Evaluation_Factors_(FINAL).doc

IBM14R0006

Attachment 2

EVALUATION FACTORS

FOR ARCHITECT-ENGINEERING SERVICES

INSTRUCTIONS

Evaluation will be based on the Merit Factors found in the subsequent pages. Each offeror shall submit responses to Merit Factors 1 through 5. Only list experiences of minimum ten (ten) years your firm has for each Category listed under each Merit Factor.

Unless noted otherwise, the responses shall be submitted as follows:

1. All responses to Merit Factors 1 through 5 shall be in 12 point, Times New Roman Font.

2. For Merit Factor 1, each offeror shall submit a maximum of one (1) page response per Item under each Category. For Example, Category 1 (Studies, analysis, and design of hydraulic structures) – A maximum of one (1) page for each Item (Levees, River Channels, Dams, etc…) shall be submitted. Each Item shall not exceed the one (1) page and will not be read and evaluated past the one (1) page requirement.

3. For Merit Factors 2 through 5, each offeror shall submit a maximum of one (1) page response per Category under each Merit Factor, unless otherwise noted. Each Category response shall not exceed the one (1) page requirement and will not be read and evaluated past the one (1) page requirement.

4. In each response page, the Merit Factor, Category, and Item shall be included followed by the response.

5. The responses to the Evaluation Factors shall be submitted in a three ring binder. Offeror may include a one (1) page cover letter followed by a table of contents. The SF 330 shall proceed the cover letter and table of contents (if included) with the Merit Factors submitted in the same sequential order as provided. All Merit Factors shall be separated with a tab (Merit Factor 1 = Tab 1, Merit Factor 2 = Tab 2, etc.) and all pages within the Merit Factor shall be numbered in the following manner: x of xx. Tab 6 shall include all “Additional Information” requested in the Solicitation. This includes but not limited to responses to provisions in Section K, provision L.01, and Subcontracting Plan (if other than small). Tab 7 shall include any “Attachments” such as graphs, figures, maps, and other graphical information essential to the evaluation. NOTE: Tab 6 & 7 are not Merit Factors.

6. Margins for the responses to the Merit Factors shall have the following minimum dimensions: Left 1 inch, Right 0.75 inch, Top 0.4 inch, and Bottom 0.5 inch. This does not apply to the SF 330. The margins shall be “as is” and the font shall be “as is” in the provided SF 330. Offerors shall use the provided SF 330 in preparing their submission.

7. Offerors shall submit one (1) original and four (4) copies for a total of five (5) binders.

Responses that are not in the format specified shall be set aside and shall not be evaluated. There will be no exceptions.

The Scoring for each Merit Factor is as follows:

Merit Factor 1 = 49 points

Merit Factor 2 = 28 points

Merit Factor 3 = 10 points

Merit Factor 4 = 4 points

Merit Factor 5 = 9 points

EVALUATION FACTORS

FOR ARCHITECT-ENGINEERING SERVICES

MERIT FACTOR 1 – Specialized experience and technical competence for satisfactory performance of Architect-Engineering Services. Experiences less than ten (10) years for any Item listed below will not be considered. Demonstrate experience in each of the following (49 points):

1. Studies, Analysis, and Design of hydraulic structures (10 Points)

a. Dams (4 Points)

b. Levees (1 Points)

c. Floodwalls (2 points)

d. River Channel (1 point)

e. Canals (1 point)

f. Culverts (1point)

2. Analysis of Hydraulic and Hydrologic Systems (9 Points)

a. Ground and Surface water studies (3 Points)

b. Dam Break (3 Points)

c. Reservoir Capacity (1 point)

d. Flood Routing (1 point)

e. Sediment Transport Studies and Modeling (1 point)

3. Studies, Analysis, and Design of Wastewater Treatment Plants (5 points)

a. Upgrade to existing wastewater treatment plants required for permit compliance and/or capacity increases (3 points)

b. Advanced Primary Treatment (1 point)

c. Secondary Treatment (1 point)

4. Studies, Analysis of Geotechnical Support Requirements (5 points)

a. Seepage Analysis (3 points)

b. Slope Stability (1 point)

c. Design of de-watering systems (1 point)

5. Studies, Analysis and Design of Civil Works (5 points)

a. Buildings - Administrative, Storage, and Maintenance Buildings. Discuss components and requirements involved (Mechanical, Fire Protection – facility and equipment, Electrical, Structural, Communications, Physical and Environmental controls for information systems, Security, Safety Systems and American Disability Act (ADA)). (2 points)

b. Ancillary Civil Structures, i.e. Water towers, sewage lift stations, parking structures, wash racks, exterior lighting, retaining walls, fencing, and utilities infrastructure. (1 point)

c. Energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction and use of recovered materials in design of any civil works projects. (1 point)

d. Feasibility studies and cost benefit analysis for civil works. (1 point)

