Exhibit B - Scored Non-cost-2 Bronze Statues.docx

EXHIBIT B – SCORED NON-COST FACTORS

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Instructions:

Note: Bidders must follow the instructions outlined in this Exhibit. Unless Enterprise Services, at its discretion, determines that a bidder’s variance from these instructions is immaterial or timely corrected, Bids that do NOT follow these instructions will be deemed to be nonresponsive and rejected.

1. Add bidder’s business name above and follow the instructions below.

2. Review and respond to all questions. ALL bidders must respond to REQ IDs.

3. Provide a written response that addresses how the bidder meets or exceeds each requirement/specification in the Written Response column.

a. Supporting Information. Please make sure to include references in Exhibit A – Bidder’s Certifications that align with the information provided in this exhibit. Enterprise Services may request additional information or references to help verify the information provided by the bidder in this exhibit. A bidder’s failure to provide such requested information to Enterprise Services within five (5) business days will result in disqualification.

b. Bidder’s Commitments. The bidder’s responses to all the performance requirements below will be incorporated into such awarded bidder’s contract, if awarded. Therefore, the bidder is cautioned to propose only commitments that bidder can fully meet throughout the term of the contract. If an awarded bidder is unable to meet the terms of the contract, bidder will be in breach and subject to termination and/or damages as described by the contract. See Exhibit D- Contract Template.

c. Page/Word Limit. Bidder’s responses must fully demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter. Limited responses may receive lower scores than those that more fully demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter. However, conciseness is also preferred, and the following limits are provided:

i. The total word count for all written responses must not exceed 1000 words per each question/REQ ID. Any text more than this limit will be deleted prior to forwarding the submittals to the evaluation team.

ii. Each written response must be complete and will be evaluated as written. Additional materials such as links to external content or embedded documents are not allowed and will not be evaluated. Images may be attached to Bidder’s submission, but image filenames should clearly delineate which questions they are responding to.

4. Bidder’s written response to the performance requirements/scored specifications will be assessed as follows:

5. Submit the exhibit as a Microsoft Word document without modifying the formatting. If you need to print out this document for any reason, please note this document is sized Legal 8.5” x 14”.

Stated Business Need

Bidder confirms the principal office, where all contract related service work will take place, is based in Washington State.

Locations:

To meet the minimum acceptable standard [0%]: Bidder must for each example show:

Relevant industry experience of producing cast bronze statues or sculptures of 6ft life size or greater scale completed within the past 5 years. Bidder must submit written information and visual documentation for up to 3 unique examples; each example shall include:

· Written description

· Size / dimensions

· Year completed

· Casting alloy

· Artist or maker attribution

· 4 high quality color images (per example):

· Image set must include full size pictures of the front, back, and at least one side. Images shall be JPG format, 300 dpi, and less than 10mb each.

· Image set may be attached

Added Value: In the written response and/or supporting documentation, bidders can demonstrate added value to the state by:

Submitting written descriptions and visual documentation of completed statues or sculptures the foundry has produced demonstrating technical expertise, craftsmanship, and standard of quality for up to 3 unique examples; each example shall include:

· Up to 8 high quality color images (per example). Image set shall include 1 image full-size front facing or ¾ quarter view, 1 image of a full-size profile view showing the surface planes where cast patterns were welded and chased, 1 detail image of the same front facing or ¾ view weld seam, and 1 profile detail image of the same weld seam. Images shall be JPG format, 300 dpi, and less than 10mb each.

Added value of points may be awarded based on quality of planar alignment, quality of metal tooling of texture, and surface treatment.

· Examples that qualify for a Sufficient rating show unaligned planes at the weld seams, texture that does not match the surrounding surface texture enough to disguise the weld seam, or patinaed weld sections that do not match the color of the casting alloy. The metal surface or color treatment would be considered visually distracting.

· Examples that qualify for a Significant rating include slightly noticeable surface or color discrepancies between the weld and surrounding metal patterns, or slightly imperfect planar alignment but overall the patinated metal color and surface treatment are not visually distracting.

· Examples that qualify for an Excellent rating would demonstrate perfectly aligned planes where cast patterns are welded and chased, surface texture that matches well enough not to draw the viewers eye to the weld seam, and surfaces that are evenly patinated with the filler rod alloy matching the color of surrounding cast alloy.

Technical Experience Describe relevant industry experience of producing cast bronze statues or sculptures of 6ft life size or greater scale completed within the past 5 years and documentation/ images of examples.

