GWMP_11(4),_11(7)_RFQ.pdf

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

ARLINGTON MEMORIAL BRIDGE

PROJECT NO. GWMP 11(4), 11(7)

DTFH71-17-R-00006

TWO-PHASE DESIGN-BUILD (D-B) SOLICITATION

PHASE I

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

Project Description:

The Arlington Memorial Bridge is a historic structure listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its significant architectural and engineering design as well as its symbolism and place within the monumental setting of Washington, DC. The bridge, opened to traffic in 1932, was constructed as a memorial to American patriotism and those who have died in military service to the country, as well as a symbolic representation of the reconciliation between the Union and Confederacy following the Civil War by connecting the Lincoln Memorial with Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial. The bridge was designed by the famed architectural firm, McKim, Mead & White, and the innovative bascule span was developed by the Strauss Engineering Corporation to fit a working draw span into the monumental design. The bascule span was last opened more than 50 years ago. The mechanical equipment and original electrical system is not operational. Modern electrical lines have been installed and are operational. It is not anticipated to reopen the bascule span in the future.

The Arlington Memorial Bridge (Structure No. 3300-016P) is 2,162 feet long and 94 feet wide.

The bridge consists of ten reinforced concrete arch approach spans and a double leaf bascule span at the bridge’s center. Eight of the 10 approach spans convey the Potomac River under the bridge. Two smaller concrete arches span the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) and Ohio Drive, SW at each end of the bridge. The bridge has sidewalks on each side measuring 13’-9” each, and the roadway measures 60 feet from curb to curb, providing six 10-foot-wide vehicle travel lanes.

The double-leaf bascule span consists of riveted steel trusses, supported on riveted steel trunnion posts with the counterweights below the deck. The bascule trusses support a floorbeam/stringer floor system and concrete filled grid deck, and pressed metal facade. The main trunnions are spaced 216’ on center (refer to the record contract plans for more details).

There are four cast-in-place deck arch spans, on each side, leading up to the bascule span. These spans range in length from 166’-0” to 180’-0” from springline to springline. At the east end, the structure crosses Ohio Drive and at the west end crosses the northbound lanes of GWMP. Each of these spans is constructed as a deck arch with a 50’-0” span length from springline to springline followed by the concrete approach frames. The exterior of the longitudinal walls, abutments, and piers are clad with granite ashlar.

The base contract for the project includes, but is not limited to:

(a) Design and Construction of the rehabilitation of the eastbound concrete approach spans (up to the centerline of the bridge) from Memorial Circle to Lincoln Memorial;

(b) Design and installation of an independent shoring system to fully support the existing bascule span superstructure and its counterweights;

(c) Emergency repairs on the existing bridge to keep it open to traffic;

(d) Design and implementation of temporary traffic control and permanent traffic control;

(e) 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;

(f) Obtain all permits and approvals required for any utility relocation;

(g) Obtain all permits and approvals required for any work in the river; and

(h) Maintain all utilities during construction.

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 include, but are not limited to, the design and construction of:

Option 1:

Rehabilitation of the westbound concrete approach spans (up to the centerline of the bridge) from the bascule span to Lincoln Memorial.

Option 2:

Rehabilitation of the westbound concrete approach spans (up to the centerline of the bridge) from the bascule span to Memorial Circle.

Option 3:

Replacement of the existing bascule span with a 3 span, variable depth steel girder jointless structure;

Option 4:

Rehabilitation of the existing piers and abutments;

The proposed project limits are within existing National Park Service right-of-way.

The design and construction cost for this base contract plus all options is estimated to be more than $100,000,000.

Design-Build Scope of Work (SOW): The work is anticipated to include, but not limit to, the following:

(a) Design and installation of an independent shoring system to fully support the existing bascule span superstructure, its counterweights, HL93 Live Load, and all applicable loading combinations;

(b) Design and rehabilitation of the approach spans and approach frames. This work consists of replacing the existing deck with precast deck panels, replacing all the concrete beams and columns on top of the piers and inside the approach frames, removing and replacing the concrete sidewalk, and removing and resetting the historic stone curbs, stone railing, and lampposts;

(c) Design and construction of the replacement of the existing bascule span. This work consists of replacing the existing bascule span with a 3 span, variable depth steel girder jointless structure and HPC precast panel deck system. In addition, this work includes removing and resetting the historic stone curbs, metal railing, metal fascia, and lampposts;

