RFP Document_RFP 27_002 PDB N Mainland WPCF.pdf

Brunswick-Glynn County

Water and Sewer Commission

RFP No. 27-002 Progressive Design-Build Services

North Mainland Water Pollution Control Facility Construction and Commissioning

Friday, September 25, 2026

MANDATORY Pre-bid teleconference Wednesday, October 14th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time Complete Registration no later than Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 3:00 p.m. local time

First Deadline for questions Tuesday, October 13, 2026, no later than 3:00 p.m. local time Final Deadline for questions Monday, October 19, 2026, no later than 5:00 p.m. local time

Questions must be directed in writing (via e-mail) to the Purchasing Director, Pamela Drury-Crosby, email- pcrosby@bgjwsc.org

Bid Responses Due by:

Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 12:00 NOON, local time, to:

Purchasing Division Brunswick-Glynn County Water and Sewer Commission

1703 Gloucester Street Brunswick, Georgia 31520

(912) 261-7100

Bids should be clearly labeled as follows:

“RFP No. 27-002

Progressive Design-Build Services for North Mainland Water Pollution Control Facility Construction and Commissioning”

Submit responses in hard copy only; electronic or fax responses will not be accepted.

Responses received after the deadline or at any other locations will not be accepted.

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS OF THIS SOLICITATION,

please visit the Commission website, utilizing the following link:

http://www.bgjwsc.org/departments/procurement/ mailto:pcrosby@bgjwsc.org http://www.bgjwsc.org/departments/procurement/

Contents Section 1. Background

1.1 Introduction

1.2 RFP Organization

1.3 Owner’s Objectives

Section 2. Project Overview

2.1 Project Scope

2.2 Project Budget and Funding

2.3 Small Local Business Enterprise Participation

2.4 Project Schedule

Section 3. Progressive Design-Build Services

3.1 General

3.2 Roles and Responsibilities

Section 4. Procurement Process

4.1 Acknowledgement of RFP

4.2 Communications and Owner Contact

4.3 Procurement Schedule

4.4 Pre-Proposal Meeting and Site Visit

4.5 Proposer Interviews

Section 5. Proposal Submission Requirements

5.1 Submittal Place and Deadline

5.2 Submission Format

5.3 Submission Content

Section 6. Proposal Evaluation and Selection

6.1 General

6.2 Responsiveness

6.3 Comparative Evaluation Criteria

6.4 Fee and Rate Proposal

6.5 Ranking

6.6 Selection

Section 7. Conditions for Proposers

7.1 Owner Authority

7.2 Conflict of Interest

7.3 Proprietary Information

7.4 Rights of the Owner

7.5 Obligation to Keep Project Team Intact

7.6 Addenda

7.7 Payment and Performance Bonds

7.8 Joint Ventures

7.9 Protests

Attachments

Attachment A Definition of Terms

Attachment B Draft Progressive Design Build Agreement

General Conditions of Contract Between Owner and Design-Builder

Exhibit A Project Planning Document

Exhibit B Project Technical Requirements

Exhibit C Scope of Design-Builder Services

Exhibit D GEFA Documents

Exhibit E Insurance Requirements

Exhibit F Form of Contract Price Amendments

Exhibit G Key Design and Supervisory Personnel

Exhibit H Form Performance and Payment Bond

Exhibit I Form of Waiver of Liens and Bond Claims

Exhibit J Form of Consent of Surety to Final Payment

Attachment C Forms for Affirmation and Compliance

Statement of Non-Collusion

Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act of 2006

Exhibit A - Design-Builder Affidavit and Agreement

Exhibit A-1 Subcontractor Affidavit

Certification of Absence of Conflict of Interest

Acknowledgement of Addenda

Attachment D Form of Bid Bond

Attachment E Fee and Rate Proposal

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Section 1. Background

1.1 Introduction

This Request for Proposals (RFP) for progressive design-build services for the design, construction, and commissioning of the North Mainland Water Pollution Control Facility (“Project”) is issued by the Brunswick-Glynn Joint Water and Sewer Commission (“Owner”) to invite the submittal of Proposals according to the requirements set forth in this RFP.

To meet its future wastewater treatment needs, the Owner plans to add a new water pollution control facility (North Mainland WPCF) on undeveloped property near Exit 42 along Interstate 95 in Glynn County, Georgia to provide additional treatment capacity to meet current and future system demands.

Due to rapid residential growth in the area and the potential for industrial development in the proposed sewershed, the selected Design-Builder will be required to plan for future expansions and include key infrastructure in the design and construction of the new WPCF to allow future treatment capacity to be easily added.

The Project will meet the Owner’s objectives of ensuring adequate treatment capacity and complying with regulations and water quality goals. Potential project components include: construction of a new WPCF on the Owner’s property, offsite effluent discharge piping extension to the receiving water, extension of approximately 2,000 linear feet of gravity sewer to the proposed plant site, and connection of existing upstream force mains to the gravity sewer system that feeds the plant site.

