Work_Capabilities_and_Understanding.docx

Capability of the Offeror The Government will assess the capability of each offeror on the basis of the following criteria which are of approximately equal value: (1) Technical Proposal (APPROACH), (2) Experience and Past Performance. The Government will not assess capability on a pass/fail basis, but will use its assessments of capability as a basis for comparing offerors to determine best value.

(1) Technical Proposal (APPROACH) Technical proposals must provide a detailed description of how the Offeror intends to use innovation, complete the construction, and meet or exceed the performance goals set forth in this RFQ. The technical proposal must clearly indicate how the Offeror would proceed if awarded the contract. In addition, the Offeror must provide a detailed description of how the proposed approach will enable the project to be constructed faster, safer, with less traffic congestion, with higher quality, and with improved user satisfaction.

The technical proposal should include:

a. Any and all equipment, materials, and staff, necessary and available to conduct the work.

b. The techniques and practices that shall be used to conduct the work, including any innovative techniques and practices, which may be used over the life of the contract.

c. Any assumptions, deviations, or exceptions to the RFQ.

d. Any technical uncertainties and specific proposals for resolving those uncertainties.

e. The Offeror's plan for how they shall prioritize and address activities to ensure safety, including activities or issues that may not be specifically addressed in this Scope of Work. (Site specific Safety)

f. The Offeror's ability to respond quickly to emergency requirements that may arise.

g. The Offeror's plan for how they shall respond to emergencies -- such as safety hazards or accidents and make the roadway safe and clear for the traveling public.

h. Any other issues the Offeror believes are important to meeting the performance goals set forth in this RFP.

i. List the items of work the Offeror will self-perform and how much will be subcontracted.

(2) Experience and Past Performance Offerors must describe their experience, as well as the experience of any proposed subcontractors, in conducting construction projects of similar scope, in applying innovative construction/ work zone practices, and in project management for projects of comparable size, and complexity. Offerors must include:

a. A brief description of relevant specific experience, including the budget for the project and the period of performance;

b. A brief description of the relevant project management experience;

c. A point of contact that may be used as a reference; and

d. A listing of key personnel involved in the project that also are proposed in response to this RFP.

e. A description of compliance with project schedules.

f. A brief description of the previous innovations used to complete projects of similar size and scope and whether those innovations are proposed on this proposal.

RESPONSE TO EVALUATION FACTORS

Name of the firm:

Experience of the Firm What contracts has your firm performed which are similar in scope, magnitude, and complexity to this project? (You need not list more than 5.)

What other contracts has your firm performed in the past three years that would show your firm’s capability to undertake this project?

If yours is a new firm or has no directly relevant experience, how do you propose to acquire the expertise to perform the contract? (e.g., subcontracting arrangements [list subcontractors and their experience], hiring experts [list key personnel and their experience])

Past Performance Information Whom may we contact concerning your performance on the projects listed above? (If reference is for a subcontractor or key person, identify which subcontractor/key person is referenced.)

Understanding of the Work

a) How extensive was your site visit for this project? (e.g., ‘didn’t visit;’ ‘drove by some areas;’ ‘walked each acre.’)

b) What did the site visit reveal about the comparative difficulty of the project—e.g., the problems that are likely to be encountered during performance?

c) How many and what types of workers will be assigned to the project?

d) What equipment will you use for this project?

e) What is your plan for safety at the job site(s)? Identify the hazards specific to the site(s) and the types of work being performed and how you plan to mitigate the risks—to your workers, FS inspectors, and the public.

f) What sequence of work are you planning to ensure timely completion of the project? (i.e., what areas or work processes will be done first? next? last?)

g) What contracts do you currently have scheduled to which you will need to commit resources during the period for the performance of this project?

h) The offeror will submit a safety plan for this specific project that will address, among other things, a communications plan, egress of injured workers and protection of the public and Government personnel.

NOTE: The above is not an all-inclusive detailed example of the Understanding and Capabilities of the contractor. This format and information can be used by the contractor to develop or formulate their own understanding and capabilities. The above format may be used, but the format is not required. The information provided by the contractor will help in the determination of the best value to the government.