Pre-Qualification - Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant Battery B Digester Demolition.pdf

Request of Qualifications Revised 16June20 CIP 2528 – HWRP Battery B Digester Demolition Printed 9/23/2026

CITY OF LOS ANGELES

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

BUREAU OF ENGINEERING

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING DIVISION

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

PRE-QUALIFICATION FOR CONTRACTORS

FOR THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

HYPERION WATER RECLAMATION PLANT

BATTERY B DIGESTER DEMOLITION

(CIP 2528, Work Order No. SZH12318)

I. BACKGROUND

The City of Los Angeles (City), Department of Public Works (DPW), Bureau of Engineering (BOE) is seeking qualified CONTRACTORS to be placed on a pre-qualified list to submit bids for construction of the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) 2528 - Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant (HWRP) Battery B Digester Demolition (Project), located at 12000 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey, California, 90293. The total construction cost estimate for the Project is $73,000,000 and the contract is estimated to be completed in 730 calendar days.

The Los Angeles Sanitation & Environment (LASAN) operates the HWRP, which provides services to the City. The HWRP was designed to accommodate both dry and wet weather days with a maximum daily wastewater flow of 450 million gallons per day (MGD) and a peak wet weather flow of 850 MGD. The HWRP currently treats an average daily wastewater dry weather flow of 260 MGD.

Utilizing a two-stage, high-rate thermophilic digestion process, the HWRP operates an active Digestion System constructed in the early 1990s. This infrastructure, known as Battery D1, D2, and E, comprises 20 egg-shaped digesters—identified as 15 primary and 5 batch digesters—each possessing a 2.5-million-gallon (MG) capacity. During this thermophilic anaerobic process, thickened waste activated sludge (TWAS) and thickened primary sludge (TPS) are stabilized. Following stabilization, the digested sludge undergoes screening at the Digester Screening Facility before being transported to the Dewatering Facility. There, centrifuges extract liquid from the screened material to produce U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Class A biosolids suitable for land application transport.

The HWRP Battery B Digesters, situated on the far east side of the HWRP as shown on Figure 1, were constructed in the 1950s alongside Batteries A and C. These original conventional digesters were decommissioned following the completion and activation of the egg-shaped Battery D1, D2, and E Digesters.

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The existing digester gas flaring facility at HWRP has been operational for more than 30 years and must be replaced to comply with current South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) emission standards. LASAN was issued an Abatement Order (AO) due to the current station's regulatory nonconformance, requiring a new flare station to be finished by a strict deadline dependent on SCAQMD's issuance of a Permit to Construct (PTC). Space constraints and industry safety standards prevent the new facility from being built on the existing station's footprint; therefore, it will be situated at the site of the decommissioned Battery B Digesters, necessitating their demolition.

This Project focuses on demolishing the Battery B Digesters and preparing the site for the subsequent CIP 2520 HWRP Flare Station Replacement Project. Originally part of the Flare Station Replacement Project, this demolition and preparation phase was separated to accelerate delivery. Successful coordination and timely completion of CIP 2528 are essential for bringing the new flare station into operation and avoiding potential litigation or violations with SCAQMD.

As illustrated in Figures 2 through 5, the Battery B Digesters Facility primarily includes:

• Six (6) concrete digesters that extend below grade approximately 35 feet deep

• A control room containing electrical equipment, control panels, air compressors, sludge transfer piping, supply closet, and a restroom

• Eight (8) ancillary prefabricated buildings, including six (6) gas recirculation pump buildings and two (2) instrument air pump buildings

• A transformer building that houses electrical equipment and panels, fiber-optic lines, and telecommunication panels

• A Unit Station Transformer (UST) structure

• An underground tunnel utility corridor (Battery B Cross Tunnel) that runs east-west across the Project site. This tunnel connects to each digester, an underground pump room located under the control room, and the Main Tunnel

• A retaining wall along the 4th Street and I Street boundaries that supports the elevated roadway above

Further details regarding existing infrastructure are available in Attachment 15.

The majority of site utilities—including electrical conduits, instrument air lines, potable water, High Pressure Effluent (HPE), and sludge piping—are routed through the Battery B Cross Tunnel. This tunnel and the associated below-grade pump room also house various instruments, valves, pumps, and a ventilation system. Additionally, buried utilities are located across the site and nearby streets, as depicted in Figure 5. Before removal, all utilities scheduled for demolition must be isolated, tested, purged where necessary, and capped at the Project boundaries.

Critical structures bordering the Project site, such as the gas pipe rack and Main Tunnel to the west (see Figure 3) and the 4th Street Tunnel to the north, must be protected in place throughout the duration of the work.

