Revised_I564_RFQ.5.15.13.pdf

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

INTERSTATE 564 INTERMODAL CONNECTOR AT NORFOLK, VA

PROJECT NO. R000-122-108

DESIGN-BUILD (D-B) SOLICITATION

DTFH71-13-R-00015

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

Project Description: The Interstate 564 Intermodal Connector limits are located from existing Interstate 564 in the area of Terminal Blvd on the east to the Naval Station Norfolk (Second Street) and Norfolk International Terminals on the west, representing approximately 2.82 miles of new four-lane limited access highway, and a reconfigured commercial vehicle inspection station for Naval Station Norfolk. Proposed improvements include, but are not limited to, construction of I-564 interchange, bridges and local connectors, stormwater management areas and other infrastructure associated with the I-564 Intermodal Connector. Improvements should not preclude the construction of a future Air Terminal Interchange (ATI) or Navy access to the future Hampton Roads Third Crossing. In addition, the project includes improvements on Naval Station Norfolk, Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, and Norfolk International Terminals.

Adjustments and tie-ins will also be required at the interface with Norfolk International Terminals and Norfolk Southern Railroad. The base contract for the project may include, but is not limited to:

(a) Design and construction of four through traffic lanes, including shoulders and a median, off-bound and on-bound ramps, bridges and overpasses, lighting and signage, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), stormwater management areas;

(b) Vehicle separation including queuing is required between vehicles accessing Naval Station Norfolk (Gate 6), the Navy Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station and Norfolk International Terminals;

(c) Preservation of connectivity to the Navy Pass Office, Fleet Recreation Center, and long term parking area, including replacing lost parking spaces;

(d) Construction of a terminus for the Intermodal Connector which provides access to Second Street within the Naval Station Norfolk, , access to the northern side of Norfolk International Terminals, and re-entry to the Intermodal Connector eastbound from both access points;

(e) New bridge(s) and/or major culvert(s) under I-564

(f) Traffic modeling and operational analysis including determination of off-bound and on-bound ramps length requirements for queuing and tapers;

(g) Design and construction of signalized intersections;

(h) Design and construction of a Relocated Norfolk Southern Railroad on the south side of I-

564 Intermodal Connector alignment near Ingersol Road adjacent to Naval Support Activity;

(i) Design and construction of access to the Navy’s Air Terminal Building and a relocated Patrol Road including the Navy’s perimeter fence from the Terminal Blvd Interchange to north of Building LP5A south of the runway;

(j) Connections to residential and commercial properties;

(k) Connection to improvements concurrently under construction by Naval Station Norfolk and Norfolk International;

(l) Grading and re-establishment of turf and landscaping within the Project limits;

(m) Retaining walls, noise walls, and other walls, to reduce impact to adjoining properties and stay within the existing or proposed right-of-way at specified locations;

(n) Design and construction of culverts, storm sewer systems, and storm water management facilities and maintenance roads meeting VDOT MS4, Bird Airstrike Safety Hazard (BASH) and other federal, state, and local criteria and requirements to manage storm drainage and storm water runoff for quality and quantity throughout the project;

(o) Any drainageways crossing through Explosive Safety Quantity Distance (ESQD) arcs must be conveyed by means of stormwater pipes, concrete channels, grass lined swales, or some other form of low-maintenance means approved by the Navy;

(p) Utility relocations and coordination, design and construction;

(q) Temporary traffic control and permanent traffic control;

(r) Phased erosion and sediment control;

(s) Street lighting design and construction;

(t) Acquisition of Right-of-Way (ROW), Permanent and Temporary Easements following the Virginia Department of Transportation design-build process for acquiring ROW and Easements, and relocation of existing property owners or tenants within the Project limits,

(u) Potential relocation of historic and other structures;

(v) Investigation and remediation of potential hazardous materials including unexploded ordnance, munitions and constituents, contaminated groundwater and soil, asbestos, and other hazardous materials;

(w) Obtain all approvals required for the design and construction, including waivers and exceptions, and obtain all permits and approvals required for construction including coordination with all necessary federal, state and local entities with authority.