(d) Design and rehabilitation of the existing substructure including all historic piers and abutments;

(e) Design and construction of all the required emergency repairs to keep the bridge open to traffic;

(f) Design and retrofit the entire bridge excluding the pedestals (pylons) to meet the current seismic criteria as required by the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design specifications;

(g) Perform survey and mapping for the design work

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

(i) Utility relocations, adjustments, and coordination with local utility owners for their timely relocations;

(j) Maintaining utilities throughout construction;

(k) Development and implementation of a Transportation Management Plan;

(l) Design and implementation of temporary traffic control plans;

(m) Maintenance of the boat traffic under the bridge;

(n) Quality assurance and quality control for design and construction;

(o) Contamination identification, survey, reports, and remediation for site work identified or not identified with the preliminary plans; bridge members contain lead based paint, other contaminants may also exist;

(p) Overall project management including coordination with VDOT, DDOT, Arlington County, USCG, USACE, NPS, and Federal Highway Administration/Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD);

(q) Coordination with the signatories of the SHPO Section 106 MOA to obtain approval regarding any deviations from NEPA documents.

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

Design Work:

(a) Design of an independent shoring system to support the existing bascule span superstructure and its counterweights. The existing trunnion posts will not be used as part of the support system. This work includes, but not limited to the following:

• Structural analysis to ensure the structural adequacy of the existing bascule span members during and after the installation of the proposed independent shoring system

• Ensure that the existing bascule span remains balanced during and after the installation of the proposed independent shoring system

• Strengthening of the existing bascule span as needed due to the installation of the proposed shoring system

• Design of the independent shoring system in a way not to interfere with the future stage-construction of the replacement spans. The shoring system may be used as part of the replacement falsework system

• Include strategies to minimize impact to the historic fabric of the bridge; develop protection measures for the historic fabric in the immediate area of the proposed shoring and retaining strategies for historic features that are to be re-installed

(b) Design and rehabilitation of the approach spans and approach frames. This work includes, but not limited to the following:

• Design of a HPC precast panel deck system with UHPC closure pours

• Design of new concrete frames supporting the bridge deck

• Design of new concrete crosswalls as identified in the plans

• Design of all deteriorated concrete repairs as identified in the plans

• Design of a complete drainage system

• Design of a complete electrical system to power the lampposts on top of the bridge

• Design a new permanent lighting system for inspection and maintenance purposes that includes areas inside the superstructure over piers, the abutments, and the arches’ access hallway.

• Design of a lamppost anchoring system

• Installation of catwalks and access ladders throughout the approach span areas as identified in the plans

• Design of the stone bridge railing anchoring system (using stainless steel hardware)

• Load rating of all of the components of the approach spans

• Include strategies to minimize impact to the historic fabric at the approach spans;

develop protection measures for the historic fabric in the immediate area of the approach spans that are to be left in place; develop removal and retaining strategies for historic features that are to be re-installed

(c) Design of the replacement of the existing bascule span. This work includes, but not limited to the following:

• Analysis of the demolition/removal of the existing bascule span and its counterweights

• Design of new jointless spans comprising of variable depth steel girders bridge and HPC precast deck panels with UHPC closure pours and concrete support abutments

• Design of a complete drainage system

• Design of a complete electrical system to power the lampposts on top of the bridge

• Design a new permanent lighting system for all the rooms inside the bascule span to perform routine inspections.

• Design of the lampposts anchoring system

• Design of the metal bridge railing anchoring system

• Design of the removal sequence and re-attachment of the existing bascule span’s metal fascia to the new span

• Installation of catwalks and access ladders throughout the span as identified in the plans

• Load rating of the new spans in their entirety

(d) Design and rehabilitation of the existing substructure including all piers and abutments.