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Figure 1 - Site Map

Figure 2 - Digesters and Ancillary Structures

Figure 3 - Structures Adjacent to Project Limits

Figure 4 – Underground Tunnel Corridor and Pump Room

Figure 5 – Buried Utility Map

Figure 6 – Aboveground Digester 6B, Piping and Pipe Supports

(Looking south-east)

II. REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (SOQ)

The purpose of this RFQ is to solicit SOQs from CONTRACTORS with the ability to successfully complete construction of the Project. CONTRACTORS are invited to submit to the City Engineer (ENGINEER) an SOQ in response to this RFQ along with all required submittals outlined in this document. Qualification will be established based on an evaluation of the CONTRACTOR’S completed SOQ. In addition, qualifications will be based on comparable work experience, technical capability and capacity, construction expertise, safety record, labor and equipment resources, financial stability, ability to meet bonding and insurance requirements, and a review of the CONTRACTOR’S performance history with the City or other public agencies. CONTRACTORS will be evaluated based on specific criteria as listed in the “Evaluation Criteria” section of this RFQ.

The CONTRACTOR will need to possess a California General Engineering Contractors License (Class “A”) at the time of submittal of the SOQ.

It is the City’s intent to award a contract to a single CONTRACTOR who will be the single point of contact and have direct contractual responsibility for all: completion of construction, quality control, start-up and commissioning services necessary to successfully complete the Project.

The SOQs must be submitted in accordance with the requirements set forth in this document. Qualified, responsive CONTRACTORS will be placed on a Pre-Qualified

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Contractors List (List) that will be permitted to respond to the Request for Bids (RFB) for this Project. Response to this RFQ and selection for the List are prerequisites for submitting pricing for the RFB. Only the three (3) highest ranked pre-qualified CONTRACTORS will be eligible to submit competitive bids on the Project.

Please note that pre-qualification does not relieve the bidders of any other City contracting policies or requirements. The CONTRACTOR must demonstrate the ability to provide the required performance and payment bonds as may be required by the RFB.

III. PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK

The CONTRACTOR’S Scope of Work will include:

1. Complete the shoring design required for the deep excavation scope and submit to the ENGINEER for review. The shoring design shall be prepared and stamped by a licensed Civil and/or Structural Engineer registered in the State of California.

The shoring design shall also be approved by the City’s Department of Building and Safety (LADBS).

2. The construction, installation, integration of applicable utilities with existing systems, and balance of work as specified in the RFB.

3. Coordination of existing utilities, waste disposal, third party shop inspections, and timely submissions of baseline schedules and monthly schedule updates.

4. The responsibilities of the CONTRACTOR as called forth in the General Conditions and General Requirements of the RFB.

5. Complete construction of the Project as formalized by the Statement of Completion issued by the City.

The work to be performed consists of furnishing all materials, equipment, and tools; the performance of all necessary labor; and the construction complete, tested, and ready for operation, including all scope of work appurtenant thereto, of the Project.

All construction work shall be in accordance with the contract issued with the RFB, the latest version of the BOE Master Specifications (found here:

http://boe.lacity.org/bms/menu.cfm), Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (“Green Book”, latest edition), and the latest amended “Brown Book” as adopted by the City (found here: http://eng2.lacity.org/brownbook/frame.cfm).

The CONTRACTOR is required to cooperate with the ENGINEER in the Project’s utilization of any online internet applications as available to process various aspects of the administrative tasks of the contract, e.g., billing, and other documentation.

A. Scope of Work Summary

The Project mainly includes selective demolition of infrastructure, shoring design and installation, deep excavation, backfill and grading. The Project also includes protection of existing surrounding facilities and selective infrastructure, construction of new improvements, and some utility re-routes. Work will occur in and around above-grade

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The CONTRACTOR is required to test, and purge as applicable, all existing utilities prior to their removal and cap all utilities that cross the Project limits.

The Project scope of work includes, but is not limited to, the following in accordance with the Project plans and specifications (to be included in the RFB):

Demolition Scope of Work:

1. Mechanical:

a. Above-grade piping and valves (including hangers, supports and anchors)

b. Valves, piping, and equipment (such as pumps, instrument air compressors, and ventilation exhaust fans) located in the below-grade Battery B Cross Tunnel, Pump Room, and utility vaults (including hangers, supports and anchors)

c. Cap all utility piping at or near the Project limits

2. Instrumentation and Controls (I&C):

a. Sump pump controls and wiring

b. Ventilation system controls

c. Air quality monitoring system

d. Flow and pressure instruments

3. Electrical:

a. Street light poles, conduit, and wiring

b. Electrical and communication panels, conduit, wiring, and associated equipment in the transformer building

c. Motor Control Center (MCC) cabinets and associated equipment within the

Control Room

d. Electrical components in ancillary buildings, vaults, tunnels, below grade

Pump Room, and on digester tanks

e. Electrical duct banks

f. Cap all utilities at or near the Project limits

4. Structural:

a. Concrete Battery B Digester tanks, connected gas pipe pits, metal pedestrian bridges, and stairways

b. Control Room located between digesters 3B and 4B

c. Ancillary prefabricated buildings throughout the site

d. Above-grade piping support foundations and metal pipe rack structures

e. Street light pole foundations

f. Equipment concrete pads

g. Concrete ventilation shafts within tunnels

h. Below-grade tunnels, Pump Room, maintenance holes and utility vaults

i. Transformer building and UST structure

5. Civil:

a. Buried utilities (CONTRACTOR shall investigate and confirm buried utilities that pass through the Project limits before removing and whether utility relocation is required)

b. Cap all utility piping at or near the Project limits

c. Concrete roadway on H Street

d. Asphalt throughout the Battery B Digester area

Protect in Place Scope of Work:

