Exhibit_C_-_Overview_of_the_XPD_process.pdf

Exhibit C – Overview of Expertise-Driven Project Delivery Process

Design, Implement, and Manage Seattle City Light Strategic Energy Management (SEM) Program

RFP# SCL- 767054841

Overview of the Expertise-Driven Project Delivery Process This contract will be delivered via the Expertise-Driven Project Delivery (XPD) process as outlined in this RFP. The XPD process consists of three primary phases: 1) Selection Phase, 2) Pre- Award Clarification Phase, and 3) Post-Award Performance Metrics.

The XPD process consists of a 1) Selection Phase, and a 2) Pre-Award Clarification Phase, as summarized in the following paragraphs and outlined below.

Selection Phase:

The first phase of the XPD process focuses on each Consultant’s ability to differentiate itself from competing proposals. Consultants will be evaluated based upon the ability to identify, prioritize, and minimize project risks, add differential value to the City, show a high level of past performance on behalf of other clients and similar projects, and propose a highly qualified project team.

Submitted proposals should be brief, show differentiation, and allow the City to make a justifiable selection. It is imperative that each Consultant realize that what is written in the proposals and discussed in the interviews will become part of the final contract.

Pre-Award Clarification Phase:

The second phase of the XPD process occurs prior to award with the selected Consultant. The selected Consultant will be required to clearly present their implementation plan for the project, coordinate risk minimization solutions, clarify value assessment options, and identify specific support and resources that will be requested from the City throughout the project. This phase is provided to the selected Consultant to ensure they have properly addressed and accounted for all aspects of the scope in their proposal.

Selection Phase.

Initial Screening The City will review responses for responsiveness and responsibility in accordance with the Selection Phase of the XPD process as described in Section 8. Those responses that comply with the instructions provided in Section 8 of the RFP shall proceed for full evaluation by the Consultant Evaluation Committee. Equal Benefits, Minimum Qualifications, a WMBE Inclusion Plan, satisfactory financial responsibility, and other elements are also screened at this time. A significant failure to perform on past City projects may also be considered in determining the responsibility of a firm.