6. Studies, Analysis and Design of Hydroelectric Plant Systems, specifically for rehabilitation and upgrades of existing plants (4 points)

a. Instrumentation and Controls (2 points)

b. Automation (1 point)

c. Structural (1 point)

7. Studies, Analysis and Design of Site Remediation (4 points)

a. Underground Storage Tanks (1 point)

b. Contaminated soil and ground water remediation (1 point)

c. Lead and Asbestos remediation (1 point)

d. Mold remediation (small buildings) (1 point)

8. Geographic Information System (GIS) (3 points)

a. Integrate hardware, software, and data for capturing, managing, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information. (3 points)

9. Preparation of Base Maps using and preparing the following (4 points)

a. Aerial Photography/Traditional Land Surveying (1 point)

b. Scanning vectorization and geo-referencing of historical maps (1 point)

c. Inundation Maps (1 point)

d. Light Detecting and Ranging (LIDAR) surveys (1 point)

MERIT FACTOR 2 – Past performance on contracts with Federal, State, and/or local government agencies and private industry in terms of quality of work, cost control, compliance with schedules, and managerial ability. (28 points)

1. Provide a list of projects performed during the last six (6) years similar in nature to the work described for each Category under Merit Factor 1. For Categories 1 through 5, a minimum of five (5) projects per Category shall be listed. For Categories 6 through 9, a minimum of two (2) projects per Category shall be listed. Each Project shall contain the following information (Note the one page maximum requirement does not apply to this Category, however additional information submitted other than what is requested will not be read and evaluated) (15 points):

a. Name of Contracting Agency/Owner

b. Contract Number if available

c. Contract Type

d. Total Contract Value (Original and Final Value)

e. Agency/Owner Contact Name and Telephone Number

f. Indicate if Contractor was Prime Contractor or Sub-Contractor.

g. Brief description of the work and how this work relates to the work outlined under this solicitation. This list, in conjunction with the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), will be used for evaluation. The description shall not exceed ten (10) lines.

2. Provide one (1) example, for each Category 1 through 9 above, of past performance in quality of work, cost controls, compliance with performance schedules, and managerial abilities, demonstrating timely completion, reasons for any modifications to contract, and difficulties or issues with contract and resolution to each. Each example shall not exceed half (1/2) of one (1) page. (10 points)

3. Describe regional or national quality awards received during the past six (6) years that indicate the technical and engineering performance of the firm. (3 points) MERIT FACTOR 3 – Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of Architect-Engineering Services. (10 points)

1. Provide information discussing qualified professional, with minimum ten (10) years of professional experience, who are certified and highly trained to include the following key disciplines: Project Manager, Civil Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Hydrologic Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, Structural Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Central Office (network and communication) Engineer, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental (LEED) Accredited Professional, multi-disciplined security specialist, historical preservation specialist, Geophysicist, Cost Engineer, Hydro-geologist, Geologist, Surveyor, GIS Specialists, CADD Designer and CADD Operator, which shows consistency with this solicitation. The description shall include the number of personnel in each discipline. (Note that the one page maximum requirement does not apply to this Category, however additional information submitted other than what is requested will not be read and evaluated: The offeror shall not exceed six (6) pages in total length for this Category.) (8 points)

2. Identify state registration and licensing for architects and engineers in CA, AZ, NM, and TX. (1 point)

3. Provide information on contractor’s corporate structure, including regional and field office structure. (1 point) MERIT FACTOR 4 – The firm’s capacity to accomplish the contract performance in the required time frame. (4 points)

1. Provide information on the firm’s capacity to accomplish work within a required period of time. In addition, from the projects listed in Merit Factor 2.(1), expound on one (1) project, where you were the Prime Contractor, detailing information on which there were significant delays and obstacles to complete the project yet the deliverable was submitted on time. (3 points)

2. Provide information on availability of equipment, facilities, and other resources needed to perform all required data analysis, design work, and preparation of drawings, specifications, studies, and assessments including, but not limited to, office and field equipment, computer hardware and software, specialized tools and equipment, and vehicles. (1 points) MERIT FACTOR 5 – List Firm’s experience and expertise, as primary consultant, in international projects for the past six (6) years. Include any work requiring coordination between two countries. List any projects where contract was executed in the United States and any portion of the work was performed in another country. (9 points)