NOTICE_OF_INTENT_TO_CONTRACT_FOR_ARCHITECTURE_AND_ENGINEERING.pdf

NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING (A&E) SERVICES.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Solicitation number: SOL-617-17-000018

Date Issued: June 23, 2017

Questions Due: June 30, 2017

Pre-Proposal Conference: July 6, 2017

Response to Questions Released: July 7, 2017

Request for Qualifications Due: July 18, 2017

Subject: Request for Qualifications (RFQ Solicitation for Uganda)

Architecture and Engineering Services

To All Prospective Offerors:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development in

Uganda, requests qualifications from professional local architect-engineer (A-E) firms eligible to provide design and construction management consulting services. The North American Industry Classification

System (NAICS) code for the acquisition is 541330 Engineering Services. The principle geographic code for this contract is 937.

The authority for this RFQ is found in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and FAR Part 36

(Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts) and AIDAR 736.6.

The competition under this solicitation is limited to local entities in accordance with Section 7007 of

Public Law 112-74, as amended by Section 7028 of the Consolidated Appropriation Act 2014 (P.L 113-76) titled “Local Competition Authority.”

For the purposes of this solicitation, local entity means an individual, a corporation, a nonprofit organization, or another body of persons that-

(1) Is legally organized under the laws of:

(2) has as its principal place of business or operations in;

(3) is majority owned by individuals who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of; a country receiving assistance from funds appropriated under title III of this Act.

(4) Managed by a governing body the majority of who are citizens or lawful permanent residents of, a country receiving assistance from funds appropriated under title III of the Act.

(c) For purposes of this section, -

“majority owned” and “managed by” include, without limitation, beneficiary interests and the power, either directly or indirectly, whether exercised or exercisable, to control the election, appointment, or tenure of the organization’s managers or a majority of the organization’s governing body by any means.”

Architect & Engineering designs shall comply with the local engineering and regulatory requirements.

Any resulting award from this solicitation will be administered in accordance with the applicable provisions and clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and USAID Acquisition Regulations

(AIDAR). In addition, policies and procedures from USAID’s Automated Directive System (ADS) will be applied as applicable.

Questions regarding this RFQ must be submitted via email to kampalausaidsolicita@usaid.gov indicating

“A&E Services Questions” in the subject line of the email, no later than the deadline (June 12, 2017) for questions specified in this Cover Letter. Unless otherwise notified by an amendment to this announcement, USAID Uganda will only answer written questions submitted to the kampalausaidsolicita@usaid.gov email address by the deadline. Offerors must not submit questions to any other USAID staff, including the technical office.

Answers to all questions received by the deadline (July 7, 2017) indicated in this Cover Letter will be communicated through an amendment to this solicitation that will be posted on www.fbo.gov.

Pre-Proposal Conference

USAID will hold a pre-proposal conference to discuss the process and answer questions. The pre-proposal conference will be held on July 6, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. (local time) Kampala, Uganda. For security purposes please RSVP with the name of attendee to the kampalausaidsolicita@usaid.gov to receive location of the venue. It is recommended to arrive at least 15-30 minutes before the beginning of the event.

Information from the Pre-Proposal Conference will be posted on https://www.fbo.gov/ as an amendment to SOL-617-17-000018.

Offerors are encouraged to sign up as an interested vendor to receive notifications as all amendments to this solicitation will be issued and posted on www.fbo.gov.

This request in no way obligates USAID Uganda to award a contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal. USAID Uganda reserves the right to reject any and all offers received. Final award of any resultant contract cannot be made until funds have mailto:kampalausaidsolicita@usaid.gov mailto:kampalausaidsolicita@usaid.gov http://www.fbo.gov/ mailto:kampalausaidsolicita@usaid.gov https://www.fbo.gov/ http://www.fbo.gov/

1. CONTRACT INFORMATION

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development in

Uganda, requests qualifications from professional local architect-engineer (A-E) firms eligible to provide design and construction management consulting services to support USAID programs in Uganda.

NOTE: Pursuant to FAR 36.209, the Contractor selected under this award will be ineligible for awards related to the construction.

The contractor shall provide the following, but not limited to Architect-Engineer (A&E) design and

Construction Management Consulting (CMC) services for:

1. Improving health facility infrastructure in the six (6) priority districts in Northern Uganda (Apac, Dokolo, Gulu, Nwoya, Pader, and Lira) requires that health facilities are fully functional and in position to provide both basic and comprehensive emergency obstetric and newborn care

(BEmONC and CEmONC respectively). Meeting the USAID/Uganda goals and objectives of the

Saving Mothers Giving Life (SMGL) Phase II scale up - this supports the SMGL Phase II initiative under USAID/Uganda’s Development Objective No. 3 (DO 3): Investing in People.