[PLACEHOLDER]

In addition to the base contract for the design and construction of the elements listed above, additional work may be added in the form of contract options (see FAR Clause 52.217-4 and 52.217-5). These contract options may include, but are not limited to, the design and construction of:

(a) Construct off ramps from the I-564 Intermodal Connector and construct the Navy’s Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station (CVIS) (excluding building). The CVIS area is to be located east of Hampton Blvd adjacent to the Fleet Recreation Center and Pass Office. Construct an exclusive secured truck lane from the CVIS area to Gate 6 including a bridge overpass at Hampton Blvd and relocating the Navy’s Perimeter west of Hampton Blvd to the relocated Gate 6;

(b) Relocate portion of Ingersoll Road and Camp Allen installation perimeter between the Camp Allen Mess Hall and the Water Treatment Facility.

The proposed project limits are within

(a) Existing VDOT right-of-way or within existing VDOT easements

(b) Land currently owned by Norfolk Southern and Virginia Port Authority, and

(c) Property owned by the United States Government under the control of U.S. Navy, being Fleet Park, Camp Allen, Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads, and Naval Station Norfolk.

Design and construction of in-plan utilities for water and sewer will require coordination with the City of Norfolk Department of Public Works and Utilities and the Navy’s Public Works Department (PWD). These facilities must be designed and constructed to the Navy and City standards.

The design and construction cost for this base project plus all options is estimated to fall within the price range of $90,000,000 to $125,000,000.

Design-Build Scope of Work (SOW): The work is anticipated to include, among other things:

(a) Design

(b) Supplemental survey and mapping for design

(c) Geotechnical studies and reports, determination of pavement sections, slope stability analyses, design of retaining walls and foundations, and other geotechnical requirements of the project

(d) Identification and protection of wetlands, and development of mitigation strategies for unavoidable impacts

(e) Utility designation, location, and mapping, and other utility investigations as necessary

(f) Storm hydrology and hydraulics investigation, modeling including scour analysis, design and construction for culverts, bridges and abutment protection, storm sewer systems, and permanent BASH compliant storm water storage for quality and quantity requirements

(g) Coordination of review and approval of all studies and reports by federal, state and local entities and agencies as required to secure approvals for the project.

(h) Utility relocations, adjustments, and coordination with utility owners for their timely relocations

(i) Water quality, FAA, Railroad, and other permit acquisitions

(j) Acquisition of Right-of-Way, including Permanent and Temporary Easements, and relocation of existing property owners and tenants

(k) Roadway construction, including intersections, auxiliary lanes, ramps, and driveway accesses

(l) Bridges and major culverts

(m) Demolition of existing structures

(n) Phased erosion and sediment control measures, and temporary water quality and quantity control structures and measures

(o) Temporary maintenance of traffic, including temporary grading and pavement for additional lane width and detours, traffic control devices, signing and traffic markings

(p) Permanent traffic control signing and markings, including signalization at intersections

(q) Street lighting

(r) Landscaping and re-vegetation

(s) Quality assurance and quality control for design and construction

(t) Temporary roadway pavements for access to properties

(u) Placement of temporary and permanent security fence per the Owner’s criteria, where required

(v) Contamination identification, survey, reports, and remediation for site work and for all required structure removals identified or not identified with the preliminary plans

(w) Contamination identification, survey, reports, and remediation for hazardous materials including, but not limited to, unexploded ordinance, munitions and constituents, contaminated groundwater and soil, asbestos, and other hazardous materials

(x) Updates to an existing Environmental Baseline Survey in accordance ASTM D6008- 96(2005) Standard Practice for Conducting Environmental Baseline Survey to support the transfer of Navy property.

(y) Overall project management including coordination with Navy, Norfolk International Terminal (NIT), FHWA, and VDOT.