This work includes, but not limited to the following:

• Repair of existing piers and abutments

• Geotechnical study

• Hydraulics study including scour countermeasures

(e) Design and construction of all the required emergency repairs to keep the bridge open to traffic throughout construction;

(f) A geotechnical investigation and evaluation for design of the foundations;

(g) Temporary support system and safety protection design;

(h) Seismic retrofit analysis for the entire bridge;

(i) Field survey and mapping;

(j) Testing for hazardous materials;

(k) Utility investigation and verification, including utility mapping and location;

(l) Coordination and design of relocated utilities as necessary;

(m) Coordination with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and obtaining all the required permits;

(n) Development of a geotechnical report and other reports required for permit submittals;

(o) Development of pavement design report;

(p) Storm Water Management design;

(q) Soil and erosion control design;

(r) Maintenance of traffic design (vehicular, pedestrian, and boats) for all phases of construction;

(s) Permanent and temporary pavement marking and signing design for the public traffic and pedestrians;

(t) Development of Transportation Management Plan (TMP). The work includes, but not limited to the following:

• Temporary Traffic Control Strategies

• Public Communication Strategies

• Transportation Operations Strategies;

(u) Design of any protection required for the existing bridge structure;

(v) Quality management program and implementation;

(w) Design documentation (record drawings and as-built plans);

(x) Preparation of shop drawings during construction;

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

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

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

(bb) Design coordination and approval from NPS, EFLHD, CFA, and NCPC;

(cc) Environmental compliance, which includes, but is not limited to E&S plans, SWPPP, and documentation of existing conditions;

(dd) 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) Construction of an independent shoring system to support the existing bascule span superstructure and its counterweights instead of the existing trunnion posts.

Implementation of protection measures developed during design phase for historic fabric.

(b) Rehabilitation of the approach spans and approach frames. This work includes, but not limited to the following:

• Full depth deck and sidewalk removal

• Installation of a HPC precast panel deck system with UHPC closure pours

• Replacement of the concrete frames supporting the bridge deck.

• Replacement of concrete crosswalls

• Repair of all deteriorated concrete repairs

• Installation of a complete drainage system

• Installation of a complete electrical system to power the lampposts on top of the bridge

• Installation of a new permanent lighting system inside all the hollow piers, the vaulted abutments, and the approach frames

• Remove and reset lamppost including the installation of a new anchoring system

• Remove and reset stone bridge railing including the installation of a new anchoring system

• Implementation of measures to preserve the historic properties of the bridge.

(c) Replacement of the existing bascule span. This work includes, but not limited to the

• Demolition of the existing bascule span and its counterweights

• Construction of a jointless new three spans structure comprising of variable depth steel girders and precast HPC deck panels with concrete abutments

• Installation of a complete drainage system

• Installation of a complete electrical system to power the lampposts on top of the bridge

• Installation a new permanent lighting system for all the rooms inside the abutments of the bascule span

• Remove and reset the lampposts including the installation of a new anchoring system

• Remove and reset the historic metal bridge railing including the installation of a new anchoring system

• Removal, refurbishment, and re-attachment of the existing bascule span’s metal fascia to the new span

• Implementation measures to preserve the historic properties of the bridge.

(d) Rehabilitation of the existing substructure including all piers and abutments. This work includes, but not limited to the following:

• Repair of existing piers and abutments

• Installation of scour countermeasures as necessary

(e) Placement of bridge deck overlay

(f) Performing all the required emergency repairs to keep the bridge open to traffic;

(g) Protection of the existing bascule span including the existing historic rooms and machinery to the extent possible from any damage during construction;

(h) Implementing the TMP;

(i) Installation and maintenance of temporary traffic control (vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle, and boat) through work zones;

(j) Construction of storm water management systems for water quality and quantity;

(k) Construction staging as necessary;

(l) Obtaining all permits for construction, obtaining compensatory mitigation, and implementing permit requirements;

(m) Utility relocation, maintenance during construction and coordination with local utility companies as necessary;

(n) Coordination with adjacent projects;

(o) Coordination with NPS, EFLHD, VDOT, DDOT, Arlington County, USCG, USACE, and utility companies;

(p) Development of as-built plans for EFLHD; including survey, following construction;

(q) Coordination with federal and state agencies for environmental inspection and compliance including but not limited to the Environmental Protection Agency and local agencies;

(r) Material testing;

(s) Quality management and independent construction inspection;

(t) Project administration, management, and scheduling;

(u) Environmental Compliance with regulations and project requirements including contaminated material management;

(v) All incidentals needed to complete the project;

(w) Construction submittals;

(x) Construction survey stakeout.

(y) 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

(z) Respond to discovery of hazardous materials that may be encountered, including identification, special handling, removal, 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. 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 three 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, the most highly qualified Offerors selected will be issued 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 45 calendar days after receiving the RFP. A site visit/pre-proposal meeting will be held within the first 14 calendar days (at the project location in Washington, DC) 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, the Contracting Officer will conduct a "best value" analysis. Award of one Firm Fixed Price contract is anticipated by approximately 1st quarter of 2018.

