REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NATR 2A18B7C6D113A17B9.pdf

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAY

PROJECT NO. NP-NATR 2A18,B7,C6,D11,3A17,B9

693C73-20-R-000009

TWO-PHASE DESIGN-BUILD (D-B) SOLICITATION

PHASE I

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

Project Description:

The project consists of the reconstruction of approximately 40 miles of the Natchez Trace

Parkway (NATR) between Milepost (MP) 291.00 and Milepost 331.00 in Colbert & Lauderdale

Counties, Alabama; and Prentiss & Tishomingo Counties, Mississippi. This project is being undertaken to repair the deteriorating infrastructure of the Natchez Trace Parkway (NATR) to enhance safety and improve mobility for all users while reducing ongoing maintenance requirements. Enhance quality of life by improving the quality of the roadway and maintaining access to recreational opportunities and natural and cultural resources along the Parkway.

NATR was designated as a National Scenic Byway and All-American Road for its significant historic, cultural, natural, and scenic qualities. The NATR also provides access to several

National Park Service (NPS) recreational and historic sites along the Parkway.

This project will consist of reconstructing the asphalt pavement and drainage/culverts improvement, stabilizing erosion at roadway slope, improving safety with options for rumble/mumble/profile stripe and safety edge. The scope will also include bridge expansion joints repairs, concrete repairs, installation of water proofing membrane and new asphalt wearing surface on bridge decks, and other miscellaneous work.

The work is split into bid schedules as follows:

Base Contract:

The base contract consists of the design and construction for heavy pavement reconstruction through Full Depth Reclamation (FDR), and minor bridge rehabilitation work. This includes expansion joint repair/replacement, concrete repairs and asphalt overlay with waterproofing membrane. The work also includes safety improvements toenhance delineation and reduce crashes, drainage and other miscellaneous work for approximately 10 miles of the Natchez Trace Parkway from MP 321 to MP 331.

In addition to the base contract, additional work may be added in the form of contract options

(see FAR Clause 52.217-4 and 52.217-5). These contract options are for the design and construction of the following:

Option 1:

The design and reconstruction of approximately 25 miles of the NATR from MP 296.60 to MP 321. This includes the heavy (major) 3R (pavement resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation) by milling 5-inches and placing a 4 ½-inch asphalt overlay andminor bridge rehabilitation work. This work includes expansion joints repair/replacement, concrete repairs and asphalt overlay with waterproofing membrane, and safety improvements to enhance delineation and reduce crashes, drainage and other miscellaneous work.

Option 2:

Design and construction of culvert and pavement marking improvements of approximately

5 miles from MP 291 to MP 296.60.

The proposed project limits are within existing NPS right-of-way. The design and construction cost for this base contract plus all options is to be more than $10,000,000.

Design-Build Scope of Work (SOW): The detailed scope of work to be undertaken by the successful Offeror under the Design-Build contract for this project will be identified in the

Request for Proposal (RFP). However, the work is anticipated to include, but is not limited to, the following:

(a) Design and construction of roadway pavement;

(b) Design and construction of parking and pull off areas;

(c) Design and installation of drainage inlets and culverts;

(d) Acquisition any environmental permits;

(e) Design and replacement of bridge expansion joints;

(f) Installation of bridge waterproofing membrane;

(g) Repair of concrete deck;

(h) Design and installation of safety countermeasures;

(i) Design and coordination with the;

(j) Survey and mapping;

(k) Development and implementation of a Transportation Management Plan;

(l) Design and implementation of temporary traffic control plans;

(m) Quality assurance and quality control for design and construction;

(n) Overall project management, including coordination with NPS, MSDOT and ALDOT

The following is a listing of some of the major work elements expected for this project:

Design Work:

• Complete survey and mapping.

• Geotechnical investigation and subgrade characterization.