2. Supporting District and Local Governments’ (DLGs) implementation of the Government to Government Northern Uganda Development of Enhanced Local Governance, Infrastructure and Livelihoods (NUDEIL) program, namely to plan for, procure and implement small infrastructure projects that will improve local delivery of services. NUDEIL was planned to serve as a catalyst for longer term development by strengthening the capacity of district government entities to plan, manage, oversee and maintain social infrastructure thereby increasing the credibility of local government with their respective constituencies. Selected NUDEIL projects found in six districts – Amaru, Gulu, Kitgum, Lamwo, Nwoya and Oyam – are still pending and require quality assurance oversight and assistance through this award for completion and certification for payment.

3. Improving infrastructure in up to five of Uganda’s Protected Areas (PAs)—Lake Mburo, Murchison Falls and Kidepo Valley national parks; and Budongo and Kalinzu forest reserves—to support increased access and wildlife conservation.

Improved infrastructure will help unlock the Ugandan Wildlife Authority’s (UWA) and National

Forestry Authority’s (NFA) capacity to manage their estates and therefore reduce threats to biodiversity. This supports USAID/Uganda’s DO1: Economic growth from agriculture and the natural resource base increased in selected areas and population groups.

Services required but not limited to will include, closely collaborating with the Government of

Uganda (GOU) entities to draft new designs and upgrade or improve existing GOU standard designs, as well as overseeing the construction of such infrastructure and facilities. As infrastructure will be located in environmentally sensitive areas, it must be designed to mitigate any potential threats to wildlife and environmental impacts as much as possible.

Capacity building of GOU technical staff to design and oversee the construction of future facilities and infrastructure is a secondary focus of this activity. Participation of staff from the relevant Authority in the design process will also ensure up front buy-in to the designs.

The Government anticipates the award of one firm-fixed price contract resulting from this notice. The anticipated performance period is for two years. The total estimated cost of the contract will not exceed

$1,300,000 USD. Place of performance: Uganda.

Points of Contact:

Ms. Lynne Boyce, Contract Specialist

Ms. Jennifer Crow Yang, Contracting Officer

Email: kampalausaidsolicita@usaid.gov

Address:

U.S Agency for International Development US Mission Compound South Wing Plot 1577 Ggaba Road, Nsambya Kampala, Uganda

2. SERVICE DESCRIPTION

USAID Uganda will be soliciting for one (1) Architect-Engineering (A&E) contract for A&E Services. A draft scope of work is found in ATTACHMENT 2.

Key Personnel:

The following three positions are considered key personnel to be provided by the A&E:

1. Lead Engineer/ Project Manager

2. Engineering and Design Manager

3. Procurement, Compliance and Financial Specialist

The three positions specified above are considered to be essential to the work being performed hereunder. Prior to replacing any of the specified individuals, the contractor shall immediately notify both the Contracting Officer and COR reasonably in advance and shall submit written justification

(including proposed substitutions) in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact on the implementation of this award. No replacement of key personnel shall be made by the contractor without the written consent of the Contracting Officer. It is preferred that key personnel are local

Ugandan staff to the extent feasible. Design/construction experience with health facilities and with multiple projects in sensitive ecosystems in Africa should be reflected in the mix of key personnel.

Following are the minimum qualification required under those key positions as well as a general outline of responsibilities:

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1. The Lead Engineer / Program Manager

Minimum Qualifications: 8-15 years of experience in architect-engineering and/or construction, preferably in East Africa. A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field is required, e.g. civil/structural engineering (equivalent degrees are acceptable). Technical and managerial/supervisory experience is preferred and must be commensurate with the position. The team leader must have excellent English language skills (both written and verbal).

General responsibilities: The Lead Engineer/Task Order Project Manager shall be responsible for the overall contract performance and implementation including:

Providing technical and executive leadership and management supervision of the entire contractor team, including Support Engineers;

With the assistance of other key personnel, administering the contract in full compliance with all applicable USAID regulations, ensuring the timely submission of all required deliverables and reporting to USAID;

Ensuring the application of and conformance to sound financial management procedures by the contractor and all its sub-contractors;

Serving as the contractor’s primary point of contact for the USAID Contracting Officer and COR, serving as principal liaison with USAID staff, counterpart institutions, USAID implementing partners, and other stakeholders; and

On-the ground decisions to keep the task order on budget, on schedule and within scope.

