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FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

REHABILITATE SECTIONS OF BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY IN VIRGINIA

BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY

PROJECT NO.: NP BLRI 1L9, 1M22

693C73-23-R-000003

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

PHASE I

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

The Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in cooperation with the National Park Service (NPS) is conducting a “two-step” Design-Build (D-B) selection process. Under this notice, the EFLHD is soliciting D-B firms/teams to participate in Phase One – Qualifications Based Selection – of this “two-phased” D-B Selection Process.

Project Description:

The project consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 24 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway (BLRI) between milepost (MP) 97 and 121 in Bedford, Botetourt, and Roanoke Counties, Virginia. The work consists of reconstruction/rehabilitation of asphalt concrete pavement, milling and resurfacing, asphalt pavement patches, drainage assessment and improvements, scour and erosion countermeasure analysis and design, minor bridge repairs, stone and asphalt curb replacement, asphalt sidewalk replacement, ditch reconditioning and rehabilitation, steel-back timber guardrail and stone masonry guardwall(s) assessment and recommendations for repairs and rehabilitation, signing, pavement markings and other miscellaneous work.

The work is split into base contract and options as follows:

Base Contract (Schedule A):

The base contract consists of the design and permitting for all the work included in Schedules A through D. The base contract includes the construction of pavement resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation of 10 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway, (Section 1M), including overlooks, ramps, and parking areas from MP 106 to MP 116. This work also includes drainage assessment and repairs, scour and erosion countermeasure analysis and design, regulatory signs, guardrail and guardwall(s) work and other miscellaneous work

In addition to the base contract, additional work may be added in the form of contract options (see FAR Clause 52.217-4 and 52.217-5). These contract options are for the construction of the following:

Option 1 (Schedule B)

This bid schedule consists of the construction of pavement resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation of 3 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway, (Section 1M), including overlooks, ramps, and parking areas from MP 116 to MP 119. This work also includes drainage repairs, scour and erosion countermeasure analysis and design, and other miscellaneous work.

Option 2 (Schedule C)

This bid schedule consists of the construction of pavement resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation of 2 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway, (Section 1M), including overlooks, ramps, and parking areas from MP 119 to MP 121. This work also includes drainage repairs, scour and erosion countermeasure analysis and design, and other miscellaneous work.

Option 3 (Schedule D)

This bid schedule consists of the construction of pavement resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation of 9 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway (Section 1L), including overlooks, ramps, and parking areas from MP 97 to MP 106. This work also includes minor bridge rehabilitation, drainage repairs, scour and erosion countermeasure analysis and design, and other miscellaneous work.

The proposed project limits are within existing National Park Service (NPS) right-of-way.

The design and construction cost for this base contract plus all options is estimated to be between $55,000,000 to $65,000,000.

Design-Build Scope of Work (SOW): The detailed scope of work to be undertaken by the successful Offeror under the Design-Build contract for this project will be identified in the Request for Proposal (RFP). However, the work is anticipated to include, but is not limited to, the following:

(a) Design and construction of roadway pavement and asphalt curbs on the mainline

(b) Design and construction of pavement and stone curbs in parking areas, ramps, and overlooks

(c) Design and construction of headwalls, drainage inlets, paved waterways, ditches, and culverts

(d) Inspection and condition assessment, design and reconstruction of damaged drainage inlets and culverts

(e) Developing and acquiring environmental permits and approvals, including but not limited to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ)

(f) In-depth bridge inspection to identify required repairs

(g) Design and construction of bridge maintenance repairs, including, but not limited to replacement of bridge expansion joints, cleaning and resealing masonry expansion joints and parapet joints, cleaning and sealing concrete decks and miscellaneous concrete surfaces, concrete repairs matching existing color and texture of bridge decks and substructures, cleaning and repointing deteriorated mortar joints in stone masonry, replacement of missing bridge rail hardware, repairing erosion and undermining, installing object markers and vertical clearance signs, removal of graffiti, repair broken conduits and removing trees and vegetation

(h) Design and construction of mockups of stone masonry repairs to replicate existing stone masonry

(i) Inspection and condition assessment of existing steel-back timber guardrails, stone masonry guardwall(s) and bridge approach rails

(j) Design and installation of steel-back timber guardrails

(k) Replacement of permanent MUTCD signs, pavement markings, and damaged or non-crashworthy posts.