To meet the minimum acceptable standard [0%]: Each of the Bidder’s, if awarded, must:

Confirm key personnel expected to work on this project have experience in bronze casting processes such as mold makers, pour team, welders/metal fabricators, and professional patineurs. Key personnel are considered staff, sub-contractors, or temporary/project-based employees. Provide the names of key personnel, their roles, and years of experience.

Added Value: In the written response and/or supporting documentation, bidders can demonstrate added value to the state by:

Identifying key personnel with extensive knowledge, training, or expertise. Added value will be given based on the level of expertise or credentials of key personnel. Key personnel are defined as staff members, sub-contractors, or temporary/project-based employees expected to provide a lead role and work specifically on this project. Provide the name of the key personnel in each respective category and their years of experience in that role. All images provided must be JPG format, 300 dpi, and less than 10mb each.

To qualify for a Sufficient rating, the bidder must confirm the following and submit the following documentation:

· The pour team lead has over 3 years of experience working over 30 hours/week preparing and burning out shells or investment, and casting silicon bronze.

· The lead metal fabricator has over 3 years of experience working 30 hours/week welding, tooling, and fabricating cast bronze sculpture. Submit 2 color images of an example of a metal sculpture this fabricator has completed. At least 1 image of the full-size sculpture.

· The lead patineur has over 3 years of experience working 30 hours/week applying chemical patinas, paints, sealants, and/or other colorants. Submit up to 2 color images of completed patinas with at least 1 image of a traditional brown “liver and ferric” patina.

To qualify for a Significant rating, the bidder must confirm and submit the following documentation:

· The pour team lead has over 5 years of experience working over 30 hours/week preparing and burning out shells or investment, and casting silicon bronze.

· The lead metal fabricator has over 5 years of experience working 30 hours/week welding, tooling, and fabricating cast bronze sculpture. Submit 4 color images of at least 2 examples of metal sculptures the fabricator has completed. At least 1 image of each example should show full-size sculptures, and at least one example must be of a bronze sculpture over 6ft tall.

· The lead patineur has over 5 years of experience working over 30 hours/week applying chemical patinas, paints, sealants, and/or other colorants. Submit 4 color images showcasing at least 2 unique examples of completed sculptures with at least 2 images of traditional brown “liver and ferric” patinas. Provide a brief written description of the treatment performed such as chemicals used, paints, mixtures, and/or other colorants and method of application. Include a brief description of the sealant(s) applied.

To qualify for an Excellent rating, the bidder must confirm and submit the following documentation:

· The pour team lead has over 5 years of experience working 30 hours/week preparing and burning out shells or investment, and casting silicon bronze.

· The lead metal fabricator has over 7 years of experience working 30 hours/week welding, tooling, and fabricating cast bronze sculpture. Submit 6 color images of at least 3 examples of metal sculptures the fabricator has completed. At least 1 image of each example should show full-size sculptures, and at least 2 examples must be of bronze sculptures over 6ft tall.

· At least one staff member, subcontractor, or temporary/project-based employee accredited with a current welding certification for the type of welding that will be used for structural welding of the stainless-steel armature, for example GTAW, GMAW, or stick welding processes. Certificates from AWS (American Welding Society), WABO (Washington Association of Building Officials), ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers), and API (American Petroleum Institute) are acceptable. Submit a scan, photocopy, photograph, or digital image of the certificate.

· The lead patineur has over 7 years of experience working over 30 hours/week applying chemical patinas, paints, sealants, and/or other colorants. Submit 6 color images showcasing at least 3 unique examples of completed sculptures with at least 4 images of traditional brown “liver and ferric” patinas. Images showing “liver and ferric” patinas must demonstrate degrees of burnished dark base coat, and a mastery of ferric nitrate application to achieve color ranges using chemical strength, application techniques, and surface temperature. Provide a brief written description of the treatment performed such as chemicals used, paints, mixtures, and/or other colorants and method of application. Include a brief description of the sealant(s) applied.

List key personnel expected to work on this project have experience in bronze casting processes such as mold makers, pour team, welders/metal fabricators, and professional patineurs. Key personnel are considered staff, sub-contractors, or temporary/project-based employees. Provide the names of key personnel, their roles, and years of experience.

Key Personnel 1 Role/Title:

Key Personnel 2 Role/Title:

Key Personnel 3 Role/Title:

To meet the minimum acceptable standard [0%]: Each of the Bidder’s, if awarded, must:

Provide a written description of experience and submit 3 color images of each project example with artist attribution. These examples can be different from those provided in Question 1 - Experience and do not have to be as large in scale as the examples above but should still include high quality (300 dpi JPG) images of bronze sculptures that were made from original artwork under direction of an artist. Include at least 1 full-size sculpture image and at least 1 detail image of the sculpture that demonstrates the technical skills of the foundry. No more than 3 unique examples.

