Geotechnical Environmental Services (Annual C.pdf

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

2024-RFP-005

Geotechnical Environmental

Services (Annual Contract)

Friday, January 24, 2025

Table Of Contents

For

Project ID: 2024-RFP-005

1. Information to Proponents

2. Scope of Work

3. Contents of Proposal/Required Submittals

4. Evaluation of Proposals

5. Evaluation Criteria

6. Price Proposal

7. Proposal Submittal

Attachments:

A - CLAYTON COUNTY SLBE-NEW-SLBE-MASTER-LIST-7.12.24

Information to Proponents

1. Services Being Procured

This Request for Proposals (“RFP”) from qualified proponents (“Proponent” or “Proponents”) by the City of

Forest Park (the “City”), seeks to procure

The City of Forest Park is requesting proposals from qualified Geotechnical Environmental professionals or firms to provide soil and erosion inspections, plan reviews, engineering and construction management services.

(“Services”) as detailed in the Scope of Services.

2. Timeline

Release Project Date: January 24, 2025

Pre-Proposal Meeting (Non-

Mandatory):

February 12, 2025, 11:00am

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Response Submission Deadline: March 5, 2025, 2:00pm

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3. Method of Source Selection

This procurement is being conducted in accordance with all applicable provisions of the City’s Code of

Ordinances, including its Procurement Code, and the particular method of source selection for the services sought in this RFP is Code Section 3-1-16; Competitive Sealed Proposals.

By submitting a Proposal concerning this procurement, a Proponent acknowledges that it is familiar with all laws applicable to this procurement, including, but not limited to, the City’s Code of

Ordinances and Charter, which laws are incorporated into this RFP by reference. Each Proponent also agrees to participate in and abide by all requested information and abide by all City Programs.

4. Minimum Qualifications

The Proponent shall have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the operations and management of all labor, administrative support, materials, parts, tools, equipment, supplies, transportation, travel time, and insurance to efficiently and effectively fulfill the requirements under the scope of services as a Geotechnical

Environmental Services provider.

5. No Offer by City; Firm Offer by Proponent

This procurement does not constitute an offer by City to enter into an agreement and cannot be accepted by any Proponent to form an agreement. This procurement is only an invitation for offers from interested

Proponents and no offer shall bind City. A Proponent’s offer is a firm offer and may not be withdrawn except under the rules specified in City’s Code of Ordinances and other applicable law.

6. Proposal Deadline

Your response to this RFP must be received by the Procurement Division, no later than 2:00 pm on

Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Any Proposal received after this time will not be considered and will not be accepted by the City. Proposals will be opened and the names of the proponents will be read aloud publicly via Microsoft Teams link https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NWRkZjBhZTUtYjI4ZC00NjA1LTk1OGItZWJjMGUwMTE5NTQ0%40thread.v2/0?

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7. Pre-Proposal Conference

Each Proponent is highly encouraged to attend the scheduled non-mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference.

Each Proponent must be fully informed regarding all existing and expected conditions and matters which might affect the cost or performance of the Services. Any failure to fully investigate the job requirements shall not relieve any Proponent from the responsibility of evaluating the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the Services properly. Please join the meeting via Microsoft Teams link https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NWRkZjBhZTUtYjI4ZC00NjA1LTk1OGItZWJjMGUwMTE5NTQ0%40thread.v2/0?

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8. Procurement Questions; Prohibited Contacts

Proponents shall submit all inquiries regarding this solicitation via the City's e-Procurement Portal, located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/forestparkga. Please note the deadline for submitting inquiries is

Friday, February 21, 2025 at 5:00 pm. All answers to inquiries will be posted on the City's e-Procurement

Portal. Proponent may also click “Follow” to receive an email notification when answers are posted. It is the responsibility of the Proponent to check the website for answers to inquiries.

It is the responsibility of each Proponent to obtain a copy of any addendum issued for this procurement by monitoring the City’s e-Procurement Portal. No Proponent may rely on any verbal response to any question submitted concerning this RFP. All Proponents and representatives of any Proponent are strictly prohibited from contacting any other City employees or any third-party representatives of City on any matter having to do with this RFP. All communications by any Proponent concerning this RFP must be made to the City’s contact person, or any other City representatives designated by the Procurement Manager in writing.

