B08_Solicitation_-_Attachment_10_-_Technical_Questionnaire.docx

TECHNICAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Water System Rehabilitation 36569

Effigy Mounds National Monument

OFFEROR:

SOLICITATION #:

140P6022R0019

DATE:

PLEASE NOTE: IN ADDITION TO PRICING PROVIDED ON THE BID/PRICE SCHEDULE, YOUR RESPONSES ON THIS QUESTIONNAIRE (AND YOUR RESPONSES ON THE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE) ARE CRITICAL TO THE SELECTION OFFICIAL WHEN EVALUATING A PROPOSAL FOR AWARD. INADEQUATE OR VAGUE RESPONSES MAY RESULT IN A LOWER RATING (PLEASE SEE SECTION M OF THE SOLICITATION FOR EVALUATION INFORMATION). YOU MAY USE ADDITIONAL PAGES FOR YOUR RESPONSES, IF NEEDED.

SUBFACTOR #1 – Technical Approach

Technical approach is your means and methods to complete the technical aspect of required work including drilling a well, constructing a building and water system, and constructing water distribution piping as described in the project specifications. Submit a written narrative limited to 5 pages describing your technical approach to the specific aspects below. Additional pages will not be evaluated. Pictures can be included and will not be counted towards the page limitation.

· Approach to Critical Contract Requirements: Describe your approach to successfully accomplish drilling a well, constructing a building and water system, and constructing water distribution piping in accordance with requirements outlined in the Project Specifications and Drawings within proposed contract performance period and budget.

Technical approaches that comply with applicable contract requirements; are realistic, appropriate, efficient; and demonstrate clear logic and scope understanding present lower levels of risk and will be more favorably rated. Approaches not demonstrating these attributes present higher levels of risk and will be less favorably rated.

SUBFACTOR #2 – Management Approach

Management Approach is the organizational structure, equipment/assets and business processes to manage, control, and oversee your firm's operations. Submit a written narrative limited to 3 pages describing your management approach to the specific aspects below. Additional pages will not be evaluated. Pictures can be included and will not be counted towards the page limitation. There is no preprinted form for this submittal.

Management approaches demonstrating (1) sound management practices and business processes; (2) effective cost and quality control; and (3) clear corporate and project team commitment, hierarchy and lines of communication, roles, responsibilities, and relationships present lower levels of risk and will be more favorably rated. Plans not demonstrating these attributes present higher levels of risk and will be less favorably rated.

SUBFACTOR #3 – Key Personnel

Submit resumes for key personnel as identified below with experience in drilling a well, constructing a building and water system, and constructing water distribution piping. All personnel proposed are subject to substitution requirements contained in this solicitation.

· Project Manager

· Superintendent

Key Personnel experience demonstrating (1) capability in same or similar key personnel positions on successful relevant projects of similar scope and magnitude to this solicitation; (2) strong technical knowledge and skill required for this solicitation; and (3) effective organization present lower levels of risk and will be more favorably rated. Those not demonstrating these attributes present higher levels of risk and will be less favorably rated.

SUBFACTOR #4 – Schedule

Submit your proposed construction schedule for THIS SPECIFIC PROJECT showing completion within the required period of performance contained in this solicitation with accompanying schedule narrative. Submit your schedule so that it is clear and concise, addressing the following: major milestones, explain schedule logic, critical path activities, procurement lead-times and key considerations and constraints. There is no preprinted form for this submittal.

Construction schedules and narrative descriptions documenting (1) clear and efficient critical path and logical sequencing; (2) account for procurement lead-time, subcontractor/trade coordination, resource and time constraints; and (3) demonstrate successful completion within the required period of performance present lower levels of risk and will be more favorably rated. Schedules which do not demonstrate these attributes present higher levels of risk and will be less favorably rated.