.3 Organization

a. Provide an organizational chart delineating personnel assigned to the project (including subconsultants).

b. Provide an organizational chart showing the corporate management structure of the Proposer.

7.3.4 Schedule/Timeline

Provide a graphical representation of the proposed project schedule/timeline indicating major milestones and deliverables.

SELECTION PROCESS

8.1 Written Proposals

8.1.1 All timely responses meeting the criteria set forth in this RPS will be considered by the County.

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8.1.2 Written proposals will be evaluated and scored by the

Professional Services Review Committee (PSRC) using the evaluation criteria in the Evaluation Criteria section of OpenGov.

8.1.3 When evaluating written proposals, the PSRC will use the scale below to score each criterion. Only whole numbers are to be used when scoring. Scores will be given weight as indicated in the evaluation criteria in OpenGov.

Score Description

5 Excellent

4 Very Good

3 Good

2 Satisfactory

1 Unsatisfactory

0 N/A

8.2 Presentations

The PSRC will conduct discussions with, and may require public presentations by, no fewer than the three (3) highest scoring Proposer

8.3 Ranking

Following discussions or presentations, the PSRC will rank the short-listed Proposers. When ranking short-listed Proposers, the PSRC will consider information contained in the written proposals, clarifications (if any), and information provided during discussions or presentations.

Ranking shall be determined without regard to the score established as a result of the evaluation of written proposals.

8.4 Recommendation of Award

The Proposer ranked first by the PSRC will be recommended for award.

AWARD

9.1 It is the intent of the County to award a contract to the Proposer(s) who, in the sole opinion of the County, is most qualified to perform the scope of services required.

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9.2 In the event of a tie the tie-breaking procedures identified in the Sarasota County Procurement Manual will apply.

9.3 Local preference as defined in the Procurement Code section 2-215 is not applicable to this solicitation.

9.4 Contract

A draft of the contract that the successful Proposer(s) will be expected to sign (a CCNA Specific Project Agreement) is posted on the Procurement website, shown below. The County may, in its sole discretion, select a different contract type or make revisions to the one referenced above following the recommended award of this solicitation.

https://www.scgov.net/government/procurement/contract-templates

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

10.1 Any Proposer who has drafted any portion of a scope of work or specifications for a project, or any entity which provides material assistance to such Proposer in such work, shall be ineligible to compete for the contract for design or construction of that project.

10.2 Selected Proposers, either directly or through an affiliate, may not have a business relationship with any entity to perform work related to a work assignment issued under any resulting contract

CHANGES IN PROJECT TEAM

11.1 A change in the project team of a Proposer after the submission of a proposal could result in reconsideration of the scoring of applicable evaluation criteria, at the sole discretion of the County.

11.2 Any changes in the Proposer’s Key Personnel must be brought to the attention of Procurement as soon as possible after the change is made.

The changes, the reasons for the changes, and resumes for the individuals being substituted for an original project team member, must be submitted to the Procurement Analyst identified in the Solicitation Summary prior to the scheduled evaluation committee meeting.

11.3 Decreases in scoring may result from the reconsideration of changes in the project team of a Proposer. No increases in scoring will result from the reconsideration of changes in the project team of a Proposer.

11.4 After recommendation of award, the successful Proposer shall not be allowed to substitute project team members named in this proposal without the prior written permission of the County. Substitution may, in

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REUSE OF EXISTING PLANS

The plans on this project are subject to reuse in accordance with Section 287.055 (10), Florida Statutes.

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PART II

SCOPE OF SERVICES (ADDENDUM 1)

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1. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

The County is requesting Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) Services for the Manasota Road-Bascule Bridge Rehabilitation Project (the “Project”). Services to include verification testing services which are required for inspection, and materials sampling and testing.

A. Construction work will be funded by Federal U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) PROTECT grant funding. Construction work must comply with the federal grant terms and conditions.

B. The project completion and final expenditure deadline for CDBG-DR programs is June 30, 2031 February 28, 2029. (Addendum 1)

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Consultant shall provide CEI services which may include, but are not limited to:

A. Project Oversight and Management:

i. Provide inspection services and services deemed necessary for the successful completion and closure of the work performed by the contractor and their subcontractors on the County construction contract.

ii. Provide the required level of surveillance of contractor activities and work to determine the progress and quality of work.

iii. Identify discrepancies and note any significant omissions, substitutions, defects, or deficiencies in the work of the contractor.

Inform and consult with the County on the best course of actions to resolve such omissions, substitutions, defects, or deficiencies. Direct and monitor the contractor to resolve the corrective actions.

Document and report all details of each corrective action and its associated resolution to the County.

iv. Maintain complete and accurate records of all activities and events relating to the construction project and properly document all project changes.

v. Maintain complete and accurate records of the contractor's daily operations and of significant events that affect the work for activities both on-site and at the asphalt plant.

vi. Lead all project meetings including providing agenda and meeting minutes. Meeting minutes shall be distributed within 3 business days after the meeting.