(l) Inspection and condition assessment, design, and replacement to existing swing gates

(m) Perform field topographic survey and mapping for the design work

(n) Utility designation, location, and mapping, and other utility investigations as necessary and preparation of utility status report

(o) Maintaining utilities throughout construction

(p) Development and implementation of a Transportation Management Plan (TMP)

(q) Design and implementation of temporary traffic control plans including traffic control devices and pavement markings

(r) Quality assurance and quality control for design and construction

(s) Overall project management, including coordination with the National Park Service (NPS), VDEQ, Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), USACE, and EFLHD

(t) Coordination with the signatories of the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Section 106 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to obtain approval regarding any deviations from National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) documents.

(u) Wetland delineation as needed according the final NEPA document

(v) Biological and archeological monitoring to avoid or minimize impacts to resources according the final NEPA document

(w) Design and incorporate Storm Water Management Plan (SWM) where required by federal, state, or local storm water management policies, standards, and criteria.

Brief descriptions of the anticipated work are set forth below. The detailed scope of work to be undertaken by the successful Offeror under the design-build contract for this Project will be identified in the Request for Proposal (RFP). The SOW will also include, but not limited to, the following:

Design Work:

(a) Field verification of mapping, conducting supplemental field topographic survey and mapping and SMS requirements as necessary

(b) Pavement design, including:

i. Pavement field reconnaissance and investigation

ii. Pavement design analysis, recommendations, and report

(c) Geometric roadway design

(d) Drainage design including but not limited to:

i. Inspection and condition assessment of existing drainage structures

ii. Hydraulic and hydrologic analysis and design of culverts, inlets, ditches, curb, and gutter, scour and erosion countermeasure, and storm drain systems.

iii. Drainage outfall repair and stabilization design, including scour and erosion countermeasure.

iv. Hydrology and Hydraulic design recommendations and report

v. Design of concrete repairs at box culverts and bridges, including scour and erosion countermeasures

vi. Subsurface exploration for scour analysis.

(e) Quality Level C Utility as-built investigation and verification, including researching utility as-built plans and other records

(f) Design of temporary and permanent erosion and sediment control measures in accordance with VDEQ standards and other permitting agencies

(g) Design of permanent stormwater best management practices (BMP) features in consultation with the NPS using VDEQ standards and guidelines, as appropriate.

(h) Restoration and rehabilitation of landscaped areas within the project area in consultation with NPS, as needed

(i) Development of a TMP in accordance with the FHWA’s Manual for Developing and Implementing Transportation Management Plan for Work Zones

(j) Maintenance of traffic design (vehicular, cyclists and pedestrian) during construction, including but not limited to:

i. Construction phasing

ii. Temporary pavement widening, if needed

iii. Temporary safety barriers

iv. Temporary signing and pavement markings

v. Temporary detours

(k) Permanent pavement marking and MUTCD sign design for vehicular traffic

(l) Safety design, including:

i. Recommendations for repairs of steel-back timber guardrails and stone masonry guardwall(s)

ii. Recommendation for new steel-back timber guardrail or guardrail extensions to meet Length of Need according to the Blue Ridge Warranting methodology

iii. Recommendations for the removal and replacement or the rehabilitation of all existing swing arm gates.