9. Addendums

The City reserves the right to issue an addendum to the RFP at any time for any reason. If any addenda are issued, such addenda shall be issued by the City prior to the time that proposals are received and shall be considered part of the RFP. Proponents are required to register for an account via the City's e-Procurement

Portal hosted by OpenGov. Once the Proponent has completed registration, they will receive addenda notifications to their email by clicking “Follow” on this project. Ultimately, it is the sole responsibility of each Proponent to periodically check the site for any addenda at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/forestparkga.

10. Ownership of Proposals

Each Proposal submitted for this RFP will become the property of the City, without compensation to a

Proponent, for the City’s use, in its discretion. Responses may be reviewed by any person after the final award has been made. The City reserves the right to use any or all ideas presented in reply RFP. Dis-qualification of a Proponent does not eliminate this right.

11. Errors in Proposals

The City shall not be liable for any errors in the Proponent's proposal. No modifications to the proposal shall be accepted from the Proponent after the submittal date and time. The Proponent is responsible for https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NWRkZjBhZTUtYjI4ZC00NjA1LTk1OGItZWJjMGUwMTE5NTQ0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22fb7c6cb4-5023-4802-846b-815d37e67829%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22defa45fd-8012-42bb-9433-485f3b4c6bc1%22%7d https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NWRkZjBhZTUtYjI4ZC00NjA1LTk1OGItZWJjMGUwMTE5NTQ0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22fb7c6cb4-5023-4802-846b-815d37e67829%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22defa45fd-8012-42bb-9433-485f3b4c6bc1%22%7d https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NWRkZjBhZTUtYjI4ZC00NjA1LTk1OGItZWJjMGUwMTE5NTQ0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22fb7c6cb4-5023-4802-846b-815d37e67829%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22defa45fd-8012-42bb-9433-485f3b4c6bc1%22%7d https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NWRkZjBhZTUtYjI4ZC00NjA1LTk1OGItZWJjMGUwMTE5NTQ0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22fb7c6cb4-5023-4802-846b-815d37e67829%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22defa45fd-8012-42bb-9433-485f3b4c6bc1%22%7d https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NWRkZjBhZTUtYjI4ZC00NjA1LTk1OGItZWJjMGUwMTE5NTQ0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22fb7c6cb4-5023-4802-846b-815d37e67829%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22defa45fd-8012-42bb-9433-485f3b4c6bc1%22%7d https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NWRkZjBhZTUtYjI4ZC00NjA1LTk1OGItZWJjMGUwMTE5NTQ0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22fb7c6cb4-5023-4802-846b-815d37e67829%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22defa45fd-8012-42bb-9433-485f3b4c6bc1%22%7d careful review of its entire proposal to ensure that all information is correct and complete. Proponents are responsible for all errors or omissions contained in their proposals.

12. Withdrawing Proposals

Proponents may withdraw their proposal at any time prior to the submittal deadline by clicking the

"Unsubmit Response" button in their Vendor Portal. The Proponent may submit another proposal at any time prior to the submittal deadline. No proposal may be withdrawn after the submittal date and time without approval by the City. Such approval shall be based on the Proponent’s submittal, in writing of reason acceptable to the city in its sole discretion.

13. Georgia Open Records Act

Information provided to the City is subject to disclosure under the Georgia Open Records Act (“GORA”).

Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 50-18-72(a)(34), “[a]n entity submitting records containing trade secrets that wishes to keep such records confidential under this paragraph shall submit and attach to the records an affidavit affirmatively declaring that specific information in the records constitute trade secrets pursuant to Article 27 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 [O.C.G.A. § 10-1-760 et seq.]” (Form 13)

14. Insurance Requirements

The Vendor/Contractor/Subcontractor shall purchase and maintain insurance of the following types of coverage and limits of liability:

A. Commercial General Liability (CGL) with limits of Insurance of not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 Annual Aggregate.

1. If the CGL coverage contains a General Aggregate Limit, such General Aggregate shall apply separately to each project.

2. CGL coverage shall be written on ISO Occurrence form CG 00 01 0413 or a substitute form providing equivalent coverage and shall cover liability arising from premises, operations, independent contractors, products-completed operations, and personal and advertising injury.

3. CGL coverage shall be issued on an "Occurrence" basis. "Claims Made" coverage is not acceptable.

4. Defense costs shall be outside of policy limits. Eroding limits coverage is not acceptable.

5. The CGL coverage shall not be limited by excluding coverage for work performed by subcontractors

(CG 22 94, CG 22 95 or equivalent).

