8158 AWD Church Street Prequalification RFQ for Subcontractors.pdf

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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

STANDARD FORMS

FOR

SUBCONTRACTOR PREQUALIFICATION

(pursuant to M.G.L. c. 149, § 44D¾ and 810 CMR 10.00)

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

and

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Auburn Water District

Church Street PFAS Water Treatment Facility

(DWSRF-19236)

Contract No. 2026-01

Auburn, MA

DCAMM Standard Sub Prequal Pkg (Jan 18) ii

INDEX

Part One: Request for Qualifications (to be completed by Awarding Authority)

Section I: General Project Information

Section II: Detailed Project Description

Section III: General Instructions

Section IV: Overview Of Prequalification Process

Section V: Administration/Schedule For Prequalification Process

Section VI: Evaluation Procedure/Criteria For Prequalification Selection

Section VII: Additional Information

Part Two: SOQ Application Forms/Schedules (to be completed by Subcontractor)

Sub SOQ Form 1: RFQ Interest Form

Sub SOQ Form 2: SOQ Application Form

Schedule A: Business Owner Information

Schedule B: Management Personnel Information

Schedule C: Similar Project Experience

Schedule D: Terminations

Schedule E: Legal Proceedings

Schedule F: Safety Record

Schedule G: Project References

Schedule H: Credit References

Schedule I: Public Project References

Schedule J Prior Revenue

Schedule K: Revenue Under Contract

Sub SOQ Form 3: RFQ Response Checklist

Part One: RFQ - (to be completed by Awarding Authority)

Section I: Project Information

A. General Information

Awarding Authority: Auburn Water District

Project No.: Contract No. 2026-01 Project Name: Church Street PFAS Water Treatment

Facility (DWSRF-19236) Project Location: 76 Church Street, Auburn, MA (Owned by the Auburn Water District) Project Description: Construction of a 1.3 mgd PFAS water treatment facility.

RFQ Informational Meeting (if applicable):

N/A

Optional Site Visit (if applicable):

N/A

Submission Deadline:

(for submission of SOQs in response to this RFQ)

November 18, 2026 at 3:00 pm

Submission Address: Auburn Water District 75 Church Street Auburn, MA 01501 ATTN: Gregory Woods, Superintendent

Estimated Construction Cost: $12,500,000

Estimated Project Duration: 570 Calendar Days

Owner’s Project Manager: Resilient Civil Engineering, P.C.

P.O. Box 659 Marlborough, MA 01752 Phone: (508) 726-2458

Project Architect: Tata & Howard, Inc.

201 Boston Post Road West, Marlborough, MA 01752 Phone: (508) 303-9400 Fax: (508) 449-9400

Project Specific Requirements (if applicable):

Bids must be accompanied by a copy of their Certificate of Eligibility issued by the Commissioner of the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM). Subcontractors shall file with their sub-bids a copy of their DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility and Sub-Bidders Update Statement.

Project is funded in part through the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Resource Protection, by loans from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust. This

Contract will be subject to the Department of Environmental Protection regulations contained in 310 CMR 44.00, “DEP Selection, Approval and Regulation of Water Pollution Abatement Projects Receiving Financial Assistance from the State Revolving Fund” in effect on the date of issuance of the assistance award (DEP Project Approval Certificate) by the DEP.

The Project requires compliance with the Massachusetts Diesel Retrofit Program (MDRP) by use of engine emission controls that are EPA certified, or their equivalent, on the off-road (non-registered) diesel vehicles/equipment used at the job site.

Minimum Wage Rates as determined by the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development under the provision of the Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 149, Sections 26 to 27D, as amended, apply to this project. It is the responsibility of the contractor, before bid opening, to request, if necessary, any additional information on Minimum Wage Rates for those trades people who may be employed for the proposed work under this contract. Federal Minimum Wage Rates as determined by the United States Department of Labor under the Davis-Bacon Act also apply to this project.

Project is subject to American Iron and Steel (AIS) and Build America Buy America (BABA) requirements.

B. Subtrades Subject to Prequalification

This RFQ is to prequalify Subcontractors in accordance with M.G.L. c. 149, § 44D¾ and 810 CMR 10.00. Subcontractors in the following subtrades will be prequalified for this Project:

“X” Below All Trades Subject To Prequalification On The Project

Section # Trade Category Estimated Construction Cost for Subtrade

04101 Masonry $750,000 04401 Stone 05101 Miscellaneous and

Ornamental Iron $150,000

07101 Waterproofing, Damp proofing and Caulking

$200,000

07201 Roofing and Flashing

$250,000

08501 Metal Windows 08801 Glass and Glazing 09201 Lathing and

Plastering

09301 Tile 09401 Terrazzo 09501 Acoustical Tile 09601 Marble 09701 Resilient Floors 09901 Painting $150,000 14201 Elevators 15301 Fire Protection $75,000 15401 Plumbing $200,000 15501 Heating, Ventilation

& Air-Conditioning $250,000

16101 Electrical $1,200,000 Other

Section II: Detailed Project Description

*Note: In order to get the best quality responses to this RFQ, the Awarding Authority is advised to provide as much information as possible in this section.