1. Retaining wall along 4th Street and I Street

a. CONTRACTOR shall inspect and document the condition of the retaining wall. Any modifications required for shoring design and construction means and methods shall be submitted by the CONTRACTOR to the City for approval prior to commencing associated construction work. The City may authorize partial removal of the retaining wall, if required for shoring installation, with the understanding that the CONTRACTOR shall reconstruct the wall once shoring is removed or provide an adequate alternative for City approval.

2. Main Tunnel along the west border of the Project limits.

3. 4th Street Tunnel along the north border of the Project limits.

4. Active utilities buried within surrounding streets and within the Main Tunnel where demolished utilities will be capped.

New Improvements Scope of Work:

a. Install a blind flange on the gas pipe located on the aerial gas pipe rack at the west end of the Project limits

2. Electrical and I&C:

a. Install new outdoor electrical panels to reroute power, that service the

Batteries A and C streetlights, from the transformer building (to be demolished) and include spares for future use

b. Install new outdoor telecommunications panel and reroute wiring

i. During detailed design, the City hired a third-party consultant to provide a preliminary assessment report of the existing telecommunication lines, which will be provided as part of the RFB.

CONTRACTOR shall investigate further and coordinate with HWRP staff to identify all active telecommunication lines that need to be re-routed. Note that many conduits and cables were found to be inactive

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c. Reroute existing fiber optic cables located in the transformer building

d. Reroute the power supply to the existing Compressor Building along the aerial pipe rack

e. Install new streetlight(s), conduit, and wiring

3. Structural:

a. Construct a concrete wall to cap demolished cross tunnel at the intersection with existing Main Tunnel (to remain)

b. Construct concrete pads for new electrical and telecommunication equipment

c. Construct new streetlight foundation(s)

4. Civil:

a. Shore, excavate, backfill, and grade Project site

b. Install new sewer alignment and associated maintenance hole(s)

c. Remodel existing maintenance hole(s)

d. Construct rolling curbs around Project limits

e. Reconstruct catch basins around Project limits

f. Reroute a portion of buried industrial water and fire water piping at the intersection of 5th Street and G Street

Salvage Equipment:

a. Digester 3B sludge pump and controls within the below grade Pump Room

b. Rotork Actuators and controls within tunnels and below grade Pump Room

2. I&C:

a. SMAR (Sensor Model: M4) digester sludge equipment instrument

b. Krohne flow meter within the below grade Pump Room

3. Electrical:

a. Fiber optic cable and cabinets

b. Streetlight fixtures

c. Panel located in Control Room

B. Shoring Design Scope of Work

The Project involves temporary shoring installation to accommodate deep excavation to approximately 22 feet below grade. The CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit the shoring design at the start of construction for City approval. The shoring design shall be appropriate for the soil type, site constraints, and environmental limitations described in the Geotechnical Engineering Report, provided as Attachment 16.

The Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) included in Attachment 16 reported

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The CONTRACTOR shall consider the following shoring constraints in their approach for the preparation of the SOQ:

1. Maintain maximum deflection limits of:

a. 1 inch generally

b. ½ inch in designated sensitive areas

2. Shoring shall be removed to 10 feet below grade as part of this demolition Project to allow for future utility installation.

3. Portions of the shoring below 10 feet may need to be removed if deemed necessary for future projects. CONTRACTOR shall provide a feasible approach for consideration.

4. Surrounding active utilities (aerial, above ground and buried).

5. Surrounding structures such as the Main Tunnel (west Project limit), 4th Street

Tunnel (north Project limit), and adjacent facilities as shown in Attachment 15.

6. Retaining wall located near the intersection of 4th Street and I Street the City may authorize partial removal of the retaining wall, if required for shoring installation, with the understanding that the CONTRACTOR shall reconstruct the wall once shoring is removed or provide an adequate alternative for City approval prior to commencing the work.

7. Available laydown area on I Street, the east half of 5th Street, and within the immediate Project limits as it becomes feasible throughout the demolition.

8. Potential existing shoring from past projects may need to be removed if encountered and conflicts with new shoring installation.

9. Differing site conditions and soil type that deviates from the Geotechnical Report findings.

10. Potential over-excavation along the adjacent streets, which will require coordination with LASAN to maintain accessibility to HWRP staff.

11. Potential dewatering (if encountered).

12. Potential soil contamination that deviates from the Phase II Environmental Study

(if encountered).