6. Owner and all other parties as required by Owner, shall be included as insureds on the CGL, using combination of ISO Additional Insured Endorsements CG 20 10 04 13 and CG 20 37 04 13, or an endorsement approved by the Owner providing equivalent or broader coverage to the additional insureds. This insurance for the additional insureds shall be as broad as the coverage provided for the named insured subcontractor. It shall apply as Primary and Non-Contributing Insurance before any other insurance or self-insurance, including any deductible, maintained by, or provided to, the additional insured. Therefore, coverage provided the additional insureds shall not require or contemplate contribution by any other policy or policies obtained by, or available to, and additional insured; any other such coverage shall be excess over the coverage to be provided by the subcontractor. The limits of coverage provided to the additional insureds shall be the same as the limits available to the Vendor/Contractor/Subcontractor. Thus, in the event that the coverage obtained by Vendor/Contractor/Subcontractor contains greater limits than the minimum limits required above, the additional insureds shall be entitled to such greater limits, and this Agreement shall be deemed to require such greater limits.

7. Vendor/Contractor/Subcontractor shall maintain CGL coverage for itself and all additional insureds for the duration of the project and maintain Completed Operations coverage for itself and each additional insured for at least three (3) years after completion of the work.

8. The CGL coverage shall not contain any deductible that exceeds $10,000.00. If the CGL contains a deductible, the Vendor/Contractor/Subcontractor shall be responsible for the deductible amount for any paid claim. However, Owner, at its option, can choose to pay the deductible and recoup such payment from the Subcontractor.

B. Automobile Liability

1. Business Auto Liability with limits of at least $1,000,000 combined single limit.

2. Business Auto coverage must include coverage for liability arising out of all owned, leased, hired and non-owned automobiles.

3. Owner, and all other parties required by the Owner, shall be included as insureds on the Business

Auto policy. The Business Auto policy shall be primary and non-contributory to any applicable coverage acquired by the Owner, and all required parties.

C. Commercial Umbrella

1. Umbrella limits must be at least $5,000,000 with such coverage to include Employers' Liability, General Liability and Automobile Liability, as underlying policies.

2. Umbrella coverage must include as additional insureds all entities that are additional insureds on the

CGL.

3. Umbrella coverage for each additional insureds shall apply as primary and noncontributory basis before any other insurance or self-insurance, including any deductible, maintained by, or provided to, the additional insured other than the Employers Liability coverages maintained by the

Vendor/Contractor/Subcontractor.

D. Workers Compensation and Employers Liability

1. Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage for all of Vendor/Contractor/Subcontractor's employees at the site of the Project, with statutory required limits.

2. Employers Liability Insurance limits of at least $500,000 each accident for bodily injury by accident and $500,000 each employee for injury by disease and $500,000 bodily injury by disease policy limit.

Additional Requirements:

A. Vendor/Contractor/Subcontractor and Vendor/Contractor/Subcontractor's insurers waived all rights against Owner and Architect and their agents, officers, directors, and employees for recovery of damages to the extent these damages are covered by any commercial general liability, commercial umbrella liability, business auto liability or workers compensation, employers liability insurance.

B. Attached to each certificate of insurance shall be copy of Additional Insured Endorsements that are part of the Vendor/Contractor/Subcontractor’s Commercial General Liability, Auto Liability and Umbrella

Policy.

C. These certificates and the insurance policies required by this Exhibit shall contain a provision that coverage afforded under the policies will not be canceled or allowed to expire until at least 30 days prior written notice has been given to the Owner.

D. Acceptance of said certificate will not be deemed to be a waiver of the requirements of this Agreement.

E. All policies will be written by companies licensed to do business in the state where property is located, and which have a rating by Best's Key Rating Guide not less than "A-/VIII".

F. The foregoing provisions relative to insurance shall in no way limit or fix the liability of

Vendor/Contractor/ Subcontractor to Owner, or any other person or entity in respect of any act or omission of Vendor/Contractor/Subcontractor or any breach by Vendor/Contractor/Subcontractor of any obligations or duties owing under this Agreement or otherwise imposed by law.

G. Additional Insureds under this Agreement shall be listed as Safeway Group, Inc. and The City of Forest

Park (Owner).