(m) Bridge work including, but not limited to:

i. Perform bridge and structure condition survey to identify required repairs

ii. Design of bridge and structure expansion joint replacement

iii. Design of bridge and structure masonry and parapet expansion joints

iv. Design of bridge and structure concrete repairs

v. Design of stone masonry repairs

vi. Design of bridge and structure erosion and undermining repairs

vii. Design of mockups of stone masonry repairs to replicate the existing stone masonry of the Parkway

(n) Design of protection for existing historic features, natural resources, and archeological resources

(o) Preparation of the plans, specifications, estimates and all supporting design documentation

(p) Preparation and coordination of submittals for review and resolution of review comments

(q) Design coordination and approval from NPS and EFLHD

(r) Preparation 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

(s) Obtaining all required permits for construction of the project, including:

i. Preparation of permit applications and all supporting design documentation

ii. Preparation and coordination of submittals for review

iii. Resolution of review comments

iv. Wetland permits as required

v. Preparation of VDOT Land Use Permit(s) for Temporary Traffic Control signs and detours

(t) Community and stakeholder involvement and coordination, including organizing, leading, and documenting meetings, as needed

(u) Quality management plan and implementation

(v) Preparation and review of shop drawings and material submittals during construction

(w) Response to Request for Information (RFI’s)

(x) Design documentation (record drawings, notice of design changes, field design changes, and construction plan revision submittals)

(y) All construction documents designed in accordance with, but not limited to, AASHTO Green Book 2018, NPS Park Road Standards, Architectural Barriers Act (ABA), Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14), and Federal Lands Highway Project Development and Design Manual (PDDM)

Construction Work:

(a) Develop appropriate pre-construction or construction protocols as designated by Federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, including but not limited to:

i. Work Plan

ii. Accident Prevention Plan

iii. Health and Safety Plan

iv. Environmental Management Plan

v. Waste Management Plan

vi. Recycling Plan

vii. Stormwater Management Plan and Report

(b) Construction survey stakeout

(c) Implementation and updating of the TMP

(d) Implementation of the temporary traffic control plan for construction, including but not limited to:

i. Construction of temporary pavement widening

ii. Installation of temporary safety barriers

iii. Installation of temporary signing and pavement markings

iv. Relocation of temporary traffic control devices for staged construction

v. Maintenance of temporary traffic control devices

vi. Coordination of temporary traffic control plan with adjacent projects

vii. Securing state highway occupancy permits, as required

(e) Installation of temporary and permanent erosion and sediment control measures

(f) Obtaining all permits and notices for construction, obtaining compensatory mitigation, and implementing permit requirements including erosion and sediment control measures

(g) Compliance and implementation of the environmental commitments as identified in the final NEPA document and permits

(h) Reconstruction of existing roadway(s), overlooks, parking areas, and ramps

(i) Construction of asphalt and stone curbs

(j) Bridge work including, but not limited to

i. Replacement of bridge and structure expansion joints

ii. Cleaning and resealing masonry and stone parapet expansion joints

iii. Cleaning and sealing concrete decks and miscellaneous concrete surfaces,

iv. Concrete repairs matching existing color and texture of bridge decks and substructures

v. Cleaning and repointing deteriorated mortar joints in stone masonry

vi. Replacement of missing bridge rail hardware

vii. Repairing erosion and undermining adjacent to and around bridges and structures

viii. Installing object markers and clearance signs on bridges and structures

ix. Removal of trees and vegetation on and near the bridges

x. Repair of broken utility conduit(s)

(k) Repairing concrete at box culverts based on the assessment

(l) Replacement and repairing drainage structures and culverts based on the drainage assessment

(m) Construction of scour and erosion repairs and stabilization

(n) Construction of permanent stormwater management features, as needed

(o) Turf establishment and landscaping

(p) Installation of steel-backed timber guardrail as needed

(q) Repairing damages or removing and resetting existing historic stone guardwall(s) and stone masonry where necessary

(r) Construction of mockups of stone masonry repairs to replicate existing stone masonry

(s) Repairing damages or removing and replacing existing steel-backed timber guardrail

(t) Installation of safety countermeasures determined by the owner

(u) Protection of historic features, natural resources, and archeological resources

(v) Installation of permanent MUTCD signs and pavement markings

(w) Coordinating with all utility companies including securing any Utility Agreements

(x) Construction of all incidental items needed to complete the project

(y) Project administration, management, and scheduling

(z) Formal and informal coordination with NPS, EFLHD, and other stakeholders

(aa) Product warranties

(ab) Material testing

(ac) Quality management and independent construction inspection

Procurement Overview of the Project: 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 the D-B selection process based on the established RFQ evaluation criteria. A copy of the draft RFP will be available to interested Offerors during Phase One.