The Project will include the planning, evaluation, design, construction, commissioning, and startup necessary to place the Project in full operation according to contract requirements. The Project is to be designed and constructed using the progressive design-build delivery method, as follows:

• Phase 1A Services: Prepare an Initial Design Report to represent approximately 15 percent complete design, including performing all Existing Site and Facilities Conditions Review and Verification and Pilot Testing, as described in Exhibit C (Scope of Design-Builder Services) of the Agreement, and prepare a Phase 1B Proposal for consideration by Owner;

• Phase 1B Services: Prepare design to 60-percent complete, as described in Exhibit C of the Agreement, and prepare a Phase 2 Proposal including a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), or lump sum price proposal if requested by the Owner, for consideration by the Owner; and

• Phase 2 Services: Complete design, construction, and post-construction tasks, including performance testing (as required), startup commissioning, and operator training and support.

• Early Works Proposals, to perform portions of the Work, including procurement of any equipment or materials, earlier than execution of the Phase 2 Contract Price Amendment.

The Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated using the selection process described in Section 6 (Proposal Evaluation and Selection). The capitalized terms in this RFP have the meanings as first used in the text of this RFP or as defined in Attachment A (Definition of Terms).

At completion of the evaluation process described herein, the Owner will select a Proposer to award the Progressive Design-Build Agreement (see Attachment B – Progressive Design-Build Agreement) (“Agreement”). The award of the Agreement will be made by the Owner’s Board of Directors (Board) after considering the recommendation by the Owner’s staff.

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This RFP is subject to revision after the date of issuance via written addenda. Any such addendum will be posted on the Owner’s website and will be distributed directly to potential Proposers who have registered with the Owner as described herein. It is each Proposer’s responsibility to obtain all RFP addenda prior to submitting a Proposal.

In no event will the Owner be liable for any costs incurred by any Proposer or any other party in developing or submitting a Proposal, including but not limited to preparation, copying, postage, delivery fees, and expenses associated with any site tours, demonstrations, or presentations.

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Owner assumes no obligation by issuing this RFP or any Attachments.

1.2 RFP Organization

This RFP consists of seven Sections and six Attachments:

• Section 1: Background

• Section 2: Project Overview

• Section 3: Progressive Design-Build Services

• Section 4: Procurement Process

• Section 5: Proposal Submission Requirements

• Section 6: Proposal Evaluation and Selection

• Section 7: Conditions for Proposers

• Attachment A: Definition of Terms

• Attachment B: Progressive Design-Build Agreement

• Attachment C: Forms for Affirmation of Compliance

• Attachment D: Form of Bid Bond

• Attachment E: Fee and Rate Proposal Form

• Attachment F: Proposal Submission Package Label

The contents of the RFP Attachments take priority over any conflicting statements in the RFP Sections.

Certain project background documents are being made available as Exhibit A of the Agreement (Project Planning Documents). The Owner is providing these documents only for the purpose of obtaining Proposals for the Project and does not confer a license or grant for any other use. The extent to which the selected Design-Builder may rely on such background documents is set forth in the Agreement.

1.3 Owner’s Objectives

The Owner’s objectives for the Project are as follows:

1. Construct infrastructure to meet capacity goals outlined in Exhibit A – Project Planning Document

2. Construct infrastructure to meet and/or effluent water quality requirements.

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3. Design new facilities to meet all environmental regulations and achieve the Owner’s other water quality goals.

4. Develop a design for the Project with a total final Project Budget of less than $45 million, which includes all BGJWSC’s project costs in addition to the cost of the Design-Builder’s scope.

5. Meet funding requirements of all grants and loans that will be used for the Project.

6. Provide high-quality new facilities and equipment that will be sustainable and will operate reliably under the design standards outlined in Exhibit B of the Agreement (Project Technical Requirements) and those standards developed during the design.

7. Minimize life cycle costs.

8. Achieve the scheduled completion to meet all milestones based on durations as established in the Agreement for the design and construction of the Project.

9. Achieve an optimal balance of risk allocation between the Owner and the Design-Builder.

10. Implement an effective safety program incorporating best industry practices. Maintain a safe working environment for Consultants, Contractors, BGJWSC staff, and visitors during design and construction.

11. Provide new facilities that are easy to operate and maintain.

12. Minimize impact on operations and maintenance of existing facilities during construction.

By selecting the progressive design-build delivery method for the Project, the Owner is committed to working in close collaboration with the selected Design-Builder during the preconstruction phases 1A and 1B to develop the Project’s design to achieve the Project objectives and, thereafter, to obtain a mutually agreeable GMP or, if requested by Owner, a lump-sum price for delivery of the Project. As set forth in Exhibit A of the Agreement (Project Planning Document) and Exhibit B of the Agreement (Project Technical Requirements), certain technical requirements and standards will apply to the Project’s design.

