INTRODUCTION RFQ #1906004

Davidson County is seeking a qualified firm to provide engineering design, and construction phase services to replace a culvert at the Lexington Middle School located at 100 West Hemstead Street, Lexington NC 27292. Services may include surveying, design, environmental permitting, consultation, meetings & presentations, and construction related services. The purpose of the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to generally describe the work desired by the County and to invite qualified persons or firms to submit written descriptions of their qualifications and proposed approach for providing that work.

All firms submitting proposals must have demonstrated experience and expertise in storm water issues, permitting and construction administration services. Experience within the previous three (3) years is preferred. Davidson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider. Local, minority, female owned and small businesses are encouraged to submit proposals.

Responses to this request shall be submitted in accordance with the procedures outlined herein.

From the proposals received, Davidson County will conduct a competitive QUALIFICATIONS BASED SELECTION process to identify the best-qualified firm with which to negotiate a contract.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

To replace a storm water culvert at the Lexington Middle School located at 100 West Hemstead Street, Lexington NC. The project shall include approximately 340 linear feet of 36-inch pipe, 260 linear feet of 24-inch pipe, 220 linear feet of 18-inch pipe, 280 linear feet of 15-inch pipe, 4precastjunction manholes and 4 precast grated inlet structures. Removal of 1,150 linear feet of storm pipe and 8 existing storm structures.

The Board of Commissioners will allocate funds for this Project. Funds will be available for this project for engineering services, construction, legal and administrative costs. A committee of individuals interested in the project may interview qualified firms responding to this RFQ in the pt quarter ofFY 2019-2020, and will select a firm to recommend to Board of County Commissioners for final approval and award of contract.

This project is under FEMA reimbursement.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The engineering services required by Davidson County for this project shall generally follow the tasks outlined below. The final scope of services will be negotiated with the selected engineering firm.

Preliminary Design- includes Conducting Stakeholder meetings, finalizing Design and producing Design Development Documents,

Construction Documents - includes final drawings, specifications, and other documentation as necessary

Pre-Construction Services -Agency Approvals - submit for and obtain all necessary local, state and federal agency approvals

Bidding Services -advertise, pre-bid conference, bid opening, bid tabulation, engineer's recommendation, contract award and Board of Commissioners' contract award presentation

Construction Management- includes progress meetings, inspections, submittals, shop drawing review/approval and evaluations of other submittals, change orders, pay applications and project close­out

SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE

The schedule will be as mutually agreed at the acceptance of the proposal and execution of agreement with the selected firm.

QUALIFICATIONS-GENERAL CRITERIA

The selection committee may schedule interviews with engineering firms with extensive experience designing and inspecting the construction of storm water culverts and permitting and construction administration services. Past projects need to include some with scopes and costs comparable to or larger than this one. The projects should be within the past three (3) years.

QUALIFICATIONS-SPECIFIC CRITERIA

1. Resumes for project manager, all design team members and construction inspectors of project

2. Past experience/ projects designing public utility (water and sewer) and storm water management design and permitting and construction administration services, including projects costing in excess of $500,000 or more

a. Provide examples of relevant projects recently completed including 1. Photographs, sketches and/or plans

n. Name and location n1. Brief description (e.g. size, cost, relevance) 1v. Firm of record v. Involvement of proposed project team members

v1. Construction start date & completion date vs. contract times vn. Initial contract amount awarded & final construction cost at final payment request

vm. Initial engineering services contract amount & total cost for engineering services at project close-out

b. Overall education/ background c. Positive professional references (minimum of three)

d. Proven former client satisfaction

3. Submittal a. Demonstrated interest in this project b. Responsiveness to this proposal c. Approach/ methodology

1. Describe your understanding of the project and significant issues to be addressed 11 . Provide your specific approach to the planning, design, and construction process for this

project 111. Include a proposed schedule with anticipated completion dates for each element of work

required for this project (use Notice to Proceed as the start of design phase)

4. Cost awareness a. Hourly rate & per diem schedule b. Ability to complete project within budget and on time

5. Organizational depth a. Backup capability relative to key personnel b. Summarize your team's unique qualifications for this project

