CCR_Engineering_Services_Pre-Qual_Letter_10-28-16.docx

Tennessee Valley Authority, 1101 Market Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402-2801

October 28, 2016

QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATION FOR ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR CIVIL PROJECTS AND COAL COMBUSTION RESIDUAL MANAGEMENT (CCR)

In the near future, TVA will be issuing a solicitation document to request proposals from experienced firms for the award of blanket contract(s) (where work is authorized on a project-by-project basis) for engineering and design services for civil projects and coal combustion residual management (CCR) and related services.

The scope of the awarded blanket contract(s) is intended to include electrical, mechanical, civil and I&C engineering and design, and related services, to support projects and operational needs of the Civil Projects and CCR Management projects. This may include but is not limited to feasibility studies, engineering studies, risk assessments, regulatory support, licensing assistance, permitting assistance, drilling/sampling, laboratory analysis of samples, geophysical services, well monitoring, groundwater monitoring, cost estimates, technology evaluations, technical analyses, conceptual design, detailed engineering design, engineering field technical support, construction management services, construction quality control, construction quality assurance, construction technical oversight, project management, project controls, program management, work plan monitoring, testing, commissioning support, decommissioning support, training, reporting, environmental assessments, collection and evaluation of baseline environmental data and forecasting of future conditions; evaluation and comparison of the environmental effects of alternative plans; development of potential mitigation strategies; assessment of conditions of (and impacts to), environmental media including air, aquatic and terrestrial environments, archaeological sites, historic properties, natural areas, and aesthetic values; characterization of noise, solid and hazardous waste, and other effects of the proposed action; and preparation of socio-economic profiles, social impact assessments and environmental justice analyses at any TVA facility to achieve a quality, efficient, and economical project execution in a safety conscious and environmentally sound manner.

Civil Projects and CCR Management are currently planning projects to evaluate the physical integrity of ash and gypsum disposal facilities, prioritize and implement remediation projects across the system, create a rigorous routine inspection program, convert plant systems to dry handling and ash/gypsum to dry storage, design, permit, construct, operate and maintain new landfills as well as remediate and close existing wet ash impoundments, dewatering projects, dam-safety work (e.g. concrete floodwalls, rock and earth buttressing, drilling & grouting program, cut off wall design, etc.), facility haul roads, haul road bridges, and other civil construction projects; etc.

In addition to work associated with the program management of Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) and Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELG), the contract may be expanded to include without limitation any other work that may be needed from time to time as required and requested by TVA.

The pricing for the majority of all work is anticipated to be on a cost reimbursable basis with fee at risk based on actual cost performance compared to a mutually established Target Cost Estimate (TCE). However, the Contract will also include other pricing and compensation provisions such as; Firm-Fixed Price and cost reimbursable.

TVA desires to select firm(s) that have a history of successful experience with CCR projects as well as meeting other specified qualifications and requirements. Therefore, in order participate in the RFP process, TVA requires that all prospective respondents meet these requirements before being further considered. All prospective respondents must first certify compliance with the requirements contained on the Mandatory Minimum Qualification Certification. Firms which certify to TVA that they can fully meet all of the mandatory minimum qualification requirements will receive the RFP and be invited to attend a mandatory pre-proposal meeting. All offerors will be required to present detailed information (later with their proposals) to substantiate compliance with each of the mandatory minimum qualification requirements.

The enclosed Certification, signed by an official authorized to bind the organization at the address shown below, must be received by Darrell Parks, Principal Contracts Manager, no later than 12 noon ET, November 14, 2016.

Tennessee Valley Authority

Darrell L. Parks Principal Contracts Manager

1101 Market Street Suite LP 4 S317

Chattanooga, TN 37402

Phone number: (423) 751-8443

E-mail: dlparks@tva.gov

DISCUSSIONS WITH TVA

Only Darrell Parks, Principal Contracts Manager, is authorized to provide an explanation or interpretation of this qualification certification or the mandatory minimums.

Electronic communications shall be in a form compatible with MicroSoft® Office products.

Sincerely, Darrell L. Parks Principal Contracts Manager

Enclosures: Mandatory Minimum Qualification Certification

MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS CERTIFICATION

There are certain mandatory minimum qualifications which must meet in order to be invited to submit proposals and be considered for award of a contract. Offerors will be required to submit detailed supporting documentation (with their proposals) to substantiate meeting all mandatory minimum qualification requirements. Teaming and subcontracting relationships are encouraged, and these minimum qualification requirements may collectively be satisfied by combining the qualifications of team members and subcontractors committed to perform in the event of award. Individual qualification criteria, however, must be satisfied by individual entities. The minimum qualifications are as follows:

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Demonstrated completion of at least one Environmental Impact Statement and three Environmental Assessments as the prime contractor.

Project manager or another designated person working with TVA must have at least 3 years experience managing environmental review and documentation under NEPA, including management of public interface/input, facilitation of large and diverse groups of technical experts, and management of at least one complex or controversial NEPA project.

Demonstrated experience of at least 3 years in project management of requirements for Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) and/or Effluent Limitations Guidelines (ELG)

Demonstrated experience of at least 3 years evaluating the mechanical properties, chemical properties, and stability of CCR materials (i.e. fly ash, bottom ash, gypsum, and comingled CCR). This includes working with both dry and saturated materials.

Demonstrated experience of at least 3 years in the engineering design, permitting, and field QA/QC of Subtitle D Landfills.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of the EPA’s CCR Rule, as well as Dam Safety regulations and their applicability to CCR facilities.

Demonstrated geotechnical experience of at least 3 years in drilling methods, subsurface investigations, analysis, and remediation design/implementation.

Demonstrated experience of at least 3 years in operation of CCR stacks and be able to perform compaction, density testing and stacking plans on CCR landfills, etc.

Offeror's key personnel must have demonstrated experience implementing the applicable federal and state environmental regulations and permitting requirements applicable to CCR and/or ELG work.

Must have capability to assign a licensed professional engineer (PE) for each engineering discipline and other experienced technology personnel to the TVA work. All drawings will be required to be approved/stamped by respective discipline PE for State in which equipment will be located.

CRITERIA?

YES/NO

Demonstrated experience of at least 3 years with computer-based project control systems, and possess the ability to integrate with TVA systems that requires the use of Primavera's Project Planner Software P6.

Demonstrated capability and experience handling multiple projects at multiple sites simultaneously and be able to demonstrate the ability for project management of complex projects with appropriate proposed structure of the project management team.

Must have an established, overall, formalized Total Quality Program.

Must have the ability, capacity, and experience to support multiple design review, project team, and site meetings conducted at TVA’s facility locations.

Must have a safety program which includes a demonstrated ability during the previous three years to assign on-site safety professionals to multiple project sites simultaneously. The average EMR for the previous three years (3yr/Avg.) should be no greater than 1.00. Current OSHA/BLS recordable injury frequency rate should be no greater than the average incidence rate listed in BLS for the company NAICS classification. Must submit corporate safety record documents including lost time rate, workers compensation cost per man-hour, man-hours and environmental compliance record for last 3yr/Avg. Lost Time Incident Rate (“LTIR”) and the Total Recordable Incident Rate (“TRIR”).

Must be or become a member of ISNetworld (www.ISNetworld.com), which is part of TVA’s contractor information management system, at Offeror’s sole cost. TVA will not award a contract to an entity that is not then currently a member and subscriber to ISNetworld, and does not have all required subscriber information updated (as of its proposal date) in ISNetworld.

Offeror certifies by signing below that it meets all of the mandatory minimum qualification requirement listed herein.

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