The Work of this Contract generally consists of the construction of a

1.3 million gallon per day (mgd) capacity PFAS Removal Water Treatment Facility (WTF) for the existing Church Street Wells No. 1, 2, and 3. The new concrete masonry unit (CMU) WTF building will be constructed adjacent to the existing Well No. 1 and Well No. 2 pump buildings, and will utilize GAC filter vessels for PFAS removal and chemical feed systems.

Chemical feed systems include potassium hydroxide (pH adjustment), sodium hypochlorite (disinfection), and blended phosphate (corrosion control).

The new WTF will include a backwash residuals holding tank below the first floor within the building footprint. First floor level to include all treatment processes, chemical feed systems within a dedicated chemical room, pumps, electrical room, and restroom. Additional building components include HVAC, plumbing, fire sprinkler system, and electrical services. The WTF will also include booster pumps and a pressure reducing valve to allow flow between the system’s High Service Area and Low Service Area.

Exterior components include a masonry CMU building with smooth-face block, a new paved driveway and gravel driveway area for vehicular access and chemical delivery, below grade utilities including water, stormwater collection and treatment, and a sewer connection.

Other work shall include selective demolition of existing chemical feed equipment and well pumps and motors within the well pump buildings.

Section III: General Instructions

In response to this RFQ, interested Subcontractors are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (“SOQ”) application package as follows:

A. Contents Of Statement Of Qualifications Application Package

The required SOQ application package consists of the following:

1. Sub RFQ Form 2

2. Schedules A through K to Sub RFQ Form 2;

3. all supporting documentation referenced and required therein; and

4. required number of copies of items 1-3 above.

B. Submission Deadline: See Section I: General Information

An original and 2 complete copies of the interested Subcontractor’s SOQ application package must be received by the Awarding Authority on or before the Submission Deadline as set forth in Section I, as determined by the Awarding Authority’s date/time stamp. All envelopes should be mailed or delivered to:

Auburn Water District ATTN: Gregory Woods, Superintendent 75 Church Street Auburn, MA 01501

SOQ application packages received by the Awarding Authority later than the Submission Deadline specified in Section I will be rejected and returned to the respondent Subcontractor. Respondent Subcontractors are cautioned to allow sufficient time for mailed materials to be received.

Telecopied, faxed, or e-mailed qualifications will not be accepted.

Awarding Authority shall not be responsible for mail not received, deliveries not made, or SOQ application packages not received by the date and time set forth in Section I.

C. Required Exterior Label For SOQ Application Package Envelope

SOQs will not be read publicly and should be submitted in a sealed envelope. All envelopes must be labeled on the outside with the following information:

RFQ for Subcontractor Services

Awarding Authority Name: Auburn Water District

Project Name: Church Street PFAS Water Treatment Facility

(DWSRF-19236)

Project Number: Contract No. 2026-01

Respondent Subcontractor’s Name:

Respondent Subcontractor’s Address:

Respondent Subcontractor’s Telephone #:

Respondent Subcontractor’s Contact Person:

D. RFQ Informational Meeting (if applicable)

If indicated in Section I, an informational meeting regarding the prequalification process for this Project will be held. (If applicable, attendance is optional for those interested in responding to the RFQ.)

E. Optional Site Visit

If indicated in Section I, a site visit will be available during the RFQ Phase.

(If applicable, attendance is optional for those interested in responding to the RFQ.)

F. Review/Availability Of Contract Documents

Drawings, specifications and other documents will not be available to respondent Subcontractors during the RFQ Phase.

G. General Contractor Prequalification

The Project will require prequalification of General Contractors. If applicable, General Contractors will be prequalified to submit general bids under a separate RFQ and prequalification process:

H. Additional Instructions

See Section VII: Additional Information for additional instructions regarding the prequalification process.

Section IV: Overview Of Prequalification Process

This Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) is issued pursuant to M.G.L. c. 149, § 44D¾ Firms interested in providing Subcontractor services for the construction of the project described in Section I and Section II (“the Project”) MUST submit a Statement of Qualifications (“SOQ”) in response to this RFQ to the Awarding Authority as instructed in Section III and Section VIII, herein.

