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SECTION 3 – REQUIREMENTS FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

Respondents shall carefully read the information contained in the following criteria and submit a complete statement of Qualifications to all questions in Section 3 formatted as directed in Section 4. Incomplete Qualifications will be considered non-responsive and subject to rejection.

3.1 CRITERIA ONE: RESPONDENT’S STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS AND AVAILABILITY TO UNDERTAKE THE PROJECT (Maximum points: 20 )

3.1.1 Provide a statement of interest for the Project including a narrative describing the respondent’s unique qualifications as they pertain to this particular Project.

3.1.2 Provide a statement on the availability and commitment of the respondent, its principal(s) and assigned professionals to undertake the Project.

3.2 CRITERIA TWO: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO PROVIDE DESIGN/BUILD SERVICES (Maximum points: 10 )

3.2.1 Provide the following information on your firm for the past five (5) fiscal years:

Volume

· Annual number, value and percent change of contracts in Texas per year;

· Annual number, value and percent change of contracts nationally per year;

Revenues

· Annual revenue totals and percent change per year;

Bonding

· Total bonding capacity;

· Available bonding capacity and current backlog;

3.2.2 Attach a letter of intent from a surety company indicating your firm’s ability to bond for the entire construction cost of the project. The surety shall acknowledge that the firm may be bonded for each stage/phase of the project, with a potential maximum construction cost of $5,750,000 to $6,250,000 . Bonding requirements are set forth in the Agreement and the Uniform General Conditions for University of Texas System Building Construction Contracts.

3.2.3 Identify if your firm is currently for sale or involved in any transaction to expand or to become acquired by another business entity? If so, please explain the impact both in organization and company direction.

3.2.4 Provide details of any past or pending litigation, or claims filed, against your firm that may affect your performance under any Contract awarded by the Owner.

3.2.5 Identify if your firm is currently in default on any loan agreement or financing agreement with any bank, financial institution, or other entity? If so, specify date(s), details, circumstances, and prospects for resolution.

3.2.6 Does any relationship exist by relative, business associate, capital funding agreement, or any other such kinship between your firm and any Owner employee, officer or Regent? If so, please explain.

3.3 CRITERIA THREE: QUALIFICATIONS OF DESIGN/BUILD TEAM (Maximum points: 20 )

3.3.1 Describe your management philosophy for the Design/Build construction delivery method.

3.3.2 Provide resumes of the Design/Build Contractor and the entire Design Team, including Architectural, Engineering and Technical Consultant members that will be directly involved in the Project, including their experience with similar projects, the number of years with the firm, and their city(s) of residence.

3.3.3 Describe, in graphic and written form, the proposed Project assignments and lines of authority and communication for each team member to be directly involved in the Project. Indicate the estimated percent of time these team members will be involved in the Project for Pre-construction and Construction Services. Affirm that the individuals identified will be committed for the entire duration of the project.

3.3.4 Identify the proposed team members (including consultants) who worked on the Projects listed in Section 3.4 or 3.5 of this RFQ, and describe their responsibility in those projects compared to this project. Also, list other projects for which the consultant team members have worked with the respondent.

3.4 CRITERIA FOUR: RESPONDENT’S PAST PERFORMANCE ON REPRESENTATIVE D/B PROJECTS (Maximum points: 10 )

3.4.1 Identify and describe the proposed Team’s past experience for providing Design/Build Contractor Services that are MOST RELATED TO THIS PROJECT within the last five (5) years. List the projects in order of priority, with the most relevant project listed first. Provide the following information for each project listed:

· Project name, location, contract delivery method, and description

· Color images (photographic or machine reproductions)

· Final construction cost

· Final project size in gross square feet

· Type of construction (new, renovation, or expansion)

· Actual Notice To Proceed for Pre-Construction Services

· Actual Notice To Proceed, Substantial Completion, and Final Payment dates for Construction Services

· Name of Project Manager (individual responsible to the Owner for the overall success of the project)

· Name of Project Superintendent (individual responsible for coordinating the day to day work)

· Names of Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical subcontractors

· Names of Architectural, Engineering and Technical consultants

References (for each project listed above, identify the following):

· The Owner’s name and representative who served as the day-to-day liaison during the design and construction phases of the project, including telephone number

· Architect/Engineer’s name and representative who served as the day-to-day liaison during the construction phase of the project, including telephone number

· Length of business relationship with the Owner.

References shall be considered relevant based on specific project participation and experience with the Respondent. The Owner may contact references during any part of this process. The Owner reserves the right to contact any other references at any time during the RFQ/P process.

