7 RFP TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTORS.pdf

RFP 47PM0021R0009, DOC A Phase 2D Tenant Build Out, St Elizabeths West Campus SE Wash DC

TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTORS

The following are the non-price evaluation factors:

Factor A - Experience on Comparable Projects Factor B – Designated Key Personnel Factor C - Past Performance of Offeror.

(1) The Government will evaluate all technical proposals on a pass/fail basis to determine all offers that meet the minimum technically acceptable requirements. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being determined technically unacceptable. An unacceptable rating for any one factor makes the entire proposal unacceptable. Any costs incurred by offerors in preparing or submitting offers are the offerors' sole responsibility; the United States will not reimburse any offeror for any proposal preparation costs.

(2) Award will be made based on the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting the acceptability standards for non-price factors.

(3) The following non-price factors will be evaluated for acceptability:

A. Experience on Comparable Projects

This factor considers the extent of the Offeror’s past experience as a firm in providing similar construction services.

The Offeror must demonstrate successful experience as a General Contractor (GC) responsible for the construction of two “similar” project substantially completed within the past eight (8) years from the date of RFQ. Project shall be considered “similar” if it meets ALL of the following characteristics:

1. Project involved tenant fit-out, the reconfiguration or reorganization of office space.

2. Project was performed in an occupied and functioning office building.

3. Project included Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing, Sprinkler and Fire Alarm work, Interior Construction (i.e., Partitions, Floor/Wall/Ceiling, and Interior Doors/Finishes).

4. The total project construction cost at award of the construction contract was at least $500,000.

Submission Required by Offeror:

Submit two construction projects that demonstrate past experience described above. For the projects offered under this evaluation factor, the Offeror must include the information below:

Project Title Name of Reference Company/Agency E-mail address Telephone Number Contract Number Type of Contract Award Amount and Final Construction Contract Amount Initial Completion Date and Actual Completion Date

Evaluation Criteria: This factor will evaluate the past experience of the firm to determine whether they have experience on two “similar” projects that were substantially completed within the last eight (8) years and meet ALL of the above similar characteristics.

Acceptability Standard: This factor will be evaluated based upon the Offeror’s written response to the RFQ. However, the Government reserves the right to contact references under this evaluation factor to verify the scope of the project offered. If the Offeror materially misrepresents information relating to its experience, the Contracting Officer may reject the proposal. Any proposal which does not provide one “similar” project substantially completed within the past eight (8) years from the date of the RFQ and meet ALL of the above similar characteristics then the project, will not be considered technically acceptable.

B. Designated Key Personnel (Superintendent, Project Manager, Quality Assurance

Manager, Scheduler)

This factor evaluates the Offerors’ demonstrated qualifications of proposed key personnel.

a. General Superintendent –

1) Education: Graduation from an accredited undergraduate program with Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, a similar field of expertise, or a higher-level trade specific technical certification.

Note: Appropriate experience may be substituted for education and credentials.

2) Project Experience: Minimum 5 years field construction experience in General Construction projects with at least two projects at least $250,000 each of which included Electrical, HVAC, Sprinkler and Fire Alarm work, Lighting, Door and wall installations/reconfigurations. (10 years with no degree)

3) Training: Certification of completion, OSHA 30 HR Construction Safety & Health Course, or equivalent training.

4) Additional Qualifications: The Offeror may provide any additional qualifications regarding this individual.

b. Project Manager –

1) Education: Graduation from an accredited undergraduate program with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field of expertise.

Note: Appropriate experience may be substituted for education and credentials.

2) Project Experience: At least 5 years project management experience on general construction with at least two projects at least $250,000. (10 years with no degree).

3) Training: Certification of completion, OSHA 30 HR Construction Safety & Health Course, or equivalent training.

4) Additional Qualifications: The Offeror may provide any additional qualifications regarding this individual.

c. Quality Control Manager/Quality Assurance Manager –

1) Education: Graduation from an accredited undergraduate program with a Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field of expertise.

2) Credentials: Registered Professional Architect (R.A.) and/or Professional Engineer (P.E.)

and C.Q.M. for Contractors Course Certification; Note: Appropriate experience may be substituted for education and credentials.

3) Project Experience: At least 5 years CQC experience on at least two (2) projects at least $250,000 each of which included Electrical, HVAC, Sprinkler and Fire Alarm work, Lighting, Door and wall installations/reconfigurations (10 years with no degree)

4) Training: Certification of completion, OSHA 30 HR Construction Safety & Health Course, or equivalent training.

5) Additional Qualifications: The Offeror may provide any additional qualifications regarding this individual.

d. Project Scheduler -

1) Certifications: must indicate Scheduling Software experience (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Project)

2) Project Experience: must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience as a project scheduler on at least two (2) projects

Submission Required by Offeror:

The Offeror must provide a Resume that includes the following bulleted information below for each of the above stated Key Personnel and shall provide information that shows the proposed Key Personnel’s experience meets the minimum qualifications stated above.

• Name and title

• Project assignment

• Name of firm with which associated

• Years of experience with this firm (in the key personnel’s field of expertise/discipline) and years of experience with other firms (in the key personnel’s field of expertise/ discipline)

• Education degree(s), year, and institution

• Active professional registration, year first registered, if applicable

• Other experience and qualifications relevant to same/similar work required under this contract

• List of projects in which the individual has worked to include Name of project(s) and project location(s).

• Include in the resume 1 to 2 sentences why this person is qualified and a “good fit” for the proposed position.

• Include the names, phone numbers, and project names of two references for each of the staff occupying the positions noted above.

Resumes for each position are limited to two (2) pages, and references are limited to one (1) page.

The Government reserves the right to obtain and consider information from references other than those given by the Offeror.

Evaluation Criteria: This factor evaluates the Offerors’ demonstrated qualifications of proposed key personnel.

Acceptability Standard: This factor will be evaluated based upon the Offeror’s written response to the RFQ. Any proposal which does not demonstrate a resume containing all information requested and shows minimum qualifications of each Key personnel are met will not be considered technically acceptable.

C. Past Performance of Offeror This factor considers the past performance of the Offeror.

Submission Required by Offeror:

The Offeror shall submit one reference (a person or persons who may be contacted regarding the quality of the Offeror’s past performance) for the similar projects presented in Evaluation Factor A: Experience on Comparable Projects. The Offeror shall provide the name, title, company name, current address, current phone number, current email address, and current fax number for the reference. Offeror is responsible for the accuracy of this information.

Evaluation Criteria: This factor evaluates the past performance of the Offeror to determine responsibility.

Acceptability Standard: This factor will be evaluated based upon the Offeror’s past performance record that demonstrates satisfactory performance on the comparable projects submitted under Factor A: Experience on Comparable Projects. The Government intends to contact individuals provided as references but may solicit other sources including, but not limited to, Federal, state, and local agencies, better business bureaus, published media, and electronic databases as references for information on the identified projects presented by the offeror if deemed necessary. Any proposal which does not demonstrate satisfactory performance on the similar projects submitted under Factor A: Experience on Comparable Projects will not be considered technically acceptable.