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Section 2. Project Overview

2.1 Project Scope

The Project scope, design standards, and performance requirements are described in more detail in several Exhibits to the Agreement (Exhibit A – Project Planning Document, Exhibit B – Project Technical Requirements, and Exhibit C – Scope of Design-Builder Services).

2.2 Project Budget and Funding

Funding for Preconstruction services for this project have been allocated by the Owner. As the project progresses through the Phases, Owner will be issuing debt to facilitate construction of the Project. Debt will be issued sufficient to complete the project with an expected maximum budget of $45,000,000. It is expected that significant consideration will be given during the progressive design-build process to lower construction costs and therefore debt requirements to the benefit of the ratepayers of the BGJWSC.

Depending on rates and restrictions at the time of debt issuance, the project may be funded by a combination of GEFA funding and bonds as necessary to successfully complete the project. Such budget includes Owner’s other Project costs that are not part of Exhibit C – Scope of Design-Builder Services, including but not limited to professional advisory services, property or access rights, certain governmental approvals, taxes, etc.

At each phase of the Project, the selected Design-Builder will comply with all applicable state and federal requirements imposed by each funding source. The selected Design-Builder will perform the Work to ensure that the maximum amount of the Owner’s costs are eligible for reimbursement from or funded by the funding sources identified in this Section 2.2. The selected Design-Builder will develop and present a plan to the Owner to identify applicable requirements and demonstrate compliance with such requirements. Without limitation, the following requirements apply to the following funding sources:

2.2.1 Clean Water State Revolving Fund

At this time, the Owner expects to apply for a portion of the project funding as a CWSRF Loan for construction costs associated with the Project. Without limitation, the following requirements will apply to funds received from the CWSRF Loan:

• Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division’s State

Environmental Review Projects, dated January 2004, or as may be amended or replaced;

• GEFA Supplemental General Conditions for Federally Assisted State Revolving Loan Fund Construction Contracts, dated December 7, 2022, or as may be amended or replaced;

• GEFA’s American Iron and Steel Special Conditions and Information, dated April 11, 2014, or as may be amended or replaced; and

• GEFA’s Build America, Buy America Act Special Conditions and Information for Federally Assisted State Revolving Loan Fund Construction Contracts, as may be amended or replaced.

In addition to the foregoing, the selected Design-Builder must comply with all other requirements set forth in Exhibit D of the Agreement.

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2.3 Project Schedule

As indicated in Section 4, it is anticipated that the Agreement will be awarded at the December 2026 BGJWSC Board of Commissioners meeting, with execution of the Agreement and a Notice to Proceed with Phase 1A Services to be issued shortly thereafter. Contract Times for completion of Phase 1B and Phase 2 will commence to run upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed with Phase 1B Services and Notice to Proceed with Phase 2 Services, respectively. To maintain sufficient sewer capacity for anticipate community growth and the amount of preliminary engineering currently completed by Owner, the Contract Times will be as follows:

• Completion of Phase 1A Services – 6 months after Notice to Proceed with Phase 1A Services

• Completion of Phase 1B Services – 12 months after Notice to Proceed with Phase 1B Services (number of days to be submitted as part of the Phase 1B Proposal)

• Substantial Completion of Phase 2 Services – 24 months after Notice to Proceed with Phase 2

Services

• Final Completion of Phase 2 Services – 27 months after Notice to Proceed with Phase 2 Services

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Section 3. Progressive Design-Build Services

3.1 General

As noted in Section 1 and more fully described in Attachment B (Progressive Design-Build Agreement and its Exhibits), the selected Design-Builder will provide services in three distinct phases, as follows:

3.1.1 Phase 1A

Phase 1A Services generally consist of alternatives analysis and preliminary engineering, site investigations, as well as preparation, in close collaboration with the Owner, of a proposed price and schedule for Phase 1B Services. The proposed Phase 1B price and schedule would be based on the Project’s design (developed to a 15-percent level of completion as defined in the Agreement) and the Owner’s Project schedule, and it would include supporting documentation for the proposed Phase 1B Contract Price.

Phase 1A Services are set forth in the Agreement and, without limitation, include the following:

• Develop the execution plan, including schedule for the Project.

• Perform engineering studies and site investigations (such as surveys, subsurface investigations, any testing and analyses, etc.) to support design and cost estimating.

• Produce initial design reports.

• Prepare a project cost model and provide detailed cost estimates as the design and design alternatives are advanced.

• Identify and perform activities required to meet funding requirements.

• Identify permitting requirements and initiate certain permitting activities.

3.1.2 Phase 1B

Phase 1B Services generally consist of the design development, as well as preparation, in close collaboration with the Owner, of a proposed price and schedule for Phase 2 Services. The estimated Phase 2 Contract Price and schedule would be based on the Project’s design (developed to a 60-percent level of completion as defined in the Agreement), a proposed GMP or lump-sum price, and the Owner’s Project schedule, and it would include supporting documentation, such as detailed open-book costing for the estimated Phase 2 Contract Price and proposed GMP or lump-sum price.