C. Abatement Scope of Work

The Project includes hazardous material abatement which involves the safe identification, handling, and removal of these materials in specific building components, coatings, insulation, mechanical systems, and the contents inside the digesters as documented in the Hazardous Materials Survey Report prepared by Integrity Environmental Consultants, Inc. provided as Attachment 17. The report indicates that some amounts of hazardous materials, such as lead-based paint and asbestos were found within the Project site. The contents of the digesters were found to be non-hazardous but must be removed and can be taken to a landfill as long as it is not running. Potential foul odors emanating from the digester contents during removal will need to be dealt with as well.

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IV. REFERENCE DRAWINGS

The CONTRACTOR shall reference the following record drawings and projects for the Project as deemed required. The CONTRACTOR shall obtain the record drawings from the City’s electronic vault at:

http://boe.lacity.org/epps/

Reference drawings and/or projects that pertain to the Project consist of:

Plan Number Title Reference for

D-27354 Digester System (Digester A, B, C)

Details of Digesters

D-27809 to D-27814 Blending Tanks and Digester Modernization

Details of Digesters and Utilities

D-30301 to D-30306 Digester Expansion Element D1 & D2 & E

Details of Digesters and Utilities

D-30242 to D-30247 Digester Modification Details of Digesters and Utilities

D-30580 & D-30581 G Street Overhead Pipe Way

Low Pressure Gas Aerial Pipe Rack

D-31251 & D-31252 Digester Battery A, B, C Gas Modifications

Details of Digesters and Utilities

D-32960 & D-32961 Liquid Storage Facility Details of Digesters and Utilities

V. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The City shall not be responsible in any manner for the costs associated with the submission of your SOQ. The SOQ, including all other materials submitted, shall become the property of the City upon receipt by the City. The City shall have the right to copy, reproduce, publicize, or dispose of each SOQ in any way the City elects.

VI. RIGHTS OF REVISION, WITHDRAWAL, AND REJECTION

The City reserves the right to revise the RFQ, withdraw the RFQ, reject any response for non-compliance with the RFQ provisions, or not to award a contract at any time because of unforeseen circumstances or if it is determined to be in the best interest of the City. If the RFQ is revised, written revisions to the RFQ will be made available to all potential respondents who received the RFQ.

VII. ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The submission of an SOQ shall constitute acknowledgement of acceptance of all terms and conditions hereinafter set forth in this RFQ unless otherwise expressly stated herein.

http://boe.lacity.org/epps/

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All SOQs must be submitted in writing and must include all required documents, including forms, appendices, and other requested information.

VIII. CITY CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS AND POLICY FORMS

The City will advertise the RFB under open competitive bidding, requesting Lump Sum price bids from pre-qualified CONTRACTORS. All bids transmitted by pre-qualified CONTRACTORS will need to comply with the RFB requirements, including City policies and ordinances. Therefore, CONTRACTORS shall review the City’s policies and ordinances available at:

http://bca.lacity.gov/ordinances.

• Contractor Responsibility Ordinance (CRO)

The contract will only be awarded to a responsive, responsible CONTRACTOR. All businesses or individuals seeking to contract with the City of Los Angeles are required to demonstrate that they possess the quality, fitness, and capacity to perform the work set forth in the contract under the terms of the criteria listed in the Los Angeles “Contractor Responsibility Ordinance” (Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.40 et seq.).

Respondents are required to complete all sections of the “Responsibility Questionnaire”.

Submit the Questionnaire with the SOQ. Failure to return the completed document may result in the respondent being deemed non-responsive. When the contract is awarded, the CONTRACTOR and its subcontractors will be required to sign a “Pledge of Compliance with the Contractor Responsibility Ordinance”. Submitting firms with questions on the Contractor Responsibility Ordinance should contact the Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA), at CRO_help@lacity.org. For further clarification see Attachment 1.

• Business Tax Registration Certificate (BTRC)

The City of Los Angeles requires that all firms doing business within the City of Los Angeles pay City business taxes. Each firm or individual paying the business tax receives a BTRC number.

The respondents must state that they have, or will obtain upon award, a BTRC required per the Los Angeles City’s Business Tax Ordinance (Article 1, Chapter 2, Section 21.00 and following, of the Los Angeles Municipal Code). The CONTRACTOR shall maintain, or obtain as necessary, all such certificates required of it under said Ordinance and shall not allow any such certificate to be revoked or suspended. To find out more about the BTRC, please refer to Attachment 2, or contact the Office of Finance, Tax and Permit Division, Main Office, (844) 663-4411.

• Nondiscrimination, Equal Employment Practices and Affirmative Action Program http://bca.lacity.gov/ordinances

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Proposers are advised that any contract awarded pursuant to this procurement process shall be subject to the applicable provisions of Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.8.2., Non-discrimination Clause.

All contracts (both construction and non-construction) for which the consideration is $1,000 or more shall comply with the provisions of Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 10.8.3., Equal Employment Practices Provisions. By affixing its signature on a contract that is subject to the Equal Employment Practices Provisions, the CONTRACTOR shall agree to adhere to the provisions in the Equal Employment Practices Provisions for the duration of the contract.