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vii. Interpret plans, specifications, and special provisions for the construction contract(s) associated with this project.

viii. Inspect materials intended for incorporation into the work for compliance with the plans, specifications, and special provisions for the construction contract to determine if the project is being constructed in accordance with those documents.

ix. Process and review shop-drawings for construction project.

x. Process Requests for Information (RFI) or Requests for Modification

(RFM).

xi. Process Claim Analysis and extra work cost-estimations.

xii. Conduct baseline project schedule analysis and provide written response within 15 calendar days of receipt.

xiii. Conduct monthly project schedule update analysis and provide written response within 7 calendar days of receipt.

xiv. Perform verification of contractor’s monthly pay estimates, resolve any disputed quantities, and provide final concurrence within three days after the monthly cut-off.

xv. Perform coordination with utility companies, and adjacent property owners.

xvi. Prepare one Daily Report of Construction for each inspector(s) assigned to the project, for every calendar day of the project. Each Daily Report shall have a minimum of four photographs attached showing construction operations of the work reported in the associated Daily Report.

xvii. Consultant shall provide grant assistance, as requested by the County for applicable funding sources, which may include the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program.

xviii. Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal grant requirements during all phases of the Project. Applicable HUD Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) grant terms and conditions, incorporated by reference and made a part of this Scope of Services. Such services may include performing compliance verification of all grants requirements and provisions related to construction, including Davis Bacon Compliance.

xix. Provide drone services.

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B. On-site Inspection:

i. Monitor and inspect contractor’s work zone traffic control plan and review modifications to the work zone traffic control plan, including alternate work zone traffic control plan, in accordance with the County’s procedures. Consultant employees performing such services shall be qualified in accordance with the Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) procedures.

ii. Monitor and inspect contractor’s installation of sheet piling and concrete bulkheads. Directional boring and electrical enhancements.

Waterway excavation and placement of Marine Mattress. Movable Bridge Machinery and Casting Rehabilitation along with structural steel repair, coating and other pertinent bridge construction inspections.

C. Off-site Inspection:

i. Monitor contractor's construction activities off-site (casting yards, borrow pits, manufacturers facilities) as directed and inspect materials being used in the work to ensure accordance with the plans, specifications, and special provisions of the construction contract.

ii. Perform the inspection and verification of materials on hand at the contractor or fabricator yard. Consultant employee shall verify the quantities of stored materials to the quantities provided by contractor.

D. Sampling and Testing:

i. Perform sampling and testing of component materials and completed work in accordance with the contract documents listed in the construction contract. The minimum sampling frequencies set out in the FDOT's Materials Sampling, Testing and Reporting Guide (the “Guide”) shall be met. In complying with the Guide, provide daily surveillance of the contractor's quality control activities and perform the sampling and testing of materials and completed work items for verification and acceptance.

ii. Determine the acceptability of all materials and completed work items based on either test results or verification of a certification.

iii. The County may monitor the effectiveness of Consultant's testing procedures through observation and independent assurance testing.

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i. Sampling, testing and laboratory methods shall be as required by the County’s and FDOT's Standard Specifications, Supplemental Specifications or as modified by the Special Provisions of the construction contract.

E. Certifications

iv. The Proposer must maintain the certifications they submit in their proposal among its team for the life of the resulting contract.

i. Consultant’s staff preparing the Certified Final Estimate shall be Construction Training qualifications Program’s Final Estimates Level II certified.

F. Close-out

i. Submit project documents electronically into the County’s Project Management Information System and file in accordance with County procedures and Consultant’s approved Quality Assurance Plan.

ii. Project documents shall be uploaded on a continuous, real-time basis and shall be completed within 15 calendar days of Final Acceptance of the construction contract. Examples of closeout documents are as-builts, project photographs, field books, National Pollution Discharge Elimination System Inspections, Earthwork Density Logs, Change Orders/Interim Field Change Agreements, Plan sheet revisions, shop drawings, mix designs, claims, manual, warranties, and general correspondence.

3. HUD LABOR STANDARDS COMPLIANCE

Consultant shall provide labor standards administration services in compliance with the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, 24 CFR Part 5, HUD Handbook 1344.1, and all applicable Federal Register Notices governing the use of CDBG- DR funds, currently Federal Register 90 FR 1754, 90 FR 4759, HUD Memorandum 25-02, Memorandum 25-03, Memorandum 25-11.

A. Consultant shall be responsible for administering, monitoring, and documenting labor standards compliance activities on behalf of the County for CDBG-DR funded construction contracts associated with this Project.

