RFQ - PR ER PRMNT RPR(1).docx

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS IN CANOVANAS

PROJECT NO. PR ST ER PRMNT RPR (1)

693C73-24-R-000030

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 Puerto Rico Highway and Transportation Authority (PRHTA) and Federal Highway Administration’s Puerto Rico Division (FHWA-PR), is conducting a “Two-Phase” Design-Build (D-B) selection process.

Project Description:

The project consists of the design and construction (replacement) of Bridge Number 606 on Route PR-962 and Bridge Number 653 on Route PR-957, both over the Canóvanas River in the Municipality of Canóvanas, Puerto Rico. Currently, the bridges are modular bridges installed after hurricanes Irma and Maria as temporary structures since the pre-existing structures were severely damaged because of the storms.

The work will include but is not limited to the design and construction (replacement) of the two bridges, a new roadway alignment, geotechnical subsurface exploration and laboratory testing, foundation design and construction, bridge approach work, retaining walls, temporary traffic control, right-way of acquisition, temporary and permanent erosion sediment control, utility investigation and relocations, scour design and countermeasures and other miscellaneous work. It should be noted that the bridges are in the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Zone AE mapped floodplain.

The Design-Build (DB) contractor will design new structures, remove and deliver the existing modular bridges to a Puerto Rico Highways and Transportation Authority (PRHTA) facility, and construct the new structures. The Design-Build Contractor will also support 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, and perform required permitting amongst other duties as described in the scope of work. The Government has prepared preliminary Type Size and Locations (TS&L) for each of the structures and the Offeror has the option of continuing the proposed designs or recommending an alternative approach for the repair as described in the Design-Build Scope of Work section.

EFLHD issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) compliance in July 2022. The project design and construction for both bridges must adhere to the conditions and mitigation measures outlined in the FONSI. A tiered CE will be developed by EFLHD for this contract. The design will be subject to review and approval by EFLHD, PRHTA, FHWA-PR, and other government agencies and consulting parties.

The work is split into bid schedules and options as follows:

Schedule A (Base Contract):

The base contract for the project includes the full design and permitting for Bridge No. 606 and Bridge No. 653. The base contract will also include the construction of Bridge No. 606 on a new alignment along PR-962, near KM 4.1 in the Municipality of Canóvanas, Puerto Rico. This work includes but is not limited to the removal of the existing modular bridge and approaches, roadway obliteration, temporary traffic control, permanent traffic control, and other miscellaneous work.

In addition to the base contract, additional work may be added in the form of a contract option, (see FAR Clause 52.217-7). This contract option is the following:

Schedule B (Option 1):

Schedule B (Option 1) for the project includes the construction of the Bridge No. 653 for a new two-lane bridge, and approaches on PR-957, near KM 0.1, in the Municipality of Canóvanas, Puerto Rico.

The proposed project limits may not entirely be within 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 structures.

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

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:

Design Phase:

1. Overall project management, including formal and informal coordination with FHWA-PR, FHWA-EFLHD, PRHTA, FEMA, USACE, 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. Field verification of mapping, supplemental survey, photogrammetry, and mapping as necessary, research of affected properties, and property boundary location.

5. Design of roadway realignments.

6. Geometric roadway design.

7. Pavement design, including:

· Pavement field reconnaissance and investigation, and

· Pavement analysis, design, and recommendations report

8. Incorporating measures to improve resiliency of the design and prepare a report on the implementation in the final construction.

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

10. Coordinating and providing resolution to review comments by FHWA-EFLHD, PRHTA and other projects Stakeholders.

11. Preparation and development of Right-of-Way (ROW) acquisition plans, plats, performing title and owner deed investigations, design support for the acquisition of any additional right-of-way and permanent or temporary easements necessary for construction 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 laboratory testing.

14. Bridge Design that conveys the PRHTA bridge hydraulic capacity, freeboard, and stability requirements.

15. 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.

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

17. Design of traffic safety countermeasures to address site specific safety issues that may include but not limited to speeding, pedestrian/bicyclist to vehicle conflicts, roadway departure crashes, and intersection or crosscutting related issues.