All contracts (both construction and non-construction) for which the consideration is $25,000 or more shall comply with the provisions of Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 10.8.4., Affirmative Action Program Provisions. By affixing its signature on a contract that is subject to the Affirmative Action Program Provisions, the CONTRACTOR shall agree to adhere to the provisions in the Affirmative Action Program Provisions for the duration of the contract.

Furthermore, CONTRACTORS shall include similar provisions in all subcontracts awarded for work to be performed under the contract with the City and shall impose the same obligations. The contract with the subcontractor that contends with a similar language shall be made available to the Office of Contract Compliance upon request.

Proposers seeking additional information regarding the requirements of the City’s Non- Discrimination Clause, Equal Employment Practices, and Affirmative Action Program may visit the BCA’s web site at http://bca.lacity.gov.

• Insurance Requirements

The selected CONTRACTORS will be required to obtain insurance coverage in the following types and amounts as specified by the City Administrative Officer’s Risk Manager and the Board of Public Works prior to awarding this contract:

• General Liability $ 2 Million per occurrence

• Workers’ Compensation/ Employer’s Liability Insurance $ 1 Million per occurrence

• Automobile Liability Insurance $ 1 Million per occurrence

• Pollution Liability $ 1 Million per occurrence

Insurance requirements, including actual levels of insurance coverage for each required type of insurance may be adjusted for each project. Additional coverage may be required on specific projects. At the time a project is issued and prior to the commencement of work, proof of insurance must be submitted to the Board of Public Works for approval by the City Administrative Officer’s Risk Manager.

Documents in Attachment 3 are included for the potential respondent’s information. No http://bca.lacity.gov/ insurance documents need to be submitted with the SOQ.

• Equal Benefits Ordinance (EBO) / First Source Hiring Ordinance (FSHO)

If a contract is subject to the Equal Benefits Ordinance (EBO) and/or the First Source Hiring Ordinance (FSHO), Proposers are required to complete a streamlined EBO/FSHO Compliance Affidavit web form that is located on the City’s Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement (RAMP) at www.rampla.org. Proposers are responsible for creating a RAMP profile and completing and submitting the affidavit. See below for additional details about the EBO and the FSHO.

Equal Benefits Ordinance (EBO):

Proposers are advised that any contract awarded pursuant to this procurement process shall be subject to the applicable provisions of Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.8.2.1, Equal Benefits Ordinance (EBO).

All Proposers shall complete and submit the EBO/FSHO Compliance Affidavit, available on RAMP at www.rampla.org, prior to award of a City contract that exceeds $25,000. The affidavit shall be valid for a period of three years from the date it is first submitted on the City’s RAMP. Proposers do not need to submit supporting documentation with their bids or proposals. However, the City may request supporting documentation to verify that the benefits are provided equally as specified on the EBO/FSHO Affidavit provided as Attachment 4.

Proposers seeking additional information regarding the requirements of the EBO may visit the BCA’s web site at http://bca.lacity.gov.

First Source Hiring Ordinance (FSHO):

Unless approved for an exemption, CONTRACTORS under contracts primarily for the furnishing of services to or for the City, the value of which exceeds $25,000 with a term of at least three (3) months, and certain recipients of City Loans or Grants, shall comply with the provisions of Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 10.44 et seq., First Source Hiring Ordinance (FSHO).

All Proposers shall complete and electronically sign the EBO/FSHO Compliance Affidavit available on the RAMP at www.rampla.org prior to award of a City contract. The affidavit shall be valid for a period of three years from the date it is first submitted on the City’s

RAMP.

Proposers seeking additional information regarding the requirements of the FSHO may

• Child Support Obligations Ordinance http://www.rampla.org/

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On February 13, 1991, the Child Support Obligations Ordinance became effective. The ordinance requires all current and future CONTRACTORS and subcontractors performing work for the City to comply with all State and Federal reporting requirements relative to legally mandated child support obligations. All future contracts will contain language obligating the CONTRACTOR and any subcontractors to fulfill those requirements. In addition, the CONTRACTOR must complete the Certification of Compliance with Child Support Obligations form included as Attachment 5 and submit it with the SOQ.

• Access and Accommodations

CONTRACTORS performing work for the City are required to be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq.) and must submit a Certification Regarding Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act with their SOQ. Refer to Attachment 6.

• Business Inclusion Program (BIP)

This Project will be subject to the BIP. The BIP requirements will be included in the RFB.

Refer to Attachment 7.

• Worker Retention Ordinance and Living Wage Ordinance

Unless approved for an exemption, CONTRACTORS under contracts primarily for the furnishing of services to or for the City and that involve an expenditure in excess of $25,000 and a contract term of at least three (3) months, lessees and licensees of City property, and certain recipients of City financial assistance, shall comply with the provisions of Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 10.37 et seq., Living Wage Ordinance (LWO) and 10.36 et seq., Worker Retention Ordinance (WRO).

