VA ST NASA 1(9) - RFQ.docx

Federal Highway Administration NASA Wallops Island Causeway Bridge over Cat Creek

PROJECT NO.: VA ST NASA 1(9)

693C73-23-R-000023

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 Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is conducting a “two-phase” Design-Build (D-B) selection process.

Project Description:

This project consists of the design and replacement of the existing Wallops Island Causeway Bridge over Cat Creek, on NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Accomack County, Virginia. This structure is owned by NASA and provides the only vehicular access to the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center's Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island. The existing bridge will be replaced with a concrete bridge approximately 1,950 feet long, built on new foundations, and constructed to the north and adjacent to the existing bridge. The replacement bridge is approximately 40 feet wide. The project is in an inner-coastal zone floodplain with floods influenced by tidal and storm surges.

The project will include constructing a new bridge, new approaches, and demolishing the existing bridge without impacting NASA and other local partner missions. Access to the island must be maintained during construction to minimize traffic interruptions, especially during mission launches and delivery of mission hardware and heavy equipment. The project design and construction will also include the preparation of any required design documents for design waivers and/or exceptions and obtaining required permits for the construction of the project.

The work is split into bid schedules as follows:

Base Contract (Schedule A):

The base contract is for the design and construction of the new bridge and approaches.

Option 1 (Schedule B):

Option 1 is for the demolition plan design and demolition of the existing bridge and removal of existing roadway approaches.

The design and construction cost for this base contract and all options is estimated to be between $70,000,000 to $80,000,000.

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 a concrete bridge approximately 1,950 feet long.

(b) Design and construction of all substructure and superstructure elements including foundations.

(c) Design and construction of realigned causeway approaches.

(d) Design and construction of asphalt concrete roadway pavement.

(e) Design and installation of drainage inlets and culverts.

(f) Design and installation of stormwater management (SWM) features.

(g) Design and installation of erosion and sediment control measures.

(h) Acquiring approval of the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and the SWM Plan and coverage under the General National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities per the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ), VDEQ Section 401 permit, US Army Corp of Engineers Section (USACE) 404 Permit, USACE Section 408 approval, US Coast Guard (USCG) Bridge Permit, Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) approval and any other environmental permits. This may include the design and construction of on-site wetland mitigation, the purchase of off-site wetland mitigation bank credits, and/or the purchase of storm water management nutrient credits.

(i) Prepare Endangered Species Act Section 7 and Essential Fish Habitat consultations for submittal to US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on behalf of the Government.

(j) Removal of the existing 1,284footlong bridge, including the substructure elements, foundations, and utilities on the bridge.

(k) Development and implementation of a Transportation Management Plan (TMP) that defines construction sequencing, areas of disturbance, and operational impacts to normal traffic flow and other users.

(l) Design and implementation of temporary traffic control plans for all users.

(m) Design and installation of permanent signing and pavement markings.

(n) Survey and mapping.

(o) Development and implementation of a Quality Management Plan.

(p) Overall project management, including coordination with EFLHD, NASA, VDEQ, USACE, USCG, and VMRC.

(q) Design and provide biological monitoring and other environmental commitments to avoid or minimize impacts to resources according to the NASA and FHWA NEPA documents, and other regulatory agency or permitting requirements.

(r) Removal and relocation of shellfish (oysters) within the project footprint to an area approved by the VMRC.

The following is a listing of some of the major work elements expected for this project:

Design Work:

· Bridge Design in accordance with the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (latest edition)

· Substructure, including but not limited to piers and abutments

· Superstructure, including but not limited to prestressed concrete girders

· Field verification of mapping, supplemental survey, and mapping as necessary using existing unit designation and provided control points.

· Utility locating coordination with all affected utility companies.

· Geotechnical investigation and subgrade characterization.

· Geotechnical design, including, but not limited to:

· Slope stability evaluation of cut and fill slopes,

· Subgrade and embankments stabilization,

· Soil analysis and infiltration testing for stormwater best management practice (BMP) features, and

· Geotechnical design recommendations (such as bridge foundation and abutment’s retaining walls), using AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (latest edition) and the associated design reports, including design assumptions, computer outputs, and references.

· Pavement design, including:

· Pavement field reconnaissance and investigation,

· Pavement design analysis, and

· Pavement design recommendations and report.

· Geometric roadway design and roadside design.

· Drainage design, including:

· Inspection and condition assessment of existing drainage structures,

· Hydraulic and hydrologic analysis and design of culverts, inlets, ditches, paved waterways, bridge deck drainage and storm drain systems,

· Drainage outfall repair and stabilization design,

· Hydraulic design recommendations and report, and

· Wetlands delineations -if any proposed activities occur outside of the previously surveyed area.