(z) Participation in the Commercial Access Control System is required for all work on any Navy Installation. All personnel required to be on Navy property will be required to receive security clearance and purchase Rapid Gate passes.

Brief descriptions of the anticipated work are set forth below. The detailed scope of work to be undertaken by the successful Offeror under the design-build contract for this Project will be identified in the Request for Proposal. The SOW will also include, but is not limited to, the following:

Design Work:

(a) Supplemental field survey and mapping, deed research and property boundary location

(b) Utility as-built investigation and verification, and including utility supplemental mapping and location for design

(c) Utility relocation coordination with all utility companies, and in-plan utility relocations

(d) All in-plan utility relocation plans for water and sewer including services to impacted properties

(e) Utility test pits for horizontal and vertical location

(f) A supplemental geotechnical investigation and evaluation for design of roadway embankments, cut and fill slopes, slope stability, design of temporary and permanent pavements, bridge foundations, abutments, and wingwall support, major culverts, minor culverts, inlets, storm drain pipes, retaining walls for minimizing impact to adjacent properties, noise walls and other walls, foundations, and water permeability determination and other supporting information for stormwater quality measures and quantity storage

(g) Development of a geotechnical and limited phase 2 environment report and other reports required by VDOT

(h) Pavement design for permanent and temporary traffic, truck areas, and parking lots.

(i) Roadway realignment and widening

(j) Design bridges, structures, staging area, and cranes to NAVFIG and FAA requirements

(k) Bridge and major culvert design

(l) Traffic barriers

(m) Overhead sign structures

(n) Potential design for pedestrian movements and accommodation at intersections and connecting roadways as it relates to the roadway, sidewalks and multi-use trails

(o) Maintenance of traffic design for all phases of construction

(p) Potential permanent and temporary pavement marking and signing design for the roadway traffic and pedestrians

(q) Traffic signal modeling and design

(r) Traffic operational analysis and modeling

(s) Traffic analysis, including crash data for speed study report, barrier design, clear zone determination, and any other VDOT or Navy design requirements

(t) Landscape design

(u) Street lighting design

(v) Hydrologic and Hydraulic analysis and design for culverts, inlets, storm sewer pipes, underdrains, outlets and energy dissipation protection at outfalls, ditches, etc.

(w) BASH compliant SWM design for both water quality and quantity, as well as the Mason

Creek and Boush Creek watersheds require zero volume increases.

(x) Soil erosion and sediment control design for all phases of construction, including preparation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), acquisition of a SWPPP permit, and other required permits

(y) Design of a relocated railroad to owner’s specifications.

(z) Security and other fence design and relocation, removal and replacement

(aa) Development of a Transportation Management Plan

(bb) Development of Right-of-Way and Permanent and Temporary Easement Plans and Plats, transfer documentation including metes and bounds descriptions and deeds, property appraisals, title searches, property negotiations, and acquisition in accordance with approved VDOT design-build methodologies and regulations including the use of the VDOT Right of Way and Utilities Management System (RUMS) to manage and track the acquisition process

(cc) All construction documents and ROW plans designed in accordance with, but not limited to, AASHTO and VDOT Road Design Manuals, VDOT Road and Bridge Standards, VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, VDOT manuals and procedures for ROW acquisition, NAVFIG, FAA, and Unified Facilities Criteria.

(dd) Coordination with Navy’s Project Manager and PWD to ensure all project designs are compatible with applicable Navy Criteria and Environmental Special Conditions

(ee) Quality management program and implementation

(ff) Design documentation (record drawings and as-built plans)

(gg) Preparation of shop drawings during construction

(hh) Plans and specifications preparation, preparation and coordination of submittals for review, and resolution of comments

(ii) Preparation of permit applications, submissions, resolution of comments, and obtaining all required permits for construction of the project

(jj) Community and Stakeholder involvement and coordination, including documentation of meetings

(kk) Environmental compliance with regulations and project requirements including environmental/safety plan preparations and any necessary studies for easements/acquisitions and proposed construction.