3.4.2 Identify a maximum of three (3) completed projects, of any type, for which your firm has received an award for construction excellence from a recognized organization and provide descriptive information for each.

3.5 CRITERIA SIX: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO MANAGE CONSTRUCTION SAFETY RISKS (Maximum points: 5 )

3.5.1 Briefly describe the firm’s approach for anticipating, recognizing and controlling safety risks and note the safety resources that the firm provides for each project’s Safety program.

3.5.2 Describe the level of importance for Enforcement and Support of Project Safety that the firm includes in performance evaluations for Superintendents and Project Managers.

3.5.3 Describe the Safety and Insurance/Claims History information and weighting that the firm includes in the submission and award process for “best value” Subcontracts.

3.5.4 For all projects that the firm has managed (or co-managed) in the past five (5) years, list and describe all events or incidents that have reached any of the following levels of severity:

· Any occupational illness or injury that resulted in death or total and permanent disability

· Three occupational illnesses or injuries that resulted in hospital admittances

· Explosion, fire or water damage that claimed 5% of the project’s construction value

· Failure, collapse, or overturning of a scaffold, excavation, crane or motorized mobile equipment when workers were present at the project

3.6 CRITERIA SEVEN: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO ESTABLISH BUDGETS AND CONTROL COSTS ON PAST PROJECTS (Maximum points: 15 )

3.6.1 Describe your fiduciary responsibility as a Design/Build Contractor using Guaranteed Maximum Price contracts for publicly funded projects.

3.6.2 Describe your cost estimating methods. From any of three (3) projects listed in response to Section 3.4 or 3.5 of this RFQ, describe how the estimates were developed, how often they were updated and the degree of accuracy achieved.

3.6.3 Describe your cost control methods during construction and how you procure subcontracts, confirm scope, amount, and ensure proper payment. From any three (3) projects listed in response to Section 3.4 or 3.5 of this RFQ, provide examples of how these techniques were used and the degree of accuracy achieved.

3.6.4 Describe your methodology for working with the Project Architect/Engineer and their consultants to deliver a Guaranteed Maximum Price and to maintain the GMP throughout the design and construction process.

3.6.5 Provide a sample of a cost estimate used to establish a contract amount from any project listed in Section 3.4 or 3.5 of this RFQ.

3.6.6 The Owner intends to accept a Guaranteed Maximum Price prior to completion of Construction Documents. Describe 1) Your process for ensuring that the Design Documents provide the information necessary to arrive at a complete GMP, including all Owner requirements with reasonable contingencies, and 2) Your process for subsequently ensuring that the 100% Construction Documents align with the project scope in the previously accepted GMP proposal documents.

3.7 CRITERIA EIGHT: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO MEET SCHEDULES ON PAST PROJECTS(Maximum points: 10 )

3.7.1 Describe how you will develop, maintain and update the project schedule during design and construction to coordinate with the Owner’s project schedule. Specifically show how you will manage design consultants to maintain the design schedule. From any three (3) projects listed in response to Section 3.4 or 3.5 of this RFQ, provide examples of how these techniques were used.

3.7.2 Final completion is based on the beginning of the semester classes. Describe your approach to assuring timely completion of this project, including methods for schedule recovery, if necessary. From any three (3) of the projects listed in response to Section 3.4 or 3.5 of this RFQ, provide examples of how these techniques were used, including specific scheduling challenges/requirements and actual solutions.

3.7.3 Describe how you develop and maintain work schedules during design and construction to coordinate with the Owner’s project schedule. From any three (3) projects listed in response to Section 3.4 or 3.5 of this RFQ, provide examples of how these techniques were used.

3.8 CRITERIA NINE: RESPONDENT’S KNOWLEDGE OF CURRENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGIES, TECHNOLOGIES, AND BEST PRACTICES(Maximum points: 5 )

3.8.1 Describe your quality assurance program. Explain the methods used to ensure quality control during the Construction phase of a project. Provide specific examples of how these techniques or procedures were used from any three (3) projects listed in response to Section 3.4 or 3.5 of this RFQ.

3.8.2 Describe your procedures for implementing industry’s “best practices” as defined by the Construction Industry Institute and similar organizations for:

· Establishing and tracking project objectives

· Using project scope definition resources (i.e. Project Definitions Rating Index (PDRI)) in order to obtain complete and accurate design and construction documents from the A/E

· Partnering

· Cost tracking

· Change (order) management systems

· Total quality management for each phase, including close-out and commissioning

3.8.3 Provide an example of a successful constructability program used to maintain project budgets without sacrificing quality.

3.8.4 Describe your methodology for advertising, evaluating and selecting trade contrators for “major” institutions of higher education as a Design/Build Contractor.