Proposers who believe that they meet the qualifications for one of the exemptions shall apply for exemption from the Ordinance by completing and submitting the appropriate Exemption/Non-Coverage Application form with their proposal. Application forms are as follows: Exemption Application (Form LW-10), Small Business Exemption Application (Form LW-026), 501(c)(3) Non-profit Exemption Application (Form OCC/LW-28), and Non-Coverage Determination Application (Form OCC/LW-29). These forms and more detailed information about the ordinances are available on the BCA’s website at https://bca.lacity.gov. Refer to Attachment 8.

• Best Terms

Throughout the term of this Contract, CONTRACTOR, shall offer the City the best terms, prices, and discounts that are offered to any of CONTRACTOR’S customers for similar goods and services provided under this Contract.

• Disclosure Ordinances Affidavit https://bca.lacity.gov/

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Unless otherwise exempt by the provisions of the Slavery Disclosure Ordinance (SDO) and Disclosure of Border Wall Contracting Ordinance (DBWCO), any contract awarded under this RFQ will be subject to the SDO, Section 10.41 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, and the DBWCO, Section 10.50 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. Proposers are required to complete a streamlined Disclosure Ordinances Compliance Affidavit web form that is located on the RAMP at www.rampla.org.

Proposers are responsible for creating a RAMP profile and completing and submitting the Disclosure Ordinances Compliance Affidavit. The affidavit can be found by navigating to the "My Business Profile" page and clicking on the "Compliance Documents" link. The affidavit should be completed and submitted by the time of RFQ submission.

The BCA will verify the web form of the successful Proposers selected for contract award.

Proposers seeking additional information regarding the requirements of the SDO and the DBWCO may visit the BCA’s website at http://bca.lacity.gov. For further information see Attachment 9.

• Restrictions on Campaign Contributions and Fundraising in City Elections

Any bidder for a contract, as those terms are defined under the Contractor Responsibility Program provided for in Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.40.1, shall submit with its bid a certification, CEC Form 50, proscribed by the City Ethics Commission, that the bidder acknowledges and agrees to comply with the disclosure requirements and prohibitions established in the Los Angeles Municipal Lobbying Ordinance if the bidder qualifies as a lobbying entity under the Ordinance. The exemptions contained in Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.40.4 shall not apply to this subsection. Each City department shall include a copy of the Municipal Lobbying Ordinance in each invitation for bids, request for proposals, request for qualifications or other solicitation related to entering a contract with the City. For further information see Attachment 10.

• Local Business Preference Program (LBPP)

Los Angeles Administrative Code Division 10, Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 10.25 adopted the Local Business Preference (LBP) Program which was designed to increase local employment and expenditures in the local private sector. All Bidders are eligible to participate in the LBP Program. The City shall grant a six percent (6%) bid reduction of their Bid amount solely for Bid evaluation purposes to those bidders who are certified as a Local Business Enterprise (LBE) firm. If the LBE is also a Local Small Business (LSB) and/or Local Transitional Employer (LTE), they may be granted an additional two percent (2%) reduction for each of those certifications, up to a total of ten percent (10%). The City shall grant a ten percent (10%) bid reduction of their Bid amount solely for Bid evaluation purposes to those Bidders who are certified as a City Business Enterprise (CBE) firm. If the CBE is also a LSB and/or LTE, they may be granted an additional two percent (2%) reduction for each of those certifications, up to a maximum of twelve percent (12%).

Additionally, all non-LBE/CBE Bidders may be granted a one percent (1%) bid reduction of their Bid amount solely for Bid evaluation purposes, up to a maximum of five percent

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(5%), for every ten percent (10%) of their bid that is to be performed by a LBE, CBE, LSB and/or LTE subcontractor.

The Department of Public Works is entitled to determine at any time before the award of a contract that it is not in the City’s best interest to grant a bid preference to a qualifying Local Business or City Business. Further information regarding the LBPP is provided as Attachment 11.

• Iran Contracting Act

In accordance with California Public Contract Code Sections 2200-2208, all bidders submitting proposals for, entering into, or renewing contracts with the City of Los Angeles for goods and services estimated at $1,000,000 or more are required to complete, sign, and submit the “Iran Contracting Act of 2010 Compliance Affidavit”. See Attachment 12 for reference.

• California State Senate Bill 854

CONTRACTORS are advised of the following changes made by California State Senate Bill 854 to the State of California Department of Industrial Relations:

1. No CONTRACTOR or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)].

2. No CONTRACTOR or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5.

DIR maintains a current list of registered CONTRACTORS at:

https://www.dir.ca.gov/public-works/contractors.html. Registration with the State will be required for the term of the contract for all selected CONTRACTORS.

• Contractor’s Use of Criminal History for Consideration of Employment Applications Ordinance

Any contract awarded pursuant to this RFB/RFP/RFQ will be subject to the Contractors’ Use of Criminal History for Consideration of Employment Applications Ordinance, Section

10.48 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. The Ordinance provides, among other things, that contractors/subcontractors with at least 10 employees are: prohibited from seeking a job applicant’s criminal history information until after a job offer is made; must post Contractors’ Use of Criminal History for Consideration of Employment Applications Ordinance information in conspicuous places at worksites; and cannot withdraw a job offer based on an applicant’s criminal history unless a link has effectively been made

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Proposers seeking additional information regarding the requirements of the Contractors’ Use of Criminal History for Consideration of Employment Applications Ordinance may

• Project Labor Agreement

The Project will be subject to the Department of Public Works Project Labor Agreement (PLA). The PLA facilitates an orderly settlement of labor disputes and grievances without strikes, work stoppages, or lockouts to assure the timely and economical completion of the Project. The PLA also promotes employment and apprenticeship opportunities for local residents.

