Statement_of_Qualification_Requirements_.pdf

Statement of Qualification Requirements

Instructions: The RFQ must include the following information in the order listed. Please upload responses to the following in one continuous PDF labeled as “Statement of Qualification.”

The statement of qualification shall be limited to 15 pages. Statement of qualifications in excess may be deemed non-responsive by the Procurement and Supply Management Director. A cover page or section divider pages are not included in total page count.

A. Transmittal Letter Offerors must submit a transmittal letter (maximum two pages) on the firm’s letterhead. It must be signed by a representative of the offeror who is authorized to sign such material and to commit the offeror to the obligations contained in the offer. The transmittal letter must include the name, address, phone number and e-mail address for the offeror’s contact, and must specify who would be the firm’s signatory to any contract documents executed with the City. The transmittal letter may include other information deemed relevant by the offeror.

B. Project Team/ Key Personnel (20 points)

a) Provide a main point of contact and additional staff who will be ministering the agreement.

b) Provide the breakdown of time on- versus off-site and the notice required to have staff available.

c) Provide a brief organization chart showing: (a) reporting relationships and responsibilities of the offeror (b) reporting relationships and responsibilities of all key personnel

d) Provide a detailed resume of the offeror's project manager, at least one substitute project manager, and other key individuals on the project team. The proposed project manager and the proposed substitute shall have a minimum of three (3) years of applicable experience and shall remain with the projects throughout the term of the City's standard agreement. The project manager shall not be replaced or substituted without the prior approval of the City. The City may request a personal interview with the short-listed firm's proposed project managers. The key project manager or their approved substitutes shall be available for all meetings. Experience included on the resume must be limited to projects completed within the past ten (10) years.

C. Past Project Experience and References (35 points)

a) Past Project Experience. The offeror should identify projects similar to the scope of work identified in this solicitation. Experience included must be limited to projects completed within the past ten (10) years. At a minimum, the project description should include the following:

i. Client name

ii. Description of the project/ scope of work

iii. Contract amount

iv. Staff assigned to reference engagement that will be designated for work per the

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v. The client's project manager’s name, e-mail address and telephone number.

b) Previous and current work for City of St. Petersburg. List projects, dates and contract amounts. Do not use attachments or references.

D. Firm Specific Qualifications (36 points)

a) The offeror should briefly explain its potential to meet the City’s needs for parts, and/or accessories.

b) The offeror shall identify which parts and/or accessories it can supply from the list provided in the Scope of Work under Scope of Products.

c) The offeror should list any additional automotive replacement parts and/or accessories it has the ability to supply in which items are not listed in the scope of work.

d) The offeror shall explain its ability to add or delete items from the current line of products.

e) The offeror shall explain its ability which allows the City to track order placement and/or to be regularly notified of order delivery status.

f) The offeror shall explain its ability to trade in or receive credit for equipment, such as battery cores, etc.

g) The offeror shall explain its ability to properly dispose of any items that may damage the environment such as tires, oil, chemicals, old or unused parts, etc. at the contractor’s expense.

i. Please include a brief description of your recycling services.

h) Guarantees or manufacturer’s warranty information.

E. Is the vendor a City of St. Petersburg certified SBE? (3 points) F. Is the vendor a City of St. Petersburg certified MBE? (3 points) G. Is the vendor a City of St. Petersburg certified WBE? (3 points)