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

· Construction phasing

· Temporary safety barriers

· Temporary signing and pavement marking

19. Design of roadside barrier that follows the latest highway feature that has been successfully crash tested under applicable standards defined in MASH, the NCHRP Report 350, Recommended Procedures for the Safety Performance Evaluation of Highway Features or approved thorough analysis by FHWA based on similarity to other crashworthy features, crash standards, and the Roadside Design Guide.

20. Develop and update 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. Comply with Temporary Traffic Control, in accordance with the PRHTA’s Design Directive #410, Work Zone Safety and Mobility Policy, and the MUTCD during field visits and field work.

22. Field survey all hydraulic features and natural waterways,

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

24. Perform a Hydrology and Hydraulic analysis for infrastructures following but not limited to the PRHTA’s Guidelines.

25. Provide a Hydrology and Hydraulic Report.

26. Development of scour analysis for infrastructures. The preferred method to analyze bridge scour is using the Two-dimensional Software Sedimentation and River NCHRP Synthesis No.5 - Scour at Bridge Waterways

27. Design of scour countermeasures for infrastructures. The preferred method to design scour countermeasures is following the FHWA HEC-23 (Bridge Scour and Stream Instability Countermeasures).

28. Provide a Scour Report.

29. If the infrastructure is located within a FEMA Regulated Base Floodplain, design should meet the PRHTA, FEMA, and other local government agencies design requirements.

30. Provide Floodplain Report.

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

32. Design of drainage outfall repair and stabilization.

33. Design of stormwater management (SWM) features.

34. Investigation and evaluation of historical and archeological resources, including development of Phase IA/IB cultural resource assessment study and report,

35. Investigation and evaluation of biological resources.

36. Design of protections for existing historic features, cultural landscapes, natural resources, and/or archeological resources, as required.

37. Preparation of plans, specifications, and all supporting design documentation.

38. Preparation of mitigation plan of noise and vibration per permit requirements.

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

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

41. Preparation of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP).

42. Acquiring approval of the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, the SWPPP and any other environmental permits from the Puerto Rico Office of Permit Management, known in Spanish as the Oficina de Gerencia de Permisos (OGPe), with Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environment Resources, known in Spanish as Departamento de Recursos Naturales y Ambientales de Puerto Rico (DRNA), with Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board, known in Spanish as Junta de Calidad Ambiental de Puerto Rico (JCA), and any other permitting agency.

43. Wetland and waters of the U.S. delineation and/or Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination,

44. Preparation of temporary construction easements.

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

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

47. Project administration, management, and scheduling.

48. Develop and implement of a Quality Management Program, including but not limited to:

· Providing independent design inspection,

· Perform design and construction reviews for all documents submitted from Design/Builder, and

· Preparing design submittals and provide revision to submittals.

49. Preparation and submittal of Materials Register for design quality and design acceptance.

Construction Phase:

1. Overall project management, including formal and informal coordination with FHWA, 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. Construction survey.

4. Project administration, management, and scheduling.

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

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

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

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

9. Construction of temporary stormwater management (SWM) features, if required.

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

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

· Construction of temporary pavement widening,

· Construction of temporary earth retaining structures,

· 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.

12. Installation of traffic safety countermeasures.

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

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

15. Construction of realignments and proposed roadway.

16. Construction of proposed bridges.

17. Construction of earth retaining structures.

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

19. Removal of the existing modular bridges and approaches.

20. Removal of areas designated for roadway obliteration.

21. Delivery of modular bridges to the location designated by PRHTA for proper storage.

22. Construction of drainage outfall repair and stabilization.

23. Construction of scour countermeasures for infrastructures.

24. Implement monitoring and mitigation identified in the Section 106 process.

25. Implement U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Puerto Rican boa conservation measures.

26. Preparation of mitigation plan of noise and vibration as needed.

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

28. 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,

· Perform construction reviews for all documents submitted from Design/Builder,

· Providing product warranties, and

· Preparation and submittal of Materials Register for material quality and project acceptance.

29. Providing a warranty bond covering the entire 5-year warranty period required for:

· Bridges,

· Earth retaining structures,

· Asphalt concrete pavement,

· Drainage structures,

· Concrete curb, curb, and gutter,

· Concrete sidewalk,

· Permanent sign sheeting, and

· Permanent pavement markings.

30. 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.