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

1. Experience (Total Maximum Score = 30). The Government will review and evaluate the Offeror personnel’s design and construction experience, including technical similarities with the work described in this solicitation.

Submit documentation for all key design and construction personnel listed below to be involved in the design and construction of the project, indicating their specific experience within the past ten (10) years performing work similar in scope to the proposed design and construction work for this project, including the design and construction of complex bridges over water; experience in historic preservation and with historic bridges is preferred:

• Design-Build Project Manager - The Offeror’s principal point of contact for all activities throughout the entire design-build process.

• Designer of Record - The Offeror’s single point of responsibility for all design procedures and decisions. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer. In addition to the experience described above, the Designer of Record must have the experience described below:

1. A minimum experience in two (2) projects within the past ten (10) years in design and construction of complex multi-phase bridge projects over water using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods including the use of precast concrete panels.

2. It is preferred that the Designer of Record has the experience in two (2) single or double-leaf bascule bridge projects within the past ten (10) years performing technically the same or similar proposed design and construction work.

• Construction Superintendent(s) – The Offeror’s authorized representative in charge of the construction work. In addition to the experience described above, it is preferred that the Construction Superintendent has the experience described below:

1. In two (2) single or double-leaf bascule bridge projects within the proposed design and construction work with at least two of the

a) Replacement of the main trunnion posts;

b) Replacement of the main/counterweight trunnion;

c) Rehabilitation of main trunnion posts that requires the use of jacking of the superstructure to relieve the stresses from the main trunnion posts;

d) Replacement/removal of bascule span bridges

2. In two (2) projects within the past ten (10) years in design and construction of complex bridges over water using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods including the use of precast concrete panels.

• Bridge Engineer(s) – The Offeror’s representative(s) in charge of the bridge design. The individual(s) shall be a licensed Professional Engineer. In addition to the experience described above, it is preferred that the Bridge Engineer has the experience described below:

1. In two (2) single or double-leaf bascule bridge projects within the proposed design and construction work with at least two of the

a) Replacement of the main trunnion posts;

b) Replacement of the main/counterweight trunnion;

c) Rehabilitation of main trunnion posts that requires the use of jacking of the superstructure to relieve the stresses from the main trunnion posts;

d) Replacement/removal of bascule span bridges

2. In two (2) projects within the past ten (10) years in design and construction of complex bridges over water using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods including the use of precast concrete panels.

Submit documentation for the following key personnel, demonstrating a minimum of three (3) years experience within the past ten (10) years performing complex bridge design and construction work, including experience on complex bridges over water;

experience in historic preservation and with historic bridges is preferred:

• Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) – The Offeror’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 licensed Professional Engineer.

• Quality Control Manager (QCM) – The Offeror’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 licensed Professional Engineer.

• Permitting and Utility Coordinator – The Offeror’s single point of contact for coordinating with permitting agencies and utilities including, but not limited to, coordination with US Coast Guard. The Offeror may separate the permitting and utility coordinator responsibilities by assigning a permit coordinator separate from the utilities coordinator.

• Environmental Manager – The Offeror’s representative responsible for compliance with environmental regulations and NEPA requirements both in the project design and construction phases.

• Historic Preservation Architect – The Offeror’s representative responsible for compliance with National Historic Preservation Act meeting the Guidelines for Archaeological Investigations in the District of Columbia (1998, as amended), the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic

Preservation (1983), and NPS Director’s Order 28: Cultural Resource Management (1998) both in the project design and construction phases.

• Geotechnical Engineer – The Offeror’s representative in charge of the bridge foundation design, retaining walls design, and geotechnical design analysis. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer.

• Project Engineer – The Offeror’s on-site engineer, responsible for all engineering decisions, judgments and work at the site. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer.

• Safety Engineer – The Offeror’s representative in charge of safety with authority to halt work if warranted by safety violations.

• Traffic Manager – The Offeror’s representative in charge of the design of the Traffic Management Plan (TMP), Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans and procurement of MOT permits. This includes implementation and adjustment of the TMP during construction and coordination with stakeholders and addressing stakeholder comments and concerns with the TMP and MOT. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Traffic Operations Engineer.

• Public Information Manager – The Offeror’s representative in charge of providing information to the NPS for public outreach and awareness.