Phase 1B Services will be as established by the Phase 1B Contract Price Amendment, and may include the following:

• Update the Project schedule.

• Develop the engineering design (including preparing and submitting intermediate design review packages) and value-engineering activities in coordination with Owner.

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• Maintain and update the project cost model and provide detailed cost estimates as the design and design alternatives are advanced.

• Submit and negotiate a GMP or, if directed by Owner, a lump-sum price to complete the construction services during Phase 2.

• Perform activities required to meet funding requirements.

• Update Project permitting requirements and perform certain permitting activities.

3.1.3 Phase 2

Phase 2 Services will be as established by the Phase 2 Contract Price Amendment, and will include, without limitation, the Project’s final design, construction, and performance testing, along with the following:

• Complete the 100-percent design.

• Procure equipment and hire subcontractors.

• Secure necessary permits.

• Construct the Project.

• Conduct start-up testing and commissioning,

• Provide operator training.

• Provide warranty coverage.

3.2 Roles and Responsibilities

The roles and responsibilities of the Owner and the selected Design-Builder are more fully described in the Agreement. Such roles and responsibilities are summarized as follows:

Owner: The Owner will cooperate with the selected Design-Builder and will fulfill its responsibilities in a timely manner to facilitate the Design-Builder’s timely and efficient performance of services. Owner responsibilities include:

• Review submissions and provide comments to Design-Builder.

• Furnish existing studies and available data and information regarding the Project, including record drawings, preliminary studies, environmental impact assessments, etc.

• Provide information and provide additional studies that may be necessary to complete the Project

(or engage Design-Builder to perform such studies via an Amendment to the Agreement).

• Provide access to the Project Site and any necessary easements.

• Obtain certain governmental approvals and permits and assist Design-Builder in obtaining other governmental approvals and permits.

• Provide necessary data and input for Project start-up testing.

Design-Builder: The selected Design-Builder will cooperate and coordinate with the Owner and will provide, in a timely manner, Phase 1A Services, Phase 1B Services, and Phase 2 Services necessary to complete the Project scope specified in the Agreement. Design-Builder responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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• Develop a thorough understanding of the Owner’s objectives and requirements.

• Prepare design and construction documents in conformity with the Owner’s objectives and requirements.

• Supervise subcontractors and Design-Builder personnel.

• Obtain certain governmental approvals and permits and assist Owner in obtaining other governmental approvals and permits.

• Construct the Project in conformance with the Agreement.

• Maintain site security.

• Conduct performance testing.

• Implement quality-management procedures.

• Implement health and safety practices.

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Section 4. Procurement Process

4.1 Acknowledgement of RFP

Each potential Proposer will provide the Owner, no later than 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with an acknowledgement that it has received the RFP and is a potential Proposer. Such acknowledgement shall identify and provide full contact information (including email address) for the Proposer Contact, who shall be the Proposer’s single point of contact for the receipt of any future documents, notices, and addenda associated with this RFP. Such acknowledgement must be electronically transmitted to the Owner Contact via the email address provided in Section 4.2. Acknowledgement of the RFP does not create an obligation by a potential Proposer to submit a proposal, but failure to acknowledge may result in the potential Proposer not receiving updated information and not being able to submit a proposal.

4.2 Communications and Owner Contact

All communications, questions, or comments shall be submitted by email and shall specifically reference this RFP. All communication should be directed to the Owner Contact at the following email address:

pcrosby@bgjwsc.org. Two (2) question deadlines are being provided for questions to support Solicitation process efficiency. Those deadlines are contained in Section 4.3 of this document.

Any oral communication from the Owner Contact or other individuals is non-binding. Except for the formal meetings and interactions described in this RFP, no in-person, telephone, email, messaging, or other contact by a Proposer with Owner’s staff, Owner’s Board members, or any of Owner’s representatives or public officials concerning the Project during the procurement process is allowed. A violation of this provision may result in disqualification of Proposer.

Note that any questions submitted to Owner about this RFP will be answered so that all Proposers will receive the question and answer, without a reference to the name of the submitting Proposer.

Proposers who submit questions must draft the questions so as not to unintentionally identify themselves.

4.3 Procurement Schedule

All times in the Procurement Schedule are local times. The Owner reserves the right to adjust this schedule. The current procurement schedule is as follows:

Milestone Deadline

Release of the RFP Friday, September 25, 2026

Registration for Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting 3:00 p.m. local time, Tuesday, October 13, 2026 First Deadline for Questions 3:00 p.m. local time, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting 10:00 a.m. local time, Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Final Deadline for Questions and Comments 5:00 p.m. local time, Monday, October 19, 2026

Final Addendum Issued No later than 5:00 p.m. local time, Friday, October 23, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline and Proposal Opening 12:00 NOON local time, Thursday, October 29, 2026

Proposer Interviews as assigned by Owner Friday, November 13 – Monday, November 23, 2026 Recommended Design-Builder Selection to Owner’s Board of Directors for Consideration of Approval 2:00 p.m. local time, Thursday, December 17, 2026

Kick-off and Notice to Proceed for Phase 1A Services January 2027

Phase 1A Services Completion No later than August 1, 2027 mailto:pcrosby@bgjwsc.org

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4.4 Pre-Proposal Meeting and No Site Visit

The Owner will conduct a Pre-Proposal Meeting for Proposers interested in responding to this RFP.