Minimum Qualifications: BS degree or higher in civil engineering with significant experience in the management of multiple infrastructure design packages for projects including health centers, buildings, roads, bridges, and other relevant infrastructure. Must have experience in managing the design process and be in charge of multi discipline designers. Experience as a lead designer is also required. Must have excellent English language skills (both written and verbal).

The Engineering and Design Manager must have strong leadership experience in human resources management and the ability to work in cross-cultural settings.

General responsibilities: The Design Manager works closely with the Lead Engineer/Task Order Project

Manager, USAID, design staff and subcontractors to ensure that projects are completed on time, to budget and with appropriate technical rigor. The Design Manager’s primary role is to:

Provide a high level of technical and design input into a variety of civil related projects, and to manage all aspects of infrastructure design, from feasibility studies and preliminary engineering to final design and construction phase services on various infrastructure projects;

Lead the preparation, development and review of schematic and design development drawings and coordinate program requirements with the Lead Engineer/Task Order Project Manager and

USAID;

Prepare manpower projections and work plans for all design projects, control the quality of all drawings produced and ensure that the presentation of all drawings is standardized; and

Monitor and supervise the work-progress of design teams, and ensure that all production schedules and quality requirements are met.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with education or training in procurement, logistics, business, law, economics, finance, public administration, or related field with significant experience in procurement and/or contract management in the field of international development, preferably including USAID, USG and/or international NGO experience. Must have excellent English language skills

(both written and verbal). In-depth knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) as well as commonly used USG contracting and/or procurement mechanisms and their governing policies is highly desirable.

General responsibilities: The Procurement, Compliance and Financial Specialist will be responsible for:

Managing the contract compliance and procurement requirements of all work under the contract, ensuring that all purchase orders and subcontracts are in compliance with USAID policies and regulations;

Preparing and reviewing solicitations, budgets, and agreements, and providing guidance in the interpretation of award terms and conditions, and USG regulations;

Liaising with the Lead Engineer/Task Order Project Manager in the areas of fiscal management, audit, financial reporting, and contract compliance for all contracts and procurements;

Liaising with subcontractors during the implementation of subcontracts and supervising the timely processing of closeouts; and

Designing and maintaining a record-keeping and monitoring system for contract management, and contributes to reports produced by the team for USAID.

Other personnel (full-time/part-time): USAID prefers locally hired staffs to perform the design and construction management consulting (CMC) services and to play a lead role interacting with the District

Officials/Engineers.

Support Engineers, under the direction of the Lead Engineer/Task Order Project Manager, will be responsible for, among other tasks, onsite technical and construction related work. Support Engineer must have at least 4 years of engineering experience. S/he must have a B.Sc. in engineering. S/he must be familiar with Uganda government planning, procurement, engineering and payment standards.

3. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

(a) Accurate and Complete Information. Offerors must set forth full, accurate and complete information as required in this request for qualifications. The penalty for making false statement to the Government is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

(b) Offer acceptability: The Government may determine a response to be unacceptable if the offeror does not comply with the terms and conditions of this request for qualifications.

A. Submission/ Delivery Instructions:

(a) Email is the only acceptable method for submission of qualifications. Hand delivered proposals (including commercial courier) and facsimile transmission WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Proposals and modifications thereto must be submitted by email to: kampalausaidsolicita@usaid.gov .

(b) Response Due Date and Time - As noted on the cover page of this request for qualifications, submissions are due July 18, 2017, 4:00 p.m. (local time) Kampala, Uganda.

(c) Questions - Questions and /or request for clarifications regarding this request for qualifications must be sent via e-mail to: KampalaUSAIDSolicita@usaid.gov. The deadline for receiving questions is June 30, 2017, 4:00 p.m. (local time) Kampala, Uganda. No questions must be accepted after this date. If substantive questions are received which affect the response to the solicitation, or if changes are made to the closing date and time, as well as other aspects of the RFP, this solicitation must be amended. Oral instructions or explanations given before the award of the contract resulting from this solicitation must not be binding. All questions received by USAID/Uganda and responses to these questions will be posted on www.fbo.gov.

(d) Preparation of e-mails containing Offeror Proposals:

1. Each e-mail must be 4MB or less in size

2. Offerors must provide proposals in compatible MS Word (or PDF with Optical Character

Recognition)

3. Zipped files will not be accepted.

4. The subject line of the e-mail must state the solicitation number, Offeror name and the desired sequence of multiple attachments (e.g. "no. 1 of 4", etc.). The following is an example of the subject line of an e-mail for submission of the qualifications, “SOL-617- 17-000018, Smith Co, Tech, Email 1 of 5.”