3.8.5 As the Design/Build Contractor, describe your relationship with the local subcontracting community. Provide a list of subcontractors that you have worked with in the past that you feel would be qualified to work on this project.

3.8.6 Describe how you have maintained security during the construction of an occupied facility listed in Section 3.4 or 3.5 of this RFQ.

3.8.7 Describe your past experience dealing with congested campuses/site conditions for any project listed in Section 3.4 or 3.5 of this RFQ. Describe how you will apply that experience to this project site, understanding that only minimal lay down area will be available and no construction personnel parking.

3.8.8 Provide any other details regarding special services, products, advantages or other benefits offered to the Owner by the Respondent.

3.8.9 Describe your experience with the planning and design of energy conservation measures and compliance with State of Texas Energy Code compliance requirements in order to achieve energy cost savings.0

3.9 CRITERIA TEN: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO IDENTIFY AND RESOLVE PROBLEMS ON PAST PROJECTS(Maximum points: 5 )

3.9.1 Describe your understanding of the administrative challenges and opportunities associated with providing Preconstruction and Construction services for The University of Texas System on this project, and your strategy for resolving these issues.

3.9.2 Understanding the schedule limitations, provide an analysis of the Owner’s project planning schedule in Section 2.5 of this RFQ and describe your plan for communicating constructability, phasing, value engineering and other budget options in a form that will quickly facilitate the Owner’s decision making.

3.9.3 Describe your experience with renovation/expansion projects in occupied facilities.

3.9.4 For any combination of three (3) projects listed in response to Section 3.4 or 3.5 of this RFQ, describe any conflicts with the Owner, Consultants, Architect/Engineer, or subcontractors and describe the methods used by the Respondent to resolve those conflicts.

3.9.5 Provide examples of Design and Construction services provided that creatively incorporated mechanical, electrical, and plumbing solutions in similar structures.

3.10 EXECUTION OF OFFER

NOTE TO RESPONDENTS: SUBMIT ENTIRE SECTION WITH RESPONSE.

THIS EXECUTION OF OFFER MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED, AND RETURNED WITH THE RESPONDENT'S QUALIFICATIONS. FAILURE TO COMPLETE, SIGN AND RETURN THIS EXECUTION OF OFFER WITH THE QUALIFICATIONS MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE QUALIFICATIONS.

SIGNING A FALSE STATEMENT MAY VOID THE SUBMITTED QUALIFICATIONS OR ANY AGREEMENTS OR OTHER CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE SUBMISSION OF RESPONDENT’S QUALIFICATIONS, AND THE RESPONDENT MAY BE REMOVED FROM ALL PROPOSER LISTS. A FALSE CERTIFICATION SHALL BE DEEMED A MATERIAL BREACH OF CONTRACT AND, AT OWNER'S OPTION, MAY RESULT IN TERMINATION OF ANY RESULTING CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER.

3.10.1 By signature hereon, Respondent acknowledges and agrees that (1) this RFQ is a solicitation for Qualifications and is not a contract or an offer to contract; (2) the submission of Qualifications by Respondent in response to this RFQ will not create a contract between the Owner and Respondent; (3) the Owner has made no representation or warranty, written or oral, that one or more contracts with the Owner will be awarded under this RFQ; and (4) Respondent shall bear, as its sole risk and responsibility, any cost which arises from Respondent's preparation of a response to this RFQ.

3.10.2 By signature hereon, Respondent offers and agrees to furnish to the Owner the products and/or services more particularly described in its Qualifications, and to comply with all terms, conditions and requirements set forth in the RFQ documents and contained herein.

3.10.3 By signature hereon, Respondent affirms that he has not given, nor intends to give at any time hereafter, any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor or service to a public servant in connection with the submitted Qualifications.

3.10.4 By signature hereon, a corporate Respondent certifies that it is not currently delinquent in the payment of any Franchise Taxes due under Chapter 171, Texas Tax Code, or that the corporate Respondent is exempt from the payment of such taxes, or that the corporate Respondent is an out-of-state corporation that is not subject to the Texas Franchise Tax, whichever is applicable.

3.10.5 By signature hereon, the Respondent hereby certifies that neither the Respondent nor the firm, corporation, partnership or Owner represented by the Respondent, or anyone acting for such firm, corporation, or institution has violated the antitrust laws of this state, codified in Section 15.01, et. seq., Texas Business and Commerce Code, or the Federal antitrust laws, nor communicated directly or indirectly the Qualifications made to any competitor or any other person engaged in such line of business.