Projects that are awarded with the requirement for a PLA shall require that the awarded CONTRACTOR be responsible for anticipated targeted hiring levels, current percentages are at least 30% of the total hours worked shall be performed by local residents, at least 50% of the total apprentice hours worked shall be performed by local residents, and at least 10% of the total work hours shall be performed by disadvantaged workers, as defined by the PLA.

Respondents seeking additional information should review the Departmental Project Labor Agreement and the Project Infrastructure Stabilization Policy. These documents are available on the BCA’s website at http://bca.lacity.gov.

• Prevailing Wage/Apprenticeship Requirements

Under this contract, and in compliance with state and federal regulations, construction, alteration, demolition, installation, repair and maintenance work done as part of Public Works projects are subject to the payment of prevailing wages. In addition, the requirement for the submission of certified payrolls, and the requirement for utilization of apprentices as mandated by California Labor Code Sections 1720-1815 and the Code of Federal Regulations are in effect.[1]

Therefore, the contractor, and any subcontractors, shall comply with all provisions of the California Labor Code relating to public works wages, and in specific, with those laws requiring the contractor to pay not less than the “General Prevailing Wage Rates” to all workers employed during the work. The prevailing wage rate is established by the State of California’s Department of Industrial Relations; the federal prevailing wage rate is established by the Federal Department of Labor. Information regarding prevailing wage rates may be obtained from the State of California, Office of Policy, Research and Legislation, Prevailing Wage Unit, P.O. Box 420603, San Francisco, CA 94142, Telephone (415) 703-4780, or for a copy of the prevailing wage rates, contact the Office of Contract Compliance at (213) 847-1922. The federal wage rates are established by the Federal Department of Labor. The federal prevailing wage rates may be obtained at https://www.worker.gov/prevailing-wage/. If there is a conflict between the state and

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(213) 847-2662.

Any contract awarded hereunder will require the Contractor to comply with the provisions of the Labor Code of the State of California, relating to Public Works wages. These provisions require the Contractor to pay not less than the "General Prevailing Wage Rates" to all workers employed in the execution of the contract and to post a copy of the "General Prevailing Wage Rates" at the job-site, in a conspicuous place available to all employees and applicants for employment.

The contractor and all subcontractors shall submit Certified Payroll Records to the Office of Contract Compliance weekly using the City's On-Line Certified Payroll System (OCPS) throughout the project until completion of the project. In addition, the contractor and all subcontractors shall employ apprentices in the ratio to journeymen as required by Section

1777.5 of the California Labor Code.

The contractor, and all subcontractors, shall cooperate in allowing Labor Compliance Section staff and Compliance Group Representatives access to the project job site for the purpose of conducting worker interviews to ensure compliance with the requirement to pay proper prevailing wages on City projects. This will be done in order to comply with Section 16432 (d) of the California Code of Regulations.

• Labor Compliance Manual

Any contract awarded pursuant to this process will require the CONTRACTOR to comply with the requirements of the Labor Compliance Program as described in the Labor Compliance Manual. A copy of the Labor Compliance Manual is provided in Attachment 13 as reference.

IX. CONTRACTOR SELECTION PROCEDURE

It is the intent of the City to thoroughly evaluate all information and documentation submitted by each interested CONTRACTOR and select the CONTRACTORS most qualified to bid on the Project. A minimum score of 80 points will be required for an SOQ to be considered for pre-qualification. The SOQ submittals will be evaluated per the criteria shown in Table 1 below.

Table 1 – Selection/Evaluation Criteria

Item Description Points

A

Experience in Wastewater Treatment Facilities and on Projects of

Similar Scope and Size, Key Experience with Complex Demolition

Scope of Work Requiring Shoring Design and Installation including

Safety Records on Current and Past Projects, and Contractor’s

Proposed Preliminary Construction Sequence and Shoring

Approach per the Constraints Provided in this RFQ.

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Item Description Points

B Contractor Team and Project Coordination Efforts 25

C Construction Quality 25

Total 100

A. Construction Experience in Wastewater Treatment Facilities and on Projects of

Similar Scope and Size, Key Experience with Complex Demolition Scope of Work Requiring Shoring Design and Installation including Safety Records on Current and Past Projects, and Contractor’s Proposed Preliminary Construction Sequence and Shoring Approach per the Constraints Provided in this RFQ: 50 points

A.1 Experience (20 Points)

Provide a list of reference facilities, the size and types of the major equipment, owner’s name, location, and a reference (name, title, address, email, and telephone) along with scope, construction budget, construction cost, schedule, Consulting Engineer/Architect, etc. and major subcontractors. Include project construction amounts, construction duration and completion dates.