The Subcontractor selection process for this Project is a two-phase process as set forth in M.G.L. c. 149, § 44D¾. The project delivery method for construction will be under M.G.L. c. 149. The Awarding Authority is prequalifying firms interested in providing Subcontractor services for the Project through this RFQ prequalification process.

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Participation in the RFP Bidding Phase of this Project will be limited to ONLY those Subcontractor firms who have submitted a SOQ (and required supporting documentation) in response to this RFQ and that have been deemed prequalified by the Awarding Authority. Subcontractors that fail to respond to this RFQ and submit a SOQ with the required supporting documentation by the Submission Deadline set forth in Section I and Subcontractors that have not been deemed prequalified by the Awarding Authority shall be automatically disqualified from bidding on this Project.

The Awarding Authority is prequalifying Subcontractors and General Contractors for this Project. Therefore, responses to this RFQ will be considered ONLY for the prequalification of Subcontractors that, if deemed prequalified will be invited to submit a bid pursuant to M.G.L. c. 149, § 44F. Any contractor seeking to be prequalified as both a General Contractor and Subcontractor for a particular filed sub-bid trade(s) shall be required to file separate responses to BOTH this RFQ and the RFQ issued to prospective General Contractors for this Project.

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Section V: Administration/Schedule For Prequalification Process

A. “Two-Phase” Selection Process

Selection of Subcontractors for the Project will be conducted in a two-phase process as set forth in M.G.L. c. 149, § 44D¾. Subcontractor firms must first be prequalified in Phase One – RFQ/Prequalification Phase in order to bid on the Project in Phase 2 – RFP/Bidding Phase.

1. Phase One – RFQ/Prequalification Phase

Submission Of Statement Of Qualifications (“SOQ”) -

Interested Subcontractor firms must submit a completed SOQ; completed Schedules A through K, and all required supporting documentation referenced therein in response to this RFQ by the Submission Deadline set forth in Section I.

Prequalification Committee –The Awarding Authority has appointed a Prequalification Committee to review and evaluate the SOQs (and supporting documentation) submitted by interested Subcontractors. The Prequalification Committee shall consist of one (1) representative from the Project Designer and three (3) representatives from the Awarding Authority.

Evaluation By Prequalification Committee - The

Prequalification Committee shall meet as necessary to evaluate and review the SOQs (and supporting documentation) submitted by each respondent Subcontractor firm in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in Section VI.

Notice To Respondent Subcontractors – The Awarding

Authority anticipates concluding the RFQ evaluation and review process within the time set forth in Section V(B) herein. Upon completion of the evaluation and review process described herein, the Prequalification Committee shall provide written notice to all respondent Subcontractors as to whether they are deemed prequalified or not.

Prequalified Subcontractor firms shall also be invited to participate in Phase Two, the RFP/Bidding Phase of the Subcontractor selection process.

2. Phase Two – RFP/Bidding Phase

Subcontractor firms determined in Phase One by the Prequalification Committee to be prequalified will be invited to bid on the Project. Only firms deemed prequalified during Phase One – RFQ/Prequalification Phase will be permitted to participate in Phase Two, the RFP/Bidding Phase. Firms that are not prequalified by the Prequalification Committee and firms that do not participate in the RFQ phase will be precluded from participating in Phase Two - the RFP Bidding/Phase.

B. Anticipated Schedule For Prequalification/Bidding

Anticipated Completion of Prequalification Evaluations:

January 2027

Anticipated RFP to Prequalified Bidders:

January 2027

Anticipated Notice To Proceed: June 2027 Anticipated Construction Schedule:

570 Calendar Days

Section VI: Evaluation Procedure/Criteria For Prequalification Selection

A. Sources of Information Considered

Respondent Subcontractors must submit documentation for the four (4) statutory evaluation criteria categories listed herein. Prequalification will be based on the submitted information and materials as well as information on prior project performance, information obtained from references, information obtained from governmental agencies and entities, information contained within DCAMM’s certification files, and such other information as may be obtained relating to the evaluation criteria categories. The Prequalification Committee may also request and review additional information as necessary to clarify or supplement the information provided to or obtained by the Awarding Authority.

Do not include superfluous material. You must include the SOQ Response Form, Sub RFQ Form 2 and Schedules K through J attached hereto. You must give complete and accurate answers to all questions and provide all of the information requested. Making a materially false statement in this SOQ submission is grounds for rejection and debarment.