3.11 By signature hereon, Respondent represents and warrants that:

3.11.1.1. Respondent is a reputable company regularly engaged in providing products and/or services necessary to meet the terms, conditions and requirements of the RFQ;

3.11.1.2 Respondent has the necessary experience, knowledge, abilities, skills, and resources to satisfactorily perform the terms, conditions and requirements of the RFQ;

3.11.1.3 Respondent is aware of, is fully informed about, and is in full compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances;

3.11.1.4 Respondent understands (i) the requirements and specifications set forth in this RFQ and (ii) the terms and conditions set forth in the Contract under which Respondent will be required to operate;

3.11.1.5 Respondent, if selected by the Owner, will maintain insurance as required by the Contract

3.11.1.6 All statements, information and representations prepared and submitted in response to this RFQ are current, complete, true and accurate. Respondent acknowledges that the Owner will rely on such statements, information and representations in selecting the successful Respondent. If selected by the Owner as the successful Respondent, Respondent will notify the Owner immediately of any material change in any matters with regard to which Respondent has made a statement or representation or provided information.

3.11.1.7 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that the individual signing this document and the documents made part of the RFQ is authorized to sign such documents on behalf of the company and to bind the company under any agreements or other contractual arrangements, which may result from the submission of Respondent’s Qualifications.

3.11.2 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that if a Texas address is shown as the address of the Respondent, Respondent qualifies as a Texas Resident Respondent as defined in Rule 1 TAC 111.2.

3.11.3 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies as follows:

3.11.3.1 “Under Section 231.006, Texas Family Code, the vendor or applicant certifies that the individual or business entity named in this contract, bid, or application is not ineligible to receive the specified grant, loan, or payment and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment may be withheld if this certification is inaccurate.”

3.11.3.2 “Under Section 2155.004, Texas Government Code, the vendor or applicant certifies that the individual or business entity named in this bid or contract is not ineligible to receive the specified contract and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment withheld if this certification is inaccurate.”

3.11.3.3 “Under Section 2254.004, Texas Government Code, the vendor or applicant certifies that each individual or business entity which is an engineer or architect proposed by Respondent as a member of its team was selected based on demonstrated competence and qualifications only.”

3.11.4 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that no relationship, whether by relative, business associate, capital funding agreement or by any other such kinship exist between Respondent and an employee of any University of Texas component, or Respondent has not been an employee of any University of Texas component within the immediate twelve (12) months prior to your RFQ response. All such disclosures will be subject to administrative review and approval prior to the Owner entering into any contract with Respondent.

3.11.5 By signature hereon, Respondent affirms that no compensation has been received for participation in the preparation of the specifications for this RFQ. (ref. Section 2155.004 Texas Government Code).

3.11.6 Respondent represents and warrants that all articles and services quoted in response to this RFQ meet or exceed the safety standards established and promulgated under the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Law (Public Law 91-596) and its regulations in effect or proposed as of the date of this solicitation.

3.11.7 By signature hereon, Respondent signifies his compliance with all federal laws and regulations pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action.

3.11.8 By signature hereon, Respondent agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the State of Texas, all of its officers, agents and employees from and against all claims, actions, suits, demands, proceedings, costs, damages, and liabilities, arising out of, connected with, or resulting from any acts or omissions of Respondent or any agent, employee, subcontractor, or supplier of Respondent in the execution or performance of any agreements or other contractual arrangements which may result from the submission of Respondent’s Qualifications.

3.11.9 By signature hereon, Respondent agrees that any payments that may become due under any agreements or other contractual arrangements, which may result from the submission of Respondent’s Qualifications, will be applied towards any debt including, but not limited to, delinquent taxes and child support that is owed to the State of Texas.

3.11.10 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that no member of the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, or the Executive Officers of the University of Texas System or its component institutions, has a financial interest, directly or indirectly, in the transaction that is the subject of the contract.

3.11.11 Execution of Offer: RFQ No. 25DBL003

The Respondent must complete, sign and return this Execution of Offer as part of their submittal response. The Respondent’s company official(s) who are authorized to commit to such a submittal must sign submittals. Failure to sign and return this form will subject the submittal to disqualification.

Respondent’s Name:

Respondent’s State of Texas Tax Account No.:

(This 11 digit number is mandatory)

If a Corporation:

Respondent’s State of Incorporation:

Respondent’s Charter No:

Identify each person who owns at least 25% of the Respondent’s business entity by name:

(Name)

(Name)

(Name)

(Name)

Submitted and Certified By:

(Respondent’s Name) (Title)

(Street Address) (Telephone Number)

(City, State, Zip Code) (Fax Number)

(Authorized Signature) (Date)

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