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 shortlisted 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 approximately 60 calendar days after receiving the RFP. A site visit/pre-proposal meeting will be held within the first 15 calendar days 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.

After receipt of the Phase Two Technical and Price Proposals, the CO will select the lowest priced/technical acceptable responsible offeror. Award of one Firm Fixed Price contract is anticipated by approximately the 2nd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023.

Evaluation: All Offerors responding during Phase I will be evaluated and shortlisted based on the evaluation factors and Adjectival Rating listed below:

· Key Personnel and Experience

· Project Understanding and Approach

· Quality Management Approach

· Offeror Past Performance

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

Submit documentation for the key design and construction personnel listed below who will be involved in the design and construction of the project, indicating their specific experience within the past five to seven (5 to 7) years performing work similar in scope to the proposed design and construction work for this project. The specific areas for evaluation include highway, geotechnical, pavement, hydrology and hydraulics, stormwater management, transportation management plan, erosion control, permitting, project management, construction, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) work for EFLHD, NPS, or similar state or federal government agencies:

· Design-Build Project Manager (DBPM) – The Offeror’s principal point of contact for all activities throughout the entire design-build process. In addition to the experience described above, the Design-Build Project Manager must have experience performing technically the same or similar work on three (3) projects within the past five to seven (5 to 7) years involving the design and construction of complex multi-phased roadway projects 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. In addition to the experience described above, the Designer of Record must have experience performing technically the same or similar work on a minimum of three (3) projects within the past five to seven (5 to 7) years involving the design and construction of complex multi-phased roadway projects using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer.

Submit documentation for the following key personnel, demonstrating a minimum of three (3) years of experience within the past five to seven (5 to 7) years performing complex multi-phased roadway design and construction work similar in scope to the proposed design and construction work for this project, including highway, bridge, geotechnical, pavement, hydrology and hydraulics, stormwater management, transportation management plan, erosion sediment control, permitting, project management, construction, and QA/QC work for EFLHD, NPS, or similar state or federal government agencies:

· Quality Program Manager (QPM) – The Contractor’s designee who is solely 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 conformance with the contract documents and the methods and procedures contained in the approved quality management plans (QMP) are implemented and followed. The QPM is responsible for the oversight of all design and construction quality control programs and will be a full-time on-site assignment to the Project from NTP of Design through Final Acceptance of the contract. This individual shall be independent of the design firm and prime contractor company and is employed by an independent firm. The QPM shall have a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience performing complex multi-phased roadway design and construction work similar in scope to the proposed design and construction work for this project.

· Construction Quality Program 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 the FP-14, lead preparatory meeting, and daily reporting with test and inspection results to the CO and QPM. In addition to the experience described above, the CQCM must have experience performing technically the same or similar work on two (2) projects within the past ten (10) years involving the design and construction of complex multi-phased roadway projects using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer.

· Environmental Compliance and Permitting Coordinator – The Offeror’s representative is responsible for environmental compliance with applicable environmental policies and regulations both in the project design and construction phases. All final permit documents and application for National Environmental Policy Act regulatory compliance will be filed by the Government with the Contractor responsible for preparation of all permitting documents and application. This individual is also the Offeror’s single point of contact for coordinating with permitting agencies; the Government shall be included in all email coordination. The Government shall submit permit applications prepared by and with assistance from this representative. This individual shall have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience within the past five (5) years performing technically the same or similar work in the state of Virginia and shall be familiar with coordination with Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.

· Geotechnical Engineer – The Offeror’s representative in charge of the geotechnical work and shall have at least 10 years of experience in subsurface exploration, foundations and earth retaining structures design, slope stability, and other Geotechnical related aspects. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Virginia.

· Pavement Engineer – The Offeror’s representative in charge of the pavement work and shall have at least 10 years of experience in pavement investigation, evaluation, rehabilitation, and design. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Virginia.