(ll) Preparation of any required design waivers and/or exceptions, submission, resolution of comments, and obtaining all required design waivers and exceptions for approval of the project documents.

Construction Work:

(a) Clearing and grubbing

(b) Grading

(c) Management of soil stockpiles and soil banking within the project limits

(d) Demolition of structures within the construction limits

(e) Roadway subgrade preparation and treatment, including constructing subbase and base aggregate for placement of pavements

(f) Constructing bituminous pavements including milling and resurfacing of existing roadways

(g) Construction of new roadways, driveways, turn lanes and other auxiliary lanes, intersections, and sidewalks

(h) Construction of bridges and major culverts

(i) Construction of any required retaining walls

(j) Placement of foundations

(k) Installation and maintenance of temporary traffic control devices, including barriers

(l) Construction of roadway pavement markings, signing and overhead sign structures, and signalization at intersections where warranted

(m) Construction of guardrail and permanent barriers

(n) Potential construction of pedestrian access and street crossings in accordance with ADA regulations

(o) Construction of drainage systems including culverts, storm piping, inlets, outlets, underdrains, outlet discharge protection measures, and other appurtenances

(p) Construction of BASH compliant storm water management systems for water quality and quantity

(q) Installation of street lights

(r) Installation and operation of temporary lighting during construction where necessary

(s) Turf establishment and any required installation of landscaping

(t) Installation of temporary and permanent erosion and sediment control measures, including sediment basins and traps for retaining silt

(u) Construction of temporary pavements, markings, signage, barriers, and other devices for maintaining public traffic through the work zone

(v) Construction of security fencing, SWM facilities fencing, and replacement of fencing impacted by construction, where required

(w) Construction of a relocated railroad to owner’s specifications.

(x) Construction staging as necessary

(y) Obtaining all permits for construction, obtaining compensatory mitigation, implementing permit requirements including erosion and sediment control measures, secure Navy rapid gate passes for construction personnel and companies, secure FAA and NAVFIG clearances for construction and crane activities, secure railroad approvals and Navy licenses for construction.

(z) Utility relocation coordination with utility companies and installation of all in-plan utilities such as water and sewer services to impacted properties

(aa) Installation of sheeting, shoring, and other temporary safety protection devices for any required deep excavations or fills

(bb) Coordination with adjacent projects with the Navy Project Manager PWD Coordination with affected property owners, the Navy, PWD, NIT, VDOT, EFLHD, and Norfolk Department of Public Works and Utilities

(cc) Development of as-built plans for VDOT, Navy, NIT and EFLHD; including survey, following construction

(dd) Acquisition of VDOT Land Use Permits and Navy licenses and approvals necessary for project construction

(ee) Coordination with Navy’s Project Manager, PWD, and Environmental and Natural Resources Division to ensure all project designs are compatible with applicable Environmental Special Conditions.

(ff) Coordination with federal and state agencies for environmental inspection and compliance including the Environmental Protection Agency, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, Virginia Marine Resources Commission, among others

(gg) Notification and coordination with Navy’s PWD and Environmental Management Office on UneXploded Ordnance (UXO) recognition and Explosive Site Approval procedures to follow if UXO’s are encountered during construction.

(hh) Notification and coordination with Navy’s Project Manager, PWD and Environmental and Natural Resources Division for handling and mitigation of hazardous spills

(ii) Product warranties

(jj) Material testing

(kk) Quality management and independent construction inspection

(ll) Public relations program, including website maintenance and management

(mm) Project administration, management, and scheduling

(nn) Environmental Compliance with regulations and project requirements including contaminated material management.

