RFQ - PR ER DOT PRMNT RPR(14).docx

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

LANDSLIDE REPAIRS IN UTUADO

PROJECT NO.: PR ER DOT PRMNT RPR(14)

693C73-23-R-000001

TWO-PHASE DESIGN-BUILD (D-B) SOLICITATION

PHASE I

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

Project Description:

The Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in cooperation with PRHTA and FHWA-PR, is conducting a “Two-Phase” Design-Build (D-B) selection process.

The project consists of the repairs 46 landslides, pavement washouts, and other miscellaneous damages caused by hurricanes Irma and Maria. The damages are located in PR-111 between kilometers 43.1 and 66.9; PR-123 between kilometers 48.8 and 60.4; PR-140 between kilometers 14.15 and 31.5; PR-611 between kilometers 1.3 and 7.1; and PR-6111 at kilometer 1.9 in the municipality of Utuado, Puerto Rico.

Conceptual design work for the majority of the sites was completed by the Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority (PRHTA). This design-build (D-B) contract will provide for finalizing design, supporting the Government in complying with NEPA requirements and addressing ROW needs as required, coordinating project work as needed with the public, local governments, utility companies, and other stakeholders, performing required permitting, and the construction of the repairs. The Offeror has the option of reviewing and continuing the conceptual designs or recommending an alternative approach for the repair as described in the Design-Build Scope of Work section.

Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD) issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) compliance in August 2021. In addition, Categorical Exclusions (CE) for multiple individual sites have been approved based on the conceptual designs provided in the contract documents. The project design and construction for all sites shall adhere to the conditions and mitigation measures outlined in the FONSI and CEs developed and to be developed by EFLHD for the project sites included in this contract. The design will be subject to review by EFLHD, PRHTA, Federal Highway Administration’s Puerto Rico Division (FHWA-PR), and other government agencies and consulting parties.

The work is split into bid schedules as follows:

Base Contract (Schedules A, B, and C)

Schedule A (PR-111 and PR-6111):

The base contract for the project is for the design and construction of repairs at the sites damaged by hurricanes Irma and Maria in PR-111 from kilometer 43.1 to 56.4, kilometer 62.2 to 66.05, and at kilometer 66.9, and PR-6111 at kilometer 1.9, as shown in Table 1. The work includes, but is not limited to, the design and construction of gravity gabion walls, gravity gabion wall with nails, cantilever sheet pile walls, gabion mattresses - channelization, gabion faced soil nail walls, gravity concrete walls, cantilever reinforced concrete walls, box culverts, pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction, and other miscellaneous work.

Table 1 Schedule A Sites

Number Conceptual Earth Retaining Structure Repair Type

and Box Culvert

Schedule B (PR-140):

This bid schedule is for the design and construction of repairs at the sites damaged by hurricanes Irma and Maria in PR-140 from kilometer 14.15 to 23 and from kilometer 26 to 31.5 as shown in Table 2. The work includes, but is not limited to, the design and construction of gravity gabion walls, gravity concrete walls, cantilever reinforced concrete walls, embankment constructions, pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction, and other miscellaneous work.

Table 2 Schedule B Sites

Number Conceptual Earth Retaining Structure Repair Type

Schedule C (PR-611):

This bid schedule is for the design and construction of repairs at the sites damaged by hurricanes Irma and Maria PR-611 between kilometers 1.3 and 7.1 as shown in Table 3. The work includes, but is not limited to, the design and construction of reinforced soil slopes (RSS), gravity gabion walls, pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction, and other miscellaneous work.

Table 3 Schedule C Sites

Number Conceptual Earth Retaining Structure Repair Type

In addition to the base contract, additional work may be added in the form of contract options (see FAR Clause 52.217-5). These contract options are for the design and construction of the following:

Schedule D (Option 1) (PR-123):

This bid schedule is for the design and construction of repairs at the sites damaged by hurricanes Irma and Maria in PR-123 between kilometers 48.8 and 60.4, as shown in Table 4. The work includes, but is not limited to, the design and construction of gravity gabion walls with nails, anchored soldier pile walls, pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction, and other miscellaneous work.

Table 4 Schedule D Sites

Number Conceptual Earth Retaining Structure Repair Type

Schedule E (Option 2) (PR-111 and PR-140):

This bid schedule is for the design and construction of repairs at the sites damaged by hurricanes Irma and Maria in PR-111 at kilometer 59.45 and 66.2 and PR-140 at kilometer 23.55 as shown in Table 5. The work includes, but is not limited to, the design and construction of concrete gravity wall, embankment constructions, box culvert, pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction, and other miscellaneous work.

