RFQ - VA NP-GWMP MVT(4).docx

Federal Highway Administration George Washington Memorial Parkway Mount Vernon Trail Reconstruction

PROJECT NO. VA NP GWMP MVT(4)

693C73-24-R-000018

DESIGN-BUILD (D-B) SOLICITATION

PHASE I

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

The Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in cooperation with the George Washington Memorial Parkway (GWMP) is conducting a “two-phase” Design-Build (D-B) selection process.

Project Description:

The 18-mile Mount Vernon Trail (MVT) is a paved, multi-use trail corridor stretching from George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate to Theodore Roosevelt Island, linking Fairfax County and the City of Alexandria, to Arlington County and major Potomac River bridge crossings into the District of Columbia. The MVT is a popular recreation resource and a critical regional transportation connection. The trail hosts over one million pedestrians and bicyclists annually. During peak periods, the MVT north of Alexandria is one of the most heavily used multi-use trails in the country. The National Park Service (NPS) originally constructed the MVT in the 1970s and 1980s. The trail is relatively narrow by modern standards and characterized by meandering curves, timber bridges, and in some areas, dense vegetation.

The trail is a critical regional transportation connection and recreational amenity set within the cultural landscape of the planned design of the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway and the George Washington Memorial Parkway (MVMH/GWMP). This project may affect the character of the landscape which is a contributing feature to the National Register of Historic Places significance of the MVMH/GWMP.

Many of the built facilities along the MVT need immediate attention. The bridges, trail tread (condition and width), trail alignment, drainage, signage, and trailhead features (i.e. benches, drinking fountains, bike racks, etc.) are all in need of varying levels of rehabilitation due to their age and deferred maintenance.

This project is intended to address deferred maintenance, accommodate changes in use, improve accessibility, functionality, longevity, and safety of the trail along the northern section of the MVT. The approximate limits of construction are from the City of Alexandria (Milepost 11.0) to the northern terminus at Theodore Roosevelt Island (Milepost 17.5).

The project is located in Arlington County and the City of Alexandria, Virginia and the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.

The project also includes preparing any required documents for design waivers and exceptions and obtaining all permits required to construct the project.

The work is split into bid schedules as follows:

Base Contract (Schedule A):

The base contract is for the design of the Mount Vernon Trail reconstruction and construction of the Mount Vernon Trail in Arlington County and the City of Alexandria, Virginia.

Option 1 (Schedule B):

Option 1 contract is for the construction of the Mount Vernon Trail on Columbia Island in the District of Columbia, Washington, D.C.

The design and construction cost for this base contract and all options is estimated to be between $35,000,000 to $45,000,000.

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) Overall project and construction management, including coordination with EFLHD, GWMP, VDEQ, USACE, USCG, and VMRC, VDOT, DDOT, Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, DOEE, and NPS-NCR,

(b) Design and construction of approximately 6.5 miles of mainline trail,

(c) Design and construction of trail spurs/junctions,

(d) Design and construction of asphalt concrete pavement,

(e) Design and installation of drainage inlets and culverts,

(f) Design and installation of stormwater management (SWM) features,

(g) Design and installation of erosion and sediment control measures,

(h) Design and construction of realigned portion of the MVT,

(i) Design and construction of pedestrian and bicyclist roundabouts,

(j) Design and construction of pedestrian and bicyclist safety improvements at intersections,

(k) Design and installation of trail and wayfinding signage and pavement markings,

(l) Design and construction of timber trail bridges with timber and steel structural elements,

(m) Design and construction of concrete bridge maintenance and minor repairs,

(n) Design and construction of retaining walls,

(o) Design and construction of trail features (benches, water fountains, information signage, etc.),

(p) Design and construction of a recreational plaza at Gravelly Point,

(q) Design and construction of a realignment of northbound GWMP near Arlington Memorial Circle.