(oo) Comply with the environmental commitments as identified in the Environmental

Assessment/FONSI

(pp) All incidentals needed to complete the project

(qq) Construction plan revision submittals

(rr) Construction survey stakeout and placement of right-of-way monuments

Supplemental Work: Design-Build (D-B) firms/teams are expected to provide qualified and experienced staff to:

(a) Develop appropriate pre-construction or construction protocols as designated by state, federal and local regulations/guidelines, including but not limited to: a Work Plan, Accident Prevention Plan, Health and Safety Plan, and Crane Safety Plan

(b) Respond to discovery of UXO, contaminated groundwater and soils, asbestos, and other hazardous materials that may be encountered including identification, special handling and remediation

Procurement Overview of the Project: In accordance with Public Law 104-106 (41 U.S.C.

253m, the EFLHD is conducting a "two phased" D-B selection process for the Navy and VDOT. Under this Notice, the EFLHD is soliciting D-B firms/teams to participate in Phase One

– Qualifications Based Selection – of this "two phased" D-B selection process.

A selection committee will review and evaluate the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) submitted by all responsive D-B firms/teams (Offerors). The selection committee will select up to a maximum of five of the most highly qualified Offerors to participate in Phase Two of this D-B selection process based on the established RFQ evaluation criteria. During Phase Two, those Offerors short-listed will be sent a Request for Proposal (RFP), which will outline the remainder of the selection process requirements. The RFP will contain the requirements necessary for the short-listed Offerors to submit both a Technical Proposal and a Price Proposal during Phase Two. Those Offerors will be required to provide the necessary information to the EFLHD within 60 calendar days after receiving the RFP. A site visit/pre-proposal meeting will be held within the first 21 calendar days of this Phase Two period to provide additional information. It is anticipated that a stipend will be awarded to each Phase Two Offeror who provides a responsive, but unsuccessful proposal. A copy of the draft RFP will be available to interested Offerors during Phase One.

After receipt of the Phase Two Technical and Price Proposals, an Evaluation Board will conduct a "best value" analysis, and submit their recommendations to the Selection Official for approval.

Award of one Firm Fixed Price contract is anticipated by approximately September 17, 2013, with Notice to Proceed issued approximately October 15, 2013. Construction is to be completed by October 1, 2016.

It is not the intent of EFLHD to receive project specific design or engineering recommendations as part of this Phase One selection process. Offerors should limit their SOQs to the information required by this Notice, and other information that may be relevant to the qualifications and experience of the Offeror. No reimbursement will be made for any expenses associated with the preparation of Phase One SOQs.

Evaluation and Weighting Criteria: All Offerors responding during Phase One will be evaluated using the following criteria and weightings:

Part 1. Contract-Specific Qualifications

A. Contract Information

B. Point of Contact - Identify the official representative and point of contact for the

Offeror relative to this RFQ and the SOQ. Identify such representative’s title, address, phone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses, and be signed by an authorized representative of Offeror’s organization. If the Offeror is not yet a legal entity or is a joint venture, all major participants or joint venture members shall sign the letter.

C. Proposed Team (Maximum Score = 30) - The Government will review and evaluate the information about each Offerors' past performance and experience in the design and construction of roadway projects based on the Offeror's record and reputation for satisfactorily completing projects similar in size, scope, and complexity. As a minimum, include the following:

1. If the Offeror is a limited liability company, joint venture or any form of partnership, provide complete copies of the organizational documents that allow, or would allow by the time of contract award, the Offeror to do business. In addition, the Offeror shall provide a letter from a surety or insurance company (with a Best’s Financial Strength Rating of A minus and Financial Size Category VIII or better by A.M. Best Co, or approved equal) stating that the Offeror is capable of obtaining a performance and payment bond based on the current estimated contract

2. Organization Chart of Proposed Team. Provide an organizational chart showing the flow of “chain of command” with lines identifying the participants who are responsible for major functions to be performed and their reporting relationships in submitting the SOQ, managing, designing and constructing the Project. If the Offeror intends to use a specific subconsultant or major subcontractor, then it shall identify such entity by name in the organizational chart provided, however, that the obligation to keep Team intact, shall apply for such identified parties.