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

32. 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.

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

34. Development and implementation of soil excavation plans to meet OSHA requirements and designing TMP with Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) that can accommodate such needs within the proposed construction limits.

35. Clearing and grubbing.

36. Grading.

37. Responding to Requests for Information (RFI).

38. Preparation of subgrades and construction of the approved pavement designs.

39. Construction of new and/or repair existing drainage features.

40. Construction of erosion repairs and stabilization during construction.

41. Construction of permanent SWM features.

42. Temporary utility relocation during construction.

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

Procurement Overview of the Project: Under this Notice, EFLHD is soliciting D-B firms/teams to participate in Phase I – Qualifications Based Selection – of this "two-phase" D-B selection 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. 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 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.

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 3rd quarter of Fiscal Year 2025.

Evaluation and Weighting Criteria: All Offerors responding during Phase One will be evaluated and shortlisted based on the evaluation factors and Confidence Rating listed below.

The relative importance and weight of the evaluation factors are as follows:

· Factor 1: Project Specific Understanding and General Approach & Quality Management. Most important. (Factor 1 importance weight factor = 30%)

· Factor 2: Key Personnel and Experience. Second most important. Factor 2 and Factor 3 are equally important. (Factor 2 importance weight factor = 25%)

· Factor 3: Offeror’s Prior Experience. Second most important. Factor 2 and Factor 3 are equally important. (Factor 3 importance weight factor = 25%)

· Factor 4: Offeror’s Past Performance. Third most important. (Factor 4 importance weight factor = 20%)

Factor 1. Project Specific Understanding and General 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. Describe 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. Identify quality risk and describe their mitigations. 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 design and/or construction risk factors, special 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 which address the possibility of early completion.

5. Provide the estimated duration of each project schedule/option including the total construction duration and the planned number of construction crews.

6. Provide general description of the removal of the existing temporary bridges (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.

Factor 1: Project Specific Understanding and General Approach & Quality Management

Factor 2. 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 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, geotechnical, structural, pavement, hydrology and hydraulics, stormwater management, transportation management plan, temporary traffic control, erosion control, permitting, historic preservation, cultural and biological resources preservation, utility coordination, project management, construction, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) work for EFLHD, PRHTA, or similar state or federal government agencies. Limit each Key Personnel documentation to two (2) 8.5” x 11” size sheets.

· Construction Quality Control Manager (CQCM) – The Offeror’s authorized representative is responsible for ensuring that the construction work meets all quality standards and the Contract. 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. In addition to the experience described above, the QCM must have experience performing technically the same or similar work on two (2) projects within the past five (5) years involving the design and construction of complex roadway projects and bridge projects using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods.

· 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 a minimum of three (3) 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. shall be a licensed Professional Engineer in Puerto Rico.

· Designer of Record (DOR) – The Offeror’s single point of responsibility for all design procedures and decisions. This individual also is 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 Designer of Record must have experience performing technically the same or similar work on a minimum of three (3) projects within the past ten (10) years involving the design and construction of complex roadway and bridges over water projects using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer in Puerto Rico.

· Environmental Manager - The Offeror’s representative responsible for compliance with environmental regulations, NEPA requirements, Section 7, and Section 106 requirements in the design and construction phases of the project.

· Geotechnical Engineer – The Offeror’s representative in charge of the geotechnical subsurface exploration and laboratory testing program, and geotechnical design of foundations, retaining walls, and slope stability. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer in Puerto Rico and with a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience involving the design and construction of complex roadway and bridge projects using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods. This individual shall have experience with a minimum of two (2) projects within the past five (5) years in design and construction of bridges and other transportation infrastructure.

· 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 for the design and construction phases of the project 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.

· 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. The QPM shall have a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience managing complex roadway and bridge design and construction work similar in scope to the proposed design and construction work for this project.

· Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) - The Contractor’s designee responsible for providing Quality Assurance and Quality Control of the work and ensuring conformance with the Contract documents. This individual shall be a registered, licensed, Professional Engineer in Puerto Rico having a minimum of ten (10) years supervisory experience in roadway and bridge design or ten (10) years supervisory experience in inspection and materials testing on highway transportation construction projects or a combination thereof.