5. (g) Government Obligation - The issuance of this solicitation does not in any way obligate the US Government to award a contract nor does it commit the U.S.

Government for pay to costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal.

Furthermore, the Government reserves the right to reject any and all offers, if such action is considered to be in the best interest of the Government.

B. Required Documentation to Submit:

(a) The Qualification Submission must contain the following information:

B.1 Standard Form (SF) 330

In accordance with FAR 36.702(b), offerors must fully complete the Standard Form (SF) 330. An SF330 (ATTACHMENT 1) is also required for each consultant or joint firm. The SF330 is also available on the GSA website at http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116486 A complete SF 330 includes signature by an authorized representative and completion of all Sections A-E. Complete instructions are found on the SF330.

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Standard Form (SF) 330 – signed by an authorized representative. (ATTACHMENT 1) o Section A –Contract Information o Section B – Architect-Engineering Point of Contact o Section C – Proposed Team o Section D – Organizational Chart o Section E – Resumes of Key Personnel o Section F – Examples of Projects o Section G – Key Personnel Participation in Example Projects o Section H – Additional Information

Section A --Contract Information – See instructions in SF330.

Section B – Architect-Engineering Point of Contact – See instructions in SF330.

Section C – Proposed Team --See instructions in SF330.

Section D – Organizational Chart

Section E – Resumes of Key Personnel --See instructions in SF330.

Additionally, provide resumes for Key Personnel noted below as well as any additional key personnel outlined by your firm:

1. Lead Engineer/ Project Manager

For each professional personnel including those of subcontractors, Offerors must submit a brief biography of qualifications relevant to this request (cumulative not to exceed 3 pages)

For each proposed key personnel, the following information is required:

(a) A complete and current resume not to exceed 3 pages must be submitted for each professional personnel, detailing qualifications and experience. Qualifications, experience and skills shall be placed in chronological order starting with most recent information. References with current, valid e-mail addresses must be included for each work experience cited.

(b) Offerors shall also submit a minimum of three (3) references of professional contacts within the last three years, referencing the project name and periods of work; with complete contact information including validated email addresses, for each proposed professional personnel. Consolidated for all professional personnel, this reference list should not exceed 2 pages.

Section G – Key Personnel Participation in Example Projects --See instructions in SF330.

Section H – Additional Information --See instructions in SF330.

B.2 Examples of Projects -- See instructions in SF330.

Management plan (5 pages). This should include how the project team would mobilize and apply resources in Uganda. The Offeror must describe the planned institutional management structure, reporting structure, including major subcontractors/partners and systems for financial and logistics management.

B.3 Additional Information -- See instructions in SF330. Additionally, please provide documents noted below:

B.3.1 Cover Letter –A cover letter including:

(1) the Solicitation number,

(2) Executive Summary (exclusive of the 31 page limit)

(3) name, titles, telephone, e-mail address and signature of persons authorized to negotiate on the

Offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation;

(4) date of submission and

(5) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of the agent’s authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

B.3.2 Past Performance (5 pages maximum)

1. The Offeror must provide sector performance information in accordance with the following:

i. Provide in an annex to the technical proposal information on five relevant/previous

(past experience in Uganda or in the region or Africa) contracts or performed by the Offeror and an additional five for subcontractor(s) over the last five years with a short summary of the nature of the work describing how it is relevant to the this SOW.

ii. Provide for each of the contracts listed above the contract or project name, contact names, job titles, valid e-mail addresses, phone numbers, and primary location(s) of work, term of performance, and dollar value. USAID recommends that Offerors alert the contact that their names have been submitted and that they are authorized to provide performance information concerning the listed contracts if and when USAID requests it.

iii. If PPIRS information is available, so indicate.

iv. For each, note the estimated construction cost and the final construction cost for design projects. Provide an explanation for significant disparities and what the Offeror will do to avoid these risks in the performance of this SOW.

2. If problems related to the Offeror’s design quality, schedule, or cost impacted performance for any of the referenced contracts, provide a short explanation and the corrective actions taken. The Offeror must describe what it will do to avoid these types of risks in the performance of this SOW.

USAID/Uganda recognizes the unique nature of the work requested. In accordance with FAR

15.305(a)(2)(iv). An Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance.

