UNIFORM_CONSULTANT_QUESTIONNAIRE.pdf

UNIFORM CONSULTANT QUESTIONNAIRE

Firms will be screened based on evaluation of the Uniform Questionnaire using the following criteria, which are listed in relative order of importance.

• Available Resources to Complete the Project (including evaluation of organizational chart)

• Firm Experience on Similar Projects

• Qualifications of the Firm

• Experience and Qualifications of Team (including project manager and project engineer)

• Past Performance (see below)

1. AVAILABLE RESOURCES TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT (INCLUDING EVALUATION OF

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART)

The Consultant should describe the firm's current workload and its ability to complete these services in a timely manner.

• Submit a specific Organizational Chart of personnel to be assigned to the services together with the specific project tasks that will be performed by the designated individuals.

• Are resources currently available to perform the work for this contract?

• List other ongoing projects.

• Describe the firm’s internal measures that will ensure timely completion.

• Identify the person who is responsible for maintaining the schedule for the City’s work.

• Identify the firm’s record for project completion with other recent clients.

2. FIRM EXPERIENCE ON SIMILAR PROJECTS

The Consultant should describe the firm's experiences in dealing with the various aspects that will be involved with these services. Special attention will be paid to those with experience on City of Benson engineering projects.

• Identify the type and location of similar work performed which characterizes the work quality. List specific references that may be contacted.

• How does the experience identified above relate to the services?

3. QUALIFICATIONS OF THE FIRM

The Consultant should describe the firm's qualifications in regard to preparing studies, reports, plans, specifications, and estimates for civil engineering improvement projects.

This section should list the key points of contact within the firm, and their individual and collective experiences in dealing with City staff.

• Describe the firm’s management and organization capabilities.

• What internal procedures and/or policies are associated or related to work quality and cost control.

• Describe internal quality and cost control measures or procedures.

• Demonstrate the firm’s responsiveness to owner’s concerns.

4. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS OF THE TEAM (INCLUDING PROJECT MANAGER &

PROJECT ENGINEER)

In this section, the Consultant shall discuss the key members of the Project Team and their qualifications and experiences. In particular, the Project Manager and Project Engineer that make up the Project Team should be mentioned. Special attention will be paid to team members with previous experience working together on projects.

• Identify the project principal, project manager, key staff, and their qualifications and experience as they relate to these services.

• Identify the backup project principal, project manager

• Extent of principal involvement.

• Team experience on similar contracts.

• Time commitment of key team members.

• Unique qualifications of key members.

• Qualifications and relevant individual experience.

5. PAST PERFORMANCE

Past Performance shall be scored by the committee based upon all information from City Departments, Project Managers, outside agencies, and references provided by the consultant. No response specific to this criteria is required.

6. CITY OF BENSON CONTRACTS - WORK IN PROGRESS:

Attach a list of all applicable contracts with the dates of award, project names, City contract number, using department, and amount of total contract fees for any work in progress as of the submittal date, including joint ventures, awarded to your firm by the City of Benson. For joint ventures, indicate the dollar amount allocated to your firm as well as total contract amount. Enter total dollar amount of work listed below:

7. CITY CONTRACTS - LAST FIVE YEARS:

Attach a list of all applicable contracts with the dates of award, project names, City contract number, using department, and total amount of fees for all work, including joint ventures, awarded to your firm by the City of Benson during the last five calendar years (5 years prior to submittal date). For joint ventures, indicate the dollar amount allocated to your firm as well as the total contract amount. Enter total dollar amount of contracts listed below:

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS CORRECT.

Authorized Signature Date