CITY OF DUCHESNE
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
FOR
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Deadline for all submittals is November 28, 2023 12:01 p.m.
Introduction
City of Duchesne is soliciting proposals from qualified engineering firms which have experience in providing planning, design, construction engineering, and funding procurement services and can serve as Engineer of Record for the City. The engineer or firm of engineers shall be a licensed professional engineer with the state of Utah with five or more years of experience. The right is reserved by the City of Duchesne to reject any and all statements of qualifications.
Scope of Services
At the direction of the City, the successful engineering firm will provide specified professional services and serve as an Engineer of Record (EOR) to represent the City in the design, analysis and overall integrity of any potential engineering projects. The EOR is critical in ensuring the safety, functionality, and compliance of each project. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Funding procurement
Planning, technical coordination, and engineering design and analysis
Compliance and regulations including understanding and knowledge of building codes, industry standards, fire safety standards, environmental regulations, and accessibility requirements
Project Management
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Risk assessment and mitigation
Construction engineering, survey, and other related services
Any other responsibilities related to the design, construction management, and project leadership
Proposal Requirements
City of Duchesne will review each of the submitted proposals and select an engineering firm based on the following selection criteria. The proposals and the performance data requested should include the following items:
1. Letter of Interest. The principal in charge and the project manager must be identified. The project manager is the firm's representative who will have full responsibility for the planning, technical coordination, design, construction management, and surveying of the project.
2. Name of firm and the location of the firm's offices and the office where the majority of the work will be performed. The age of the firm and the average number of employees of the firm over the past five years.
3. The education, training, and qualifications of key members of the firm and key employees to be assigned to this project. Subconsultant firms on the team should be identified.
4. Recent successful projects completed by the engineering firm which are similar in scope and size to this project. The descriptions should indicate the technical experience and experience of the personnel with regard to this type of project.
5. Projects previously completed by the engineering firm for the City and familiarity with City processes, standards, and preferences.
6. References for the firm and identified individuals involved in the project. References should include contact information.
7. Cost control and tracking plan outline for engineering, construction, and related project costs.
8. A detailed communication plan describing firm's plan of communicating in a timely and effective manner with officials, funding agencies, contractors, and other involved parties throughout the project(s).
9. Cost of engineers and personnel to be assigned to project.
Submittal Instructions
Proposals will be received via email/electronic submission until 12:01 p.m. on November 28, 2023. A PDF file of the proposal is required and the number of pages of the proposal is to be limited to no more than twelve (12) pages. Resumes are not included in the page limit.
Correspondence, questions and/or clarifications of the proposal procedure should be directed to Deb Herron, Treasurer (title), at DHerron@duchesnecity.com email or 435-738-2464 telephone number.
Selection Criteria
The City will utilize the following criteria in selecting the firm:
Competence to perform the services as reflected by technical training and education, engineering experience and direct experience in providing the laboratory design services outlined herein. (15 points)
The firm's history of effective public funding procurement, budget control, and schedule management for similar projects including accurate cost analysis and tracking. (10 points)
Familiarity with City of Duchesne, the City's project vision, and prior similar project experience and key relationships. (40 points)
The ability to perform the services as reflected by workload and the availability of adequate personnel, equipment, and facilities to perform the services in a timely manner when requested. (15 points)
Evidence of competent planning, design, and construction management services (references). (10 points)
Cost of engineers and personnel to be assigned to project (City). (10)
Upon selection of the most qualified firm (highest score out of 100 total points), the City and selected firm will enter into contract and fee negotiations. If negotiations with that firm are unsuccessful, the City may begin negotiations with the next most-qualified firm.
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
NOTICE OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION DURING PUBLIC MEETINGS
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Kim Hanson at 435-738-2464