15. Applicable Diversity Program

The City’s Diversity Program is applicable to this procurement. By submitting a Proposal in response to this procurement, each Proponent agrees to comply with such applicable Diversity Program. A copy of the City's

Local, Small Business, Diversity Program (LSBD Forms 1-6) may be found in the attachments section of this RFP.

16. Special Rules Applicable to Evaluation of Proposals

A Proponent may submit subcontractors/subconsultants or equipment manufacturers with their proposal they plan to use. The City reserves the right to disapprove any proposed subcontractors whose technical or financial ability, resources or experience are deemed inadequate.

17. Examination of Proposal Documents

A. Each Proponent is responsible for examining, with appropriate care, the complete RFP and all Addenda and for informing itself with respect to all conditions which might in any way affect the cost or the performance of any Services. Failure to do so will be at the sole risk of the Proponent, who is deemed to have included all costs for performance of the Services in its Proposal

B. Each Proponent shall promptly notify the City in writing should the Proponent find discrepancies, errors, ambiguities or omissions in the Proposal Documents, or should their intent or meaning appear unclear or ambiguous, or should any other question arise relative to the RFP. Replies to such notices may be made in the form of an addendum to the RFP, which will be issued simultaneously to all potential Proponents who have obtained the RFP from City.

C. The City may, in accordance with applicable law, by addendum, modify any provision or part of the

RFP at any time prior to the Proposal due date and time. The Proponent shall not rely on oral clarifications to the RFP unless they are confirmed in writing by the City in an issued addendum.

18. Oral Presentations and Demonstrations

All responsive Proponents may be required to make an oral presentation of their proposed solution to the

City’s Evaluation Committee. The Key Personnel (or some group thereof) as identified in the Proponent’s proposal must be active participants in the oral presentation. The Proponent’s presentation should focus on an understanding of the capabilities of the proposed solution. The City will notify responsive proponents of the date, time and location for the presentation, and will supply an agenda or topics for discussion.

19. Cancellation of Solicitation

This solicitation may be cancelled in accordance with the City’s Code of Ordinances.

20. Responsiveness and Responsibility

The responsiveness of a Proponent is determined by the following:

A. A timely and effective delivery of all services, materials, documents, and/or other information required by the City;

B. The completeness of all material, documents and/or information required by the City; and

C. The notification of the City of methods, services, supplies and/or equipment that could reduce cost or increase quality.

The responsibility of a Proponent is determined by the following:

A. The ability, capacity and skill of the Proponent to perform the Agreement or provide the Work required.

B. The capability of the Proponent to perform the Agreement or provide the Work promptly, or within the time specified without delay or interference.

C. The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of the Proponent.

D. The quality of performance of previous contracts or work;

E. The previous existing compliance by the Proponent with laws and ordinances relating to the Agreement or Work.

F. The sufficiency of the financial resources and ability of the Proponent to perform the Agreement or provide the Work; and

G. The quality, availability and adaptability of the supplies or contractual Work to the particular use required.

21. Disqualification of Proponents

Any of the following may be considered as sufficient for disqualification of a Proponent and the rejection of the Proposal:

A. Submission of more than one Proposal for the same work by an individual, firm, partnership or

Corporation under the same or different name(s);

B. Evidence of collusion among Proponents;

C. Previous participation in collusive bidding on Work for the City;

D. Submission of an unbalanced Proposal, in which the prices quoted for same items are out of proportion to the prices for other items;

E. Lack of competency of Proponent (the Agreement will be awarded only to a Proponent(s) rated as capable of performing the Work; the City may declare any Proponent ineligible at any time during the process of receiving Proposals or awarding the Agreement where developments arise which, in the opinion of the City, adversely affect the Proponent’s responsibility;

F. Lack of responsibility as shown by past Work judged from the standpoint of workmanship and progress;

financial irresponsibility, including but not limited to, leaving retainage in City account;

G. Uncompleted Work for which the Proponent is committed by Agreement, which in the judgment of the

City, might hinder or prevent the prompt completion of Work under this Agreement if awarded to such

Proponent; and

H. Being in arrears on any existing or prior contracts with the City or in litigation with the City thereon or having defaulted on a previous contract with the City.

22. Award of Agreement; Execution

If the City awards an Agreement pursuant to this procurement, the City will prepare and forward to the successful Proponent an Agreement for execution substantially in the form included in this RFP.

23. Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act

This RFP is subject to the Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011 (“IIREA” or “the

Act”). IIREA was formerly known as the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act or GSCIA.