Table 5 Schedule E Sites

Number Conceptual Earth Retaining Structure Repair Type

The proposed project limits are within and outside of PRHTA’s right-of-way (ROW). The Offeror is to provide support for right-of-way acquisition as described in the Request for Proposal (RFP) to assist PRHTA to acquire any necessary ROW for building the proposed repairs.

The design and construction cost for the base contract plus all options is estimated to be between $20,000,000 and $30,000,000.

Design-Build Scope of Work (SOW):

The detailed SOW to be undertaken by the successful Offeror under the D-B contract for this project will be identified in the RFP. However, the intent of the contract will be to design and construct repairs to address the damages caused by hurricanes Irma and Maria and to incorporate resiliency by including mitigation measures to reduce the possibility of recurrence within the site locations.

The RFP will include conceptual design documents prepared by consultants working for PRHTA for multiple sites. These government furnished documents are for information purposes only. The provided design files are conceptual in nature and were developed using data that are several years old. Therefore, the Offeror is to expect and shall consider in the proposal that the actual size and scope of the repair may have changed from what is represented in the government furnished documents.

When the government furnished documents include a proposed conceptual design solution for a site, the Offeror will have the option of developing the conceptual design into a final solution by correcting any deficiencies and/or adjusting the design to meet existing site conditions and other applicable RFP requirements. The Offeror may instead propose a different repair solution for those sites and if approved, continue into the design development phases. For sites where the Offeror intends to change the conceptual design solution presented in the government furnished documents, the alternate solution shall be within the Right-of-Way and/or limits of disturbance shown in the conceptual design furnished by government and, as a minimum, the repairs shall extend the entire length of the project limits shown, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer (CO).

On sites for which the government furnished documents do not provide a conceptual design with proposed technical solution, the Offeror is to provide a conceptual design and if approved, complete design, and construct.

Regardless of how the Offeror chooses to proceed, the Offeror is responsible for reviewing government furnished documents and confirming that the information contained is accurate and complies with contract requirements before its use. The Offeror accepts full responsibility of any information and data adopted from the government furnished documents.

The Scope of Work required in this contract includes, but is not limited to:

Design Phase:

1. Overall project management, including formal and informal coordination with FHWA-PR, FHWA-EFLHD, PRHTA, and other local government agencies;

2. Community and Stakeholder involvement and coordination, including organizing, leading, and documenting meetings with Stakeholders as well as Public meetings;

3. Surveying and mapping;

4. Design, coordination, and approval from PRHTA and FHWA-EFLHD, and consulting parties;

5. Design of realignments;

6. Geometric roadway design;

7. Pavement design, including:

· Pavement field reconnaissance and investigation, and

· Pavement analysis, design, and recommendations report following the PRHTA Design Directives, latest edition.

8. Incorporate measures to improve resiliency of the design and prepare a report on the implementation in the final repair;

9. Preparation of soil erosion and sediment control design for all phases of construction using applicable minimum criteria and standards for the Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations;

10. Coordinate and provide resolution to review comments by FHWA-EFLHD, PRHTA and other projects Stakeholders;

11. Preparation and development of ROW acquisition plans, preforming title and owner deed investigations, and other related work for ROW acquisition;

12. Preparation and coordination of approval for of any required design waivers and/or exceptions, submission, resolution of comments, and obtaining all required design waivers and exceptions for approval of the project documents per PRHTA and FHWA requirements;

13. Geotechnical subsurface exploration and associated laboratory testing;

14. Development of geotechnical and structural analysis and design reports following but not limited to:

· AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, latest edition,

· the Federal Lands Highway - Project Development and Design Manual (PDDM), and latest edition, and

· the PRHTA Design Directives, latest edition;

15. Design of earth retaining structure;

16. Design of permanent pavement marking and traffic control signs in compliance with MUTCD and PRHTA requirements for vehicular and vulnerable user traffic;

17. Design of traffic safety countermeasures;

18. Design of temporary and/or permanent traffic signal system, including connection to power supply and telecommunication system as necessary;