In this case, the Offeror must state that it possesses no relevant experience directly related to tasks called for in this Solicitation or similar past performance. Similar statements also are required for any proposed major subcontractors (whose proposed cost equals 20% or more of the offeror’s total proposed cost or any subcontractor, which will have principle responsibility for implementing one or more of the program components/deliverables or results area regardless of dollar value) having no past performance history. The “neutral” rating provided to any Offeror lacking relevant past performance history is at the contracting officer’s discretion based on the past performance ratings for all other

Offerors. Prior to assigning a “neutral” past performance rating, the contracting officer may take into account a broad range of information related to an Offeror’s past performance.

B.3.3 Documentation denoting legal local entity

Please provide documentation that your firm is a legal local entity in Uganda.

C. Registration Requirements:

Please note in order to receive a contract from the U.S. Government contractors are required to have a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and be register in the System for Award Management (SAM). Registration in these systems is free. Offeror’s should either provide their DUNS number with application or demonstrate they have initiated enrollment.

Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) -- are required for the contractor for and each major subcontractor of the Offeror’s Proposed Team. In accordance with FAR 52.204-6 (JUL 2013), an offeror may obtain a DUNS number via the Internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. If located outside the U.S., Offerors must contact the local D&B office. An Offeror must indicate that it is an Offeror for a USG contract when contacting the local D&B office.

System for Award Management (SAM) --All firms are advised that registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database is required prior to award of a contract. Failure to register in the SAM database may render your firm ineligible for award. For more information, visit the SAM website:

http://www.sam.gov

4. SELECTION CRITERIA

Submissions received in response to this notice will be evaluated by a board of professional engineers, development professionals and others in accordance with FAR Subpart 36.6. The evaluation board will hold discussions with the top three (3), most highly qualified firms during the final selection process.

The following adjectival ratings will be used to evaluate the documentation submitted:

Adjective Adjectival Rating Definitions

Exceptional An Exceptional response has the following characteristics:

A comprehensive and thorough response of exceptional merit.

The response meets and fully exceeds the Government expectations or exceeds objectives and presents very low risk or no overall degree of risk of unsuccessful performance.

Strengths significantly outweigh any weaknesses that may exist.

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A. Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services.

1. Submission requirements:

Submit personal resumes that best demonstrate the firm’s professional qualifications, including specific licenses and registration relevant to the synopsis requirements. All technical disciplines listed in Section 2 of this advertisement shall be represented in order to obtain the most favorable rating.

Complete and submit a summary disclosure for each discipline, principal, project manager, and other support personnel, for up to 20 disciplines, that will handle work for the subject contract.

Each resume package may not be longer than 2 pages in length. Identify Professional Engineering licenses and certifications and Uganda licenses as appropriate.

2. Basis of Evaluation:

The evaluation of professional qualifications will include, but is not limited to, the subjective assessment of the firm’s individual resumes as required in the synopsis.

Very Good A Very Good response has the following characteristics:

A response demonstrating a strong grasp of the objectives.

The response meets objectives and presents a low overall degree of risk of unsuccessful project performance.

Strengths significantly outweigh any weaknesses that exist.

Satisfactory A Satisfactory response has the following characteristics:

A response demonstrating a reasonably sound response and a good grasp of the objectives.

The response meets objectives and presents a moderate overall degree of risk of unsuccessful project performance.

Strengths outweigh weaknesses.

Marginal A Marginal response has the following characteristics:

The response shows a limited understanding of the objectives.

The response meets some or most of the objectives, but presents a significant overall degree of risk of unsuccessful project performance.

Weaknesses equal or outweigh any strength that exists.

Unsatisfactory An Unsatisfactory response has the following characteristics:

The response does not meet the objectives or requires a major rewrite of the response.

Presents an unacceptable degree of risk of unsuccessful project performance.

Weaknesses demonstrate a lack of understanding of the Government’s needs.

Weaknesses significantly outweigh any strength that exists.

Firms unable to demonstrate required qualifications necessary to perform these kind of designs maybe considered non-responsive. Failure to provide requested data may negatively impact a firm’s rating.

Higher ratings for this may be given when the firm’s specific personnel demonstrate excellent or very good credentials and relevance to the synopsis.

B. Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required herein, including where appropriate, experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction and the use of recovered materials.