· Hydraulic Engineer – The Offeror’s representative responsible for hydraulic design. This individual shall have at least 5 years of drainage design experience as a professional engineer and shall be competent in open-channel flow hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, culvert design, storm sewer design, floodplain analysis, SMS modeling, scour analysis, scour countermeasure design and stormwater management. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Virginia.

· Bridge Engineer - The Offeror’s representative(s) in charge of the bridge design and maintenance work. The individual(s) shall be a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Virginia.

· Construction Safety Manager – The Offeror’s on-site representative in charge of safety who will ensure the project’s safety plan is implemented during construction and maintains records associated with safety incidents, prevent accidents, conduct periodic safety reviews/inspections and shall be competent OSHA regulations.

· 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. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Traffic Operations Engineer in the State of Virginia.

Submit the organizational structure, identifying major participants and describing their roles in the project. Submit a communication plan identifying how each partner and subcontractor will interact 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. Key personnel cannot hold more than one position.

· Excellent qualifications were provided for all the key design and construction personnel.

· The DBPM, DOR, and CQCM each provided 3 project examples within the past 5 to 7 years which demonstrated their experience in design and construction of complex multi-phased roadway projects using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods with 1 example demonstrating their experience together.

· All the key design and construction personnel identified have experience working on EFLHD and the NPS projects with similar cultural landscape characteristics.

· Excellent qualification for eight members of the design and construction personnel while providing good qualifications for the remaining key design and construction personnel.

· The DBPM, DOR, and CQCM each provided 2 project examples within the past 10 years which demonstrated their experience in design and construction of complex multi-phased roadway projects using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods.

· 75% of the key design and construction personnel identified have relevant experience and have experience working on EFLHD and the NPS projects with similar cultural landscape characteristics.

· Good qualifications were provided for six key design and construction personnel while the providing minimum qualifications for the remaining key design and construction personnel.

· The DBPM, DOR, and CQCM each provided 1 project example within the past 10 years which demonstrated their experience in design and construction of complex multi-phased roadway projects using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods.

· 50% of the key design and construction personnel identified have relevant experience, including experience working on projects with either the EFLHD or the NPS.

· Acceptable qualifications were provided for 75% of the key design and construction personnel.

· 25% of the key design and construction personnel identified relevant experience, including experience working on local state of federal government projects.

· Less than 25% of the key design and construction personnel identified have relevant experience.

Factor 2, Project Understanding and Approach. The Government will review and evaluate each Offerors' understanding of tasks involved and approach to managing, designing, and constructing the project.

Describe the Offeror’s approach to the following elements:

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

4. Discuss the approach to meet the project schedule for the following scenarios:

(a) The Base Contract (Schedule A) and Government Options 1, 2 and 3 (Schedules B, C and D) are awarded simultaneously.

(b) Government Options 1, 2 and 3 (Schedules B, C and D) are awarded after award of the Base Contract.

5. Additional consideration may be given for the following:

· Proposals with completion dates prior to September 2025 will rank higher. Provide a description of the Offeror’s construction approach to complete the project prior to September 2025.

· Experience preserving stone elements including removal, storage, and installation of stone masonry structures.

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

· Narrative addresses a realistic plan(s) to control schedule and achieve an early completion date even when considering schedule risks.

· Narrative identifies project specific risks and defines a thorough approach to mitigate those risks.

· Narrative addresses plan(s) for early completion date.

· Narrative identifies project specific risks and defines adequate approach to mitigate those risks.

· Narrative addresses the plan to meet the contractual completion date.

· Narrative does not include project specific risks or the mitigation approach.

· Narrative addresses the plan to meet the contractual completion date.

· Narrative does not address the plan to meet the contractual completion date.

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 NPS.

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.

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 4, Offeror 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 Design-Build 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, asphalt concrete pavement, stormwater management, stakeholder coordination, resource protection, and construction work for this project, including the following:

· Ability to develop, implement, and maintain safe work zones and manage vehicle traffic through a high-volume directional road network including detours,

· Experience in seeking roadway design approval through local governments

· Experience obtaining permits from the Virginia Department of Environment Quality, Virginia Department of Transportation, and local permitting agencies.