Indicate the number of years of experience for the CONTRACTOR. Include a concise written narrative of the CONTRACTOR’S qualifications and experience that is relevant to services for this Project. Include what experience the CONTRACTOR has working in active wastewater treatment facilities. Include a description of the CONTRACTOR’s experience in the construction, modification, and demolition of industrial facilities. Include specific experience related to lead and asbestos abatement, hazardous waste handling and removal, contaminated soil handling, shoring (design and implementation) and excavation to a minimum depth of 22 feet below grade, dewatering, removal of utilities (including testing, isolation and purging) similar in scope to this Project.

Additionally, describe the CONTRACTOR’s experience in implementing and maintaining compliance with applicable safety and environmental regulations (e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), EPA, and local authorities), including the development and execution of site-specific Health and Safety Plans, lockout/tagout procedures, confined space entry, and stormwater or air-quality controls. Provide examples of work involving structural concrete or steel modifications, coordination within active industrial facilities, heavy rigging or crane operations, and the management of multi-phase or multi-disciplinary project schedules.

Relevant experience may be demonstrated through multiple past projects, with each example clearly indicating the CONTRACTOR’s role, responsibilities, and performance outcomes

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All referenced projects exhibiting experience with large scale demolition, shoring installation, and excavation must have a value in the range of $30 million and $60 million.

A.2 Key References (20 Points)

Demonstrate that the CONTRACTOR is experienced in the construction and demolition of industrial facilities of similar scope and size as this Project and can successfully complete the construction of this Project.

Provide a minimum of three (3) project descriptions of current and past work performed within the past ten (10) years of a similar nature that would support the CONTRACTOR’S qualifications. To qualify as a valid project description for work of “similar nature,” the work performed on other projects must include elements relevant to those listed under the section for Scope of Work in this RFQ. As a minimum, each project description must include the following information:

1. Project Name

2. Project Location/Address

3. Project Completion Date (indicate whether the project was completed on schedule or late)

4. Project Budget

5. Change Order Percentage

6. Detailed Description of Specific Work Performed (please include photos)

7. Client’s/Owner’s Current Contact Name and Phone Number (to be used as a reference contact).

The City reserves the right to contact the reference clients listed at any time.

Additionally, the City reserves the right to visit past project facilities to gain additional information on the CONTRACTOR’S qualifications and experience.

A.3 Proposed Preliminary Construction Sequence and Shoring Approach (10 points)

Provide a brief overview for the construction sequence approach for the scope of this Project considering the site constraints as described in this RFQ that will demonstrate CONTRACTOR’S familiarity with this Project’s scope of work and general understanding of the constructability constraints. Include approach for staging areas, truck haul routes and phasing of the construction work.

Provide a brief overview of the shoring approach considering the parameters as described in this RFQ and the Geotechnical Report that will demonstrate CONTRACTOR’S competency with large scale shoring installation and excavation work similar, in scope and size, to this Project.

The CONTRACTOR’s proposed construction sequence and shoring approach outlined in the SOQ shall be considered preliminary. If awarded the RFB, the

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CONTRACTOR shall consider the final design plans and Geotechnical Report in their shoring design submitted at the start of construction for City approval.

B. Contractor Team and Project Coordination Efforts: 25 points

B.1 Project Management Plan (10 points)

The CONTRACTOR shall provide a management plan that identifies the roles and resources proposed to deliver the work. The plan must include an organizational chart that includes the names of the CONTRACTOR team members, the function of each position in the organizational chart, and their associated duties and responsibilities. The plan must show the Project leadership and how staffing correlates to the requirements of the work.

B.2 Project Staff (15 points)

Provide documentation assuring that adequate personnel are available to complete this Project properly and expeditiously within the time period as shown in the anticipated schedule per Section XII. below. As part of the Project management plan, provide resumés of all key personnel in the CONTRACTOR team. Resumés for each key personnel position identified below shall include education, years of experience, relevant job functions, and project experience.

1. Project Manager: The Project Manager (CONTRACTOR’S Onsite Representative) for this Project must have at least ten (10) years of hands-on experience in the full delivery cycle of the work, including engineering, construction and commissioning, preferably in responsible charge of at least three (3) projects of similar size and complexity. The Project Manager shall have the proper limits of authority to make decisions, authorize work, and sign all documentation associated with the execution of this work. Possessing a Professional Engineer credential in California is preferable but not required. The Project Manager is required to have previously worked as a Construction Manager on similar projects ranging from $30 million to $60 million and shall meet or exceed all other listed requirements.

2. Construction Manager/Superintendent: This team member must have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in construction and responsible charge preferably of managing construction of at least three (3) projects of similar size and complexity for municipal clients in the United States. Possessing a Professional Engineer license in California is preferred but not required. The Construction Manager/Superintendent must always be present at the site of work construction is in progress and has the authority to direct or stop the work as necessary.

C. Construction Quality (25 Points)

C.1 Safety (7 Points)

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