B. Evaluation Procedure

As set forth herein and in accordance with M.G.L. c. 149, § 44D¾ and 810 CMR 9.00, the Awarding Authority has established a Prequalification Committee for the purpose of reviewing and evaluating responses to this RFQ. The Prequalification Committee shall evaluate interested Subcontractors based on the evaluation criteria set forth herein and assign points for each evaluation criterion category and subcategory provided herein. The Prequalification Committee shall prepare a written evaluation score form for each respondent Subcontractor that provides a composite point rating and a specific point rating for each of the evaluation criterion set forth in M.G.L. c. 149 and herein. The Prequalification Committee shall only prequalify those Subcontractor firms that have achieved the minimum points required in each category set forth herein and a minimum total score of seventy (70) points.

Only Subcontractor firms achieving the minimum score required in each evaluation category set forth herein, as well as a minimum total score of seventy (70) points overall shall be prequalified and invited to submit bids consistent with M.G.L. c. 149, § 44F. An interested Subcontractor’s score shall be made available to the Subcontractor upon request.

The decision of the Prequalification Committee shall be final and shall not be subject to appeal except on grounds of fraud or collusion.

C. Criteria For Prequalification

SOQs must be submitted on the Sub RFQ Form 2 attached hereto.

Interested Subcontractors submitting a SOQ and supporting information in any other form will not be prequalified. The Prequalification Committee shall review and evaluate the information submitted by interested Subcontractors in accordance with the statutory point scheme set forth in M.G.L. c. 149, § 44D¾. Also, in accordance with § 44D¾, the RFQ shall set forth the available points for each evaluation sub-category in order to provide interested Subcontractors prior notice of the points available in each sub-category.

1. Management Experience - (50 points available in this category;

minimum of 25 points required in this category for prequalification approval)

a. Business Owners: Provide the name, title, including a detailed description of the role and job responsibilities, scope of work and numbers of years with the firm for each of the business owner(s) of the firm. If the respondent

Subcontractor is a partnership, YOU MUST provide the requested information for each general and limited partner.

If the respondent Subcontractor is a corporation or limited liability company, YOU MUST provide the requested information for each officer, director and/or member.

(2 points available)

b. Management Personnel: Provide the name, title, including a detailed description of the role and job responsibilities, scope of work, education, construction experience, years with the firm and list of all projects completed for all management personnel who will have any direct or indirect responsibility over the Project, including but not limited to project executives, project managers, field superintendents and field engineers. (10 points available)

c. Similar Project Experience: Provide the project name(s), description, scope of work, original contract sum, final contract sum with explanation, and date of completion for each and every similar project undertaken by the firm in the last 10 years. For purposes of this RFQ, for the Painting and Electrical subcontractor categories, “similar projects” shall mean Construction of Municipal Water Treatment Plants or Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants. For purposes of this RFQ, for the subcontractor categories other than Painting and Electrical, “similar projects” shall mean Construction of Municipal Water Treatment Plants, Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants or Municipal Buildings.

(10 points available)

d. Terminations: Provide a list of any projects on which the firm was the Subcontractor and was terminated, held in default, or failed to complete the work. Include the name of the project, the timeframe of the project and circumstances surrounding the termination or default. (Note: Awarding Authority may elect to limit reporting time period.)

(11 points available)

e. Legal Proceedings: Provide information regarding each and every legal proceeding, administrative proceeding and arbitration pending against the Subcontractor. In addition, provide information regarding each and every legal proceeding, administrative proceeding or arbitration concluded adversely to the Subcontractor within the past three (3) years, which relate to the procurement or performance of any public or private construction contract.

(11 points available)

f. Safety Record: Provide the three (3) year history of the Subcontractor’s workers’ compensation experience modifier.

In addition, provide documentation from the Subcontractor’s insurance carrier supporting the rating history provided.

(6 points available)

2. References - (30 points available in this category; minimum of 15 points required in this category for prequalification approval)

a. Project References: Provide reference information for owners and architects for each and every project listed in your response to Section VI(C)(1)(c). Information provided shall at least include project name and the names of the owners and architects, with current address, current telephone and fax numbers, and contact person for each.

Note: The Prequalification Committee may also consider project reference information and project evaluations obtained from the Update Statement, DCAMM’s certification files and information provided in response to Subsection 2(c) herein. (20 points available)

b. Credit References: Provide a minimum of five (5) credit references, including the telephone and fax numbers of a contact person from key suppliers, vendors and banks.

(5 points available)

c. Public Project Record: Provide a list of all completed public building construction projects (as defined by M.G.L. c.

149, § 44A) worked on during the past three (3) years with the project name, scope of work, contract value, start date, completion date, status of the project, owner’s name (including address, telephone number, fax number, and contact person) and architect’s name (including address, telephone number, fax number and contact person).