· Design of scour countermeasures.

· Design of temporary erosion and sediment control measures using applicable VDEQ standards and guidelines, as appropriate.

· Design of permanent stormwater management BMP features and/or purchase nutrient credits in consultation with the VDEQ standards and guidelines.

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

· Maintenance of traffic design during construction, including, but not limited to:

· Construction phasing,

· Construction staging,

· Temporary pavement widening,

· Temporary safety barriers,

· Temporary traffic signals,

· Temporary signing and pavement markings, and

· Detours.

· Maintenance of marine vessel traffic design during construction within the navigational channel.

· Design of permanent signing and pavement markings.

· Design of roadside barriers including permanent guardrail, bridge barrier, transitions, and end terminals.

· Preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, and all supporting design documentation.

· Preparation and coordination of submittals for review, and resolution of review comments.

· Preparation of Utility Status Report.

· Design coordination and approval from EFLHD, NASA, VDEQ, USACE, USCG, NOAA, USFWS, VMRC local cities and counties.

· 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.

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

· Preparation of permit applications and all supporting design documentation,

· Preparation and coordination of submittals for review, and

· Resolution of review comments.

· Community and stakeholder involvement and coordination, including organizing, leading, and documenting meetings.

· Quality Management Plan and implementation.

· Preparation, review, and approval of shop drawings and material submittals during construction.

· Responding to Request for Information.

· Design documentation (design calculations, load rating, record drawings, and as-built plans) stamped by the Designer of Record.

· Design wetland and shellfish mitigation.

· Design demolition plan.

· Design temporary access plan which may include temporary bridge(s).

Construction Work:

· 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,

· Accident Prevention Plan,

· Health and Safety Plan,

· Environmental Management and Sustainability Plan,

· Waste Management Plan, and

· Recycling Plan.

· Construction survey stakeout.

· Implementation and updating of the TMP.

· Implementation of the temporary traffic control plan for construction, including:

· Temporary detours,

· Construction of temporary pavement widening,

· Installation of temporary safety barriers,

· Installation of temporary signing and pavement markings,

· Relocation of temporary traffic control devices for staged construction, and

· Maintenance of temporary traffic control devices.

· Installation of temporary and permanent erosion and sediment control measures.

· Repair or replacement of existing drainage features including inlets, culverts, ditches, and paved waterways.

· Reconstruction of existing asphalt roadways.

· Construction of erosion repairs and stabilization.

· Construction of permanent SWM features.

· Construction of new prestressed concrete girders bridge.

· Removal of the existing bridge and approaches.

· Turf establishment.

· Biological monitoring during construction.

· Relocation of shellfish within construction limits to an approved location.

· Installation of permanent signs and pavement markings.

· Installation of Roadside Barriers.

· Project administration, management, and scheduling.

· Formal and informal coordination with NASA, EFLHD, VDEQ, USACE and local cities and counties.

· Implementing permit requirements, including obtaining compensatory mitigation if needed.

· Coordinating utility locations with all utility companies.

· Compliance with regulations and project requirements, including identification, special handling, removal, and remediation of contaminated material.

· Implementation of Quality Management Plan, including:

· Providing independent construction inspection,

· Performing material sampling and testing, and

· Preparing construction submittals.

· Preparation of as-built plans.

· All incidentals needed to complete the project.

Procurement Overview of the Project: A selection committee will review and evaluated the Statement of Qualifications 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 the interested Offerors in 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 40 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 II 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 2024.

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

The relative importance of the evaluation factors are as follows:

Factor 1: Third most important.

Factor 2: Most important.

Factor 3: Second most important.

Factor 1. Project Specific Understanding and Approach & Quality Management. 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 and understanding of tasks involved and approach to managing, designing, and constructing 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 NASA. Submit a description of the system that will be used to manage project quality and describe how the system will be updated and monitored.

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

3. 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. In addition, describe cost-effective accelerated bridge construction techniques and identify cost-effective technologies/designs that can be utilized to extend the bridge’s service life in a marine environment that can be implemented during the construction of this project.

4. Describe the means and methods by which the Offeror will plan and control the scheduling of design, permitting, and construction work to meet the contractual completion date(s), including any plans to address the possibility of early completion. In addition, provide the estimated duration of each project schedule/option including the total construction duration and the planned number of construction crews.