• Geotechnical design, including:

o Slope stability evaluation o Investigation of potential road subsidence o Evaluation of settlement at bridge approaches o Soil analysis and infiltration testing for stormwater best management practice (BMP) features o Geotechnical design recommendations and report

• Pavement design, including:

o Pavement condition survey o Pavement cores o Pavement design recommendations and report

• Geometric roadway design

• Drainage design, including:

o Inspection and condition assessment of existing drainage structures o Hydraulic and hydrologic analysis and design of culverts, inlets, o Drainage outfall repair and stabilization design o Hydraulic design recommendations and report

• Design of bridge expansion joints

• Design of waterproofing membrane over bridges with no deck leaks

• Design of bridge asphalt overlay

• Design of bridge concrete deck repairs

• Design of temporary erosion and sediment control measures using applicable Alabama

Department of Environmental Management, and/or Mississippi Department of

Environmental Quality (MDEQ) and guidelines

• Design of permanent stormwater management BMP features using Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and Mississippi Department of Environmental

Quality (MDEQ) standards and guidelines, as appropriate

• Landscaping restoration in accordance with NPS revegetation standards, Cultural

Landscape Inventory, and the original planting plan for the NATR.

• Development of a Transportation Management Plan (TMP) in accordance with the

FHWA’s manual for Developing and Implementing Transportation Management Plan for

Work Zones.

• Maintenance of traffic design (vehicular and pedestrian) during construction, including:

o Construction phasing o Temporary safety barriers o Temporary signing and pavement markings

• Permanent pavement marking and signing design for vehicular and bicycle traffic

• Design of safety countermeasures to mitigate roadside hazards

• Design of protection for existing historic features, natural resources, and archeological resources

• Preparation of the plans, specifications, and all supporting design documentation;

preparation and coordination of submittals for review; and resolution of review comments

• Design coordination and approval from NPS, EFLHD, Mississippi and Alabama DOT.

• Preparation of any required design waivers and/or exceptions, submission, resolution of comments, and obtaining all required design waivers and exceptions for approval of the project documents

• Obtaining all required permits for construction of the project, including:

o Preparation of permit applications and all supporting design documentation o Preparation and coordination of submittals for review o Resolution of review comments

• Quality management program and implementation

• Preparation of shop drawings during construction

• Design documentation (record drawings and as-built plans)

Construction Work:

• Develop appropriate pre-construction or construction protocols as designated by federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines, including but not limited to:

o Work Plan o Accident Prevention Plan o Health and Safety Plan o Environmental Management Plan o Waste Management Plan o Recycling Plan

• Construction survey stakeout

• Implementation of the TMP

• Implementation of the temporary traffic control plan for construction, including:

o Installation of temporary signing and pavement markings o Relocation of temporary traffic control devices for staged construction o Maintenance of temporary traffic control devices o Coordination of temporary traffic control plan with adjacent projects

• Installation of temporary and permanent erosion and sediment control measures

• Construction of curbs

• Construction of remediation for unstable slopes and sinkholes

• Replacement or repair of bridge expansion joints

• Installation of waterproofing membrane over bridges with no deck leaks

• Repair concrete deck

• Replace bridge asphalt overlay

• Installation of culverts improvements

• Construction of erosion repairs and stabilization

• Turf establishment and landscaping

• Installation of safety countermeasures

• Protection of historic features, natural resources, and archeological resources to remain

• Installation of permanent signs and pavement markings

• Construction of all incidental items needed to complete the project

• Project administration, management, and scheduling

• Formal and informal coordination with NPS, EFLHD,

• Implementing permit requirements, including obtaining compensatory mitigation if needed

• Compliance with regulations and project requirements, including identification, special handling, removal, and remediation of contaminated material

• Implementing Quality Management Plan, including:

o Providing independent construction inspection o Performing material sampling and testing o Preparing construction submittals

• Preparation of as-built plans

Procurement Overview of the Project: In accordance with Public Law 104-106 (41 U.S.C.

253m), and FAR 36.301 Use of two-phase design-build selection procedures, the Eastern Federal

Lands Highway Division, EFLHD, is conducting a "two-phased" D-B selection process. Under this Notice, EFLHD is soliciting D-B firms/teams to participate in Phase One – Qualifications

Based Selection – of this "two-phased" D-B selection process.