(r) Development and implementation of a Transportation Management Plan (TMP) that defines construction sequencing, areas of disturbance, and operational impacts to normal pedestrian and bicyclist’s flow, as well as vehicular impacts,

(s) Design and implementation of temporary traffic control plans for all users,

(t) Supplemental survey and mapping,

(u) Supplemental geotechnical subsurface investigation,

(v) Develop and implement of a Quality Management Plan,

(w) Perform existing tree type, size, condition, and location survey for the entire limits of disturbance,

(x) Acquiring approval of the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and the SWM Plan and coverage under the General National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit for Discharges of Stormwater from Construction Activities per the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) and District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), VDEQ and DOEE Section 401 water quality certifications, US Army Corp of Engineers Section (USACE) 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act Permits, USACE Section 408 approval, US Coast Guard (USCG) Bridge Permit, Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC) approval and any other environmental permits, and a District Department of Building permit.

(y) Design and provide biological monitoring and other environmental commitments to avoid or minimize impacts to resources according to the GWMP NEPA documents, and other regulatory agency or permitting requirements.

The following list the major work elements are anticipated to include, but is not limited to, the following:

Design Work:

(a) Bridge

a. Design in accordance with the latest addition of the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and AASHTO LRFD Guide Specifications for the Design of Pedestrian Bridges including interim revisions,

b. Design replacement timber bridges 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, and Boardwalk (Station 523+25.19 to Station 527+59.04),

c. Maintain existing timber bridge alignment and profile to the maximum extent possible, with improvements to the gore area of bridges 31 and 32,

d. Provide timber bridges widths of 14 feet rail-to-rail and 16 feet edge-of-bridge to edge-of-bridge,

e. Rehabilitate pedestrian bridges 29A, 29B, and 29C, 3300-021P, and

f. Locate proposed piles in the same location as existing piles to the maximum extent possible.

(b) Drainage

a. Inspection and condition assessment of existing drainage structures,

b. Hydraulic and hydrologic analysis and design of culverts, inlets, ditches, paved waterways, and storm drain systems,

c. Drainage outfall repair and stabilization design,

d. Prepare a hydraulic design recommendations and report,

e. Locate and design permanent stormwater management (SWM) features, consider the natural and cultural landscape when selecting a type of and locating any BMPs, and

f. Prepare a Stormwater Management Report for submission to the permitting agencies.

(c) Environmental

a. Design of temporary erosion and sediment control measures using applicable standards and guidelines, and

b. Perform existing tree type, size, condition, and location survey for entire limits of disturbance,

c. Design of permanent landscaping and turf establishment,

d. Design of permanent stormwater management best management practice (BMP) features in consultation with the NPS applicable standards and guidelines that are consistent with the historic cultural landscape and park environment.

(d) Geotechnical

a. Supplemental subsurface investigation and characterization,

b. Subgrade and embankment stabilization,

c. Soil analysis and infiltration testing for stormwater BMP features,

d. Geotechnical design recommendations (such as bridge foundation and abutment’s retaining walls), using AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (latest edition) and the associated design reports, including design assumptions, computer outputs, and references,

e. Locate and design of retaining walls, and

f. Prepare a geotechnical design recommendations report.

(e) Highway Roadway/Trail

a. Design approximately 6.5 miles of mainline trail,

b. Design trail spurs/junctions. Trail spur/junction locations include:

i. Potomac Heritage Trail

ii. Daingerfield Island Path

iii. Four Mile Run Trail Connector

iv. Crystal City Connector

v. Gravelly Point

vi. 14th Street Bridge

vii. Humpback Bridge

viii. Navy-Marine Memorial Paths / Columbia Island Connector

ix. Memorial Circle Spurs

x. I-66 / Bridge 32 Spur

c. Maintain existing trail alignment and profile to the maximum extent possible,

d. Widen the trail to 12-feet edge-of-pavement to edge-of-pavement,

e. Design pedestrian and bicyclist roundabouts at the following trail intersection locations:

i. Four Mile Run Trail Connector, and

ii. 14th Street Bridge,

f. Design trail section realignments at the following locations along the trail:

i. Gravelly Point, and

ii. Dangerfield Island,

g. Design of signage, pavement markings, and trailhead features (i.e. benches, drinking fountains, bike racks, etc.),

h. Design roadside barriers including permanent guardrail, stone masonry guardwall, bridge barrier, transitions, end terminals, and pedestrian rails,

i. Realign the trail under Arlington Memorial Bridge, the spur trail to Memorial Circle, and the pedestrian crossing on Washington Boulevard, and

j. Restripe George Washington Memorial Parkway and Washington Boulevard to accommodate trail widening.