(5 points available)

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3. Capacity to Complete Projects - (20 points available in this category; minimum of 10 points required in this category for

a. Prior Revenue: Submit the prior annual revenue for the last three (3) fiscal years. (10 points)

b. Revenue Under Contract: Submit revenue under contract for the next three (3) years. (10 points)

4. Mandatory Requirements - (no points assigned)

a. Bonding Capacity: Interested Subcontractors must provide a commitment letter (from a surety company licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and whose name appears on the United States Treasury Department Circular 570) for payment and performance bonds in an amount equal to or greater than one hundred percent (100%) of the estimated construction cost for the subtrade that the Subcontractor is seeking prequalification as set forth in Section I. Commitment letter must be specific to this Project and must be dated no earlier than 3 months prior to the RFQ submittal deadline.

b. DCAMM Certification: Interested Subcontractors must provide a currently valid Certificate of Eligibility issued by DCAMM to the Subcontractor pursuant to M.G.L. c. 149, § 44D.

c. Update Statement: Interested Subcontractors must provide a current and completed Update Statement prepared by the interested Subcontractor.

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Section VII: Additional Information

A. Status Of Request For Qualifications

This RFQ is solely a request for information. It does not represent an offer, nor does it confer any rights on any respondent Subcontractor. The Awarding Authority shall not be responsible under any circumstances for any costs incurred by any respondent Subcontractors to this RFQ. The Awarding Authority reserves the right to cancel this procurement at any time if it is in its the best interest to do so.

B. Treatment Of Information Submitted

With the exception of the required audited financial statements, the Awarding Authority shall have no obligation to treat any information submitted by an interested Subcontractor in or in connection with a SOQ as proprietary or confidential unless the Awarding Authority determines that the information legitimately requires such treatment. In such case, the Awarding Authority’s obligation with respect to protection and disclosure of such information shall at all times be subject to applicable laws. The Awarding Authority shall have the right to use all or portions of the SOQ, as it considers necessary or desirable in connection with the Project. By the submission of a SOQ, the respondent Subcontractor thereby grants to the Awarding Authority an unrestricted license to use the SOQ, including all materials submitted therewith, in connection with the project.

C. Communication Between Awarding Authority and Respondent Subcontractors

Unauthorized communications or contact between Subcontractors, their employees, agents or other related entities interested in submitting a SOQ and the Awarding Authority, the project designer, the project manager, or any other person or entity participating on the Prequalification Committee with regard to the Project are strictly prohibited. The only authorized communications shall be 1) inquiries to the Awarding Authority for general information about obtaining the RFQ, RFQ submission deadlines, and the existence of any relevant addenda to the RFQ; and 2) inquiries made at the official Pre-RFQ Submission meeting held by the Awarding Authority.

If applicable, the official Pre-RFQ Submission Meeting will be held at the date and time set forth in Section I.

Any issues brought to the Awarding Authority’s attention at the Pre-RFQ Submission meeting, which the Awarding Authority determines will require additional clarification will be addressed by issuing a written addendum.

Oral and other clarifications will be without legal effect. All such addenda will be considered part of this RFQ, and the respondent Subcontractor shall be required to acknowledge receipt of all addenda on the RFQ Proposal Response Form attached to this RFQ. The Awarding Authority will mail addenda to all respondent Subcontractors that have mailed or faxed an RFQ Interest Form, Sub RFQ Form 1 to the Awarding Authority or have received the RFQ directly from the Awarding Authority and will post the addenda on the web site https://tataandhoward.com/projects-out-to-bid/ in the listing for this Project. It shall be the sole responsibility of the respondent Subcontractor to ascertain the existence of any and all addenda issued by the Awarding Authority.

From the date of issuance of this RFQ, any respondent Subcontractor that contacts directly or indirectly any member or employee of the Awarding Authority, or the project designer, or the project manager, or any member of the Prequalification Committee in connection with the selection process or the contract contemplated herein for this project is subject to disqualification. Contact is permitted for the purpose of obtaining a copy of this RFQ or to submit a verbal or written question or request for clarification at the Pre-RFQ Submission meeting as set forth in Section I.

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Part Two: Forms to Be Completed By Subcontractor

RFQ Interest Form

Sub RFQ Form 1

Awarding Authority: Auburn Water District

Project No.: Contract No. 2026-01

Project Name: Church Street PFAS Water Treatment Facility (DWSRF-19236)

Mail, Email, or Fax this RFQ Interest Form to1:

Mail: Auburn Water District, 75 Church Street, Auburn, MA 01501

ATTN: Gregory Woods, Superintendent Email: gwoods@auburnwater.com

Fax: (508) 832-5338

By submitting this Sub RFQ Interest Form the below identified firm is expressing its interest in the above-referenced public building construction project and is requesting that it be added to the list of firms that will receive any addenda to the RFQ on the Project. The Awarding Authority assumes no responsibility for a firm’s failure to receive any addenda or other correspondence related to this RFQ due to the firm’s failure to submit an RFQ Interest Form as directed above or for any other reason.