5. Provide general description of the removal of the existing bridge (1 page maximum) discussing the positioning of the cranes, hauling trucks, and other construction equipment to remove the existing superstructure and substructure components while avoiding damage to the subsurface utilities and minimizing environmental impacts

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

· Narrative addresses approach for early completion.

· Narrative for QA/QC approach exceptionally addresses all the identified elements.

· Exceptional narrative describing the removal of the existing bridge.

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

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

· Narrative for QA/QC approach thoroughly addresses all identified elements.

· Thorough narrative describing the removal of the existing bridge.

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

· Narrative addresses the approach to meet contractual completion date.

· Narrative for QA/QC approach adequately addresses all identified elements.

· Adequate narrative describing the removal of the existing bridge.

· Narrative does not include project specific risks and mitigation approaches.

· Narrative does not adequately address the QA/QC approach elements.

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

· Narrative does not address the QA/QC approach elements.

Factor 2. 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 ten (10) years performing work similar in scope, size, and complexity to the proposed design and construction work for this project. The specific areas for evaluation include highway, bridge, geotechnical, pavement, hydrology and hydraulics, stormwater management, transportation management plan, temporary traffic control, erosion control, permitting, utility location coordination, project management, construction, and QA/QC work for EFLHD, NASA, 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 at least two (2) projects within the past ten (10) years involving the design and construction of complex roadway and bridge 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 at least two (2) projects within the past ten (10) years involving the design and construction of complex roadway and complex bridges over water projects using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

· Design Manager – The Offeror’s authorized individual responsible for coordinating all the individual design disciplines and ensuring the overall project design is in conformance with the contract documents. In addition to the experience described above, the Design Manager must have experience performing technically the same or similar work on at least two (2) projects within the past ten (10) years involving the design and construction of complex roadway projects using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

· 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 Construction Quality Control Manager (CQCM), and the CO. The QPM will ensure that the design and construction of the Project are in conformance with the contract and design documents, and that 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. The QPM shall have a minimum of two (2) projects of technically the same or similar work within the past ten (10) years involving the design and construction of complex roadway projects using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

· 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 the FP-14, lead preparatory meetings, 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 at least two (2) projects within the past ten (10) years involving the design and construction of complex roadway and bridge projects using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods.

· Structural Engineer – The Offeror’s representative responsible for all structural aspects of the project. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The structural engineer shall have experience on at least two (2) projects within the past ten (10) years in design and construction of complex multi-span prestressed/precast girder bridges over water using innovative/accelerated project design. Provide a minimum of one example bridge project consisting of multiple spans prestressed/precast concrete girder bridges over water with a minimum spans length of 145ft.

· Geotechnical Engineer – The Offeror’s representative responsible for the Geotechnical design includes, but not limited to, foundations, ground improvement, earth retaining structures, and slope stability. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and have experience performing technically the same or similar work on at least two (2) projects within the past ten (10) years involving the design and construction of complex roadway and complex bridge foundations over water and/or wetland projects using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods.

· Pavement Engineer – The Offeror’s representative in charge of the Pavement design is to be a licensed engineer with specialized experience as needed in pavement design and construction, pavement materials, Non-destructive testing, or any other applicable specialized characterization technique, etc. This individual must have experience performing technically the same or similar work on at least two (2) projects within the past ten (10) years involving the design and construction of projects using accelerated project design and construction methods. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

· Hydraulic Engineer – The Offeror’s representative responsible for hydraulic design. This individual shall be competent in open-channel flow hydrologic and coastal hydraulics experience with 2-D hydraulic analysis; culvert design; storm sewer design; floodplain analysis; scour analysis; countermeasure design; stormwater management; bridge deck drainage design and FEMA submissions. The Hydraulic Engineer must have experience performing technically the same or similar work on at least two (2) projects within the past ten (10) years involving the design and construction of complex roadway projects using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

· Permitting Coordinator – The Offeror’s representative is responsible to handle and track all final permit documents and applications. 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 contractor shall submit permit applications on behalf of the government. This individual shall have a minimum of three (3) years of experience within the past ten (10) years performing technically the same or similar work in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and shall be familiar with coordination with VDEQ, USACE, USCG, VMRC, and other regulatory agencies, as required.