A selection committee will review and evaluate the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) submitted by all responsive D-B firms/teams (Offerors). The selection committee will select a maximum of three most highly qualified Offerors to participate in Phase Two of this D-B selection process based on the established RFQ evaluation criteria. During Phase Two, the selected Offerors will be issued a Request for Proposal (RFP), which will outline the remainder of the selection process requirements. The RFP will contain the requirements necessary for the short-listed Offerors to submit both a Technical Proposal and a Price Proposal during Phase Two. Those Offerors will be required to provide the necessary information to the EFLHD within 45 calendar days after receiving the RFP. A site visit/pre-proposal meeting will be held within approximately the first

21 calendar days of the Phase Two period to provide additional information. It is anticipated that a stipend will be awarded, as per 23 CFR 636.112 CFR 636.113, to each Phase Two Offeror who provides a responsive, but unsuccessful proposal. A copy of the draft RFP will be available to interested Offerors during Phase One.

After receipt of the Phase Two Technical and Price Proposals, the Contracting Officer will conduct a "best value" analysis,as per FAR 36.303-2 titled Phase Two. Award of one Firm

Fixed Price contract is anticipated by approximately the 3rd quarter of Fiscal Year 2020.

Evaluation and Weighting Criteria: All Offerors responding during Phase One will be evaluated using the following criteria and weightings:

1. Experience (Total Maximum Score = 40). The Government will review and evaluate each Offeror's design and construction experience, including technical and geographical similarities between the Offeror's design experience and the work described in this solicitation.

Submit documentation for the key design and construction personnel listed below who will be involved in the design and construction of the project, indicating their specific experience within the past five (5) years performing work similar in scope to the proposed design and construction work for this project. The specific areas for evaluation include highway, geotechnical, hydrology and hydraulics, stormwater management, transportation management plan, erosion control, permitting, historic preservation, project management, construction, and QA/QC work for EFLHD, NPS, or similar state or federal government agencies:

• Design-Build Project Manager - The Offeror’s principal point of contact for all activities throughout the entire design-build process.

• Designer of Record - The Offeror’s single point of responsibility for all design procedures and decisions. This individual shall be a licensed Professional

Engineer. In addition to the experience described above, the Designer of

Record must have the experience in a minimum of two (2) projects within the past five (5) years in design and construction of complex multi-phased roadway projects using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods performing technically the same or similar work.

• Construction Manager(s) – The Offeror’s authorized representative in charge of the construction work. In addition to the experience described above, the

Construction Manager must have the experience in two (2) projects within the past five (5) years in design and construction of complex multi-phased roadway projects using innovative/accelerated project design and construction methods performing technically the same or similar work.

Submit documentation for the following key personnel, demonstrating a minimum of three (3) years of experience within the past ten (10) years performing complex multi-phased roadway design and construction work similar in scope to the proposed design and construction work for this project, including highway, bridge, geotechnical, pavement, hydrology and hydraulics, stormwater management, traffic management plan, erosion control, permitting, project management, construction, and

QA/QC work for EFLHD, NPS, or similar state or federal government agencies:

• Quality Assurance Manager (QAM) – The Offeror’s designee responsible for providing Quality Assurance and Quality Control of the work, and ensuring conformance with the Contract documents. The QAM is responsible for 100% review and oversight of all QC activities. This individual shall be a licensed

Professional Engineer.

• Quality Control Manager (QCM) – The Offeror’s designee responsible for providing Quality Control of the construction work, and ensuring conformance with the Contract documents. The QCM is responsible for the oversight of all construction activities. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer.

