Attachment 4 - LPTA RFP Selection Criteria.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

SECTION 2: PROJECT OVERVIEW & TECHNICAL ACCEPTABILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Background and history:

NREL’s portable/fixed gas detectors require routine testing/calibration to ensure they remain reliable and continue to provide accurate measurements for maximum safety.

Regularly calibrating gas detectors is crucial to maintain their efficiency.

Subcontract need summary:

NREL currently maintains a large number of portable/fixed gas detectors; by subcontracting this work it will alleviate a portion of the mechanical team’s workload. In addition, Subcontractors who specialize in this type of work can provide detailed/accurate reporting information as they have specific software to provide this information.

2. Anticipated Timeline:

11/1/2024-10/31/2025

11/1/2025-10/31/2026 (Option 1 if exercised)

11/1/2026-10/31/2027 (Option 2 if exercised)

11/1/2027-10/31/2028 (Option 3 if exercised)

11/1/2028-10/31/2029 (If all options exercised)

3. Mandatory Qualifications

To be considered a ‘responsive offeror’ the following minimum criteria must be met.

These criteria are not evaluated but are instead ‘pass/fail’ criteria. NREL reserves the right to ask clarifying questions of the offerors as necessary in determining responsiveness to this RFP. Offerors’ proposals that do not meet the mandatory qualifications will not be evaluated or considered further for award under this solicitation.

a. Safety Program must be provided by the Offeror.

Note: A project specific Construction Environment, Safety and Health Plan (CESHP) is required prior to start of project and need not duplicate any preexisting safety and health policies or procedures by the Subcontract.

b. Offeror shall identify a qualified worker safety and health representative “and demonstrate that they are competent in the following areas:

(1) management responsibilities.

(2) worker rights and responsibilities.

(3) hazard identification and assessment.

(4) hazard prevention and abatement.

(5) training and information; and

(6) recordkeeping and reporting.

Competent . The proposed personnel shall possess the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that are necessary to discharge their responsibilities on this work effort. Provide a resume and OSHA certificate of the proposed personnel.

c. Offeror shall identify a designated safety professional and demonstrate that they are qualified in the following areas:

(1) management responsibilities.

(2) worker rights and responsibilities.

(3) hazard identification and assessment.

(4) hazard prevention and abatement.

(5) training and information; and

(6) recordkeeping and reporting.

Qualified is defined as one who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by extensive knowledge, training, and experience, has successfully demonstrated his/her ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter, the work, and previous experience representing safety on a similar/comparable project. The proposed personnel shall possess the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that are necessary to discharge their responsibilities on this work effort. (See “Subcontractor’s Safety Oversight of the Subcontract Schedule” in the Subcontract Schedule).

d. Complete the Environmental, Safety and Health Subcontract Risk Evaluation Worksheet attached to this solicitation. For response to the solicitation, these worksheets are required of the offeror. Following award, these will be required for all proposed lower-tier Subcontractors.

# Technical Acceptability Requirement – PASS/FAIL CRITERIA

5.1 Past Performance - The Offeror’s organizational history and relevant project experience.

5.1.1. Organizational History:

Provide a summary of how long your firm has been in business and the types of work completed.

5.1.2.

Past Performance Projects – Calibrating Fixed/Portable Gas Detectors:

Provide summaries of at least two projects completed within the last three years similar in scope to those outlined in the Statement of Work.

Each summary shall include the following: Company Type (commercial, industrial, government), Scope of the project, Materials Cost associated with the project, Labor cost associated with the project, Response time from Initial Request, Period of Performance Required to complete the project (Start and End date of Work).

5.2.

On-Site Staff Experience - The qualifications and availability of the firm's proposed project team and on-site staffing.

5.2.1

SOW SECTION 3.0 TITLED "Scope of Work"

Demonstrate that your firm currently has two members of staff who can act as Key Personnel on the subcontract requirement by providing Key Personnel Names, Phone Numbers, and Email Addresses.

5.3.

Capability - The Offeror's demonstrated ability to perform the requirements outlined in the SOW.

5.4.

Required Forms - Provide all required Forms as outlined in the Request for Proposal.

5.4.1. Offeror shall provide all required forms outlined in the RFP