· Environmental Protection Specialist – The Offeror’s representative is responsible for environmental compliance with applicable environmental policies and regulations both in the project design and construction phases. This individual is responsible for coordinating and assisting with the environmental aspects of permitting with the Permitting Coordinator on behalf of the Government. This individual is also responsible for environmental field monitoring to ensure construction operations do not negatively impact natural resources. In addition to field monitoring, weekly reports will be required to document construction impacts to natural resources and sedimentation issues. This individual should understand environmental compliance policies, such as NEPA regulations, Essential Fish Habitat, and Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, to verify construction is within documented project compliance. This individual will also need to understand wetland functions and skill to reference a delineation map and ensure impacts are within project limits. The individual shall assist with the planning and implementation of any on-site wetland or other mitigations. This individual shall have a minimum of three (3) years of experience within the past ten (10) years performing technically the same or similar work in the Eastern US.

· Land Surveyor – The Offeror’s representative responsible for the field verification of mapping, supplemental survey and mapping including bathymetric survey as required by the Design Manager. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Surveyor in the same state as the project listing with a minimum of three (3) years of experience including bathymetric surveys within the past ten (10) years performing technically the same or similar work,and have experience performing technically the same or similar work on at least two (2) projects within the past ten (10) years involving the design and construction of complex roadway and complex bridges over water projects using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods.

· Safety Manager – The Offeror’s on-site representative in charge of safety with authority to halt work if warranted by safety violations. This individual shall have a minimum of three (3) years of experience within the past ten (10) years performing technically the same or similar work.

· Construction Superintendent(s) – The Contractor’s authorized representative(s) in charge of the construction work. This individual shall have a minimum of three (3) years of experience within the past ten (10) years performing technically the same or similar work. In addition, this individual must have construction experience in at least two (2) projects within the past ten (10) years in design and construction of complex bridges over water using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods.

Submit the organizational structure/chart in 11” x 17’’ paper, 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. The professional licensure requirements will not be waived as listed under each personnel.

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. The experience and qualifications of Key Personnel substitutions must meet or exceed the experience and qualifications of the original Key Personnel. Key Personnel cannot hold more than one position.

· The DBPM, DOR, Geotechnical Engineer, Pavement Engineer, Structural Engineer, Construction Superintendent, land surveyor, and Hydraulic Engineer each provided at least 2 project examples within the past 10 years which demonstrated their experience in the design and construction of complex roadway and bridge over water projects using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods.

· 90% to 100% of the personnel identified have relevant experience working with EFLHD, NASA, or a similar state or federal government agencies.

· The DBPM, DOR, Geotechnical Engineer, and Structural Engineer each provided at least 2 project examples within the past 10 years which demonstrated their experience in the design and construction of complex roadway and bridge projects using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods.

· 75% to 89% of the key design and construction personnel identified have relevant experience working with EFLHD, NASA, or a similar state or federal government agencies.

· The DBPM, DOR, and Structural Engineer each provided at least 1 project example within the past 10 years which demonstrated their experience in the design and construction of complex roadway and bridge projects using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods.

· 50% to 74% of the key design and construction personnel identified have relevant experience working with EFLHD, NASA, or a similar state or federal government agencies.

· 25% to 49% of the key design and construction personnel identified relevant experience, including experience working with EFLHD, NASA, or a similar state or federal government agencies.

· Less than 25% of the key design and construction personnel identified have relevant experience working with EFLHD, NASA, or a similar state or federal government agencies.

Factor 3. Offeror 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 complex bridge projects based on the Offeror's performance record for satisfactorily completing projects similar in scope, size, and complexity.

1. Submit documentation that shows direct experience of the Offeror, joint venture partners, Offerors related by an ownership agreement, and experience of subcontractors that the Offeror proposes to utilize in the execution of this D-B project. Identify any projects with a contract value greater than $50,000,000 where the lead contractor and the lead designer have worked together in a Design-Build relationship. If any D-B project provided as a reference 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, size, and complexity to the proposed project, including the following:

· Experience in design and construction of long prestressed/precast concrete girder multi-span bridges over water with a minimum span length of 145ft. The lead construction contractor's projects should be those with a contract value of greater than $50,000,000.

· Experience in design and construction of asphalt pavements.

· 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.

· Analysis, planning, design and operation of highways and bridges in marine and coastal environments.

· Experience with marine and coastal engineering principles and practices.

· Experience obtaining permits and fulfilling mitigation requirements from the VDEQ, USACE, USCG, and VMRC.

· 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 long-term lane closures, detours, and reversible traffic lanes.

· Experience with design of stormwater management in sensitive environment.

3. The lead design firm and lead construction contractor shall each submit at least three (3) past performance evaluations from the owner agencies on projects of similar scope, size, and complexity 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 per submitted project. 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 greater than $50,000,000 completed in the last ten (10) years similar in scope, size, and complexity to the proposed design and construction work for this project.

