RFQC

Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia

Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, Georgia

Request for Qualified Contractor (RFQC) For

“Multiple GT Electrical Vault Modification Projects FY2022-2027” Bid-Solicitation No. 2052-22

STEP 1

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FROM CONTRACTORS

REQUIREMENTS

For Step 1 (Qualifications) of this solicitation process, all documents, including addendums, for this project will be located exclusively on the Georgia Procurement Registry: https://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_index.jsp

For Step 2 (Sealed Bids/Quotes) of this solicitation process, all documents, including addendums, and communications for this project will be emailed directly to all shortlisted firms.

IN ORDER TO PRE-QUALIFY, contractors must provide the following acceptable qualifications to bid on this project. Contractors wishing to pre-qualify SHALL submit, in a sealed envelope, the bidders’ qualifications, narratives, and owner references as noted below.

1. Statement of Bidder’s Qualifications – Complete and submit the form included in this package.

Contractor’s references - The contractor shall have been regularly engaged in the installation, modification, maintenance, inspection, and repair of underground network power distribution equipment and cabling for the past 5 years. The work must involve the following types of network protectors: Richards 147NP, Eaton CM52 and CMD, as well as GE MG8. The work must involve microprocessor control relays, including Richards MNPR and Eaton MPCV. The work must involve modifications to network transformers including replacement of gauges, oil level switches and thermometers. The work must involve tasks performed where energized equipment and cabling is present within the same confined space, a below grade vault or manhole. Provide narratives, owners’ representative or program manager as references for each of 3 or more projects completed within the past 3 years illustrating experience.

a. Include the following information:

i. Project Name

ii. Project Description

iii. Project’s Complete Address including Zip Code.

iv. Reference’s Company Name at time of project.

v. Project approximate start and completion dates.

vi. Contractor’s representative or program manager’s Complete Address including Zip Code

vii. Owners’ representative or program manager’s point of contact reference and contact information including telephone number and email address. (Note: References will be contacted. Be sure that contact information is current. Failure to reach a contact may result in a non-compliant reference submission)

b. Each owners’ representative or program manager reference provided by each candidate will be asked the following questions requiring a yes or no response. Any non-responsive reference will be considered a negative response:

i. Did the contactor on submitted project install, modify, or repair underground network power distribution equipment?

ii. Did the work involve Richards 147NP network protectors?

iii. Did the work involve Eaton CM52 network protectors?

iv. Did the work involve Eaton CMD network protectors?

v. Did the work involve GE MG8 network protectors?

vi. Did the work involve Richards MNPR microprocessor control relays?

vii. Did the work involve Eaton MPCV microprocessor control relays?

viii. Did the work involve modifications to network transformers including replacement of gauges, oil level switches and thermometers?

2. Project Evaluation/Review Criteria – Reference submissions will be evaluated on the criteria noted in 1.b.

3. Pre-qualification Review Process – Contractor approval will require that the combination of all projects completed shall include at least one positive/yes response to ALL of the questions in 1.b. Be sure the references are aware that we will be calling them. A non-response or if we are unable to contact the references the reference will be counted as a negative response.

4. All of the above pre-qualification items per Contractor’s reference are a requirement for the bid.

Complete pre-qualification packages shall be physically delivered to:

Georgia Institute of Technology

Office of Infrastructure & Sustainability (I&S), Design and Construction Attention: Brian Clarke, Electrical Engineer

151 Sixth Street, NW (O’Keefe Building) Atlanta, GA 30332-0351

3rd Floor Receptionist Desk

Questions about any aspect of the RFQ or project shall be submitted in writing to:

Brian Clarke, Electrical Engineer Georgia Institute of Technology

Office of Infrastructure & Sustainability (I&S), Design and Construction E-mail: brian.clarke@facilities.gatech.edu

*** Phone Calls Will Not Receive a Response ***

STEP 1 ‐ QUALIFICATIONS Schedule of Events Estimated Timeline:

Step 1:

Pre-Qualification Activity Estimated Timeline

Deadline Date / Time

Owner post advertisement of RFQC to Georgia Procurement Registry (GPR)

Tuesday, 03/01/2022

Deadline for written questions & requests for clarification

Tuesday, 03/15/2022 by 5:00 PM

Owner issues addendum to answer questions & clarifications (if necessary)

Tuesday, 03/22/2022 by 5:00PM

Deadline for submission of Qualifications Submittals - ***No sealed bids at this time***

Tuesday, 03/29/2022 by 2:00PM

Owner completes evaluation and releases results. Tuesday, 04/12/2022 by 5:00PM

STATEMENT OF BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS:

(To be subscribed and sworn to before a notary public.)