Subcontractor Firm Name:

Subcontractor Address:

Subcontractor Telephone:

Subcontractor Facsimile:

Subcontractor Contact

Subtrade Category:

Date Submitted:

By:

(Signature of Authorized Representative)

1 Note: The Statement of Qualifications (“SOQ”) application form (SUB RFQ Form 2) and accompanying Schedules A through K, submitted in response to this RFQ MAY NOT BE FAXED OR EMAILED.

Instructions: If your firm is interested in responding to the RFQ for Prequalification of Subcontractors for this Project then Sub RFQ Form 1 MUST be submitted to the Awarding Authority BEFORE submitting the SOQ Application Sub RFQ Form 2.

Statement of Qualifications Application for Subcontractors Sub RFQ Form 2

Note: See Sections III and VII of Part One, the RFQ for this Project, for instructions on completing this Statement of Qualifications and accompanying Schedules A through K.

Project Name: Church Street PFAS Water Treatment Facility

(DWSRF-19236)

Project No: Contract No. 2026-01

Awarding Authority: Auburn Water District

Subcontractor Name:

Subcontractor Mailing Address:

Subcontractor Street Address:

Telephone Number:

Facsimile Number:

Contact Person/Title:

Note: YOU MUST indicate in the table below each and every subtrade for which you are seeking prequalification. YOU MUST submit a separate SOQ for each and every one.

Section # Trade Category 04101 Masonry 04401 Stone 05101 Miscellaneous and Ornamental Iron 07101 Waterproofing, Damp proofing and Caulking 07201 Roofing and Flashing 08501 Metal Windows 08801 Glass and Glazing 09201 Lathing and Plastering 09301 Tile 09401 Terrazzo 09501 Acoustical Tile 09601 Marble 09701 Resilient Floors 09901 Painting 14201 Elevators 15301 Fire Protection 15401 Plumbing 15501 Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning 16101 Electrical Other

1. Management Experience - (50 points available; minimum of 25 points required for prequalification approval)

a. Business Owners (available maximum 2 points): Interested Subcontractors MUST COMPLETE Schedule A and MUST ATTACH to it a resume for each and every business owner of your firm as set forth in Section VI(C)(1)(a) of Part One, the RFQ for this Project.

b. Management Personnel (available maximum 10 points): Interested

Subcontractors MUST COMPLETE Schedule B and MUST ATTACH to it a resume for each and every person who will have any management responsibility, direct or indirect, for the Project, including, but not limited to, project executives, project managers, field superintendents and field engineers, as set forth in Section VI(C)(1)(b) of Part One, the RFQ for this Project.

c. Similar Project Experience (available maximum 10 points):

Interested Subcontractors MUST COMPLETE Schedule C and list similar projects for the last [Awarding Authority To Set Reporting Time Period] years. For each project, you must include the name, description of project, description of your firm’s scope of work, original contract sum, final contract sum (with explanation) and date completed. For the purpose of this RFQ, “similar projects” shall be defined as defined in Section VI(C)(1)(c) of Part One, the RFQ for this Project.

d. Terminations (available maximum 11 points): Interested

Subcontractors MUST COMPLETE Schedule D and list each and every project on which your firm was terminated or failed to complete the work as set forth in Section VI(C)(1)(d) of Part One, the RFQ for this Project.

e. Legal Proceedings (available maximum 11 points): Interested

Subcontractors MUST COMPLETE Schedule E and list any and all legal proceeding or administrative proceeding or arbitration currently pending against your firm. Interested Subcontractors must also list each and every legal proceeding or administrative proceeding or arbitration concluded adversely against your firm within the past five

(5) years as set forth in Section VI(C)(1)(e) of Part One, the RFQ for this Project.

f. Safety Record (available maximum 6 points): Interested

Subcontractors MUST COMPLETE Schedule F and provide the three

(3) year history of its workers’ compensation modifier rating as set forth in Section VI(C)(1(f) of Part One, the RFQ for this Project, and MUST ATTACH to Schedule F documentation from its insurance carrier supporting the ratings reported therein or no points may be awarded.