19. Design of roadside barrier following latest crash standards and Roadside Design Guide;

20. Development and updating of a Transportation Management Plan (TMP), in accordance with the PRHTA’s Design Directive #410, Work Zone Safety and Mobility Policy, and the MUTCD;

21. Field survey all hydraulic features and natural waterways,

22. Inspection and Condition Report of existing culverts, inlets and outlets proposed to remain in place;

23. Development of Hydrology and Hydraulic recommendations and report;

24. Development of scour analysis for infrastructures;

25. Design of scour countermeasures for infrastructures;

26. Design of storm drains, pavement drainage, waterways, outlet protection, and culverts;

27. Design of drainage outfall repair and stabilization;

28. Design of stormwater management (SWM) features;

29. Investigation and evaluation of historical and archeological resources, development of cultural resource assessment study,

30. Investigation and evaluation of biological resources;

31. Design of protections for existing historic features, cultural landscapes, natural resources, and/or archeological resources, as required and/or identified in the NEPA document;

32. Preparation of plans, specifications, and all supporting design documentation;

33. Preparation of mitigation plan of noise and vibration per permit requirements;

34. Preparation of mitigation plan of tree trimming and/or removal per permit requirements;

35. Performing lead and asbestos containing material studies on structures or items affected by construction, preparing reports, negative certifications, and remediating as needed;

36. Preparation of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP);

37. Acquiring approval of the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, the SWPPP and any other environmental permits,

38. Wetland investigation and/or Jurisdictional Determination,

39. Field verification of mapping, supplemental survey, photogrammetry and mapping as necessary, research of affected properties, and property boundary location;

40. Preparation of right-of-way plans and plats, and design support for the acquisition of any additional right-of-way and permanent or temporary easements necessary for construction;

41. Preparation of temporary construction easements;

42. Utility designation, location, and mapping, and other utility investigations, including test holes where needed;

43. Design, plan, and coordinate utility relocations and adjustments for all affected utilities;

44. Project administration, management, and scheduling;

Construction Phase:

45. Overall project management, including formal and informal coordination with FHWA, PRHTA, and other local government agencies;

46. Community and Stakeholder involvement and coordination, including organizing, leading, and documenting meetings with Stakeholders as well as Public meetings;

47. Surveying and mapping;

48. Project administration, management, and scheduling;

49. Coordination and acquisition of environmental and construction permits, including the payment of all associated permitting fees;

50. Implementing permit requirements, including obtaining all permits for construction and implementing permit requirements and compensatory mitigation if needed;

51. Protection of historic features, cultural landscapes, natural resources, and archeological resources to remain;

52. Installation and maintenance of temporary erosion and sediment control measures, including management of soil stockpiles within the project limits;

53. Construction of stormwater management (SWM) features;

54. Installation of temporary and/or permanent traffic signal system, including connection to power supply and telecommunication system as necessary;

55. Implementation of a Transportation Management Plan (TMP), in accordance with the PRHTA’s Design Directive #410: Work Zone Safety and Mobility Policy and MUTCD;

56. Implementation of the temporary traffic control plan for construction, including, but not limited to:

Construction of temporary pavement widening, Construction of temporary median crossovers, Installation of temporary safety barriers, Installation of temporary road lighting, Installation of temporary signing and pavement markings, Relocation of temporary traffic control devices for staged construction, Maintenance of temporary traffic control devices, and Coordination of temporary traffic control plan with adjacent projects, including private development work and other PRHTA projects;

57. Installation of traffic safety countermeasures;

58. Installation of permanent pavement marking and traffic control signs in compliance with MUTCD and PRHTA requirements for vehicular and pedestrian traffic;

59. Installation of roadside barrier following latest crash standards and Roadside Design Guide;

60. Construction of realignments and proposed roadway structures;

61. Construction of proposed earth retaining structures;

62. Construction of storm drains, pavement drainage, ditches, outlet protection, and culverts;

63. Construction of drainage outfall repair and stabilization;

64. Construction of scour countermeasures for infrastructures;

65. Implement monitoring and mitigation identified in the Section 106 process;

66. Implement monitoring and mitigation identified in the Section 7 process;

67. Preparation of mitigation plan of noise and vibration per permit requirements;

68. Installation and coordination with local utility owners for the timely completion of affected utility work;

69. Development and implementation of a Quality Management Program, including:

Providing independent construction inspection, Performing material sampling and testing, Preparing construction submittals and provide revision to submittals, Providing product warranties, and Preparation and submittal of Materials Register for material quality and project acceptance;