Describe experience and submit 3 color images of each project example with artist attribution.

To meet the minimum acceptable standard [0%]: Each of the Bidders, if awarded, must:

Provide a written description describing at least one example of a sculpture requiring the creation and attachment of a mount system within a bronze sculpture for the purpose of mounting to a base, pedestal, plinth, or existing hardscape. Note the materials used to create the mount system, the method of attaching the bronze casting to the mount system, and the material the sculpture was attached to using the mount system. No more than 3 examples.

A “mount” is defined as any permanent attachment(s) and/or internal structure that provides structural capacity and/or enables installation of the sculpture to another material.

Added Value: In the written response and/or supporting documentation, bidders can demonstrate added value to the state by:

Providing a written description describing specialized techniques, skills, and/or resources necessary to expedite or complete production of at least 1 sculpture that is 6 ft. tall or larger. Include assessment of the effectiveness of these items in meeting the customers’ timeline. Additional examples are acceptable as needed to describe various approaches.

To qualify for a Sufficient rating, bidder must describe at least one example working with 3rd party vendors and/or sub-contractors to complete a project. For instance, relevant examples might include custom crating, transportation, mold-making, specialized fabrication, specialized coatings, or patination.

To qualify for a Significant rating, bidder must qualify for the Sufficient rating and additionally have completed at least 1 cast sculpture using 3D printed patterns. Submit 3 color images (JPG format, 300 dpi, no more than 10mb) per example of at least 1 sculpture that was cast using 3D printed patterns.

To qualify for an Excellent rating, bidder must qualify for the Significant rating and additionally provide at least 1 example of a completed sculpture they fabricated requiring an internal metal armature as determined by engineering specifications. This example can be different from the example used to qualify for the Significant rating. Submit 2 color images of the sculpture showing the internal armature during and/or after production. A copy of the engineering drawing set would be accepted as an additional submittal.

Describe examples of a sculpture requiring the creation and attachment of a mount system within a bronze sculpture for the purpose of mounting to a base, pedestal, plinth, or existing hardscape. Note the materials used to create the mount system, the method of attaching the bronze casting to the mount system, and the material the sculpture was attached to using the mount system.

To meet the minimum acceptable standard [0%]: Each of the Bidder’s, if awarded, must attest that:

The company must have been in business and operational for at least 30 hours each week for at least three (3) years from the date of this bid submission.

Added Value: In the written response, bidders can demonstrate added value to the state by attesting that:

The company has been in business and operational producing bronze sculpture to completion for extended time beyond the minimum acceptable standard.

To qualify for a Sufficient rating, the company must have been in business for a minimum of (5) years from the date of this bid submission.

To qualify for a Significant rating, the company must have been in business for a minimum of (7) years from the date of this bid submission.

To qualify for an Excellent rating, the company must have been in business for a minimum of (10) years from the date of this bid submission.

Added Value points may also be additionally assigned if the company has a green certification/rating and operates under those standards. Including but not limited to: B Corporation, Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) or equivalent certification/rating.

Describe years of experience company has been in business and operational for at least 30 hours each week. List any green certifications the company holds.

To meet the minimum acceptable standard [0%]: Bidder must, as specified in Exhibit D – Contract, provide:

(a) A proposed project timeline that demonstrates an understanding and competency of the Contract and meets the minimum completion date of the project for both statues. (15 months for first cast and 18 for second cast)

(b) Advise any concerns with scope, coordination, completions date and describe proposed solutions.

Bidders who do not meet this minimum acceptable standard will be disqualified from further consideration.

Added value: In the written response, bidders can demonstrate added value to the state by:

Expedited timeline: Added value will be awarded to vendors that can commit to completing the statues by the expedited timelines below:

Bidders that commit to completing Statues 1 and 2 before May 10th, 2026 will qualify for the Excellent rating.

Bidders that commit to completing Statue 1 by May 10th, 2026 and Statue 2 by June 15th, 2026 will qualify for the Significant rating.

Bidders that commit to completing Statue 1 by May 10th, 2026 will qualify for the Sufficient category.

(a) Detail your proposed Project Plan and Timeline, be sure to explain how Bidder will meet completion dates of the project (estimated completion date for statue 1 and statue 2). It is recommended bidder reference Exhibit G – Milestones Processes for a detailed description of proposed milestones.

(b) Advise any concerns with scope, coordination, completions date, and describe proposed solutions.

Return this exhibit to Procurement Coordinator at:

DESProcurementConsulting@des.wa.gov EXHIBIT B – SCORED NON-COST FACTORS FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION NO. BFJ2023001 – 2 BRONZE STATUES image1.jpeg