• Environmental Compliance and Permitting Manager – The Offeror’s representative is responsible for environmental compliance with applicable environmental policies and regulations both in the project design and construction phases. All final permit documents and application for National Environmental

Policy Act regulatory compliance will be filed by the Government with the

Contractor responsible for preparation of all permitting documents and application. This individual is also the Offeror’s single point of contact for coordinating with permitting agencies; the Government shall be included in all email coordination. The Government shall submit permit applications prepared by and with assistance from this representative. This individual shall have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience within the past five (5) years performing technically the same or similar work in the state of Alabama and Mississippi, and shall be familiar with coordination with Alabama Department of Environmental

Management and Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality.

• Geotechnical and Pavement Engineer– The Offeror’s representative in charge of the geotechnical design, pavement design, foundations, and slope stability. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer.

• Structural Engineer - The Offeror’s authorized representative in charge of the bridge design. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer with at least ten (10) years of experience performing technically similar work on bridge projects, including at least (2) bridge projects within the past five (5) years.

• Project Engineer – The Offeror’s on-site engineer, responsible for all engineering decisions, judgments and work at the site. This individual shall be a licensed

Professional Engineer.

• Safety Engineer– The Offeror’s representative in charge of safety with authority to halt work if warranted by safety violations. This individual is also in charge of the design of the Transportation Management Plan (TMP), Maintenance of

Traffic (MOT) plans and procurement of MOT permits. This includes implementation and adjustment of the TMP during construction and coordination with stakeholders and addressing stakeholder comments and concerns with the

TMP and MOT. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Traffic

Operations Engineer.

• Public Information Manager – The Offeror’s representative in charge of providing information to the NPS and Eastern Federal Lands for public outreach and awareness.

Submit the organizational structure, identifying major participants and describing their roles in the project. Submit a communication plan identifying how each partner and subcontractor will interact and fit into the overall D-B team.

Obligation to keep team intact:

In connection with the services covered by this procurement process, any in-house personnel, subcontractors, and outside associates or consultants will be limited to the individuals or firms that are specifically identified during the RFQ submittal process.

The Offeror shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s written consent before making any substitution for these designated in-house personnel, subcontractors, associates, or consultants. Key personnel cannot hold more than one position.

2. Offeror Past Performance and Experience (Maximum Score = 30). The

Government will review and evaluate the information about each Offerors' past performance and experience in the design and construction of roadway projects based on the Offeror's record and reputation for satisfactorily completing projects similar in size and scope.

Submit documentation that shows direct experience of the Offeror, joint venture partners, Offerors related by an ownership agreement, and/or experience of subcontractors that the Offeror proposes to utilize in the execution of this D-B project. Identify any projects where the lead contractor and the lead designer have worked together, on the same project, in a Design-Build relationship.

The lead design firm and lead construction contractor shall each list at least three (3), but no more than five (5) completed in the past ten (10) years similar in scope to the proposed design and construction work for this project.

The lead construction contractor's projects should be those with a contract value of greater than $25,000,000 completed in the last ten (10) years similar in scope to the proposed design and construction work for this project.

If any D-B project is provided as a reference that was not performed together by the lead design firm and lead construction contractor, then the Offeror shall identify the design professional or construction entity with whom it contracted for each such project.

Submit documentation that shows evidence of performance with past and present customers; past and present subcontractors; Federal, State, and local government agencies. Include names, titles, and phone numbers for all references submitted.

Provide experience of key personnel working together as a team and description of measures used to partner or form team cohesion between construction, design and subcontractors.

Submit three past performance evaluations (see attached Past Performance

Questionnaire) from those owner agencies on projects of similar scope within the past ten (10) years, indicating that quality work was completed on-schedule and within budget. Include any statements as to the Offeror's integrity, reasonable and cooperative conduct, and commitment to QA, QC and customer satisfaction. Submit a minimum of two (2) references. Include agency or firm’s name, point of contact name, email addresses and phone number, date work was performed and nature of work.

3. Quality Management Plan (Total Maximum Score = 10). The quality management plan consists of the quality control plan (QCP) and quality assurance plan (QAP) for design and construction activities. Prepare a Quality Management

Plan that establishes a clear distinction between QC and QA activities, and specifies the personnel performing each function. The Government will review and evaluate each Offerors' quality management plan to assess the soundness and reasonableness of the Offeror’s planned QA and QC for Design and Construction of all materials on the project. The plan should be specific to this project.