70. Provide a warranty bond covering the entire 5-year warranty period required for:

· Earth retaining structures and/or landslide repair mitigation measure,

· Asphalt concrete pavement,

· Drainage structures,

· Concrete curb, curb and gutter,

· Concrete sidewalk,

· Permanent sign sheeting, and

· Permanent pavement markings;

71. Development of appropriate pre-construction or construction protocols as designated by federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, including but not limited to:

· Work Plan (Identify staging areas and haul routes),

· Accident Prevention Plan,

· Health and Safety Plan,

· Environmental Management Plan,

· Waste Management Plan, and

· Recycling Plan;

72. Preparation, coordination, and submittal of shop drawings and material submittals for review during construction;

73. Obtaining all required permits for construction of the project, including:

· Special operational permits (transporting loads), and acquiring any additional permits or approvals necessary to complete the project (coordinating rights of entry as required),

· Archaeological Resources Protection Act (ARPA) permit for as-needed investigations,

· Preparation and submission of permit applications and all supporting design documentation, and

· Preparation and coordination of submittals for review;

74. Construction survey stakeout;

75. Compliance with regulations and project requirements, including identification, special handling, removal, and remediation of lead and asbestos and other hazardous and contaminated materials;

76. Development and implementation of soil excavation plans to meet OSHA requirements and designing TMP with MOTs that can accommodate such needs within the proposed construction limits;

77. Clearing and grubbing;

78. Grading;

79. Responding to Requests for Information;

80. Preparation of subgrades and construction of the approved pavement designs;

81. Construction of new and/or repair existing drainage features;

82. Construction of erosion repairs and stabilization during construction;

83. Construction of permanent SWM features;

84. Temporary utility relocation during construction;

85. Preparation of as-built plans, including completion of an as-built survey of the finished work.

Procurement Overview of the Project:

Phase One includes requesting, evaluating, and selecting qualified firms for rendering the D-B services described herein. Phase Two includes the evaluation of technical and price proposals within those qualified firms as determinized in Phase One and selection for award of D-B contract. Under this Notice, the EFLHD is soliciting D-B firms/teams to participate in Phase One – Qualifications Based Selection – of this process.

A selection committee will review and evaluate the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) submitted by all responsive D-B firms/teams (Offerors). The selection committee will select up to a maximum of three of the most highly qualified Offerors to participate in Phase Two of this D-B selection process based on the established RFQ evaluation criteria. During Phase Two, the selected Offerors will be issued a Request for Proposal (RFP), which will outline the remainder of the selection process requirements. The RFP will contain the requirements necessary for the short-listed Offerors to submit both a Technical Proposal and a Price Proposal during Phase Two. Those Offerors will be required to provide the necessary information to the EFLHD within 8 weeks after receiving the RFP. A pre-proposal meeting will be held within the first 2 weeks of the Phase Two period to provide additional information. It is anticipated that a stipend will be awarded to each Phase Two Offeror who provides a responsive, but unsuccessful proposal. A copy of the draft RFP will be available to interested Offerors during Phase One.

After receipt of the Phase Two Technical and Price Proposals, the Contracting Officer (CO) will conduct a "best value" analysis. Award of one Firm Fixed Price contract is anticipated by the 2nd quarter of Fiscal Year 2023.

Evaluation and Weighting Criteria: All Offerors responding during Phase One will be evaluated using the criteria and ratings included in this section. The order of importance of the factors is as follows: Factor 1, Factor 2, Factor 3, and Factor 4.

Factor 1. Key Personnel and Experience. The Government will review and evaluate each Offeror's design and construction team experience, including technical and geographical similarities between the Offeror's design experience and the work described in this solicitation.

Submit resumes of key personnel to be involved in the design and construction of the project, indicating their specific experience performing work similar in scope to the conceptual design and construction work for this project. The specific areas for evaluation include highway, geotechnical, structural, hydrology and hydraulics, traffic control, erosion control, permitting, cultural and biological resources preservation, utility coordination, project management, construction, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control work for EFLHD, PRHTA, or similar state or federal government agencies. Limit each Key Personnel Resume to two 8.5” x 11” sheets.

As a minimum include the following key personnel:

· Design-Build Project Manager (DBPM) – The Offeror’s principal point of contact for all activities throughout the entire D-B process. The proposed DBPM shall have at least ten (10) years of relevant experience and at least two (2) projects within the past five (5) years in design and construction of complex roadway projects, retaining wall systems, and other related transportation infrastructure using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods.