(f) Pavement

a. Perform field reconnaissance and subsurface investigation,

b. Perform pavement analysis and design, and

c. Prepare a pavement design recommendations report.

(g) Permits

a. Apply for and obtain all required permits for construction of the project,

b. Preparation of permit applications and all supporting design documentation,

c. Preparation and coordination of submittals for review, and

d. Resolution of review comments.

(h) Project Administration

a. Preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, and all supporting design documentation,

b. Project management, including coordination with EFLHD, GWMP, VDEQ, USACE, USCG, and VMRC, VDOT, DDOT, Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, and DOEE, NPS-NCR

c. Preparation and coordination of submittals for review, and resolution of review comments,

d. Community and stakeholder involvement and coordination, including organizing, leading, and documenting meetings, and development of a project website to share information,

e. Public communication strategies, including development of public outreach materials and placement of public notices in local newspapers and other sources.

f. Quality Management Plan and implementation,

g. Preparation, review, and approval of shop drawings and material submittals during construction,

h. Responding to Request for Information,

i. Design documentation (design calculations, load rating, record drawings, and as-built plans) stamped by the Designer of Record, and

j. 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.

(i) Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA)

a. Prepare a QC and QA Plan to ensure that all major project deliverables conform to accepted design practices and comply with EFLHD design standards,

b. Provide an organizational chart that identifies individuals and their roles in the QC and QA process,

c. Incorporate into the QC and QA Plan procedures that will be used to ensure that a quality product is provided for each design Phase and list what documentation will be submitted to verify that the procedures have been followed,

d. Incorporate a description of how the Government Comment Forms will be address and included in the QC and QA Plan, and

e. Include completed Government Comment Forms in QC and QA documentation submitted with each submission.

(j) Survey

a. Field verification of Government furnished mapping.

b. Supplemental survey and mapping as design considerations require on Horizontal and Vertical units and datums provided.

(k) Traffic Control

a. Provide a traffic management plan/design that maintains pedestrian, bicyclist, and vehicle access throughout the MVT corridor and local communities. Other local agency and community roadways and trails may be used to maintain access during construction.

b. Develop a traffic management plan/design that, includes, but not limited to:

i. Construction phasing,

ii. Construction staging,

iii. Temporary pavement or pavement widening,

iv. Temporary safety barriers,

v. Temporary traffic signals,

vi. Temporary signing and pavement markings,

vii. Detours,

c. Design for pedestrian movements and accommodation at intersections and connecting roadways as it relates to the roadway, sidewalks, and multi-use trails,

d. Coordinate with local agencies and counties to develop temporary impacts and detours along local trails, and

e. Development of a TMP in accordance with the FHWA’s Manual for Developing and Implementing Transportation Management Plan for Work Zones.

(l) Utilities

a. Utility location and coordination with all affected utility companies, and

b. Preparation of Utility Status Report.

c. Utility relocation coordination with all affected utility companies.

d. Utility Plans and Agreements.

Construction Work:

(a) Pre-Construction

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

i. Work Plan

ii. Accident Prevention Plan

iii. Health and Safety Plan

iv. Environmental Management Plan

v. Waste Management Plan

vi. Spill Prevention Plan

vii. Recycling Plan

(b) Bridge

a. Removal of the existing bridges,

b. Construct bridges 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, and Boardwalk (Station 523+25.19 to Station 527+59.04), and

c. Rehabilitate pedestrian bridges 29A, 29B, 29C, and 3300-021P.