6. Management Plan a. An organizational structure and management plan highly responsive to the needs and interests of

Davidson County b. Identify key personnel assigned to this project and their respective role(s)

7. Other Requirements a. A statement of commitment to enter into the work promptly, if selected, by engaging qualified

consultants and assigning the persons named in the proposal along with adequate staff to meet the requirements of the work

b. A current Certificate of Insurance for Professional Liability and Workers Compensation c. Verification of professional license to practice in the State of North Carolina d. Minority Business Participation - a statement of good faith to assist Davidson County in the

achievement of M/WBE goals and objectives (currently 10% percent of total project financial obligation)

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated on the information provided in the proposals and contacts with references. Individual criteria will be assigned varying weights at the County's discretion to reflect relative importance. Selection as a qualified firm will be based on the following criteria:

1) 10% Availability and interest in providing services 2) 15% Related experience of the firm including timeliness of services and cost control 3) 35% Related experience of the proposed Project Team to be assigned to this project 4) 15% Project schedule and approach 5) 20% References for similar projects from similar clients 6) 5% Other information regarding the firm that may prove beneficial to the County

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Proposals must be limited to a maximum of 20 pages single-sided (10 pages double-sided) with a minimum font size of 12. Advertising material should not be included in the proposal and will not be considered in the selection process. All proposals will become the property of Davidson County and will be evaluated to determine which firm is best qualified to meet the County's requirements.

Please provide 1 original (marked as such) and 3 copies (marked as such) of your written response to this request for qualifications by 3:00P.M., July 10, 2019, to: Dwayne Childress Support Services Director County of Davidson P. 0. Box 1067 Lexington, NC 27293

Or

Dwayne Childress Support Services Director County of Davidson 925 North Main Street Lexington, NC 27292.

For all purchasing questions, please contact Dwayne Childress, Support Services Director, and County of Davidson at 336-242-2030.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES At the request of the Owner, the Engineer shall perform services in addition to those described above, and the Owner will compensate the Engineer as mutually agreed at the acceptance of the proposal and execution of the agreement. All services to be completed which are outside the scope of the executed agreement must be submitted on the form below and shall be approved before the additional work is initiated. The Scope Change Authorization Form below shall be included in the appendices of the professional services agreement with the selected firm.

IN SCOPE SHALL BE MADE UNLESS THIS FORM IS ATTACHED!

1. The following changes in the scope of the work are hereby authorized.

2. The effect of these changes in scope is as follows :

a.) Cost-

b.) Schedule­

c.) Function­

d.) Other-

3. The reason for these changes in the scope of the work is as follows:

4. Revised project budget$ __

5. Revised project completion date:

6. Project manager's comments:

This extra work is subject to the terms and conditions of the contract executed for this project date: _________ _

This work will not be initialed until this form has been signed and returned by the owner.

Distribution: Recommended

Owner ( ) Contractor ( ) Date:

Principal-in-charge ( ) File ( ) Approved

Project Manager ( ) ( ) Date:

E-Verify Affidavit to be executed by Contractor and incorporated

by reference within the agreement.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA ) ) AFFIDAVIT

COUNTY OF DAVIDSON )

I, ____________ (the individual attesting below), being duly authorized by and on behalf of ___________ ,(hereinafter "Contractor") after first being duly sworn hereby swears or affirms as follows: 1. Contractor understands that E-Verify is the federal E-Verify program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies, or any successor or equivalent program used to verify the work authorization of newly hired employees pursuant to federal law in accordance with NCGS §64-25(5). 2. Contractor understands that employers must use E-Verify. Each employer, after hiring an employee to work in the United States, shall verify the work authorization of the employee through E-Verify in accordance with NCGS §64-26(a). 3. Contractor is a business entity or other organization that transacts business in this State and that (does/does not) employs 25 or more employees in this State. 4. Contractor's subcontractors must comply withE-Verify, and Contractor will ensure compliance withE-Verify by any subcontractors subsequently hired by Contractor.

This the _ day of , 20_.

Signature of Affiant

Signed and sworn to before me, this the_ day of _______ , 20_.

Notary Public

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