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RFQ/RFP No. GBA-178C-GC





Georgia State Financing & Investment Commission

Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

RFQ No. GBA-178C-GC

(Step I)
And
Request for Competitive Sealed Bids (RFP)

(Step II)
To Provide

General or Mechanical Contractor Services
For
Project No. GBA-178C

Boiler Replacement 2 Peachtree

Atlanta, Georgia


I. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

General or Mechanical Contractor Services for

RFQ No. GBA-178C-GC, Project No. GBA-178C

Boiler Replacement 2 Peachtree

Atlanta, Georgia
The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC), as “Owner” on behalf of the Georgia Building Authority, (“Using Agency”), is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from firms interested in providing General or Mechanical Contractor (“G/MC”) services for the project known as the “Boiler Replacement 2 Peachtree, Atlanta, Georgia” (“Project”). This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeks to identify the most qualified potential providers of the above-mentioned services. Firms determined by the Owner to be the most qualified for this project, will be invited to offer Competitive Sealed Bids for these services. All respondents to this RFQ are subject to instructions communicated in this document and additional terms and conditions listed in the Owner’s Request for Qualifications / Request for Competitive Sealed Bids (RFQ/RFP). GSFIC reserves the right to reject any or all statements of qualifications or proposals, and to waive technicalities and informalities at the discretion of GSFIC.
Restriction of Communication: From the issue date of this (RFQ/RFP) solicitation until a successful proposer is selected and the selection is announced, proposers are not allowed to communicate for any reason with any members of the Selection Committee, the Using Agency, or the Architect, except for submission of questions as instructed in the RFQ and RFP, or during any site visit or conference (if applicable), or as provided by any existing work agreement(s). For violation of this provision, the Owner reserves the right to reject the proposal of the offending proposer.
  1. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION



Project Description

This project will be to replace two (2) existing steam boiler heating systems and domestic hot water heating for the 45 story Two Peachtree Center Building on the GBA Campus located in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The building is currently occupied and will remain so during the boiler replacement. The renovation will provide the following:


Heating System - The steam boiler equipment was installed in 1964 and has been re-tubed approximately every 7 years. Each of the two existing steam boilers provides 20,700 pounds of steam per hour. The scope of work for this project includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the following HVAC scope:
Supplemental heating for floors 30-40 - Remove existing steam to hot water convertor. Install three (3) new gas fired hydronic hot water circulating boilers 1999 MBH output and two (2) new flat plate heat exchangers to be located on the 42nd floor. Install the necessary piping, stacks, etc. to hook up with existing lines and ducts.
Remove two existing steam boilers. Install six (6) new 15 PSIG low pressure 7,807 MBH high efficiency steam boilers to replace the two (2) original steam boilers. Includes support equipment such as boiler feed water tanks, pumps, & water softeners.

Install two new Cleaver Brooks Boiler Feed Water systems with 500 gal tanks and BFW pumps and hook up to existing piping and water softener.


Project Estimate

The project construction cost is estimated to be in the range of $1,000,000 to $1,500,000.


Project Delivery Method

The delivery method for this Project will be Design-Bid-Build using a Select Bid process and, as a minimum, will employ the services of a Design Professional in addition to the services of a General or Mechanical Contractor.


Project Schedule

The design professional, Timberhood Consulting, is currently developing construction documents for the project. It is anticipated that construction will begin June/July, 2014 and be completed by February 16, 2015. (All of the dates above are estimates which are subject to change.)


Sustainability

The project is not subject to the Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Construction Act of 2008 but it is the desire of the Owner to incorporate sustainable design and construction concepts in the project where feasible to do so.


General or Mechanical Contractor Services

The general or mechanical contractor (G/MC) will be responsible for methods of construction, safety, and the scheduling and coordination of the work of all construction and miscellaneous contracts required for completion of the project within its bid price and schedule. The successful G/MC will be required to work harmoniously with the Owner’s consultants, and any other agency (local, state, federal) that may have an impact on the outcome of the project.