(c) Drainage

a. Repair or replace existing drainage features including inlets, culverts, ditches, and paved waterways.

b. Construct permanent stormwater management (SWM) features.

(d) Environmental

a. Install temporary and permanent erosion and sediment control measures, and

b. Provide biological monitoring and other environmental commitments to avoid or minimize impacts to resources according to the GWMP NEPA documents, and other regulatory agency or permitting requirements.

c. Implement permit requirements, including obtaining compensatory mitigation if needed.

(e) Geotechnical

a. Construct subgrade and embankment stabilization, and

b. Removal of existing retaining walls, and

c. Construct retaining walls, and

d. Construct bridge foundations.

(f) Highway Roadway/Trail

a. Remove and reconstruct mainline trail and trail spurs.

e. Construct pedestrian and bicyclist roundabouts at the following trail intersection locations:

i. Four Mile Run Trail Connector, and

ii. 14th Street Bridge,

f. Construct trail section realignments at the following locations along the trail:

i. Gravelly Point, and

ii. Dangerfield Island,

g. Construct and install signage, pavement markings, and trailhead features (i.e. benches, drinking fountains, bike racks, etc.),

h. Construct and install roadside barriers including permanent guardrail, bridge barrier, transitions, end terminals, and pedestrian rails,

i. Construct the realignments of the trail under Arlington Memorial Bridge, the spur trail to Memorial Circle, and the pedestrian crossing on Washington Boulevard, and

j. Restripe George Washington Memorial Parkway and Washington Boulevard.

k. Landscaping and turf establishment

(g) Permits

a. Comply with the environmental commitments as identified in the Environmental Assessment,

b. Maintain all required permits for construction of the project, and

c. Obtain new permits and/or update existing permits necessary to complete the construction of the project.

(h) Project Administration

a. Project administration, management, and scheduling,

b. Construction management,

c. Formal and informal coordination with EFLHD, GWMP, VDEQ, USACE, USCG, and VMRC. VDOT, DDOT, Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, DOEE, NPS-NCR, and local cities and counties,

d. Community and stakeholder involvement and coordination, including organizing, leading, and documenting meetings,

e. Compliance with regulations and project requirements,

f. Management of material stockpiles within the project limits,

g. Protection of historic features, cultural landscapes, natural resources, and archeological resources,

h. All incidentals needed to complete the project,

i. Preparation of as-built plans,

(i) Quality Control and Quality Assurance

a. Implementation of Quality Management Plan, including:

i. Providing independent construction inspection,

ii. Performing material sampling and testing, and

iii. Preparing construction submittals.

(j) Survey

a. Perform construction survey stakeout and project controls necessary to construct the project.

(k) Traffic Control

a. Implement and maintain the traffic management plan/design that, includes, but not limited to:

i. Construction phasing,

ii. Construction staging,

iii. Temporary pavement or pavement widening,

iv. Temporary safety barriers,

v. Temporary traffic signals,

vi. Temporary signing and pavement markings,

vii. Detours, and

b. Coordinate with local agencies and counties to develop temporary impacts and detours along local trails.

c. Obtain all necessary permits.

(l) Utilities

a. Coordinating utility locations with all utility companies.

b. Relocation all affected utilities.

Procurement Overview of the Project: Under this Notice, the EFLHD is soliciting D-B firms/teams to participate in Phase I – Qualifications Based Selection – of this "two-phase" 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 up to a maximum of three of the most highly qualified Offerors to participate in Phase II of this D-B selection process based on the established RFQ evaluation criteria. A copy of the draft RFP will be available to interested Offerors during Phase I.

During Phase II, 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 most highly qualified Offerors to submit both a Technical Proposal and a Price Proposal during Phase II. Those Offerors will be required to provide the necessary information to the EFLHD within approximately 60 calendar days after receiving the RFP. A site visit/pre-proposal meeting will be held within the first 15 calendar days of the Phase II period to provide additional information. It is anticipated that a stipend will be awarded to each Phase II Offeror who provides a responsive but unsuccessful proposal.