Submit a description of the system to be used to manage the design and construction schedule, and the management system to control cost and quality of materials.

Describe how the systems will be updated and monitored. Explain how the Offeror will provide quality assurance (“QA”) and quality control (“QC”) for both the design and construction elements of the project, including the names of QC managers, the names of independent testing laboratories, and the number of personnel at various certification levels planned for the Project. Describe how the QA and QC organization will operate, including how it will interface with the Offeror's organization, NPS, and EFLHD. The Offeror should demonstrate how QA and QC functions will be performed independently to maintain the integrity of the QA and

QC process.

4. Project Understanding and Approach (Maximum Score = 20). The Government will review and evaluate each Offerors' understanding of tasks involved and approach to managing, designing, and constructing the project.

Submit a general description of the tasks involved in the project and the approach the

Offeror will take for design and construction administration, including the involvement of the design members of the Offeror's team during construction.

Identify potential risk factors, special issues or problems that are likely to be encountered and explain the approach to mitigate those risks, issues or problems.

Include discussion on how the Offeror intends to maximize the benefits of the D-B process.

Describe the means and methods by which Offeror will plan and control the scheduling of work to meet the contractual completion date(s), including any plans which address the possibility of early completion.

Additional consideration will be given for the following:

• Experience with seeking roadway design approval through local governments;

• Experience with Department of Environment Quality permitting;

• Experience demonstrating that the proposed contractor team has prior experience with the proposed designer as a design-build entity;

• Demonstration of prior experience supporting community involvement activities and hearings for construction projects;

• Demonstration of long-term, multiple project relationships with owners.

• Experience developing and implementing TMP involving long-term lane closures.

• Experience with design of stormwater management in a sensitive environment.

• Duration of each project stage/option including the total construction duration and the planned number of construction crews.

Phase One Submittals: Interested Offerors may use the Standard Form (SF) 330 U.S.

Government Architect-Engineer Qualifications, as the basis for their SOQ. SF 330’s are available on the U.S. General Services Administration website at: http://www.gsa.gov/forms/

Although SF 330s are formatted for Architect-Engineer and Related Services, the construction http://www.gsa.gov/forms/ elements of the Offeror's SOQ may also be included on the SF 330. Alternate forms and formats may be submitted, provided that the applicable information from the SF 330 is included.

Each Offeror must provide a clearly marked original and eight (8) copies of the completed SOQ, most recent financial audit report, and an electronic version via CD/DVD. The SOQ should contain no more than forty (40) pages typed on one side only. The Phase One SOQ shall be bound and tabbed with the major headings. If tabs contain project-specific information they will be counted as pages. Provide one audit report which should be packaged separately and will not count against the forty (40) page total. The SOQ shall be written on 8.5" x 11" paper. All SOQs shall be written using Times New Roman with a font of 12-point. The SOQ should address each of the rating categories in the same order as listed above.

It is not the intent of EFLHD to receive project specific design or engineering recommendations as part of this Phase One selection process. Offerors should limit their SOQs to the information required by this Notice, and other information that may be relevant to the qualifications and experience of the Offeror. No reimbursement will be made for any expenses associated with the preparation of Phase One SOQs.

Send one (1) original, eight (8) copies, and an electronic version of the completed SOQ to the following address:

Federal Highway Administration

Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division

21400 Ridgetop Circle

Sterling, VA 20166

Attn: Melvin Sloan

(Fax and email submissions will not be accepted.)

Copies of the Draft RFP will be available on or about March 23, 2020. All interested Offerors are strongly encouraged to review the Draft RFP. Questions concerning this solicitation may be directed to Melvin Sloan at 703-404-6205, e-mail to: EFLHD.contracts@dot.gov. All Phase One

SOQs must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on April 10, 2020 in order to be considered for further evaluation.

mailto:EFLHD.contracts@dot.gov