ESBD_373508_1726605295322_Questions & Answers.pdf

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Questions & Answers

RFQ 2408-001

Commissioning Services for Public Works Projects

***QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY***

Q.1 On page 17 of the RFQ, 2nd bullet, it states that the prime contact must be based in the firms local office (within Travis, Williamson, or Hays Counties). The 5th bullet states "if the firm proposes to provide service from an office other than the local office...". Please confirm that a local office within Travis, Williamson, or Hays Counties is not required.

A.1 Please refer to Central Health Amendment 2 (Bidnet Addendum No. 3) released on September 5, 2024.

Q.2 On page 18, "Photographs or other examples of work product" is stated. Please clarify the desired product (e.g., Cx Plan, functional testing procedures, final report executive summary, etc.) Will these products be counted against the page limit (some may be voluminous)? Can they be submitted as an appendix?

A.2 “Photographs or other examples of work product" is stated with the intent to permit Respondents to submit information they believe significantly lends to their project experience and not with the intent to signify Central Health requires such desired products.

Yes page limits apply. Refer to the last line of the paragraph preceding that bulleted list.

Appendices are at the Respondent’s discretion and will be subject to the page limits.

Q.3 Hi, what are the County's expectations for developing a subconsultant team for this services pool? Do we need to list specific firms, resumes, etc?

A.3 Central Health does not have expectations for developing a subconsultant team.

It is at the Respondent’s discretion to include subconsultant information.

Q.4 Hi, what is the HUB % goal for this RFQ?

A.4 There is no HUB participation goal for the purpose of this pre-qualification process.

Q.5 Would Central Health be interested in building enclosure commissioning services?

A.5 Yes, Central Health is seeking to qualify various commissioning services.

Q.6 Since this RFQ is just for Commissioning Services, should we include subconsultants for any disciplines?

A.6 If your firm relies on subconsultants to complete commissioning scopes, those subconsultants may be included.

Q.7 Do you have a point system for your selection criteria?

A.7 No. Refer to subsection VI.B (Evaluation Process).

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Q.8 What is your HUB participation goal? Can the prime count toward the HUB participation goal?

A.8 There is no HUB participation goal for the purpose of this pre-qualification process. Central Health only requires Respondents to complete the HUB Form’s boxed-in section on the first page titled, “Proposer HUB Declaration”. For the present time and nature of this RFQ, it is acceptable to leave the sub-Consultant information as ‘TBD’.

Q.9 Does Central Health anticipate their projects to be LEED certified? If so, what percentage of projects to they anticipate being LEED?

A.9 Yes, we anticipate projects to be LEED certified. The goal is for all Capital Improvement Projects to be LEED & AEGB certified. The overall goal per project will be on a project-to-project basis. 100% of projects that seek commissioning services will be looking for LEED certification.

Q.10 Throughout the proposal, “service lines” are mentioned numerous times. Can you clarify what you mean by “service line”? On Exhibit A does not list “service lines”, rather it lists “commissioning services.”

A.10 “Service lines” are intended to be the catch-all phrase for the various commissioning services applicable to this RFQ.

“Commissioning services” from Exhibit A is intended to specify such service lines contemplated by Central Health at the time of posting the RFQ.

Q.11 Looking for clarification on the following RFP staff requirement - “Provide the resumes of at least two (2) of the firm’s professionals who hold a licenses or certifications in Texas in the prime discipline.” Our commissioning professionals hold many certifications that are not state specific – are you looking for a specific license or certification that is specific to TX?

A.11 Please refer to Central Health Amendment 3 (Bidnet Addendum No. 4) released on September 17, 2024.

Q.12 For this RFQ, are you accepting building enclosure Cx?

A.12 See A.5

Q.13 With regards to RFQ 2408-001 – is a HUB required?

We are a HUB, though curious of non-HUB Commissioning Firms are allowed to bid on this?

A.13 HUB certification is not required to respond to the RFQ. All are welcome to submit their Qualifications Statement.

Q.14 On page 17, Section VI.A, 2nd bullet paragraph states that the main point of contact must be based in Travis, Williamson, or Hays Counties. If the firm’s contact resides outside of these counties, will that disqualify the firm for consideration?

A.14 See A.1

Q.15 One requirement notes license or certifications in Texas for two personnel for the discipline for which the firm wishes to be evaluated. Since this RFQ is for commissioning services, are both individuals required to be licensed PE in Texas or can one of them hold a commissioning certification certificate if not a licensed PE in Texas?

A.15 There is no requirement for both individuals to be a licensed PE in Texas.

See A.11

Q.16 For scope of services, will building enclosure commissioning be a potential service that may be requested under this contract?

A.16 See A.5

Q.17 What is the HUB percentage requirement for this RFQ?

A.17 See A.4 and A.8

Q.18 Please clarify if the following information items are included in the established 30-page limit for the SOQ:

Resumes Representative Project information: 4 to 7 projects (3 pages each project) Other (optional) supporting material (“may be included on the electronic device”) Organizational Chart

A.18 Yes, all information listed above will count towards the page limit.

Q.19 Is it allowed to propose consultants as part of our team? If allowed, what information on the proposed consultants must be submitted? Are proposed consultants required to be from specific geographical location(s)? Is professional registration in Texas required? If consultants are proposed as part of our team, how does that affect the scoring or ranking of our response?

A.19 See A.3 and A.6 There is no geographical requirement for proposed consultants.

See A.11 and A.15 See A.3 and A.7

Q.20 For Representative Project information, please clarify what type of “photographs and drawings” are required to be submitted.

A.20 See A.2

Q.21

Is Building Envelope Commissioning (BECx) part of the desired Scope of Services?

If so, is the Owner desiring BECx Quality Assurance/Quality Control witnessing and documentation of testing by others or is Building Envelope Testing to be performed by the Commissioning Agent directly?

A.21 See A.5 Third party involvement will be determined on a project-to-project basis. If the Respondent firm desires to perform QA/QC witnessing/documentation/testing, they must self-report it on the Acknowledgement of Receipt Form and substantiate through their submittal qualifications and experience narratives.

Q.22 Is TAB part of the desired scope of services or will Central Health be contracting that separately?

A.22 Test and Balance will be contracted separately.

Q.23 Is it allowed to contact the HUB coordinator about questions specific to the HUB documentation required to be submitted?

A.23 Contact with the HUB coordinator not necessary for HUB documentation.

See A.8 for requirements and guidance.

Q.24 Jasmine Engineering is a certified HUB firm. If we do not use any consultants and self-perform all required services, are we required to document a Good Faith Effort with respect to HUB participation?

A.24 All firms, regardless of certification status, are encouraged to practice a Good Faith Effort if subcontracting opportunities exists.

Q.25 Are Financial Statements or any other financial documentation required?

A25 For the purpose of this pre-qualification process, no. However, if a project is scoped with significant costs or risk, the Project Management team may request financial documentation from a firm selected for an Inquiry.

Q.26 Please clarify how many Specialized Services / Support Staff individuals are preferred to be listed on the Organizational Chart.

A.26 There is no preference on quantity. There is a preference on quality.

Q.27 Please clarify what type of information is desired for the optional Statement of Qualifications Summary item. Is this considered to be an executive summary type documentation?

A.27 This item is optional and at the Respondent’s discretion.

Q.28 How many people are preferred to staff projects of various sizes?

A.28 See A.26

Q.29 What range of construction cost and typical square footage anticipated for renovated and new facilities?

A.29 See RFQ Subsection I.B (Purpose for Request for Qualifications)

Q.30 Will the projects be pursuing LEED Certifications?

A.30 See A.9

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