After receipt of the Phase II Technical and Price Proposals, the Contracting Officer (CO) will conduct a "best value" analysis. Award of one Firm Fixed Price contract is anticipated by the 3rd quarter of Fiscal Year 2025.

Evaluation and Weighting Criteria: All Offerors responding during Phase I will be evaluated and shortlisted based on the evaluation factors, relative importance and Confidence ratings listed below:

Factor 1: Project Specific Understanding and Approach & Quality Management (Factor 1 importance weight = 30%).

Factor 2: Key Personnel and Experience (Factor 2 importance weight = 25%).

Factor 3: Offeror’s Experience (Factor 3 importance weight = 25%).

Factor 4: Offeror’s Past Performance (Factor 4 importance weight = 20%).

Factor 1. Project Specific Understanding and Approach & Quality Management. The Government will review and evaluate each Offerors' approach to assess the soundness and reasonableness of the Offeror’s planned quality management for all activities and materials on the project and understanding of tasks involved and approach to managing, designing, and constructing the project.

1. 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. In addition, describe cost-effective accelerated construction techniques and identify cost-effective technologies/designs that can be utilized to minimize trail closure times and impacts to pedestrians and bicyclists.

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

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

4. Provide the estimated duration of each project schedule/option including the total design and construction duration.

5. Describe the approach to managing the quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) for design, and QC for construction activities. Describe the authority and responsibility of quality management personnel and discuss how they will interface with the Offeror’s organization, EFLHD, NPS and other agencies (Arlington County, The City of Alexandria, and the District of Columbia). Submit a description of the system that will be used to manage project quality and describe how the system will be updated and monitored.

Factor 1: Project Specific Understanding and Approach & Quality Management

Factor 2. Key Personnel and Experience.

The Government will review and evaluate each Offeror's key personnel design and construction experience, including technical similarities between the Offeror's key personnel design and construction experience and the work described in this solicitation.

Submit the organizational structure/chart in 11” x 17’’ paper, identifying key personnel, major participants, and subcontractors 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. The professional licensure requirements will not be waived as listed under each personnel.

Key personnel with experience in design and construction of pedestrian or bicycle facilities will be ranked higher.

Key personnel cannot hold more than one position.

Submit documentation for the key personnel listed below who will be involved in the design and construction phases of the project, indicating their specific experience performing work similar in scope, size, and complexity to the proposed design and construction work for this project.

1. Quality Program Manager (QPM) – The QPM is responsible for the oversight of all design and construction quality control programs. The QPM will coordinate with key personnel and the CO to ensure that the design and construction of the project are in conformance with the contract and design documents, and that the methods and procedures contained in the approved quality management plan (QMP) are implemented and followed. This individual will be dedicated full time from NTP of design, onsite during any preliminary investigation and construction activities, and throughout the duration of the contract until issuance of Final Acceptance. This individual shall be employed by an independent firm independent of the design firm and prime contractor companies. The QPM will communicate directly and report equally to the CO and the DBPM. The QPM shall have a minimum of two (2) projects of technically the same or similar work within the past ten (10) years involving the design and construction of projects similar in scope, size, and complexity. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. This individual shall have at least ten (10) years of experience within the past fifteen (15) years performing technically the same or similar work.

2. Design-Build Project Manager (DBPM) – The DBPM is the principal point of contact for all activities throughout the entire design-build process. The Design-Build Project Manager shall have experience performing technically the same or similar work on at least two (2) projects within the past ten (10) years involving the design and construction of projects similar in scope, size, and complexity.

3. Construction Manager – The Construction Manager is the Contractor’s authorized representative and is responsible and in charge of the construction work. This individual shall have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience within the past ten (10) years performing technically the same or similar work, and on at least one project with a contract value greater than $20,000,000.