Attendance at this meeting is mandatory; Owner reserves the right to disqualify a non-participating Proposer. The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., local time. At this meeting, the Owner will offer information about the Project and the procurement process. The link for this virtual meeting invitation is contained in the legal advertisement for the RFP. The legal advertisement may be viewed on the Owner’s website at:

https://www.bgjwsc.org/departments/procurement/

Prospective Proposers shall register with the Owner via email no later than 3:00 p.m., local time, on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Proposers will be limited to 6 Participants. A list of proposed attendees shall be submitted with the virtual meeting registration. No site visit is scheduled for this solicitation.

4.5 Proposer Interviews

The Owner may elect to conduct an interview with each Proposer according to the Procurement Schedule shown in Section 4.3 and may be adjusted if necessary. This activity is not intended to be a presentation or sales pitch by the Proposal team but rather an opportunity for Owner to seek clarification on submission details. The tentative interview dates will be between Friday, November 13, 2026 and Monday, November 23, 2026. Interview procedures and a final interview schedule will be issued to Proposers at a later date.

https://www.bgjwsc.org/departments/procurement/

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Section 5. Proposal Submission Requirements

5.1 Submittal Place and Deadline

Proposals must be submitted to:

BGJWSC

Attention: Procurement Division 1703 Gloucester Street

Proposals must be received by the Owner no later than 12:00 NOON, local time, Thursday, October 29, 2026, unless a postponement is authorized and announced in writing by the Owner.

Only the names of the proposing firms will be read aloud immediately after the submittal deadline via a virtual meeting link that is contained in the legal advertisement for this RFP. All other information will remain confidential until after award of the Agreement. (See Section 7.4 concerning proprietary information and confidentiality).

Ten (10) paper documents (one (1) original with original signatures and nine (9) identical copies) of the Proposal, as well as one electronic version on a USB flash drive in PDF format (one single electronic file with each section of the proposal bookmarked), must be provided with the Proposal.

One paper copy of the completed Fee and Rate Proposal Form (form is attached to this RFP as Attachment E) and its attachments, clearly labeled as “Fee and Rate Proposal,” must be included in the package in a separate, sealed envelope and should not be included on the USB flash drive with the PDF copy of the Proposal.

Proposal items must be submitted in a sealed package. Each sealed package containing the Proposal items must be plainly marked on the outside as follows:

Proposal for

RFP No. 27-002 NORTH MAINLAND WPCF CONSTRUCTION AND COMMISSIONING

The package should bear on the outside the name and street address of the Proposer.

Each Proposer assumes full responsibility for timely delivery of its Proposal at the required location.

Any Proposals received after the submittal deadline will be deemed non-responsive.

The Owner may reject any or all Proposals. Any Proposal may be withdrawn by the Proposer prior to the above-scheduled time for submission of Proposals or authorized postponement thereof. The Proposal must be signed by an individual authorized to bind the Proposer. The Proposal shall contain a statement that the Proposal will remain valid for a period of at least one hundred twenty (120) days from the proposal opening. A proposal may be withdrawn in accordance with the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 36-91-

52. If the Owner is unable to award the Agreement within the time specified, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the Owner and the Proposer.

In accordance with the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 36-91-21(c)(2), the Owner reserves the right, in its discretion, to offer all responsible Proposers, found by the Owner to have submitted proposals reasonably susceptible of being selected for award, an opportunity for discussion, negotiation, and revision, which shall occur after submission of Proposals but prior to any award.

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5.2 Submission Format

The Proposal must not exceed fifty (50) total, single-sided pages (most or all 8½ x 11 inches with 1-inch or greater margins), excluding the transmittal letter, index or table of contents, front and back covers, title pages/separation tabs, fee and rate proposal, and appendices. A maximum of ten (10) of the total pages may be single-sided 11 x 17-inch tri-fold format. Eleven-point font or larger must be used in Proposal Parts 1 – 6. Font smaller than eleven-point can be used on graphics, charts, tables, and photo/figure captions.

5.3 Submission Content

The content requirements set forth in this RFP represent the minimum content requirements for the Proposal. The Proposal should be tabbed in the format as shown below. The Proposal, however, should not contain standard marketing or other general materials. It is the Proposer’s responsibility to modify such materials, so that only directly relevant information is included in the Proposal.