Pursuant to the Act, the Proponent must provide with its Proposal proof of its registration with and continuing and future participation in the E-Verify Program established by the United States Department of

Homeland Security. A completed Contractor Affidavit (Form 2), set forth in Part 4; Illegal Immigration

Reform and Enforcement Act Forms, must be submitted with the Proposal. Under state law, the City cannot consider any Proposal which does not include completed forms. Where the business structure of a Proponent is such that Proponent is required to obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the Internal

Revenue Service, Proponent must complete the Contractor Affidavit (Form 2) on behalf of and provide a

Federal Work Authorization User ID Number issued to, the Proponent itself. Where the business structure of a Proponent does not require it to obtain an EIN, each entity comprising Proponent must submit a separate Contractor Affidavit (Form 2). It is not the intent of this notice to provide detailed information or legal advice concerning the Act. All Proponents intending to do business with the City are responsible for independently apprising themselves of and complying with the requirements of the Act and assessing its effect on City procurements and their participation in those procurements. For additional information on the

E-Verify program or to enroll in the program, go to: https://e-verify.uscis.gov/enroll. Additional information on completing and submitting the Contractor Affidavit (Form 2) precedes the Affidavit.

24. Multiple Awards

The City reserves, at its sole discretion, the option to award to multiple Proponents. Multiple awards may be made on the total Scope of Services or components of the Scope of Services.

25. Electronic Proposal Documents

This RFP is being made available to all Proponents by electronic means. By responding to this RFP, Proponent acknowledges and accepts full responsibility to ensure that it is responding to the correct form of

RFP, including any addenda issued by the City's Department of Procurement. Proponent acknowledges and agrees that in the event of a conflict between the RFP in the Proponent's possession and the version maintained by the Procurement Division, the version maintained by the City's Department of Procurement shall govern. The RFP document is available for download at the City’s e-Procurement portal located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/forestparkga.

26. Title VI Solicitation Notice

The City of Forest Park, in accordance with the provisions of and the Regulations, hereby notifies all

Proponents or offerors that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit proposals in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

27. Contract Period

It is anticipated that a contract, if awarded, will be for an as needed basis for a period of one (1) year, beginning upon receipt of a Notice of Award and followed by two (2) additional, one (1) year renewal options. The City will inform the successful Proposer, in writing, of its intent to execute any further extensions thirty (30) days prior to the end of any contract period then in existence. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, an awarded contract will not be extended beyond the three potential years outlined without being subject to re-bidding.

Scope of Work

Scopes of work will be developed for individual Work Assignments. Typical scopes of work may include:

• conduct soil and erosion inspections

• review plans

• provide engineering and construction management services

• serve as the Community Rating System (CRS) Coordinator

• Review existing data and reports by others for a specific site to guide additional work needed to evaluate slope stability and interaction with existing drainage systems, if present.

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• Perform reconnaissance, subsurface explorations, install piezometers, and monitor to support refined slope stability assessments.

• Perform slope stability analyses relative to existing and/or future drainage systems, as appropriate.

• Provide recommendations for future investments to improve and/or maintain drainage systems in landslide-prone areas or provide recommendations for other landslide mitigation measures.

• In a geotechnical engineering report, provide recommendations for long-term monitoring of a landslide-prone area including thresholds for groundwater levels that would substantially increase landslide risk.

28. Scope of Services

Review plans, specifications, sites, conduct and prepare inspections reports, and serve as the Community Rating System

(CRS) Coordinator. The firm will also provide landscaping and architectural services. The major component of the professional services involves providing assistance to Planning and Community Development staff on a work assignment basis in a variety of technical, graphical, and review activities, such as site evaluations and follow-up.

Additional projects may include the following:

A. Evaluate existing practices and suggest options for improvement;

B. Review current practices to ensure "best practices" are implemented in the department;

C. Establish activities and budget for specified consulting services;

D. Evaluate fee schedule for soil, erosion and sediment control services;

E. Provide recommendations to contractors and/or property owners regarding site conditions, and other specific soil and erosion control activities as may be requested;

F. Attend in office meetings as requested by the Planning and Community Development staff.

Contents of Proposal/Required Submittals

A Proponent must submit a complete Proposal in response to this Request for Proposal (“RFP”). The information drafted must include each of the following parts as outlined below.