2. References - (30 points available; minimum of 15 points required for

a. Project References (available maximum 20 points): Interested Subcontractors MUST COMPLETE Schedule G and provide project references from owners and architects for all projects as required in Section VI(C)(2)(a) of Part One, the RFQ for this Project.

b. Credit References (available maximum 5 points): Interested

Subcontractors MUST COMPLETE Schedule H and provide a minimum of five (5) credit references as required in Section VI(C)(2)(b) of Part One, the RFQ for this Project.

c. Public Project Record (available maximum 5 points): Interested

Subcontractors MUST COMPLETE Schedule I and list all completed public building construction projects completed by your firm during the past three

(3) years as required in Section VI(C)(2)(c) of Part One, the RFQ for this Project.

3. Capacity to Complete Project - (20 points available; minimum of 10 points are required for prequalification approval)

a. Prior Revenue (available maximum 10 points): Interested Subcontractors MUST COMPLETE Schedule J and list prior revenue for the last three (3) fiscal years. (Note: whether submitted in a sealed envelope or not, such audited financial statements shall not be considered public records).

b. Revenue Under Contract (available maximum 10 points):

Interested Subcontractors MUST COMPLETE Schedule K and list revenue under contract for the next three (3) fiscal years. Such financial information shall not be considered public records.

4. Mandatory Requirements: (no points are assigned)

a. Payment and Performance Bonds: Interested Subcontractors MUST ATTACH to the Sub RFQ Form 2 a commitment letter (from a surety company licensed to do business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and whose name appears on United States Treasury Department Circular

570) for payment and performance bonds in an amount equal to or greater than one hundred percent (100%) of the estimated construction cost of this Project. Commitment letter must be specific to this Project and must be dated no earlier than 3 months prior to the RFQ submittal deadline.

b. Certificate of Eligibility: (Required as of January 1, 2006) Interested

Subcontractors MUST ATTACH to the Sub RFQ Form 2 a currently valid Certificate of Eligibility (issued by DCAMM).

c. Update Statement: (Required as of January 1, 2006) Interested

Subcontractors MUST ATTACH to the Sub RFQ Form 2 a current and completed Update Statement.

5. Execution Requirements

a. RFQ Response Checklist: Before signing and submitting its SOQ application package for this Project, interested Subcontractors are advised to carefully review the RFQ Response Checklist – Sub RFQ Form 3.

b. Acknowledgement of Addenda. By signing below, the interested Subcontractor acknowledges receipt of the following addenda to this

RFQ:

c. Incomplete or Inaccurate Information: Failure to accurately and completely provide the information requested may result in the disqualification.

d. Authorization to Sign: This form MUST be signed by an officer of the firm or an individual so authorized by an officer of the firm who has personal knowledge regarding the information contained herein.

e. Debarment Status: By signing below, the interested Subcontractor certifies that it is not currently debarred from performing public work for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the Federal Government.

SIGNED UNDER THE PAINS AND PENALTIES OF PERJURY:

Signature:

Print Name:

Title:

Telephone:

Date:

[Insert Sub Firm Name]

SCHEDULE A – BUSINESS OWNERS: Interested Subcontractor MUST provide the following information and attach a copy of the resume for each and every business owner of the firm in accordance with Section VI(C)(1)(a) of Part One, the RFQ for this Project.

NAME

TITLE

ROLE/JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/

SCOPE OF WORK

# OF YEARS

W/FIRM

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

SCHEDULE B – MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL: Interested Subcontractors MUST provide the following information and attach a copy of the resume for each and every person who will have any direct or indirect management responsibility for the Project, including but not limited to, project executives, project managers, project superintendents, etc. in accordance with Section VI(C)(1)(b) of Part One, the RFQ for this Project.

NAME

TITLE

ROLE/JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/

SCOPE OF WORK

# OF

YEARS

W/FIRM

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

COMPLETED PROJECTS

SCHEDULE C - SIMILAR PROJECT EXPERIENCE: Interested Subcontractor MUST list all similar projects your firm has completed during the last [Awarding Authority to Set Reporting Time Period]. For the purpose of this RFQ “similar projects” shall be as defined in Section VI(C)(1)(c) of Part One, the RFQ for this Project.

PROJECT NAME &

LOCATION

PROJECT

OWNER

PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFIC

SCOPE

ORIGINAL AND FINAL

CONTRACT AMOUNT AND

EXPLANATION

DATE COMPLETED

(M/D/YYYY)

SCHEDULE D - TERMINATIONS: Interested Subcontractors are required to list each and every project on which it was terminated or failed to complete the project as set forth in Section VI(C)(1)(d) of Part One, the RFQ for this Project.