· Quality Control Manager (QCM) – The Offeror’s designee, independent of those doing the work, responsible for providing overall design QC of the work and ensuring conformance with the Contract and the approved quality management program. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer in Puerto Rico and 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 roadway and bridge projects using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods.

Submit documentation for the following Design-Build personnel, demonstrating a minimum of three (3) years of experience within the past ten (10) years performing complex multiphase 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 control, permitting, historic preservation, cultural landscapes, utility coordination, project management, construction, and QA/QC work for EFLHD, PRHTA, or similar state or federal government agencies:

· Construction Manager (CM) – The Construction Manager (CM) will serve as the Contractor’s authorized representative in charge of the construction work. The CM will oversee project planning, schedule management, and budget control for this design-build project. Key responsibilities include coordinating with the design-construction team, managing subcontractors, and ensuring daily inspections and safety standards are met on the construction site. The offeror should consider including any additional tasks deemed necessary for the successful completion of the project. Proven experience in bridge construction and design-build projects is essential. The CM must have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a construction manager, with at least three (3) years of relevant experience within the past ten (10) years, and involvement in at least one project with a contract value greater than $10,000,000.

· Construction Superintendent (CS) – The CS will manage daily operations on the construction site, ensuring that work adheres to safety standards and quality requirements. Key duties include supervising subcontractors, conducting daily inspections, managing site logistics, coordinating with the design-construction team, and maintaining project schedules. Additional responsibilities involve overseeing material deliveries, ensuring proper equipment use and maintenance, resolving on-site issues, and implementing corrective actions as needed. The offeror should consider including any additional tasks deemed necessary for the successful completion of the project. Significant experience in bridge construction and on-site supervision is required. The CS must have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a Superintendent, with at least three (3) years of relevant experience within the past seven (7) years, and involvement in at least one project with a contract value greater than $10,000,000. The offeror is responsible for ensuring that the CM experience meets these requirements and is appropriate for the scale and complexity of this project.

· 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. This individual shall have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience within the past ten (10) years performing technically the same or similar work.

· Hydraulic Engineer – The Offeror’s representative responsible for hydraulic design. This individual shall be competent in open-channel flow hydrologic and hydraulic analysis; culvert design; storm sewer design; floodplain analysis; scour analysis; countermeasure design; and stormwater management. The Hydraulic Engineer must have experience performing technically the same or similar work on two (2) projects within the past five (5) years involving the design and construction of bridges and other transportation infrastructure. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer in Puerto Rico.

· 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 of Record. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Surveyor in Puerto Rico 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.

· Pavement Engineer – The Offeror’s representative in charge of the Pavement design with specialized experience as needed which is included but not limited to, mill, and overlay, pavement preservation, or any other special mix/treatment, Non-destructive testing, or any other specialized characterization technique, etc. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer in Puerto Rico. This individual 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 roadway and bridge projects using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods. A Geotechnical Engineer demonstrating the experience requirements as well as the required pavement design experience may be evaluated as a Pavement Engineer.

· Permitting and Utility Coordinator – The Offeror’s representative is responsible for preparing all final permit documents and application(s), along with all utility coordination and the compliance of the permit requirements and mitigations. This individual is also the Offeror’s single point of contact for coordinating with permitting agencies and utility owners; the Government shall be included in all email coordination. This individual shall have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience within the past ten (10) years performing technically the same or similar work and shall be familiar with coordination with PRHTA. For permits, 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 be familiar with Puerto Rico Office of Permit Management, Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environment Resources, with Puerto Rico Environmental Quality Board and any other permitting agency. The Contractor may separate the permitting and utility coordinator responsibilities by assigning a permit coordinator separate from the utility coordinator.

· Public Information Manager – The Offeror’s representative in charge of providing information to the EFLHD and the PRHTA for public outreach and awareness. This individual shall have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience within the past ten (10) years performing technically the same or similar work. This position could be combined with any of the other Design-Build personnel listed herein.

· 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.

· Right-of-Way Manager – The Contractor’s single point of responsibility for the acquisition of ROW and easements, including title studies, plan preparation and coordination activities. This individual must be on PRHTA’s prequalified right-of-way contracting consultants list and demonstrate experience with developing ROW acquisition plans and performing title and owner deed investigation, property appraisals, and related work for ROW acquisition. This individual shall have at least three (3) years’ experience within the past ten (10) years performing technically the same or similar work.