29. Letter of Interest

Include a one-page signed cover letter expressing the Proponent's interest in being considered for the project. Include a statement regarding the consultant’s availability to dedicate time, personnel, and resources to this effort. The letter of interest must include a commitment to the availability of the

Proponent, all key project staff, and sub-consultants to provide specified services.

30. Minimum Qualifications

The firm and any proposed sub-contractors must have a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in providing professional services for the review of site plans, specifications, construction management, conduct soil and erosion inspections and serve as the Community Rating System (CRS) Coordinator.

31. Title Page

The title page must identify the lead Person acting on behalf of the Proponent, including, but limited to, their name, address, email address and phone number.

32. Executive Summary

Provide an Executive Summary detailing the Proponent's qualifications to accomplish the requirements listed in the Scope of Work. At a minimum, the Executive Summary shall contain, but is not limited to the following:

A. Complete legal name of the Proponent and the name of the legal entities that comprise the Proponent.

The Proponent must provide the domicile where each entity comprising it is organized, including entity name, brief history of the entity, contact name, address, phone number, and facsimile number, as well as the legal structure of the entity and a listing of major satellite offices.

B. Describe the nature of the Proponent’s business; include a description of experience, competencies, and overall organizational capabilities.

C. Description of how the Proponent meets any Minimum Requirements listed within the RFP.

D. A declarative statement as to whether the Proponent or any member of the Proponent team has an open dispute with the City or is involved in any litigation associated with work in progress or completed in both the private and public sector during the past five (5) years.

33. Organizational Structure/Key Personnel and Resumes

The Proponent’s Organizational Structure Section should introduce the proposed Proponent team by:

A. Provide the Proponent’s Management Organizational Chart

B. Provide a description of how the organizational structure will facilitate managing the requirements of this RFP and how an efficient flow of information will be realized from the organizational structure.

C. Provide resumes for the Key Personnel the Proponent intends to assign to this project, including, but limited to: Principal in Charge, Soil & Erosion Inspector, Lanscape Architect, and Review Specialist.

Resumes should be organized as follows:

1. Name and Title

2. Professional Background

3. Current and Past Relevant Employment

4. Education

5. Certifications

6. List of two (2) relevant projects including:

a. Client Name and Reference Contact Information

b. Project Description

c. Role of the Individual

34. Experience and Past Performance

Describe the Proponent's and any subcontractor's experience as it pertains to the requirements described in the RFP's Scope of Work. Provide a matrix of at least three (3) projects from within the past five (5) years, of similar size and scope, including, but not limited to:

A. Client Name

B. Project Description

C. Project Value

D. Role of the Individuals involved

E. Project Completion Date

F. Reference Contact Name

G. Reference Contact Phone Number

H. Reference Contact Email address

35. Management and Staffing Plan

Describe how the project will be organized and managed, ensuring that staffing needs are met to meet the requirements set forth within this RFP and its Scope of Work. Clearly outline the estimated staffing needed to complete the project. The Management and Staffing need should include, but is not limited to:

A. Estimated Staffing needed.

B. Description of Proponent's process, procedures and methodology for monitoring the required outcomes and services set forth within this RFP and its Scope of Work.

C. Description of Proponent's reporting process and capabilities and provide sample reports for this project, i.e., performance measures, quality of work, and deliverables.

D. Provide a list of resources to include a list of equipment with a quantity of each.

36. Local, Small Business, Diversity Program

Proponent must provide an executive level plan (3 pages maximum) for achieving, at a minimum, the City

LSBD participation goals including the description of their plan for performing good faith outreach efforts.

This program should include Local Labor/Employees and local businesses.

37. Cost Proposal

Each Proponent must submit an Electronic Cost Proposal online at the City's e-Procurement portal for this

RFP located at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/forestparkga/projects/127044. The Cost Proposal https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/forestparkga/projects/127044 must support the Scope of Services contained in the RFP and fully encompass all activities in the

Proponent’s Proposal.

38. Required Documents and Forms

In addition, the contents required within the proposal, the following forms must be completed and returned with each proposal to be deemed responsive:

A. Proposal Submittal Letter Form

B. Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act Form(s)

C. Proponent's Statement of Legal Status and Financial Capability

D. Acknowledgement of Insurance and Bonding Requirements

E. Proponent's Contact Directory

F. References - List of Clients

G. Non-Collusion Affidavit

H. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Matters

I. Local, Small Business, Diversity Program (Forms 1-4) (Applicable if there are subcontracting opportunities) Include Local Labor/Employees

J. Georgia's General Contractor's License(s)

K. State of Georgia Certificate of Existence

L. W-9

Evaluation of Proposals

39. Method of Evaluation

The City of Forest Park will review and evaluate all proposals submitted in response to this RFP. The City will conduct a preliminary evaluation of all proposals on the basis of the information provided as well as compliance with the minimum qualifications set forth in the RFP. Failure to comply with any mandatory requirement may disqualify a proposal.