The bidder submits the following statement of bidder’s qualifications for consideration by the Owner.

Bidder’s Name: _________________________________________________________

LEGAL NAME OF BUSINESS

Bidder’s Address: __________________________________________________________

LEGAL BUSINESS ADDRESS (P.O. BOX IS INSUFFICIENT)

CITY STATE ZIP

MAILING ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE

Telephone Number: ___________ ______________________

AREA CODE NUMBER

The full names of persons and firms interested in the foregoing bid as principals are as follows:

(1) ____________________________________________________________________ Circle One: President Partner Owner Other

(2) ____________________________________________________________________ Circle One: Vice President Secretary Partner Other

(3) ____________________________________________________________________ Circle One: Vice President Secretary Partner Other

Note: If incorporated: The names of both the President and Corporate Secretary must be indicated. If a partnership, all partners must be indicated.

FEIN: _____________________________________

State Where Organized or Incorporated: ______________________________

Plan of Organization: (Circle One) Proprietorship Corporation Partnership Joint Venture Other (Describe)

Years Engaged in Construction Contracting in Present Firm Organization: ____________ years.

Bidder hereby certifies that bidder:

a. Has never refused to sign a contract at the original bid on a public works contract except as allowed under Georgia law.

b. Has never been terminated for cause on a public works contract.

c. Has had no (criminal or felony) convictions, suspensions, or debarments of the bidder, its officers, or its principals for building code violations, bid rigging, or bribery in the last ten years.

d. Is not and its organization or its principals are not debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or otherwise excluded by any Federal or State department or agency from doing business with the Federal Government or a State.

e. Has insurance required by the Contract Documents in place or has arranged to obtain it from an insurer authorized to do business in the State of Georgia.

f. Has sufficient bonding capacity to obtain a payment and performance bond from a surety meeting the requirements of the Contract Documents and authorized to do business in the State of Georgia.

g. Has sufficient cash flow to perform this Project.

Remarks or explanations of the above paragraphs a through g:

Project Management: Attach a statement describing the contractor’s proposed organizational structure and project management approach.

Licensing: Attach all pertinent State of Georgia contractor license information

Bidder Certification

Certification under Oath. Under oath I certify that I am a principal or other representative of the bidder, and that I am authorized by it to execute the foregoing Statement of Bidder’s Qualifications is true and correct, including any explanation above and submitted under oath.

BY: __________________________________________

Authorized Signature (BLUE INK PLEASE)

Printed Name Title

Sworn to and subscribed before me this Day of , 20 .

Notary Public

My commission expires: ______________

(SEAL)

NOTE: THE NOTARY SEAL MUST BE APPLIED UNDER GEORGIA LAW, WHETHER OR

NOT THE LAW OF THE STATE WHERE EXECUTED PERMITS OTHERWISE.

Statistical Information. This request is made for statistical purposes only.

PLEASE INDICATE BELOW WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIPTIONS APPLY TO YOUR COMPANY:

____ MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MBE) – One of the following statements describes this business: a) Owned by a member of a minority race; or b) a partnership of which a majority of interest is owned by one or more members of a minority race; or c) a public corporation of which a majority of the common stock is owned by one or more members of a minority race. A member of a minority race is defined as a person who is a member of a race that comprises less than fifty percent of the total population of the State of Georgia. For recordkeeping purposes, this includes, but is not limited to, persons who are Black, Hispanic, Asian-Pacific American, Native American, or Asian-Indian American.

____ GEORGIA MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (GMBE) – Business meets the definition of a minority-owned business and, in addition, meets the following criteria: a) was organized in the State of Georgia; or b) reports income from the business for Georgia Income Tax purposes; or c) minority stockholders report earnings for Georgia Minority Business Enterprise. For more information, please contact the Board of Regents’ Office of Business Development by e-mail at BusinessDevelopment@usg.edu.

____ NEITHER DESCRIPTION APPLIES TO YOUR COMPANY.