This chart should provide the following:

(a) The functional structure of Offeror’s project team down to the design discipline leader and construction superintendent level identified by name.

Ensure positions/personnel are color coded in accordance with the organization with which they are associated. Key Personnel as identified in RFQ shall be identified through the use of symbol identified in a legend within the organizational chart.

(b) If a corporate officer is listed among the Key Personnel, provide a brief description of how and where he/she plans to perform project duties, including number of hours per week dedicated to this project in their role as Key Personnel, while also fulfilling corporate obligations.

(c) Identification of design subconsultants, specialty subconsultants and major subcontractors.

(d) Identification of anticipated Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) subcontractors and/or roles.

3. Example Projects. Submit documentation that shows the past performance and experience of the Offeror’s proposed team, including but not limited to, the lead engineering/design firm, subconsultants, and subcontractors that the Offeror proposes to utilize in the execution of this D-B project. In particular, Offerors must demonstrate past performance and experience in each of the following areas:

(a) Construction of projects of similar size, scope, and complexity;

(b) Design of projects of similar size, scope, and complexity;

(c) Design and construction activity interaction or integration;

(d) Experience of team members working together as an integrated team;

(e) Construction/reconstruction using innovative designs, methods, and materials;

(f) Quality Control and Quality Assurance plans and programs;

(g) Environmental Compliance;

(h) Completing contracts on time and within the fixed price;

(i) Constructing major highways in sensitive environmental areas and community areas, managing the maintenance of traffic, roadway design and construction, bridge design and construction, environmental permitting, and implementing community relations and outreach programs of projects of the size and complexity of this project;

(j) Managing contracts to minimize delays, claims, dispute proceedings, litigation, and arbitration; and,

(k) Technical and management experience and expertise to plan, organize, and execute the design and construction of, and assure the quality and safety of the Project.

Offerors must identify any projects where the lead contractor and the lead designer have worked together, on the same project, in a Design-Build relationship. The lead design firm and lead construction contractor shall each list at least three (3), but no more than five (5), relevant roadway and bridge projects, including any D-B projects, performed in the past seven (7) years. The lead construction contractor's projects shall be those with a contract value of greater than $50,000,000. If any D-B project is provided as a reference that was not performed together by the lead design firm and lead construction contractor, then the Offeror shall identify the design professional or construction entity with whom it contracted for each such project.

Submit documentation that shows evidence of performance with past and present customers; past and present subcontractors; Federal, State, and local government agencies; utilities owners; and/or consumer protection organizations will be considered. Include names, titles, email addresses, and phone numbers for all references submitted. Provide any experience of having performed design and/or construction work involving, VDOT, EFLHD, NIT, FAA, NAVFIG, and the Navy.

D. Resumes of Key Personnel Proposed for this Contract (Maximum Score = 30) -

The Government will review and evaluate each Offeror's proposed key personnel and the highway and bridge design experience, including technical and geographical similarities between the Offeror's design experience and the work described in this solicitation, of the Offeror’s proposed key personnel.

Submit documentation for each key design personnel to be involved in the design and construction of the project, indicating their specific experience within the past seven (7) years performing technically the same or similar highway and bridge, railroad design and construction, geotechnical work, hydrology/hydraulics and erosion control, permitting, working near airports, airfields, or taxiways including working with FAA and NAVFIG, utility coordination and design/construction, project management, construction and QA/QC work for EFLHD, DoD, VDOT and/or similar DOT, and acquisition of Right-of-Way including permanent and temporary easements for highway construction work. Personnel should not hold multiple key roles, as identified below, in the Team structure. As a minimum, include documentation for the following key personnel each having the required experience performing technically the same or similar work:

1. Design-Build Project Manager - The Contractor’s principal point of contact and primary coordinator with all applicable agencies for all activities throughout the entire design-build process. This individual shall have a minimum of two (2) years experience within the past five (5) years performing technically the same or similar work, and on at least one project with a contract value greater than $50,000,000.