Owner’s Project Management Program

The G/MC shall be required to use the Owner’s free Project Management Program, E-Builder, for contract administration processes including, but not limited to, Requests for Information, Change Orders, Payment Applications, Notices of Non-Compliance and Incumberance Records. The G/MC shall attend a training session at the Owner’s office, or other mutually agreeable location, within thirty days of the execution of the Contract. The G/MC shall contact the Owner’s Project Manager within fourteen days of the execution of the contract to schedule the training session. Failure to timely attend the training session may result in delays to the Project.


2. QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW PROCESS
Selection of the G/MC will be a multi-step process following the steps outlined in this RFQ/RFP.
Step I- Qualifications Review This RFQ is issued for the purpose of acquiring Statements of Qualifications from prospective General or Mechanical Contractors. A selection of finalist firms will be made by a Selection Committee consisting of representatives of the Using Agency, GSFIC, and possibly a third party representative (e.g. another state representative, etc.). The Selection Committee will receive and review Statements of Qualifications submitted in response to this RFQ. To be deemed eligible for evaluation, firms must meet the following minimum qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications Required (evaluated on a pass/fail basis by the GSFIC procurement department)


  • The firm or its principals are not currently ineligible, debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from bidding or contracting by any state or federal agency, department, or authority (See Exhibit A).

  • The firm or its principals have not been terminated for cause or currently in default on any public works contract (See Exhibit A).

  • Firm must have sufficient bonding capacity for anticipated total cost of work ($1,500,000). Only those sureties listed in the Department of Treasury’s Listing of Approved Sureties (Department Circular 570) are acceptable to the Owner. At the time of issuance, all insurance and bonds must be issued by a company licensed by the Georgia Insurance Commissioner to transact the business of insurance in the State of Georgia for the applicable line of insurance. Such company shall be an insurer (or, are qualified self insurers or group self insureds, a specific excess insurer providing statutory limits) with an A.M. Best Financial Strength rating of “A-“ or better and an A.M. Best Financial Size Category of Class V or larger (See Section 6, A6.a).

  • Firm must have a current Contractor’s Public Liability Insurance policy, and must be insurable in the following amounts: Bodily injury, including death- limits of $1,000,000 for each accident. Property damage- limits of $2,000,000 for each accident and $4,000,000 for the aggregate of operations. (The Owner reserves the right to require additional limits and/or coverage for actual contract.) (See Section 6, A6.b).

  • Firms must have all necessary, valid and current licenses to do business in the State of Georgia (See Section 6, A6.c).

  • Firm must demonstrate sufficient cash flow to undertake the project as evidenced by a current ratio (assets/liabilities) of 1.0 or higher (See Section 6, A6.d).

  • The firm must demonstrate a commitment to safety with regard to Worker’s Compensation by having a current Experience Modification Rate (EMR) of 1.2 or less (See Section 6, A6.e).

All properly submitted Statements of Qualifications meeting the minimum qualifications stated above and other mandatory requirements will be reviewed, evaluated and ranked by the Selection Committee. It is envisioned that the initial review and evaluation of the submittals will result in a shortlist of finalists firms determined by the Selection Committee to be especially qualified to perform as the G/MC for this Project in accordance with the qualification criteria herein and these firms may be invited to participate in the Step II bidding phase.