Submit the organizational structure, identifying major participants and describing their roles in the project. Submit a communication plan identifying how each partner and subcontractor will interact and fit into the overall D-B team.

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 Offeror shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s written consent before making any substitution for these designated in-house personnel, subcontractors, associates, or consultants. Key personnel cannot hold more than one position.

2. Offeror Past Performance and Experience (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 and bridge projects based on the Offeror's record and reputation for satisfactorily completing projects similar in size and scope.

Submit documentation that shows direct experience of the Offeror, joint venture partners, Offerors related by an ownership agreement, and/or experience of subcontractors that the Offeror proposes to utilize in the execution of this D-B project. 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) completed in the past ten (10) years similar in scope to the proposed design and construction work for this project.

The lead construction contractor's projects should be those with a contract value of greater than $25,000,000 completed in the last ten (10) years similar in scope to the proposed design and construction work for this project.

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. Include names, titles, and phone numbers for all references submitted.

Provide experience of key personnel working together as a team and description of measures used to partner or form team cohesion between construction, design and subcontractors.

Submit three past performance evaluations from those owner agencies on projects of similar scope within the past ten (10) 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. Include agency or firm’s name, point of contact name, email addresses and phone number, date work was performed and nature of work.

3. Quality Management Plan (Total Maximum Score = 10). The quality management plan consists of the quality control plan (QCP) and quality assurance plan (QAP) for design and construction activities. Prepare a Quality Management Plan that establishes a clear distinction between QC and QA activities, and specifies the personnel performing each function. The Government will review and evaluate each Offerors' quality management plan to assess the soundness and reasonableness of the Offeror’s planned QA and QC for Design and Construction of all materials on project. The plan should be specific to this project.

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 and QC organization will operate, including how it will interface with the Offeror's organization, NPS, and EFLHD. The Offeror should demonstrate how QA and QC functions will be performed independently to maintain the integrity of the QA and QC process.

4. Financial Condition (Total Maximum Score = 10). 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.

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 the District of Columbia.

Describe any projects that the lead contractor or lead designer were involved in within the past five (5) years that resulted in: (a) the assessment of liquidated damages against one of such parties; (b) (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.

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

Describe the design approach to balancing the need to make substantial repairs with the need to also preserve the bridge’s historic character and design elements. In additional, 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.

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

As part of the general description above, describe the following (10 total pages maximum to address all the items listed below):

1. Temporary shoring of the trunnion posts (location, materials, method of installation) that will be proposed on this project. Identify any expected disturbance to the existing rooms and machinery inside the bascule span during the installation of the shoring system. Identify if the temporary shoring will be used as shoring for the bascule span replacement;

2. Temporary shoring of the bascule span during the span replacement in stages and the proposed method to remove the counterweights. Identify any expected disturbance to the existing spandrel walls, rooms and machinery inside the bascule span, and how will the disturbed areas be restored;

3. Accelerated bridge construction techniques that will be used during the construction of this project;

4. Duration of each project stage/option including the total construction duration and the planned number of construction crews. Full bridge closures shall be minimized but are allowed up to a maximum of 30 calendar days for the entire bascule span replacement.

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, most recent financial audit report, and an electronic version via CD/DVD. 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.

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.

Send one (1) original, eight (8) copies, and an electronic version of the completed SOQ to the following address:

Federal Highway Administration Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division 21400 Ridgetop Circle

Sterling, VA 20166 Attn: Anthony Abate (Fax and email submissions will not be accepted.)

Copies of the Draft RFP will be available on or about March 3, 2017. All interested Offerors are strongly encouraged to review the Draft RFP. Questions concerning this solicitation may be directed to Anthony Abate at 703-948-1433, e-mail to: EFLHD.contracts@dot.gov. All Phase One SOQs must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on March 28, 2017 in order to be considered for further evaluation.

Site visit

Dates: Monday, March 6, 2017 and Friday, March 10, 2017 (between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm

EST).

Participants will meet at Traffic Circle on the North side (Virginia side near the Arlington Memorial Bridge), participants are required to have work boots, knee pads, hard hats, vests, masks and flash lights and should be aware of hazardous site conditions.

Design-Build Contractors are limited to three (3) attendees, names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses are required for each attendee. Send request and information to EFLHD.contracts@dot.gov with a Subject Heading of ‘Arlington Memorial Bridge Site Visit’.

Requests must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on March 1, 2017

Site visit point of contact is not available for answering any questions.

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