Exhibit M Summary of Required Solicitation Documents.pdf

SUMMARY OF REQUIRED SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

Offerors must provide satisfactory evidence of its ability to manage and coordinate the types of activities described in this Solicitation and to produce the specified services on time.

1. Statement of Interest

A statement of interest cover letter (one page maximum) with the following information:

- The firm’s primary point of contact for this work.

- The location of the offeror’s office(s) that will provide the services. Local Offices to the Chicagoland area will score higher than out-of-state offices.

2. Narrative and Company Information

A discussion in narrative form (3-page max.) of a successful project approach. Provide in the narrative at least one relatively recent example of how the approach was applied to a representative project of similar size, scope, and complexity. The project approach shall briefly explain the general approach of the firm to developing alternatives, evaluating alternatives, and selecting the most feasible alternate Concept design, with an emphasis on how the firm develops cost estimates for budgeting that is based on a less-than complete design. Any tools employed for analysis or cost estimates should be identified in the narrative. The narrative shall also describe the firms Quality Control and Quality Assurance process, with a brief example of where its effectiveness was evident.

3. Key Personnel Offeror shall demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience, including resumes of key individuals, relevant projects completed, and the number of professional services and support staff at each office. The following positions are considered Key Positions:

A Project Manager and Project Engineer(s) shall be provided for the project. Submit resumes (1-page max.) and an explanatory narrative (2-page max.) on the person highlighting any important or unique experience or training that the person brings to the role, and any additional information asked in the requirements listed below.

- Project Manager Designate only one Project Manager for the firm, who will serve as the primary point of contact for contracting and all correspondence with the firm. Minimum 10 years professional experience, registration as a professional Architect or Engineer in the State of Illinois is required. Project management, design, bidding, and construction administration experience as demonstrated by similar work experience as identified in the Statements of Work. Experience with Federal Projects in a significant role is a plus. Knowledge of Engineering and typical permitting practices in the Northeastern Illinois area, demonstrated by experience with industrial site development or other significant site development is a minimum requirement, and shall be noted on the resume, with at least three projects noted on the explanatory narrative.

- Project Engineer A Project Engineer shall be designated for the project. The person designated shall have as minimum qualifications an Engineering degree with 5-years’ experience in projects similar in size, scope, and complexity, which should be reflected in the resume. The explanatory narrative should emphasize three (3) specific examples of relatively recent projects that the Project Engineer played a significant role that demonstrate development of initial design alternatives, concept designs and final plans and specifications, and estimates of construction cost.

4. Certifications

- Subcontractor Annual Representations & Certifications (SARC), Form SARC The successful Offeror’s submittal of this completed form will be incorporated in the resultant subcontract. If an offering entity is a joint venture, association, consortia, or partnership, each member entity must submit an individual Representations and Certifications Form.

- Proposal Certifications, Form PUR-466 All appropriate sections are required to be completed and signed by a company official.