· Experience with design/construction adjacent to historic/archeological sites and ability to work around and maintain historic and natural resources and culture landscapes.

· Experience working with NPS on historic roads, parkways, landscapes, and historic bridges, and meeting the aesthetic requirements set forth by the Secretary of Interior Guidance for Treatment of Historic Properties

· Experience demonstrating that the proposed contractor team has prior experience with the proposed designer as a design-build entity.

· Demonstration of prior experience supporting community involvement activities and hearings for construction projects

· Demonstration of long-term, multiple project relationships with owners.

· Experience developing and implementing TMP involving lane closures and detours

· Experience with design of stormwater management and erosion control in sensitive environment.

· Experience preserving historic features and stone elements including cataloging, removing, storing, and reconstructing stone structures with salvaged stone.

3. The lead design firm and lead construction contractor shall each submit three 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 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.

· Past example projects submitted for both the lead contractor and lead designer that are similar in scope and complexity to the proposed design and construction and demonstrated exceptional experiences in all the subfactors listed.

· Exceptional detailed description of measures to achieve team cohesion.

· CPARS and past performance evaluations show at least one Exceptional rating, and do not show any Satisfactory or below rating factors.

· 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 ample experiences in all subfactors listed.

· Good, detailed description of measures to achieve team cohesion.

· CPARS and past performance evaluations show at least two Very Good or better rating, and do not show any Marginal or below rating factors.

· 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 adequate experiences in 2 of the 3 subfactors.

· Good general description of measures to achieve team cohesion

· CPARS and 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 fair experiences in 2 of the 3 subfactors.

· General description of measures to achieve team cohesion

· CPARS and past performance evaluations show at least one Satisfactory or better rating.

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

· Minimal description of measures to achieve team cohesion

· Lead constructor’s project examples all have a contract value of less than $25,000,000.

· Majority of factor ratings are Marginal or below.

Phase One Submittals. Interested Offerors may use the Standard Form (SF) 330 U.S. Government Architect-Engineer Qualifications, as the basis for their SOQ. SF 330’s is available on the U.S. General Services Administration website at: https://www.gsa.gov/reference/forms. Although SF 330s are formatted for Architect-Engineer and Related Services, the construction elements of the Offeror's SOQ may also be included on the SF 330. Alternate forms and formats may be submitted, provided that the applicable information from the SF 330 is included.

Each Offeror must provide a clearly marked original and three (3) copies of the completed SOQ, and an electronic version via Universal Serial Bus (USB) thumb drive. The SOQ should contain no more than sixty (60) pages typed on one side only. The Phase One SOQ shall be bound and tabbed with the major headings. If tabs contain project-specific information they will be counted as pages. The cover letter and SF330 Part II are excluded from the page count. Offerors are allowed to use one 11”x17” page for their Organizational Chart. The SOQ shall be written on 8.5" x 11" paper. All SOQs shall be written using Times New Roman with a font of 12-point. The SOQ should address each of the rating categories in the same order as listed above.

It is not the intent of EFLHD to receive project specific design or engineering recommendations as part of this Phase One selection process. Offerors should limit their SOQs to the information required by this Notice, and other information that may be relevant to the qualifications and experience of the Offeror. No reimbursement will be made for any expenses associated with the preparation of Phase One SOQs.

Send one (1) original, three (3) copies, and an electronic version of the completed SOQ to the following address:

Federal Highway Administration Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division Quantum Park 22001 Loudoun County Parkway Building E-2, Suite 200 Ashburn, VA 20147 Attn: Shirley Anderson (Fax and email submissions will not be accepted.)

Copies of the Draft RFP will be available on or about September 6, 2022. All interested Offerors are strongly encouraged to review the Draft RFP. Questions concerning this solicitation may be directed to Shirley Anderson at EFLHD.contracts@dot.gov. All Phase One SOQs must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on September 22, 2022, to be considered for further evaluation.