· Designer of Record (DOR) – The Offeror’s single point of responsibility for all design procedures and decisions; and subcontractor extensions of design. Reviews, approves, and seals all record drawings and specifications, and provides concurrence with all shop drawings and submittals. Conducts and documents preliminary project acceptance inspections prior to owner/final inspections. Provides design insurance for the project. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer in Puerto Rico. In addition to the experience described above, the Designer of Record must have experience performing technically the same or similar work with at least ten (10) years of relevant experience and at least two (2) projects within the past five (5) years involving the design and construction of complex roadway and landslide repair projects using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods.

· Quality Program Manager (QPM) – Quality Program Manager (QPM) – The Offeror’s representative is responsible for providing Quality Management of the design and construction work and coordinates with the DOR, quality control (QC) personnel, the CQCM, and the CO. The QPM will ensure that the design and construction of the Project is in conformance with the contract and design documents, and the methods and procedures contained in the approved quality management plan (QMP) are implemented and followed. The QPM is responsible for the oversight of all design and construction quality control programs. This individual will be dedicated full time from NTP of design, onsite during any preliminary investigation and construction activities, throughout the duration of the contract until issuance of Final Acceptance. This individual shall be independent of the design firm and prime contractor companies and is employed by an independent firm. The QPM will communicate directly and report equally to the CO and the DBPM. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer in Puerto Rico. The QPM shall have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience managing complex roadway design and construction work similar in scope to the proposed design and construction work for this project.

· Construction Manager(s) (CM) – The Offeror’s authorized representative in charge of the construction work. In addition to the experience described above, the Construction Manager must have experience performing technically the same or similar work with at least ten (10) years of relevant experience and at least two (2) projects within the past five (5) years involving the construction of complex roadway and landslide repair projects using innovative/accelerated construction methods.

· Construction Quality Control Manager (CQCM) – The Offeror’s authorized representative in charge of the construction work. At a minimum, the CQCM will coordinate all inspection needs per the contract, testing requirements in accordance with this contract, lead preparatory meetings, and daily reporting with test and inspection results to the CO and QPM. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer in Puerto Rico. In addition to the experience described above, the QCM must have two (2) years of experience performing technically the same or similar work within the past five (5) years involving the construction of landslide repair projects.

· Utility Coordinator – This individual is the Offeror’s single point of contact for coordinating with private and public utilities companies. This individual shall have a minimum of two (2) years of experience within the past five (5) years performing technically the same or similar work in Puerto Rico and shall be familiar with coordination with private and public utility companies.

· Environmental Manager - The Offeror’s representative responsible for compliance with environmental regulations, NEPA requirements, Section 7, and Section 106 requirements both in the project design and construction phases. This individual will also be the Offeror’s single point of contact for coordinating with permitting agencies. This individual shall have a minimum of two (2) years of experience within the past five (5) years performing technically the same or similar work in Puerto Rico and shall be familiar with coordination the Puerto Rico Office of Permit Management, known in Spanish as the Oficina de Gerencia de Permisos (OGPe) and with Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environment Resources, known in Spanish as Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Ambientales de Puerto Rico (DRNA).

· Qualified Biologist – The Offeror’s representative responsible for compliance with local and Federal regulations for the protection of biological resources. Minimum qualifications include possession of a Bachelor of Science Degree or Bachelor of Art Degree in biology or related environmental science, having demonstrated familiarity with the natural history, habitat affinities, and identification of Puerto Rican species, and demonstrated familiarity with laws and regulations governing the take of threatened and endangered species. The Offeror may combine these responsibilities with the Environmental Manager if the Environmental Manager has the proper qualifications and experience.

· Historic and Cultural Resources Professional – The Offeror’s representative responsible for compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards found in the Secretary's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation (1983). This individual shall have a working knowledge of historic and cultural resources protection and mitigation both in the project design and construction phases and be able to direct efforts of Offeror's cultural resources team to satisfy cultural resources protection requirements. The Offeror may combine these responsibilities with the Environmental Manager if the Environmental Manager has the proper qualifications and experience.