The Proposal must include the following information in the order listed:

• Transmittal Letter

• Part 1 – Executive Summary - √

• Part 2 – Experience and Capabilities - √

• Part 3 – Project Approach - √

• Part 4 – Project Concepts - √

• Part 5 – Project Implementation and Project Schedule - √ (The CPM schedule itself to be placed in Appendix C)

• Part 6 – Fee and Rate Proposal (separate, sealed envelope with label, do not include on USB)

• Appendix A – Forms for Affirmation of Compliance o Statement of Non-Collusion o Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act of 2006 Form (for the Proposer and any subconsultants or subcontractors known at the time of Proposal submittal) o Certification of Absence of Conflict of Interest o Acknowledgement of Addenda o Certification by Proposed Prime Contractor or Subcontractor Regarding Equal

Employment Opportunity (form applies to the Proposer and any subconsultants or subcontractors known at the time of Proposal submittal) o Certification by Proposed Prime Contractor or Subcontractor Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsible Matters (form applies to the Proposer and any subcontractors known at the time of Proposal submittal)

• Appendix B – Resumes

• Appendix C – Supporting Documentation of the Proposal o Evidence of Proposer’s and proposed Key Subcontractors’ licensing o Surety letter regarding bonding capacity of Proposer o Insurance agent letter regarding insurance eligibility of Proposer o Discussion of any adverse circumstances o Critical path method (CPM) schedule o Any other supporting documentation required by this RFP

• Appendix D – Bid Bond

(items with √ are included in the 50-page limit referenced in Section 5.2)

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5.3.1 Transmittal Letter

Proposers must submit a transmittal letter (maximum three pages) on the Proposer’s letterhead. It must be signed by a representative of the Proposer who is authorized to sign such material and to commit the Proposer to the obligations contained in the Proposal. The transmittal letter must include the name, address, phone number, and email address for the Proposer’s point of contact and must specify who would be the Proposer’s signatory to any contract documents executed with the Owner. The transmittal letter may include other information deemed relevant by the Proposer. The transmittal letter must briefly describe the organization of the Proposer’s team including:

• The identification of the lead firm or firms and any other partners, subconsultants, or

Key Subcontractors known at the time of submitting the Proposal.

• General information about the Proposer, such as lines of business and service offerings, locations of home and other offices, number of employees (professional and non-professional), years in business, and firm licensing.

• Identification of how the Proposer’s legal structure is organized (i.e., corporation, limited liability company, general partnership, limited partnership, or other form of legal entity). If the Proposer is a joint venture, it must comply with Section 7.9 hereof. If the legal structure of the Proposer is not yet formed, identify how it is expected to be organized.

• Where the Proposer intends to maintain its offices for the Project and where the majority of the design work will be performed.

The transmittal letter must refer to Appendix A of the Proposal based on the forms in RFP Attachment C (Forms for Affirmation of Compliance) and any other forms required to be submitted with the Proposal.

5.3.2 Part 1 – Executive Summary

The executive summary must include a concise overview of the key elements of the Proposal.

The executive summary shall not be used to convey additional information not found elsewhere in the Proposal.

5.3.3 Part 2 – Experience and Capabilities

5.3.3.1 Proposer Team Experience

Proposers shall provide the technical experience and qualifications of the Proposer, Key Subcontractors, any additional Project Team members with key experience related to the Project, and individual Project Team members related to the planning, design, construction, acceptance, commissioning, obtaining of regulatory permits and approvals, and training of Owner staff in the operation and maintenance of the Project. The Proposal must describe the performance history and experience of the Project Team on similar projects.

Similar project experience should be demonstrated for the following at a minimum: alternative project delivery (preferably progressive design build), wastewater treatment plant construction and commissioning, greenfield projects, projects with interstate coordination, and projects with Georgia EPD wastewater plant permitting.

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The performance history and the experience of the Project Team is important to demonstrate; however, the experience of the individual firms included on the Project Team will also be considered and scored based on relevance to the Project. The proposed individual Key Personnel will be evaluated for experience, expertise, and reputation in previous work and on work similar to the Project. This evaluation will be based on the corporate experience and capabilities of the Project Team as well as the experience and capabilities of Key Personnel. Provide details of the experience on which members of the Project Team worked together. Legal matters will be evaluated.

Reference Projects:

The Proposer shall submit descriptions of five (5) reference projects to demonstrate relevant experience. Reference projects shall not include any projects currently underway or completed with BGJWSC.

Each project description shall contain at least the following information:

• Description of the project showing relevance to this Project

• Name of owner

• Owner reference and contact information, to include phone and email address for a reference that is knowledgeable of the Proposer’s work and is available to be contacted

• Delivery method (e.g., design-bid-build, progressive design-build, construction manager at risk, design-build, etc.)

• Lead contractor firm name

• Lead design engineering firm name

• Contract value (initial contract value plus any change orders that increased contract value and why)

• Year started and year completed (initial contract duration and final contract duration at completion)

• Firms that participated in the project and are included in this Proposal, along with a clear description of the project role and responsibility of each

• Key personnel that participated in the project and are included in this Proposal, along with a clear description of the project role and responsibility of each

In addition to the project descriptions, provide a Reference Projects summary table that includes all the required information above.