PROJECT NAME &

LOCATION

SCOPE OF WORK

PERFORMED

CONTRACTED

WITH

START & END

DATES

ESTIMATED

CONTRACT AMOUNT

COMPLETE

REASON FOR

TERMINATION

SCHEDULE E - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS: Interested Subcontractors are required to list each and every legal proceeding, administrative proceeding or arbitration currently pending and each and every legal proceeding, administrative proceeding and arbitration concluded adversely against it within the past three (3) years as set forth in Section VI(C)(1)(e) of Part One, the RFQ for this Project.

PROJECT NAME & LOCATION

PROJECT OWNER

DESCRIPTION OF LEGAL PROCEEDING (include caption of case, parties, location of proceeding, description of the dispute or enforcement action and status and/or outcome)

SCHEDULE F – SAFETY RECORD: Interested Subcontractors are required to provide the three (3) three-year history of its workers’ compensation experience modifier and attached documentation from its insurance carrier supporting the ratings reported herein as set forth in Section VI(C)(1)(f) of Part One, the RFQ for this Project.

YEAR WORKERS’ COMP. EXPERIENCE MODIFIER COMMENTS

SCHEDULE G - PROJECT REFERENCES: Interested Subcontractors are required to list references for prior work your firm has performed as set forth in Section VI(C)(2)(a) of Part One, the RFQ for this Project.

PROJECT TITLE

COMPANY NAME CONTACT PERSON/ADDRESS TELEPHONE# FAX#

OWNER:

DESIGNER:

SCHEDULE H - CREDIT REFERENCES: Interested Subcontractors are required to list a minimum of five (5) credit references from banks, suppliers and/or vendors as set forth in Section VI(C)(2)(b) of Part One, the RFQ for this Project.

CHECK ONE COMPANY NAME CONTACT PERSON TELE# FAX#

BANK

SUPPLIER

VENDOR

SCHEDULE I - PUBLIC PROJECT RECORD: – Interested Subcontractors are required to list all completed public buildings during the past three (3) years in accordance with Section VI(C)(2)(c) of Part One, the RFQ for this Project. (You may attach additional pages if necessary).

PROJECT INFORMATION CONTACT INFORMATION

Provide business and contact name, address, telephone and fax

PROJECT NAME:

CONTRACT VALUE:

SCOPE:

START DATE:

FINISH DATE:

AWARDING AUTHORITY:

PROJECT NAME:

CONTRACT VALUE:

SCOPE:

START DATE:

FINISH DATE:

AWARDING AUTHORITY:

DESIGNER:

PROJECT NAME:

CONTRACT VALUE:

SCOPE:

START DATE:

FINISH DATE:

AWARDING AUTHORITY:

SCHEDULE J – PRIOR REVENUE: – Interested Subcontractors are required to list prior revenue for the last three (3) fiscal years in accordance with Section VI(C)(3)(a) of Part One, the RFQ for this Project.

Firm’s fiscal year runs to .

YEAR REVENUE UNDER CONTRACT ($)

SCHEDULE K – REVENUE UNDER CONTRACT: – Interested Subcontractors are required to list revenue under contract for next three (3) fiscal years in accordance with Section VI(C)(3)(b) of Part One, the RFQ for this Project.

Firm’s fiscal year runs to .

YEAR REVENUE UNDER CONTRACT ($)

RFQ RESPONSE CHECKLIST - Sub RFQ Form 3

NOTE: LATE APPLICATIONS FOR PREQUALIFICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

THEREFORE, BEFORE SUBMITTING A RESPONSE TO THIS RFQ, PLEASE REVIEW THE

FOLLOWING:

Did you fax or mail the RFQ Interest Form (Sub RFQ Form 1) to the Awarding Authority?

Did you complete the entire SOQ application package (Sub RFQ Form 2)?

Did you fully complete Schedules A through K?

Did you attach the resumes of owners and management personnel identified in your responses to Schedule A and Schedule B?

Did you attach the required documentation from your insurance company supporting the workers’ compensation modifier history you reported in Schedule F?

Do you have the current contact information for all of the references you reported in Schedule G, Schedule H and Schedule I?

Did you attach a commitment letter for payment and performance bonds as required in Section 4(a) of Part Two, Sub RFQ Form 2?

Did you attach a currently valid DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility as required in Section 4(b) of Part Two, Sub RFQ Form 2? (required as of January 1, 2006)

Did you attach a completed and signed Update Statement as required in Section 4(c) of Part Two, Sub RFQ Form 2? (required as of January 1, 2006)

Did you include the original and all required copies of your entire SOQ application package?

Did you address the SOQ envelope correctly (i.e. to reference the Project and other required information set forth herein)?

Did you review all of the execution requirements before signing the SOQ application form?

Is the person who signed the SOQ application form authorized to do so and did his or her correct and current contact information?