B. Labor standards administration services shall include, at a minimum:

i. Verification and posting of the correct Department of Labor wage decision(s), including any modifications

ii. Review, tracking, and verification of certified payrolls for contractors and subcontractors

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iii. Verification of worker classifications, wage rates, fringe benefits, and deductions

iv. Review of apprentice and trainee documentation, registrations, and ratio compliance

v. Conduct of employee interviews in accordance with HUD labor standards guidance

vi. Identification, documentation, and reporting of labor standards violations

vii. Coordination with the County’s designated Davis Bacon Compliance Specialist regarding findings, restitution, and corrective actions

viii. Labor standards records shall be maintained in accordance with HUD and CDBG-DR record retention requirements and shall be made available to the County, HUD, and the Office of Inspector General upon request.

ix. Preparation of labor standards documentation and reports required for HUD monitoring, audits, or closeout

C. Consultant shall not make final determinations regarding labor standards violations, restitution amounts, or enforcement actions unless expressly authorized in writing by the County. Final authority for labor standards enforcement shall remain with the County.

D. Consultant shall promptly notify the County’s designated Davis Bacon Compliance Specialist of any suspected or confirmed labor standards noncompliance. Such notification shall occur within a reasonable time following discovery and shall include sufficient documentation to support review and corrective action.

E. Labor standards administration is a required and material component of the Consultant’s scope of services. Consultant shall not limit its responsibilities to passive receipt of certified payrolls or delegate labor standards administration duties without prior written approval from the County.

F. Consultant shall perform labor standards administration services consistent with the standard of care applicable to professional services and in accordance with applicable CDBG-DR and HUD labor standards requirements.

G. Consultant shall support labor standards discussions at pre-construction and progress meetings as requested by the County.

Changes to this exhibit are indicated using underlined text to show additions and strikethrough text to show deletions. Changes made pursuant to this Addendum No. 1 are in bold.

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PART III – INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

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CONTRACTOR’S INSURANCE

Contractor shall, on a primary basis and at its sole expense, maintain in full force and effect, at all times during the life of this Contract, insurance coverage (including endorsements) and limits as described herein. These requirements, as well as the County’s review or acceptance of insurance maintained by Contractor, are not intended to and shall not in any manner limit or qualify the liabilities or obligations assumed by Contractor under this Contract.

Insurance requirements itemized in this Contract and required of the Contractor shall extend to all subcontractors to cover their operations performed under this Contract.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any modifications, deviations, or omissions in these insurance requirements as they apply to subcontractors.

Insurance carriers providing coverage required herein must be licensed to conduct business in the State of Florida and must possess a current A.M. Best’s Financial Strength Rating of A- Class VII or better.

Each insurance policy required by this Contract shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is made and suit is brought, except with respect to limits of the insurer’s liability.

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for payment of all premiums for insurance contributing to the satisfaction of this Contract and shall be solely responsible for the payment of all deductibles and retentions to which such policies are subject.

Contractor shall furnish Certificates of Insurance to the County Administrative Agent evidencing the types and amounts of coverage, including endorsements, required by this Contract prior to commencement of work and prior to expiration of the insurance contract, when applicable. Such Certificate(s) of Insurance shall, to the extent allowable by the insurer, include a minimum thirty (30) day notice of cancellation (10 days for non-payment of premium) or non-renewal of coverage. Notwithstanding these notification requirements, the Contractor will be required to provide County with 5-day prior written notice of any policy cancellation or non-renewal.

The County reserves the right to review, modify, reject, or accept any required policies of insurance, including limits, coverage, or endorsements, herein from time to time throughout the term of this Contract. County reserves the right, but not the obligation, to review and reject any insurer providing coverage due to its poor financial condition or failure to operate legally.

A. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION: Contractor agrees to maintain Workers’ Compensation insurance in accordance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 440.

Employers Liability to be included with a minimum limit of $500,000 per accident/per disease/per employee. If work is to be performed over or adjacent to navigable water and involves maritime exposure, applicable LHWCA, Jones Act, or other maritime law coverage shall be included.

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In the event the Contractor has “leased” employees, the Contractor or the employee leasing company must provide evidence of a Workers’ Compensation policy for all personnel on the worksite.

Contractors who are exempt from Florida’s Workers’ Compensation law must provide proof of such exemption issued by the Florida Department of Financial Services, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.

B. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY: Contractor shall maintain Commercial General Liability per ISO form CG0001 or its equivalent, including but not limited to coverage for premises and operations, personal injury, products & completed operations, liability assumed under an insured contract, and independent contractors with limits of not less than $1,000,000.00 each occurrence, $2,000,000.00 aggregate covering all work performed under this Contract.

Contractor agrees to endorse Sarasota County Government as an additional insured on the Commercial General Liability coverage.

C. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY: Contractor shall maintain Professional Liability, or equivalent Errors & Omissions Liability, with limits not less than $1,000,000.00 per claim/occurrence for professional services rendered under this Contract. If coverage is written on a claims-made basis: a. Any retroactive date shall precede the effective date of this Contract; b. Contractor shall provide certificates of insurance evidencing the required coverage for a period of two years after final payment under this Contract is made or provide evidence showing Contractor has obtained a two-year extended reporting period endorsement.

D. MARINE LIABILITY (PROTECTION & INDEMNITY): Contractor agrees to maintain

Protection and Indemnity insurance covering any vessels used in performance of services under this contract with limits not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence. Sarasota County is to be included as an additional insured.

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