Attachment 8 – Experience and Capacity Response

THE STATE MAY DETERMINE YOUR PROPOSAL NON-RESPONSIVE IF YOU DO NOT FULLY ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.

Offeror shall provide a narrative response to each section that demonstrates their understanding of the Scope of Work requirements and describes the company’s overall experience and capacity in providing the Services stated in this Solicitation.

Offeror shall provide a response after each section or in a separate document entitled: “Attachment 8 - Experience and Capacity Response.” If a separate document is used, please clearly designate each section being addressed and double-check to ensure that each question has been fully answered. If any information provided by the Offeror is considered CONFIDENTIAL by Offeror, the information must be specifically included by Offeror in the Confidential Information Designation Attachment and related documentation to be assessed for confidential treatment under A.A.C. R2-7-103. Maximum twenty (20) page limit.

1.0 Company Profile. Offeror must include a narrative description of its organization. The narrative must include the following:

1.1 Brief overview of business operations, with an emphasis on experience in regards to the Scope of Work and provision of accelerated permit processing services;

1.2 Date established;

1.3 Ownership (public, partnership, subsidiary, etc.);

1.4 Location in which the Offeror is incorporated;

1.5 Address of “Main Office” (e.g. Corporate Headquarters, international locations, and any satellite offices responsible for performance of proposed tasks;

1.6 Offeror's organizational chart relevant to the contract, specifically identifying the key point of contact for all questions related to the submitted Offer;

1.7 Full disclosure of any potential conflict of interest between the Offeror and any State employee who functions or has responsibilities in the review or approval of the undertaking or carrying out of the contract;

1.8 A statement of whether, in the last five (5) years, the Offeror has filed (or had filed against it) any bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding, whether voluntary or involuntary, or undergone the appointment of a receiver, trustee, or assignee for the benefit of creditors, and if so, an explanation providing relevant details and current status;

1.9 A statement of whether there are any pending Securities Exchange Commission investigations involving the Offeror, and if such are pending or in progress, an explanation providing relevant details and an attached opinion of counsel as to whether the pending investigation(s) may impair the Offeror’s performance in a contract under this Solicitation;

1.10 A statement documenting all open or pending litigation initiated by Offeror or where Offeror is a defendant or party in any litigation that may have a material impact on Offeror’s ability to deliver the contracted Services;

1.11 A statement documenting all open or pending litigation initiated by Offeror or where Offeror is a defendant or party in any litigation with a public sector client;

1.12 Full disclosure of any public sector contracts terminated for cause or convenience in the past five (5) years;

1.13 Full disclosure of any criminal or civil offense attributed to the Offeror;

1.14 Offeror shall provide evidence of any Arizona required business license to provide these Services;

1.15 Offeror shall provide copies of any professional or industry certifications that represent the Services detailed in this Solicitation; AND

1.16 Is the Offeror an international, national, or local company?

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2.0 Company Experience

2.1 What market(s) are the Offeror’s current clients primarily in?

2.2 What experience does the Offeror have serving clients the State of Arizona or any other State?

2.3 What size companies, organizations, etc. are the Offeror’s current clients?

2.4 Provide two (2) examples that demonstrate the Offeror’s experience with materials or services listed in the Scope of Work. Provide supporting documentation as a separate attachment and title the document: “Attachment - Company Experience”.

2.5 State your experience (including # of years) providing related services for clients.

2.6 Indicate the (city/state/country) where you have provided related services for clients.

2.7 How long have you provided services to your longest tenured client?

2.8 In the last five (5) years, did any of the Offeror’s clients cancel their contracts? If “yes”, why? Please provide as much detail as possible.

2.9 List any relevant trade and/or professional associations. How does this participation give the Offeror an advantage over competition?

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3.0 Proposed Project Members and Organization

Offeror shall complete the Solicitation Attachment 4 – Key Personnel which identifies Key Personnel that will be utilized to perform services should the Offeror be awarded the contract.

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4.0 Subcontractors

Offeror to complete Attachment 7 – Proposed Subcontractors to identify any Proposed Subcontractors that will be used to perform services within a resultant contract.

Offeror shall indicate if any Subcontractor(s) will be used to perform the requirements listed in the Scope of Work. The Offeror shall list the Subcontractor’s name and the type of the service to be provided, as well as, the amount of time or effort (should be specified by a “%”) of the total contract performance the Subcontractor will complete. If Subcontractor(s) will be used to perform any portion of the contract Scope of Work, the Offeror shall describe the quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) measures that Offeror will use to monitor the Subcontractor’s performance. ADEQ reserves the right to request any additional information deemed necessary about any proposed Subcontractor(s).

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5.0 Certificates/Licenses

Submit copies of all applicable certificates and licenses that support Offeror’s ability to provide the proposed materials or services. At a minimum, this shall include all certifications and licenses referenced in the Attachment 6 - Organization Profile.

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6.0 Financial/Accounting Information

Offeror must provide evidence of financial stability and capability to fund all costs associated with providing the relevant materials or services throughout the term of the contract. See details as provided in RFP Solicitation Special Instructions to Offerors, Section 9 Financial Stability and RFP Solicitation Standard Instructions to Offerors, Section 6.10 Financial Stability.

Request for Proposal

Solicitation No. BPM007439

Air Quality Accelerated Permit Processing Program Arizona Department of Environmental Quality 1110 W. Washington Street Phoenix, AZ 85007

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