Provide description of measures to be used to partner or form team cohesion between the lead construction contractor, lead design firm, and subcontractors.

Additional consideration may be given for the following:

· Experience with seeking roadway design approval through local governments.

· Experience with Virginia Department of Environment Quality permitting.

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

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

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

· Experience developing and implementing TMP involving long-term lane closures.

· Experience with design of stormwater management in sensitive environment.

· Experience with bridge design in coastal environments.

Color Rating Factor 3: Offeror Past Performance, Description / Indicators

· Past example projects submitted for both the lead construction contractor and lead design designer are similar in scope, size, and complexity to the proposed design and construction and demonstrated 81%-100% of the experiences listed under Subfactor 2.

· CPARS and past performance evaluations must show at least one Exceptional CPARS rating or equivalent rating for a project where the lead designer and the lead contractor worked together as a Design-Build entity and do not show any Satisfactory or below CPARS ratings or equivalent rating.

· Excellent description of measures to achieve team cohesion.

· Past example projects submitted for both the lead construction contractor and lead design firm are similar in scope, size, and complexity to the proposed design and construction and demonstrated 61%-80% of the experiences listed under subfactor 2.

· CPARS and past performance evaluations for the Offeror must show a combined effort of at least one Very Good or better CPARS rating or equivalent rating and do not show any Marginal or below CPARS ratings or equivalent.

· Good description of measures to achieve team cohesion.

· Past example projects submitted for both the lead construction contractor and lead design firm are similar in scope, size, and complexity to the proposed design and construction and demonstrated 41%-60% of the experiences listed under subfactor 2.

· CPARS and past performance evaluations do not show ratings below CPARS Satisfactory or equivalent.

· CPARS and past performance evaluations show at least one Satisfactory CPARS rating or equivalent rating and no ratings below CPARS Marginal or equivalent.

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

· Majority of ratings in CPARS and past performance evaluations are Marginal or below or equivalent to CPARS Marginal or below.

Phase I Submittals: Interested Offerors may use the Standard Form (SF) 330 U.S. Government Architect-Engineer Qualifications, as the basis for their Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). SF 330’s are available on the U.S. General Services Administration website at: http://www.gsa.gov/forms/. Although SF 330’s 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 one (1) original and eight (8) copies of the completed SOQ and an electronic version via Universal Serial Bus (USB) thumb drive. The SOQ should contain no more than seventy-five (75) pages typed on one side only. The Phase I SOQ shall be bound and tabbed with the major headings. If tabs contain project-specific information they will be counted as pages. 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 I 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 I SOQs.

Send one (1) original, eight (8) copies, and an electronic version via Universal Serial Bus (USB) thumb drive of the completed SOQ to the following address:

Quantum Park 22001 Loudoun County Parkway Building E-2, Suite 300 Ashburn, Virginia 20147

An optional site visit with EFLHD and NASA will be scheduled at the date provided below. This site visit is meant to provide a general idea to the offerors of the project location as it is not publicly accessible. This site visit is not meant for project specific investigations, an organinzed site visit will be coordinated during Phase II.

Copies of the Draft RFP will be available on or about July 12, 2023. 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 I SOQs must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on August 2, 2023 in order to be considered for further evaluation.

Optional Site Visit:

Date: June 29, 2023

The number of attendees for each offeror is limited to four (4). Participants will meet at Wallops Flight Facility Badging Office, Atlantic Rd, Wallops Island, VA 23337. Participants are required to have Government issued driver’s license, work boots, hard hats, and high visibility safety vests. Participants should also be aware of hazardous site conditions and take appropriate precautions.

Names (first, middle, and last), title, telephone number, e-mail address, and US Citizenship is required for each attendee. Send request and information to eflhd.contracts@dot.gov with a subject heading of “VA ST NASA 1(9) NASA Wallops Island Causeway Bridge over Cat Creek.” Requests must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on June 23, 2023. Site Visit point of contact is not available for answering any questions.

Due to the quantity of interest we will go with the two groups (same day) with an AM and PM group:

Participants in the Optional Site Visit will be divided into two groups with an AM and PM group. EFLHD will email the participates directly at least two days before the Site Visit for their group assignment. For the AM group plan on meeting at the Wallops Flight Facility Badging Office at 10:00 a.m. ET with a site departure time at 10:30 a.m. ET. For the PM group plan on meeting at the Wallops Flight Facility Badging Office at 12:30 p.m. ET with a site departure time at 1:00 p.m. ET. Each group will have approximately 1.5-hours at the site. Participates that arrive at the wrong time or late will not be guaranteed access to the site.