2. Designer of Record - The Contractor’s single point of responsibility for all design procedures and decisions. This individual shall be a registered, licensed, Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia and have a minimum of two (2) years experience within the past five (5) years performing technically the same or similar work, and on at least one project with a contract value greater than $50,000,000.

2. Bridge Engineer: The contractor's representative in charge of the design of bridges, major culverts and retaining walls. This individual shall be a registered, licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia and have a minimum of two (2) years experience within the past five (5) years performing technically the same or similar work. Additional consideration will be given for experience on recent projects that required innovative techniques for accelerated bridge construction and experience with the use of materials for durability.

3. Quality Assurance Manager (QAM)- The Contractor’s designee responsible for providing Quality Assurance and Quality Control of the work, and ensuring conformance with the Contract documents. The QAM is responsible for 100% review and oversight of all QC activities. This individual shall be a registered, licensed, Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia having a minimum of ten (10) years supervisory experience in roadway and bridge design or ten (10) years supervisory experience in inspection or materials testing on highway and bridge transportation construction projects or a combination thereof.

4. Quality Control Manager (QCM)- The Contractor’s designee responsible for providing Quality Control of the construction work, and ensuring conformance with the Contract documents. The QCM is responsible for the oversight of all construction activities. This individual shall be a registered, licensed, Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia having a minimum of ten

(10) years supervisory experience in roadway and bridge design or ten (10) years supervisory experience in inspection or materials testing on highway and bridge transportation construction projects or a combination thereof.

5. Right-of-Way Manager – The Contractor’s single point of responsibility for the acquisition of right-of-way and easements, including coordination activities. This individual must be on VDOT’s prequalified right-of-way contracting consultants list. This individual shall have a minimum of two (2) years experience within the past five (5) years performing technically the same or similar work.

6. Permitting and Utility Coordinator – The Contractor’s single point of contact for coordinating with permitting agencies and utilities. The Contractor may separate the permitting and utility coordinator responsibilities by assigning a permit coordinator separate from the utilities coordinator. This individual shall have a minimum of two (2) years experience within the past five (5) years performing technically the same or similar work.

7. Environmental Manager– The Contractor’s authorized representative responsible for compliance with environmental regulations and environmental project requirements both in the project design and construction phases. This individual shall have a minimum of two (2) years experience within the past five (5) years performing technically the same or similar work.

8. Construction Manager – The Contractor’s authorized representative in charge of the construction work having a minimum of ten (10) years experience as construction manager. This individual shall have a minimum of two (2) years experience within the past five (5) years performing technically the same or similar work, and on at least one project with a contract value greater than $50,000,000.

Obligation to keep team intact:

In connection with the services covered by this procurement process, any in-house personnel, subcontractors, and outside associates or consultants will be limited to the individuals or firms that are specifically identified during the RFQ submittal process.

The contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s written consent before making any substitution for these designated in-house personnel, subcontractors, associates, or consultants.

E. Quality Control Plan (Maximum Score =15) - The Government will review and evaluate each Offerors' quality control plan to assess if it meets the requirements of VDOT’s Minimum Quality Control & Quality Assurance Requirements for Design Build and PPTA Projects, latest edition.

Submit a description of the system to be used to manage the design and construction schedule, and the management system to control cost and quality of materials.

Describe how the systems will be updated and monitored. Explain how the Offeror will provide quality assurance (“QA”) and quality control (“QC”) for both the design and construction elements of the project, including the names of QC managers, the names of independent testing laboratories, and the number of personnel at various certification levels planned for the Project. Describe how the QA/QC organization will operate, including how it will interface with the Offeror's organization, EFLHD, VDOT, and the Navy. The Offeror should demonstrate how QA and QC functions will be performed independently to maintain the integrity of the QA/QC process.