Additional Projects:

Additional project experience may be provided in this section (in addition to the five required reference projects) if it clearly demonstrates the depth of relevant experience of the Project Team.

Provide a table (or add to the Reference Projects summary table) that summarizes all relevant additional projects currently underway or completed by the lead firms in the past five years at a water or wastewater treatment facility in the United States that have a constructed value over $30 million. At a minimum, include in the table:

• Name and brief description of the project

• Delivery method (e.g., design-bid-build, progressive design-build, construction manager at risk, design-build, etc.)

• Lead contractor firm name

• Lead design engineering firm name

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• Proposed Key Personnel on the Project Team that were involved in the project and his or her specific role on the Project

• Initial estimated construction cost (preliminary design estimate) and final construction cost (or current construction cost estimate if project is not yet complete)

• Initial (planned) and final schedule (or current scheduled completion date for on-going work)

Safety

Provide a summary description of the Proposer’s corporate safety program and include safety statistics or records indicating categories of accidents and their incidence or frequency rates for the past five years. The following safety records must be provided for the Proposer for the current and past five years:

• The experience modification rate (EMR) calculated by the National Council on

Compensation Insurance or similar rating bureau. (The EMR is also referred to as the experience modification rating, experience modification factor, experience modifier or X-mod.)

• The days-away-from-work injury incidence rate. A day-away-from-work injury is an injury that prevents an employee from returning to his or her next regularly scheduled shift. The incidence rate is calculated by multiplying the number of days-away-from-work injuries for the particular year by 200,000 and then dividing the product by the person-hours worked for that year.

Safety information is required to be submitted for each firm comprising any proposed joint venture team.

Demonstrated safety records on prior construction and the summary descriptions provided in the proposal response will be evaluated.

5.3.3.2 Project Team, Key Personnel, and Organization

Describe the composition, organization, and management of the proposed Project Team. As applicable, identify the owners of the Proposer (e.g., shareholders, members, partners, and the like) who hold a voting, capital, or equity interest of 10 percent or more. Describe the Proposer’s approach to work seamlessly as one entity and highlight past project collaborations that the proposed Key Personnel have completed together. Describe the Proposer’s approach to managing Key Personnel.

Key information should be provided in separate subsections, as follows:

Project Team:

• Identify any other firms known at the time of Proposal submittal (such as subconsultants and Key

Subcontractors) included on the Project Team along with the Proposer and describe the scope of the Proposer’s and each firms’ services and responsibilities throughout the Project. Describe the past working relationships of the firms on the Project Team in similar roles as proposed for this Project and their past working relationships with the Proposer.

• Clearly identify the firms that will perform the engineering design and the construction. For Phase

2 Services, include a list of any Key Subcontractors and their Project responsibilities known at this time.

• Provide evidence of required licensing for the Design-Builder and other firms on the Design- Builder’s Project Team in Appendix C of the Proposal.

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• Describe the Design-Builder’s approach to the management of subcontractors and subconsultants.

Key Personnel:

• Identify all Key Personnel (and their firm affiliations) on the Project Team and describe their specific responsibilities throughout the Project. Clearly identify the collaborative delivery experience (number of projects, size and scope of projects, and role on those projects) of each person identified as Key Personnel.

• Indicate the commitment of all Key Personnel in terms of an estimated percentage of time throughout the Project.

• Provide resumes for all Key Personnel in Appendix B of the Proposal – Resumes. Limit resumes to two pages per individual and include:

o Academic and professional qualifications o Professional registration o Total years of relevant experience and years with current firm o Experience as is relevant to the Project and to the individual’s specified role on the Project

Organization Chart:

• Provide at least two organization charts showing:

o Reporting relationships and responsibilities of the Proposer and any other firms o Reporting relationships and responsibilities of all Key Personnel (along with their firm affiliations)

The Proposer’s proposed Key Personnel will be incorporated into the Agreement in Exhibit G – Key Design and Supervisory Personnel. Any change in the firms or Key Personnel included in the Proposal requires Owner approval as set forth in the Agreement.

5.3.3.3 Proposer Capability

The Proposal must provide a brief description of the following information pertaining to factors or events that have the potential to adversely impact the Proposer’s capability to perform its contractual commitments. Detailed explanations, if needed, and supporting information may be provided in Appendix C of the Proposal as indicated below.

• Material adverse changes in financial position. Describe any material historical, existing, or anticipated changes in financial position, including mergers, acquisitions, takeovers, joint ventures, bankruptcies, divestitures, or any material changes in the mode of conducting business.

• Legal proceedings and judgments. List and briefly describe any pending or past (within five years) legal proceedings or judgments, or any contingent liability that could adversely affect the financial position or ability of the Proposer to perform contractual commitments to Owner.