4. Construction Quality Control Manager (CQCM) – The CQCM is Offeror’s authorized representative and is responsible for and in charge of the construction work. At a minimum, the CQCM will coordinate all inspection needs per the contract, testing requirements in accordance with the FP-14, lead preparatory meetings, and daily reporting with test and inspection results to the CO and QPM. In addition to the experience described above, the CQCM must have experience performing technically the same or similar work on at least two (2) projects within the past ten (10) years involving the design and construction of projects similar in scope, size, and complexity.

5. Designer of Record (DOR) – The DOR is the single point of responsibility for all design procedures and decisions. The Designer of Record must have experience performing technically the same or similar work on at least two (2) projects within the past ten (10) years involving the design and construction of projects similar in scope, size, and complexity. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. This individual shall have at least ten (10) years of experience within the past fifteen (15) years performing technically the same or similar work.

6. Bridge Engineer – The Bridge Engineer is responsible for and in charge of all bridge and structural aspects of the project. The Bridge Engineer must have experience performing technically the same or similar work on at least two (2) projects within the past ten (10) years involving the design and construction of projects similar in scope, size, and complexity. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. This individual shall have at least ten (10) years of experience within the past fifteen (15) years performing technically the same or similar work.

7. Environmental Protection Specialist– The Environmental Protection Specialist is responsible for and in charge of ensuring the project complies with NEPA and environmental policies and regulations, field monitoring of construction operations to ensure they do not negatively impact cultural and natural resources, developing weekly reports documenting impacts to cultural and natural resources, assisting with the environmental aspects of permitting, submitting permit applications on behalf of the government, serving as the single point of contact for coordinating with permitting agencies, and handling and tracking final permit documents and applications. This individual shall have a minimum of three (3) years of experience within the past ten (10) years performing technically the same or similar work in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the District of Columbia or in the Eastern US.

8. Traffic Control Manager – The Traffic Control Manager is responsible for and 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, coordination with stakeholders, and addressing stakeholder comments and concerns with the TMP and MOT. This individual shall conduct weekly inspections of the traffic control and devices and make any necessary adjustments in coordination with the TMP and MOT. This individual shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience within the past ten (10) years performing technically the same or similar work, including pedestrian and bicycle improvements. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Traffic Operations Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. This individual shall have at least ten (10) years of experience within the past fifteen (15) years performing technically the same or similar work.

9. Public Information Manager – The Public Information Manager is responsible for and in charge of providing information for public outreach, awareness, and preparing for and facilitating public meetings. This individual must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience within the past ten (10) years performing technically the same or similar work.

10. Landscape Architect – Landscape Architect is responsible for and in charge of landscape architecture is to be a licensed in landscape architecture with specialized experience in designing urban and multi-use landscapes considering the natural and cultural landscape environment. This individual must have experience performing technically the same or similar work on at least five (5) projects within the past ten (10) years involving the design and construction of roadway, bridges, and multi-use trails with similar design and construction methods. This individual shall be a licensed Professional Landscape Architect in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the District of Columbia. This individual shall have at least ten (10) years of experience within the past fifteen (15) years performing technically the same or similar work.

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. The experience and qualifications of Key Personnel substitutions must meet or exceed the experience and qualifications of the original Key Personnel. Key Personnel cannot hold more than one position.

Factor 2: Key Personnel and Experience

Factor 3. Offeror’s Experience. The Government will review and evaluate the information about each Offerors' past project experience completing projects similar in scope, size, and complexity.

Past project experience with design and construction of pedestrian or bicycle facilities will provide higher confidence.

1. Submit documentation that shows direct experience of the Offeror, joint venture partners, Offerors related by an ownership agreement, and experience of subcontractors that the Offeror proposes to utilize in the execution of this D-B project. Identify any projects with a contract value greater than $20,000,000 where the lead contractor and the lead designer have worked together in a Design-Build relationship. If any D-B project provided as a reference 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.