40. Responsiveness and Responsibility

The City will carefully review and evaluate all proposals submitted in response to this RFP for the responsiveness and responsibility of each Proponent.

The responsiveness of a Proponent is determined by the following:

A. A timely and effective delivery of all services, materials, documents, and/or other information required by the City;

B. The completeness of all material, documents and/or information required by the City; and

C. The notification of the City of methods, services, supplies and/or equipment that could reduce cost or increase quality.

The responsibility of a Proponent is determined by the following:

A. The ability, capacity and skill of the Proponent to perform the Agreement or provide the Work required.

B. The capability of the Proponent to perform the Agreement or provide the Work promptly, or within the time specified without delay or interference.

C. The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of the Proponent.

D. The quality of performance of previous contracts or work;

E. The previous existing compliance by the Proponent with laws and ordinances relating to the Agreement or Work.

F. The sufficiency of the financial resources and ability of the Proponent to perform the Agreement or provide the Work; and

G. The quality, availability and adaptability of the supplies or contractual Work to the particular use required.

41. Criteria for Evaluation

The City will consider the following criteria in evaluating proposals submitted:

A. Reputation of the Proponent based on references.

B. The Proponent's Experience

C. The qualifications and experience of the Proponent's Key Personnel assigned to the Project

D. The quality, availability and adaptability of the services proposed in order to meet the requirements of the RFP.

E. The proposed pricing.

The city reserves the right to add/delete/modify criteria or times, via an addendum, if it is in the city’s best interest, as determined by the city in its sole discretion.

Following the review of proposals, the City reserves the right to request additional information, seek clarification from Proponents, request revised fee schedules and to schedule interviews for presentations.

42. Interviews/Presentations

Any Proponent who submits a proposal may be required to make an oral presentation of its capability to perform as described in its proposal to the City. The Key Personnel, or some group thereof, as identified in the Proponent’s proposal must be active participants in the oral presentation. The Proponent’s presentation should focus on an understanding of the capabilities of the proposed solution. The City will notify responsive proponents of the date, time and location for the presentation, and will supply an agenda or topics for discussion. Such a presentation will be at the Proponent’s expense.

43. Award Criteria

Issuance of this RFP does not compel the city to award a contract. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals wholly or in part and to waive any technicalities, informalities, or irregularities in any proposal at its sole option and discretion. The City reserves the right to request clarification or additional information. The City reserves the right to award a contract, to re-solicit proposals, or to temporarily, or permanently abandon the procurement.

The Proponent selected for an award will not necessarily be the lowest bidder. Rather, the selection will be based upon the proposal that is responsive, responsible, and the most advantageous to the City, as determined by the City in its sole discretion. The City intends to award a contract, subject to the terms of this RFP, to the best overall valued firm. Proposals will be prioritized based on the criteria as outlined in this document.

Evaluation Criteria

All Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the City's Code of Ordinances and the criteria specified on the Percentage Evaluation Form and considering the information required to be submitted in each

Proposal. An Evaluation Committee will review the Proposals in accordance with this RFP.

44. Technical Evaluation

No. Evaluation Criteria Scoring Method Weight (Points)

1. Experience and Qualifications

Demonstrate the firm's capacity to complete the project based upon education, training and experience within the last seven

(7) years. The Proponent must provide a detailed understanding of project requirements & procedures to include information describing the firm’s experience that pertains to the discipline described in the scope of work for this RFP, including examples past performance of similar work for municipalities.

Provide three (3) examples of deliverables the firm has provided for other municipalities, within the last five (5) years.

Points Based 25 (25% of Total)

2. Organizational Structures and Resumes

Provide an organizational chart that lists key team and their titles and describe the position roles in the organization. In the event there is a need to replace key team members during the term of any contract awarded, if any, the proponent must describe its back-up personnel, identify the individual(s) and role(s). Provide a resume for all staff to be used on the project.

