Attachment 2 - Invitation for Pitch Meeting (Step 2) (Interview 1).docx

(THIS WILL ONLY BE REQUIRED IF INVITED FOR PITCH MEETING)

ATTACHMENT 2

STEP 2: INVITATION FOR PITCH MEETING (INTERVIEW 1)

(This attachment applies only to Offerors invited to proceed to Step 2)

1. PURPOSE OF STEP 2, INTERVIEW 1

The purpose of this first interview is to conduct an interactive evaluation of the shortlisted Design-Build Teams. During this Pitch Meeting, the Government will evaluate each Offeror's:

· Technical understanding

· Collaborative approach

· Problem-solving capability This phase is highly interactive and serves as a key discriminator in the final selection decision. It is the first of two interviews in the Step 2 evaluation process.

2. PARTICIPANTS

· The Government will identify the most qualified Design-Build Teams from the Step 1 White Paper evaluation.

· Each invited Design-Build Team will participate in a separate, confidential Pitch Meeting session.

· All invited Offerors will be provided an equal opportunity for engagement.

3. SUBMISSION & PRESENTATION REQUIREMENT (INTERVIEW 1)

A. Selected Offerors will be allotted one (1) hour to deliver an oral presentation to USACE and project stakeholders. The presentation shall demonstrate why the Offeror is the most qualified Design-Build Team to deliver this project.

B. Following the presentation, the Government will have up to ninety (90) minutes for questions and answers. The purpose is to enable the Government to gain a deeper understanding of the Offeror's capabilities and overall approach to Progressive Design-Build project execution.

Note: This is not a formal price proposal and will not be evaluated as such.

4. EVALUATION CRITERIA (INTERVIEW 1)

During the Pitch Meeting, the Government will evaluate Offerors based on the following:

A. Technical Understanding

· Depth and accuracy of project understanding.

· Awareness of project complexity and constraints.

B. Collaborative Capability

· Ability to engage in real-time, solution-oriented discussions.

· Demonstrated openness, communication, and adaptability.

C. Problem-Solving Ability

· Quality of responses to scenarios and questions.

· Ability to address risks and uncertainties in a collaborative manner.

5. NEXT STEPS: THE DOWN-SELECT FOR INTERVIEW 1

Following the conclusion of all Interview 1 Pitch Meetings, the Government will conduct a second down-select. The most highly qualified Offeror(s) from this phase will be formally invited to participate in Interview 2 (Scope of Service Assessment).

Upon successful completion of Interview 1, selected Offerors will be formally directed to prepare and submit a Conceptual Design package that addresses the requirements detailed in Attachment 3 (Scope of Services).

The Government reserves the right to select one or more Offerors to advance to Interview 2, or to make a final selection decision based on the results of Interview 1 alone.

6. POST-SELECTION PROCESS (Interview 2) Following the conclusion of all Step 2 evaluation activities, the Government intends to select the single Design-Build Team that is determined to be the most qualified. The selected Offeror will then be required to submit a fee proposal for Part A (Attachment 3) (Design & Pre-Construction Services) for the purpose of negotiation with the Agreements Officer.

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