· Geotechnical Engineer(s) – The Offeror’s representative in charge of the geotechnical design, foundations, retaining walls, and slope stability. Each geotechnical engineer shall be a licensed Professional Engineer in Puerto Rico. At least one Geotechnical Engineer shall have at least ten (10) years of relevant experience and at least two (2) projects within the past five (5) years in design and construction of retaining wall systems and other transportation structure infrastructures.

· Hydraulic Engineer(s) – The Offeror’s representative responsible for hydraulic design. This individual shall be competent in open-channel flow hydrologic and hydraulic analysis; SMS modeling, culvert design; storm sewer design; floodplain analysis; scour analysis; stream stability design, scour countermeasure design; and stormwater management. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer in Puerto Rico. At least one Hydraulic Engineer shall have experience on at least two (2) projects within the past five (5) years in hydraulic design and construction of transportation infrastructures.

· Structural Engineer(s) – The Offeror’s representative(s) responsible for structural design. Each Structural Engineer shall be a licensed Professional Engineer in Puerto Rico. At least one Structural Engineer shall have at least ten (10) years of relevant experience and at least two (2) projects within the past five (5) years in design and construction of transportation structure infrastructure.

· Construction Work Safety Manager – The Offeror’s on-site representative in charge of safety with authority to halt work if warranted by OSHA and other safety violations.

· Traffic Manager – The Offeror’s representative in charge of the design of the Transportation Management Plan (TMP), Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans, and procurement of MOT permits. This includes implementation and adjustment of the TMP during construction, coordination with stakeholders, and addressing stakeholder comments and concerns with the TMP and MOT.

· Public Information Manager – The Offeror’s representative in charge of providing information to the EFLHD and the PRHTA for public outreach and awareness. This position could be combined with other of the key personnel listed herein.

In addition:

· Provide an organizational chart identifying major participants and describing their roles in the project. At a minimum, include all the key personnel. Limit the organizational chart to one 11” x 17” sheet.

· Provide a table summarizing each key personnel’s specific experience. Limit your table to three 11” x 17” sheets.

· Provide a table listing any subcontractors whom the Offeror proposes to provide services in the project and indicate their experience performing similar work to the one they will be performing for this project. Limit your table to two 11” x 17” sheets.

· Provide a communication plan identifying how each partner and subcontractor will interact with and fit into the overall D-B team.

Obligation to keep team intact:

In connection with the services covered by this procurement process, any in-house personnel, subcontractors, and outside associates or consultants will be limited to the individuals or firms that are specifically identified during the RFQ submittal process. The Offeror shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s written consent before making any substitution for these designated in-house personnel, subcontractors, associates, or consultants.

Factor 1: Key Personnel and Experience Rating

· Resumes of the key design and construction personnel indicate having the required experience performing work on projects similar in scope, complexity, and geographical location as described in the solicitation working in projects with the EFLHD or the PRHTA. Most of the key design and construction personnel have experience working with both EFLHD and PRHTA.

· Exceeded the required number of project examples which clearly demonstrated the required experience within the past 5 years for the DBPM, DOR, CM, Geotechnical Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, and Structural Engineer key personnel positions.

· Provided an organizational chart identifying major participants and describing their roles in the project, including all the key personnel, and no or only minor deficiencies identified.

· Provided the table summarizing each key personnel’s specific experience with no or only minor deficiencies identified.

· Provided the table listing subcontractors whom the Offeror proposes to provide services in the project and indicate their experience performing similar work to the one they will be performing for this project with no or only minor deficiencies identified.

· Provided a complete communication plan identifying how each partner and subcontractor will interact with and fit into the overall D-B team with no or only minor deficiencies identified.

· Resumes of the key design and construction personnel indicate having the required experience performing work on projects similar in scope, complexity, and geographical location as described in the solicitation working in projects with the EFLHD or the PRHTA. Some of the key design and construction personnel have experience working with both EFLHD and PRHTA.

· Met or exceeded the required number of project examples which clearly demonstrated the required experience within the past 5 years for the DBPM, DOR, CM, Geotechnical Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, and Structural Engineer key personnel positions.

· Provided an organizational chart identifying major participants and describing their roles in the project, including all the key personnel, and no or only minor deficiencies identified.

· Provided the table summarizing each key personnel’s specific experience with no or only minor deficiencies identified.

· Provided the table listing subcontractors whom the Offeror proposes to provide services in the project and indicate their experience performing similar work to the one they will be performing for this project with no or only minor deficiencies identified.

· Provided a complete communication plan identifying how each partner and subcontractor will interact with and fit into the overall D-B team with no or only minor deficiencies identified.

