EXHIBIT 3 - EVALUATION CRITERIA.pdf

CEQA/NEPA & Environmental Compliance Services – Evaluation Criteria Draft 02/24/2026

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EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals submitted in response to this RFP will be evaluated according to the following criteria and associated weights (100 Points Total). The submittals for administrative criteria will be scored as either responsive or non-responsive.

A. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES OF THE PROPOSER (30 POINTS)

Demonstrated skills and experience of the prime contractors (Proposer or the Proposer Members (if applicable)) in performing professional services involving California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations and execution of environmental compliance similar to the services to be performed under the Scope of Services [on major transit capital projects, small capital projects, and/or facilities improvements], including evidence of successful delivery of comparable services within the past five years.

B. EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES OF THE FIRM(S) ON THE PROPOSER'S TEAM (25

POINTS)

Demonstrated skills and experience of the firms on the Proposer's team (the proposed subcontractors) in providing professional services involving California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) regulations and execution of environmental compliance similar to the services to be performed under the Scope of Services [on major transit capital projects, small capital projects, and/or facilities improvements], as reflected by the technical knowledge, experience, and qualifications of the proposed subcontractors.

C. PERSONNEL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE (20 POINTS)

Demonstrated relevant experience, minimum required qualifications, credentials, and capabilities of personnel for each of the roles described in the Scope of Services.

D. PROJECT MANAGEMENT APPROACH (20 POINTS)

1. Demonstrated understanding of the Scope of Services and LACMTA's overall objectives in utilizing the services described under the Scope of Services to support its capital program and operations. (5 points)

2. A Management Plan for the performance of the services under the Scope of Services that demonstrates: (15 points)

a. well-defined means and methods for promoting collaboration, teamwork and productive working relationships and effective reporting coordination between all the Contractor staff (including Subcontractor staff), LACMTA staff, and stakeholders;

b. well-defined means and methods and an effective approach to allocating work and to project controls to maximize efficiency and ensure quality and timely delivery of the services under the Scope of Services;

c. a well-defined and strategic approach to manage and scale the work, track assignments and performance, and provide necessary coordination to deliver the services under the Scope of Services, including demonstration of an effective overall

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management approach and sufficient depth of skilled personnel and quality technical resources to mobilize quickly on short notice and to handle multiple LACMTA assignments simultaneously; and

d. availability and commitment of the personnel and technical resources necessary for successful and timely delivery of the Scope of Services.

E. COMMUNITY BENEFITS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT (5 points)

Demonstration of a well-defined approach to support achievement of LACMTA's community benefits and workforce development goals and objectives in the performance of the Scope of Services including demonstrating:

1. policies, practices, and training programs at the organizational level as well as values and behaviors at the individual level that enable and establish an inclusive workplace culture reflective of the Los Angeles community in which the Scope of Services will be performed, a supportive work environment, a zero-tolerance policy for workplace harassment, and an effective reporting mechanism; and

2. a strategy to establish reciprocal relationships that support trustworthy communication within the Contractor's team.

F. ADMINISTRATIVE FACTORS (Pass/Fail)

1. Current and Completed Projects - LACMTA will validate the information submitted by the Proposer to demonstrate past performance. LACMTA reserves the right to have additional Questionnaires completed by any other source identified or not identified on Forms 054 and 055.

2. Past Performance - Package of Experience/Performance Questionnaire Form V1.0 – Prime, Joint Venture Partners and first tier subcontractors shall each submit a total of three

(3) completed forms demonstrating satisfactory or above ratings from current and past clients. At least 2 of the 3 questionnaires must be from past projects completed within the last five (5) years. LACMTA will validate the information.

3. LACMTA Pre-Qualification Application - Each Proposer shall submit under separate cover original Pre-Qualification documents to LACMTA Pre-Qualification Office for prime and first tier sub-consultants providing services in value of $500,000 or more. LACMTA Pre-Qualification Office shall determine whether or not each prime Proposer and first tier sub-consultant with a subcontract value of $500,000 or more, satisfy the requirements of the Pre-Qualification application.