Specialized experience pertains to the types and volume of work previously or currently being performed by a firm that are comparable to the types of work covered by this requirement. Such services consists of architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, environmental, landscape, fire protection communications, and topographical cadastral and geotechnical surveys of existing conditions or facilities and field survey for topographic or locative purposes; development of documentation and reports for conceptual solutions, design criteria, environmental assessments, and impact analysis;

producing economic analysis, detailed cost estimates, construction drawings and specifications, bid schedules, color board and renderings, and any other documentation necessary to execute a maintenance, repair, alteration, and/or construction project.

1. Definitions:

Experience measures the degree to which a firm has completed projects relevant to the subject synopsis.

Specialized work means projects similar in scope, size, construction features, dollar value and complexity. This includes the ability to analyze existing facilities and build systems and develop economical solutions for upgrading and repair to meet new requirements.

Similar dollar value is considered construction projects of $500,000 and greater.

Similar complexity is considered projects of an operational likeness and similarity to this synopsis.

Within the past five (5) years shall mean from date of package submission to five (5) years prior.

2. Submission requirements:

Submit up to three (3) relevant projects, accomplished within the past five (5) years that best demonstrate your relevant experience to the synopsis requirements. A firm is at risk of receiving a lower rating if fewer than three (3) relevant projects are submitted.

Complete and submit a data summary sheet for each project. Each project sheet may not be longer than two (2) pages in length and may include verbiage, graphics, and photos.

Projects may include government as well as private industry projects. Firms are responsible for providing project description and applicable experience in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of project relevancy.

3. Basis of Evaluation

Evaluation of this factor will be a subjective assessment of the firm’s ability to clearly demonstrate technical competence.

C. Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time.

Identify the firm’s past and present workload, and convey the understanding of being able to handle several tasks concurrently and within prescribed deadlines/constraints.

1. Submission Requirements:

Provide a 1-page narrative that discusses the firm’s approach to accomplishing multiple, concurrent tasks with emphasis on meeting prescribed deadlines.

2. Basis of Evaluation:

Evaluation of this factor will be a subjective assessment of the firm’s ability to clearly demonstrate an understanding of multiple project goals and requirements set for the completion of multiple, concurrent projects within prescribed deadlines.

Higher ratings may be given for this factor when information is provided by the contractor demonstrating the capability to handle multiple projects concurrently and within prescribed deadlines/constraints.

D. Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules.

Past performance relates to how well a firm has performed on substantially completed projects, within the past five years.

1. Definitions:

Past performance is a measure of the degree to which a firm satisfied its customers in the past and complied with applicable laws and regulations.

Government agencies are defined as local, state/district, and federal entities.

Private industry is defined as non-governmental clients

Within the past five (5) years means from date of package submission to five (5) years prior.

The term “substantially complete” shall mean a fully designed project with construction of the facility/project more than 80% complete.

The Offeror’s Past Performance on contracts of similar size and scope with respect to such factors as control of costs, quality of work including accuracy of construction cost estimation, and ability to meet schedules.

E. Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project.

1. Definitions:

General geographical area: all work for this contract will be performed in Uganda.

Knowledge of the locality is defined as familiarity of applicable codes and regulations in place for the areas, as well as the local climate, conditions, international building construction standards, and materials.

Firms incorporated offices are applicable to this requirement, satellite offices and geographically separated offices do not meet this requirement.

2. Submission requirements:

Provide a 1-page narrative that discusses the firm’s location and experience in the locality.

3. Basis of Evaluation:

Subjective determination of the firm’s statement of knowledge of the locality and how it was obtained relative to the requirements of this synopsis.

F. Implementation of the Design Quality Control Program

Identify the roles and responsibilities of the major personnel of the firm and depict the understanding and implementation of Quality Control procedures.

1. Submission Requirements:

Provide a 2-page narrative that discusses the firm’s approach with an emphasis on the envisioned role of the design team with regard to Quality Control.

2. Basis of Evaluation:

A subjective determination of the firm’s statement of knowledge of quality Control and how it will implement Quality Control procedures relative to the requirements of this synopsis.

G. Program management process/plan

Identify the roles and responsibilities of the major personnel of the firm and depict the lines of communication envisioned for the design tasks between the firm and the Government.

1. Submission Requirements:

Provide an organizational chart depicting the relationship between the firm and all partners and/or subcontractors/consultants to be associated with this synopsis and identifying each of the firms key positions/personnel and their role in managing work.

Provide a 1-page narrative that discusses the firm’s program management approach.

2. Basis of Evaluation:

Evaluation for this sub-factor will be a subjective assessment of the firm’s ability to clearly demonstrate an understanding of the projects goals and requirements and set forth a realistic approach for the design(s).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This is not a Request for Proposal; do not provide information on pricing.