Submit a resume not exceeding two (2) pages for each person, organized as follows:

• Name and title

• Professional background

• Current and past relevant employment

• Education

• Certifications

Points Based 25 (25% of Total)

3. Management Plan

Provide information on how the firm plans to perform tasks and execute the work. A person must be designated as the principal contact for the tasks associated with the scope. Provide information on the experience of the principal contact person on similar projects. The proponent must submit an executive level plan describing the management process the proponent will implement to ensure all work and services performed are of the highest quality. The approach should include a description of the proponent’s process as it pertains to equipment, methods, techniques, and procedures used to ensure accurate and comprehensive services. The proponent should describe its means and methods of reporting levels of service, etc.

Describe the proponent’s corrective action plan. Describe how the proponent’s organizational structure supports this plan and clearly identify responsible and accountable parties. Describe what information you would expect the city to supply or be responsible for.

Points Based 20 (20% of Total)

4. References and Financial Stability

Provide a minimum of three (3) specific references of examples of relevant and similar experience of providing similar size, scope, and complexity to include the municipality, contact person, address, phone number and email.

Provide history of the company and financial responsibility to include financial statements for the last three (3) years.

Points Based 10 (10% of Total)

5. Cost Proposal

DO NOT INCLUDE COST IN

TECHNICIAL PROPOSAL.

Provide a detailed fee schedule, including hourly rates for professional services, construction management, surveying services and all costs (labor, material, overhead, administration, profit, travel, etc.) associated with providing the services listed in the scope of work. The City anticipates ordering all tasks; however, it reserves the right to modify the tasks described.

Proposed fees should be listed by phase and task as well as a total for all phases and tasks. The City of Forest Park reserves the right to request a specific breakdown of item costs within each task. Costs shall be inclusive and be itemized to show the number of hours of direct labor for each task.

Points Based 20 (20% of Total)

45. Phase 2

No. Evaluation Criteria Scoring Method Weight (Points)

1. Local, Small Business, and Diversity

Program (LSBD Outreach Plan) (5 Bonus

Points)

This section should include Local

Labor/Employees and/or demonstrates

Good Faith Efforts (GFE) / Outreach.

Points Based 5 (33.3% of Total)

2. Interview/Presentation (10 Bonus Points)

Any Proponent who submits a proposal may be required to make an oral presentation of its capability to perform as described in its proposal to the City. The

Key Personnel, or some group thereof, as identified in the Proponent’s proposal must be active participants in the oral presentation. The Proponent’s presentation should focus on an understanding of the capabilities of the proposed solution. The

City will notify responsive proponents of the date, time and location for the presentation, and will supply an agenda or topics for discussion.

Such a presentation will be at the

Proponent’s expense.

Points Based 10 (66.7% of Total)

Price Proposal

COST PROPOSAL

Detailed fee schedule provided and uploaded by the Proposer.

Line Item Description Unit of

Measure Unit Cost

1 Proposers must upload the cost proposal which consists of a detailed fee schedule, including hourly rates for professional services, construction management, surveying services, and all other costs

(labor, material, overhead, administration, profit, travel, etc.) associated with providing the services listed in the scope of work.

Hourly

Rates

Proposal Submittal

The following items are proposal Submission Requirements and must be submitted as part of a Proponent’s proposal response.

46. Proposal Submittal Letter Form *

Proponent certifies that by submitting this bid proposal to furnish all services, labor, materials, or equipment for RFP 2024-RFP-005, Proponent acknowledges and agrees that Proponent's proposal shall be binding.

Furthermore, Proponent understand that if the City of Forest Park, Georgia, awards a contract to Proponent, the Proponent's proposal will constitute a legal, valid, and binding contract between the Proponent and the

City of Forest Park, Georgia. Proponent agrees that the Contract created will incorporate the terms and conditions of the bid, including but not limited to, the bid Scope of Work, solicitation instructions and conditions, the contract provisions, and Proponent's proposal.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

47. Proponent's Technical Proposal*

Upload a copy of your response including your responses to the items identified in the Section Titled

Contents of Proposal/Required Submittals.

Do not include any Pricing Information in the Technical Proposal. The City of Forest Park may disqualify any proposal if Pricing Information is included in the the Technical Proposal.

*Response required

48. Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act*

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Illegal_Immigration_Reform_...

*Response required

49. Contractor’s Statement of Legal Status and Financial Capability*

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Contractor's_Statement_of_L...

*Response required…