2. The lead design firm and lead construction contractor shall each list at least three (3) but no more than five (5) projects completed in the past ten (10) years similar in scope, size, and complexity to the proposed project, including the following:

i. The lead construction contractor's projects should be those with a contract value of greater than $20,000,000.

ii. Experience in design and construction of pedestrian or bicycle facilities.

iii. Experience in design and construction within culturally sensitive environments.

iv. Demonstration of prior experience supporting community involvement activities and hearings for construction projects.

v. Experience developing and implementing a traffic management plan involving vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic through a high-volume directional roadway and trail network, including pedestrian and bicycle detours.

vi. Experience in design and construction of asphalt pavements.

vii. Experience in design and construction of steel-girder and/or timber bridges using top-down construction methods.

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

ix. Experience with applying for and obtaining all required environmental permits for construction.

x. Ability to develop, implement, and maintain a safe work zones and manage interactions between the contractor, roadway users, vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycle traffic through a high-volume directional roadway and trail network.

3. Provide description of measures to be used to partner or form team cohesion between the lead construction contractor, lead design firm, and subcontractors.

Factor 3. Offeror’s Experience

Factor 4. Offeror’s Past Performance. The Government will review and evaluate the information about each Offeror's past performance record in the design and construction of projects similar in scope, size, and complexity.

1. For the projects identified in Factor 3, Subfactor 2, submit past performance evaluations from the owner agencies, 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. Provide evidence of performance with past and present customers; past and present subcontractors; and Federal (CPARS), State, and local government agencies. Submit a minimum of two (2) references per submitted project. Include agency or firm’s name, point of contact name, email addresses and phone numbers, date work was performed, and nature of work.

Should the Offeror not have any CPARS evaluations or similar past performance evaluations provided by agency or company for whom the work was performed, the Offeror must use the PAST PERFORMANCE EVALUATION QUESTIONAIRE provided. The Offeror must send the questionnaire and request the agency or company for whom the work was performed to send the evaluation to EFLHD.Contracts@dot.gov and include it in the Statement of Qualification package. EFLHD reserves the right to retrieve any relevant past performance evaluations and/or CPARS, in the event additional information is deemed necessary to rate the Offeror. Should the Offeror not have any CPARS evaluations or similar past performance evaluations at all, then an unknown confidence rating will be given.

Factor 4. Offeror’s Past Performance

CPARS and/or past performance evaluations for the Offeror show ratings of Very Good and above.

CPARS and/or past performance evaluations for the Offeror show ratings of Satisfactory and above.

CPARS and/or past performance evaluations for the Offeror show ratings below Satisfactory.

Unknown Confidence The Offeror does not have a record of relevant past performance or information on past performance is not available.

Phase I Submittals: Interested Offerors may use the Standard Form (SF) 330 U.S. Government Architect-Engineer Qualifications, as the basis for their Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). SF 330’s are available on the U.S. General Services Administration website at: http://www.gsa.gov/forms/. Although SF 330’s are formatted for Architect-Engineer and Related Services, the construction 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 one (1) original and three (3) copies of the completed SOQ and an electronic version via Universal Serial Bus (USB) thumb drive. The SOQ should contain no more than seventy-five (75) pages typed on one side only. The Phase I SOQ shall be bound and tabbed with the major headings. If tabs contain project-specific information they will be counted as pages. The cover letter and SF 330 Part II are excluded from the page count. The SOQ shall be written on 8.5" x 11" paper. Offerors are allowed to use one 11”x17” page for their Organizational Chart. 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 I 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 I SOQs.

Send one (1) original, three (3) copies, and an electronic version via Universal Serial Bus (USB) thumb drive of the completed SOQ to the following address:

Federal Highway Administration Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division Quantum Park 22001 Loudoun County Parkway Building E-2, Suite 200 Ashburn, Virginia 20147

Copies of the Draft RFP will be available on or about June 20, 2024. All interested Offerors are strongly encouraged to review the Draft RFP. Questions concerning this solicitation may be directed to Shirley Anderson at EFLHD.contracts@dot.gov. All Phase I SOQs must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on July 17, 2024 in order to be considered for further evaluation.

A site visit pre-proposal meeting with EFLHD and NPS will be held within the first 15 calendar days of the Phase II period to provide additional information.