· Resumes of the key design and construction personnel indicate having the required experience performing work on projects similar in scope, complexity, and geographical location as described in the solicitation working in projects with the EFLHD or the PRHTA.

· Met the required number of project examples which clearly demonstrated the required experience within the past 5 years for the DBPM, DOR, CM, Geotechnical Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, and Structural Engineer key personnel positions.

· Provided an organizational chart identifying major participants and describing their roles in the project, including all the key personnel, and no or only minor deficiencies identified.

· Provided the table summarizing each key personnel’s specific experience with no or only minor deficiencies identified.

· Provided the table listing subcontractors whom the Offeror proposes to provide services in the project and indicate their experience performing similar work to the one they will be performing for this project with no or only minor deficiencies identified.

· Provided a complete communication plan identifying how each partner and subcontractor will interact with and fit into the overall D-B team with no or only minor deficiencies identified.

· Resumes of some of the key design and construction personnel failed to show having the required experience performing work on projects similar in scope, complexity, or geographical location as described in the solicitation working in projects with the EFLHD or the PRHTA.

· Did not provide the required number of project examples showing the required experience within the past 5 years for any of the DBPM, DOR, CM, Geotechnical Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, and Structural Engineer key personnel positions.

· Provided an organizational chart identifying major participants and describing their roles in the project in which mayor deficiencies were identified.

· Provided the table summarizing each key personnel’s specific experience in which mayor deficiencies were identified.

· Provided the table listing subcontractors whom the Offeror proposes to provide services in the project and indicate their experience performing similar work to the one they will be performing for this project in which mayor deficiencies were identified.

· Provided a complete communication plan identifying how each partner and subcontractor will interact with and fit into the overall D-B team in which mayor deficiencies were identified.

Unacceptable

Unacceptable (Continued)

· Qualifications did not meet the minimum requirements for most of the key design and construction personnel.

· Resumes of most of the key design and construction personnel failed to show having the required experience performing work on projects similar in scope, complexity, or geographical location as described in the solicitation working in projects with the EFLHD or the PRHTA.

· Did not provide the required number of project examples showing the required experience within the past 5 years for the DBPM, DOR, CM, Geotechnical Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, and Structural Engineer key personnel positions.

· Did not provide an organizational chart identifying the major participants and describing their role in the project.

· Did not provide the table summarizing each key personnel’s specific experience.

· Did not provide the table listing subcontractors whom the Offeror proposes to provide services in the project.

· Did not provide a communication plan identifying how each partner and subcontractor will interact with and fit into the overall D-B team.

Factor 2. Offeror’s Experience and Past performance. The Government will review and evaluate the information about each Offerors' past performance and experience in the design and construction of roadway projects based on the Offeror's record and reputation for satisfactorily completing projects similar in size and scope.

1. Submit documentation that shows direct experience of the Offeror, joint venture partners, Offerors related by an ownership agreement, and/or experience of subcontractors that the Offeror proposes to utilize in the execution of this D-B project. Identify any projects where the lead contractor and the lead designer have worked together on the same project in a D-B relationship. If any D-B project is provided as a reference that was not performed together by the lead design firm and lead construction contractor, then the Offeror shall identify the design professional or construction entity with whom it contracted for each such project.

2. The lead design firm and lead construction contractor shall each list at least three (3) but no more than five (5) projects completed in the past ten (10) years similar in scope to the proposed design, stakeholder coordination, resource protection, and construction work for this project, including the following:

· Experience in the design and construction of roadway landslide repairs projects;

· Experience developing and implementing Transportation Management Plans (TMP) according to Puerto Rico Work Zone Safety and Mobility Policy;

· Ability to develop, implement, and maintain safe work zones while managing vehicle traffic through the work zone;

· Experience seeking roadway design approval through PRHTA;

· Experience obtaining permits from the Puerto Rico Department Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER);

· Experience obtaining permits through the Permit Management Office (“Oficina de Gerencia de Permisos” (OGPe)) of the Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development and Commerce (DEDC);

· Experience protecting and mitigating the effects of construction on historic and/or cultural resources;

· Experience protecting and mitigating the effects of construction on wildlife and natural resources;

· Experience preparing and implementing Cultural Resource Monitoring and Protection Plan;

· Experience developing ROW acquisition plans and preforming title and owner deed investigation, property appraisals, and related work for ROW acquisition;

· Experience demonstrating that the proposed contractor team has prior experience with the proposed designer as a D-B entity; and

· Experience supporting community involvement activities and hearings for construction projects.