· Structural Engineer – The Offeror’s representative responsible for structural design. The individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer in Puerto Rico, with 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 bridges over water, retaining walls, and other transportation infrastructure.

· Traffic Control 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 should demonstrate experience in designing, developing and implementing Transportation Management Plans (TMP) according to Puerto Rico Work Zone Safety and Mobility Policy. This individual shall conduct weekly inspections of the traffic control and devices and make any necessary adjustments in coordination with the TMP and MOT. This individual shall have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience within the past ten (10) years performing technically the same or similar work.

Submit the organizational structure/chart in one (1) 11” x 17’’ paper, identifying major participants and describing their roles in the project.

Submit a communication plan identifying key point of contacts, how each partner and subcontractor will interact and fit into the overall D-B team and main communication channels. The professional licensure requirements will not be waived as listed under above 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. Key personnel cannot hold more than one position.

Factor 2: Key Personnel and Experience

Factor 3. Offeror’s Prior Experience. The Government will review and evaluate the information about each Offerors' past project experience in the design and construction of roadway and complex bridge projects based on the Offeror's performance record and reputation 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 $10,000,000 where the lead contractor and the lead designer have worked together in a D-B relationship. If any D-B project 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, size, and complexity to the proposed project, including the following:

· Project names and location; brief project description; size and scale of the bridges.

· Start and completion dates for each project.

· Experience in design and construction of asphalt pavements.

· Experience in design and construction of earth retaining structures.

· Experience in design and construction of long prestressed/precast concrete girder multi-span bridges over water with a minimum structure length of 250ft

· Ability to develop, implement, and maintain safe work zones while managing vehicle and pedestrian traffic through the work zone including detours.

· Experience in the coordination with local floodway manager, such as the Puerto Rico Planning Board to determine the local requirement.

· Experience in coordinating and obtaining FEMA map revisions.

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

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

· Experience with design in sensitive environment.

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

· Experience with marine engineering principles and practices.

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

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

· Accelerated bridge construction techniques that will be used during the construction of this project.

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

3. Provide description of measures to be used to develop and foster team cohesion between construction, design, and subcontractors throughout the life of the project.

Factor 3. Offeror’s Prior Experience

Factor 4. Offeror’s Past Performance. The Government will review and evaluate the information about each Offeror's past performance in the design and construction of roadway and complex bridge projects based on the Offeror's performance record and reputation for satisfactorily completing projects similar in scope, size, and complexity.

1. The lead design firm and lead construction shall each submit past performance evaluations from the owner agencies for projects included under Factor 3, 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. In addition, provide evidence of past and present performance with Federal (Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System - CPARS), State, and/or 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. Should the Offeror not have any CPARS evaluations or similar past performance evaluations provided by an agency or company for whom the work was performed, the Offeror must use the PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION QUESTIONAIRE provided. The Offeror must submit the questionnaire in the Statement of Qualification package. EFLHD reserves the right to retrieve any relevant past performance evaluations and/or CPARS, in the event additional information is deemed necessary to rate the Offeror. Should the Offeror not have any CPARS evaluations or similar past performance evaluations at all, then an unknown confidence rating will be given.

Factor 4. Offeror’s Past Performance

CPARS and/or past performance evaluations for the Offeror show ratings Very Good and above.

CPARS and/or past performance evaluations for the Offeror show ratings Satisfactory and above.

CPARS and/or past performance evaluations for the Offeror show ratings below Satisfactory.

Unknown Confidence The Offeror does not have a record of relevant past performance or information on past performance is not available.

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 is available on the U.S. General Services Administration website at:

http://www.gsa.gov/forms/. Although SF 330’s is 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. EFLHD reserves the right to retrieve any relevant past performance evaluations and/or CPARS, in the event additional information is deemed necessary to rate the Offeror.

Each Offeror must provide a clearly marked one (1) 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 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 cover letter and SF330 Part II are excluded from the page count. The SOQ shall be written on 8.5" x 11" size paper. Offerors are allowed to use one 11”x17” page for their Organizational Chart. 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.