If no such proceedings or judgments are listed, provide a sworn statement to that effect from the Proposer’s General Counsel or equivalent position.

• Completion of contracts. Within the past five years, (i) has the Proposer failed to complete any contract, (ii) have any of the Proposer’s contracts been terminated for convenience, or (iii) have any of the Proposer’s contracts been terminated for cause or due to alleged poor performance or default by the Proposer? At any time, for a design-build project or a project

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• Violation of laws. Has the Proposer ever been convicted of any criminal conduct or been found in violation of any federal, state, or local statute, regulation, or court order, including but not limited to violations concerning antitrust, public contracting, employment discrimination, or prevailing wages? If so, describe the circumstances.

• Payment and performance bonds. In Appendix C of the Proposal, provide a letter from the Proposer's surety to provide evidence of the ability of the Proposer to provide payment and performance bonds of at least $40 million for this Project. The surety must be authorized by law to do business in the State of Georgia and must have an A.M. Best Company Rating of A- or better. The surety must also be listed in the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Circular 570.

• Insurance. In Appendix C of the Proposal, provide a letter or Certificates of Insurance from the Proposer’s insurance company stating Proposer’s ability to acquire and provide the insurance coverage required by the Exhibit E of the Agreement (Insurance Requirements).

If any of the above questions is answered in a manner that indicates that any of these unfavorable factors or events are present, it is the Proposer’s responsibility to: (1) describe in detail the unfavorable factor or event; and (2) provide sufficient information to demonstrate that the unfavorable factor or event will not adversely impact the Proposer’s ability to perform any contractual commitments to Owner. Include these responses in Appendix C of the Proposal. The answers to these questions and any associated discussion shall be provided in the form of a written certification that is signed by an officer or duly authorized official of the Proposer (including evidence of authorization if not provided elsewhere in the Proposal).

The Proposer must notify the Owner of any changes occurring after submission of the Proposal and before the selection process is completed (and in the case of the selected Design-Builder, before execution of the Agreement).

5.3.4 Part 3 – Project Approach

Provide a conceptual description of the Proposer’s approach for managing and performing its services during Phase 1A, Phase 1B, and Phase 2 that will satisfy the Owner’s objectives for this Project. The following items should be addressed:

• Collaboration and Communication: Discuss how a collaborative relationship with the Owner would be established during the performance of Phase 1A Services and Phase 1B Services for alternatives evaluations, design development, scheduling, and cost estimating, and in Phase 2 Services. Describe the plan for coordination and communication with Owner staff and internally among Project Team members, as well as how the design team will interact with the Owner and how those communications will enhance the success of the project.

Include a brief explanation of the approach to external communication with those outside of the Owner (regulatory, permitting authorities, etc.). To demonstrate a clear understanding of critical decisions to be made during Phase 1A and 1B Services, provide a list of proposed key Technical Workshops to be held during each phase with Owner, including topics to be discussed in each meeting. Include each proposed workshop on the Project Schedule (Part 5

– Project Implementation and Project Schedule of this RFP).

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• Leadership Approach: Describe how the Project Manager, Principal-in-Charge, and organizational structure outlined in Part 2 support efficient service delivery within the Design- Build Team, major subconsultants and Key Subcontractors.

• Any proposed Changes to Exhibit C of the Agreement (Scope of Design-Builder Services):

Discuss any proposed changes to the Scope of Design-Builder Services, as outlined in Exhibit C of the Agreement, and how these proposed changes would enhance the execution of the Work.

• Design and Construction Interface: Discuss how design and construction processes will interface (including how value engineering and constructability issues will be addressed).

• Critical Work Components: Identify the work components critical to the Project’s success and how these components would be achieved. Discuss Proposer’s vision of key risk factors and how key risk factors will be identified and managed throughout Phase 1A, Phase 1B, and Phase 2 of the Project.

• Issue Resolution: Describe the methods for identifying and resolving issues. Include any description of organization, structure, or processes used for internal (Proposer and Owner) or external (regulatory, other) issue resolutions.

• Cost Development: Provide a description of cost model development during the development of design and leading up to formal cost estimate submittals, including the use of an open book cost estimation process, iterative design impacts to cost analysis, and establishment of the proposed Phase 1B Contract Price and estimated Phase 2 Contract Price (including the amount of cost contingency).

• Schedule Management: Discuss the proposed process for maintaining adherence to the GMP and schedule during construction of the Project.

• Start-Up Approach and Transition to Operation: Describe how the Proposer would transition through the completion of installation, functional testing, start-up and testing, training, and Owner acceptance for the plant. Include a discussion of how the Proposer proposes to incorporate start-up and testing planning and execution, as required in Exhibit C of the Agreement (Scope of Design-Builder Services), into the Proposer’s overall start-up and operations transition plan.

• Quality Management: Describe the plans, actions, and procedures that will be incorporated into the Proposer’s…