3. The lead design firm and lead construction shall each submit one past performance evaluations from the owner agencies on projects of similar scope performed within the past ten (10) years, indicating that quality work was completed on-schedule and within budget. Include: any statements as to the Offeror's integrity, reasonable and cooperative conduct, and commitment to QA, QC, and customer satisfaction.

Provide evidence of performance with past and present customers; past and present subcontractors; and Federal (CPARS), State, and local government agencies. Submit a minimum of two (2) references. Include agency or firm’s name, point of contact name, email addresses and phone numbers, date work was performed, and nature of work.

The lead construction contractor's projects should be those with a contract value of greater than $10,000,000 completed in the last ten (10) years similar in scope to the proposed design and construction work for this project.

4. Provide description of measures to be used to partner or form team cohesion between construction, design, and subcontractors.

Factor 2: Offeror’s Experience and Past Performance

· Past example projects submitted for both the lead contractor and lead designer are similar in scope and complexity to the proposed design and construction and demonstrated all of the 12 experiences listed under Subfactor 2.

· Provided a thorough and detailed project specific description of measures the team members are to take to achieve team cohesion.

· CPARS and/or past performance evaluations show at least one exceptional rating, and do not show any rating factors below satisfactory.

· Past example projects submitted for both the lead contractor and lead designer are similar in scope and complexity to the proposed design and construction and demonstrated at least 10 of the 12 experiences listed under subfactor 2.

· Provided a project specific description of measures the team members are to take to achieve team cohesion.

· CPARS and/or past performance evaluations show at least one very good or better rating, and do not show any rating factors below satisfactory.

· Past example projects submitted for both the lead contractor and lead designer are similar in scope and complexity to the proposed design and construction and demonstrated at least 7 of the 12 experiences listed under subfactor 2.

· Provided a general description of measures to achieve team cohesion.

· CPARS and/or past performance evaluations show 100% of the ratings as Satisfactory or better.

· Past example projects submitted for both the lead contractor and lead designer are similar in scope and complexity to the proposed design and construction and demonstrated at least 5 of the 12 experiences listed under subfactor 2.

· Provided an incomplete description of measures to achieve team cohesion.

· CPARS and/or past performance evaluations show at least one Marginal rating factor.

· Past example projects are not similar in scope and complexity to the proposed design and construction.

· Did not provide a description of measures to achieve team cohesion.

· Lead constructor’s project examples all have a contract value of less than $10,000,000.

· Majority of factor ratings are below Marginal or did not provide CPARS and/or past performance evaluations.

Factor 3. Quality Management Approach. The Government will review and evaluate each Offerors' approach to assess the soundness and reasonableness of the Offeror’s planned quality management for all activities and materials on the project.

1. Submit the approach to managing the quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) for design, and QC for construction activities. Describe the authority and responsibility of quality management personnel and discuss how they will interface with the Offeror’s organization, EFLHD and PRHTA.

2. Submit a description of the system that will be used to manage project quality and describe how the system will be updated and monitored. Identify QC managers, names of testing laboratories, and number of personnel at various certification levels planned for the project.

3. Identify quality risks for this specific project and discuss the processes and approaches to mitigate the risks to provide a high-quality project.

Factor 3: Quality Management Approach

Factor 4. Project Understanding and General Approach. The Government will review and evaluate each Offerors' understanding of tasks involved and approach to managing, designing, and constructing the project.

1. Submit a general description of the tasks involved in the project and the approach the Offeror will take for design and construction administration, including the involvement of the design members of the Offeror's team during construction.

2. Identify potential risk factors, special issues or problems that are likely to be encountered and explain the approach to mitigate those risks, issues, or problems.

3. Include discussion on how the Offeror intends to maximize the benefits of the D-B process and how it intends to perform design and construction work concurrently on multiple sites.

4. Describe the means and methods by which Offeror will plan and control the scheduling of design, permitting, and construction work to meet the contractual completion date(s), including any plans which address the possibility of early completion.

Factor 4: Project Understanding and General Approach

· Narrative identifies project specific risks and includes exceptional approach to mitigate those risks.

· Narrative identifies an exceptional approach to maximizing the benefits of the D-B process.

· Narrative addresses plan for early completion.