Submit evidence of construction performance within the past seven (7) years, indicating that quality work was completed on-schedule and within budget. Include any statements as to the Offeror's integrity, reasonable and cooperative conduct, and commitment to QA/QC and customer satisfaction. Submit a minimum of two (2) references.

F. Legal and Financial Condition (Total Maximum Score = 5). The Government will review and evaluate each Offerors' financial condition to perform the design and construction of the project.

Submit the most recent audit report performed by the Defense Contract Audit Agency, or similar audit, reflecting the Offeror's rates and detailing the makeup of cost pools from which the rates are derived. Include audits for all joint venture partners and architect-engineering firm subcontractors. Include a Dun and Bradstreet Comprehensive Report, or a similar report, prepared by an independent business reporting agency that provides a company profile to include the number of employees; a debt to asset ratio; payment history; a credit evaluation/rating and a comparison of this rating to other firms in the same industry; and a history of the Offeror's ownership.

Describe any project that the lead contractor or lead designer were involved in within the past seven (7) years that resulted in: (a) the assessment of liquidated damages against one of such parties; (b) claims being submitted by or against one of such parties that involve the project owner; (c) one such parties having received a notice to cure a default due to the party’s non-performance or poor performance of the underlying contract; or (d) one of such parties being terminated for cause. For any such situation, explain the circumstances and identify the project owner’s representative and his/her current telephone number.

Disclose any outstanding litigation that could materially and adversely affect the financial condition of the lead contractor and/or the lead designer.

G. Project Understanding and Approach (Maximum Score = 20). The Government will review and evaluate each Offerors' understanding of tasks involved and approach to managing, designing, acquiring right-of-way and easements, and constructing the project.

Submit a general description of the tasks involved in the project and the approach the Offeror will take for design and construction administration, including the involvement of the design members of the Offeror's team during construction.

Identify potential risk factors, special issues or problems that are likely to be encountered and explain the approach to mitigate those risks, issues or problems.

Identify a general description of the planned public involvement and coordination.

Include discussion on how the Offeror intends to maximize the benefits of the D-B process.

Describe the means and methods by which Offeror will plan and control the scheduling of work to meet the contractual completion date(s), including any plans which address the possibility of early completion.

Phase One Submittals: Interested Offerors may use the Standard Form (SF) 330 U.S.

Government Architect-Engineer Qualifications, as the basis for their SOQ. SF 330’s are available on the U.S. General Services Administration website at: http://www.gsa.gov/forms/.

Although SF 330s are formatted for Architect-Engineer and Related Services, the construction elements of the Offeror's SOQ may also be included on the SF 330. Alternate forms and formats may be submitted, provided that the applicable information from the SF 330 is included.

Each Offeror must provide a clearly marked original and eight (8) copies of the completed SOQ and one audit report. The SOQ should contain no more than forty (40) pages typed on one side only. The Phase One SOQ shall be bound and tabbed with the major headings. If tabs contain project-specific information they will be counted as pages. Provide one audit report which should be packaged separately and will not count against the forty (40) page total. The SOQ shall be written on 8.5" x 11" paper. All SOQs shall be written using Times New Roman with a font of 12-point. The SOQ should address each of the rating categories in the same order as listed above.

Send original and eight (8) copies of the completed SOQ to the following address:

Federal Highway Administration Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division 21400 Ridgetop Circle Sterling, VA 20166 Attn: Wanda Peffer (Fax and email submissions will not be accepted.)

Copies of the Draft RFP will be available around May 8, 2013. All interested Offerors are strongly encouraged to review the Draft RFP. Questions concerning this solicitation may be directed to Wanda Peffer at 703-404-6205, e-mail to: EFLHD.contracts@dot.gov, or in her absence, to Robert Morris at 703-404-6302. All Phase One SOQs must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. local time on May 23, 2013 in order to be considered for further evaluation.

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