The information criteria for the evaluation of all submittals in Step I of the selection process found to be minimally compliant are listed below:
Criteria for Evaluation of Statements of Qualifications
15% Factor: Stability and Resources: Includes the firm’s corporate history, resources, form of ownership, litigation history, financials, proximity to project location, etc.
45% Factor: Firm’s Qualifications and Experience: Includes relevant qualifications and experience of the firm, including the demonstrated ability of the firm in effective management of renovation projects comparable in complexity, size, and function.
25% Factor: Relevant Experience, Qualifications and Suitability of Project Team: Includes relevant qualifications and experience of the project team, including the demonstrated ability of the team in effective management of renovation projects comparable in complexity, size, and function; including experience of the project manager and superintendent on completed projects of similar size, type, and complexity; assigned team’s experience with effective budget and schedule control plans for this project; percentage of the primary team members’ time being committed to this project.
5% Factor: Quality of Proposed Management Plan: Includes the firm’s cost and schedule management plan during construction; includes work force plan and firm’s ability to resolve issues while still completing the project within the bid price and schedule limitations; the firm’s subcontractor management plan; the firm’s close-out plan.
10% Factor: Quality Control and Job Safety: Includes the firm’s quality assurance program and plan; firm’s safety plan; site logistics plan; firm’s demonstrated commitment to safety through the Experience Modification Rate (EMR).

3. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (STEP I)


The following Schedule of Events represents the Owner’s best estimate of the schedule that will be followed. All times indicated are prevailing times in Atlanta, Georgia. The Owner reserves the right to adjust the schedule as the Owner deems necessary.


STEP I (RFQ) Estimated Time Line

Event

Projected Date

Projected Time

a. Owner issues public advertisement of RFQ

4-09-14




b. Deadline for submission of written questions and requests for clarification (See Section 5. Submittals of questions and request for clarification below)

4-16-14

2:00 PM

c. Deadline for submission of Statements of Qualifications

4-30-14

2:00 PM

d. Owner completes qualification evaluation and determines finalist firms

5-07-14

TBD

e. Owner issues bidding documents to finalist firms

5-08-14





4. MANDATORY SITE VISIT
See Step II, Section 4.
5. SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS AND REQUESTS FOR CLARIFICATION
It is the responsibility of each respondent to examine the entire RFQ and RFP, seek clarification in writing, and review its submittal for accuracy before submitting the document. Questions about any aspect of the RFQ/RFP, or the project, shall be submitted in writing (e-mail is preferable) to:
Jim Hyde, Contracts Manager

e-mail: jim.hyde@gsfic.ga.gov

fax: (404) 463-5699
Deadlines. The deadline for submission of questions relative to the RFQ is the time and date shown in the Schedule of Events (Section 3). All relevant questions and requests for clarification and the owner’s responses will be posted on the Georgia Procurement Registry along with the original solicitation. The Owner will not request clarification from individual respondents relative to their submission, but reserves the right to ask for additional information from all parties who have submitted qualifications.
6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Interested firms shall submit/upload one (1) electronic copy in .pdf format of the complete qualifications package to a GSFIC ftp site. Submittals must be prepared in a manner that when printed would typically fit on standard (8 ½” x 11”) paper. Responses are limited to using a minimum of an 11-point font. (The entire response shall not exceed 40 pages.) Submittals that include qualifications of more than one firm shall not exceed the page limit. Emphasis should be on completeness, relevance, and clarity of content. To expedite the review of submittals, it is essential that respondents follow the format and instructions outlined below.
The content of all Statements of Qualifications must be categorized and numbered as outlined below, and must address in a responsive and responsible manner, all requested information.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

(DELIVERABLES “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, and “E” FOR ALL FIRMS)

A. Stability, Description and Resources


A1- Provide basic company information: Company name, address, name of primary contact, primary contact’s telephone number, fax number, e-mail address, and company website (if available). If the firm has multiple offices, the qualifications statement shall include information about the parent company and branch office separately. Identify the office from which project will be managed and proximity to the project site. Describe the form of ownership; sole proprietorship, corporation, partnership, Limited Liability Corporation (LLC), joint venture, or other structure, including state of residency or incorporation, and number of years in business. For joint venture entities that have not undertaken at least two projects together, each firm should submit its qualifications separately. Joint submittals are subject to the same submittal page limit.

A2- Briefly describe the history of your firm(s). Provide general information about the firm's establishment, personnel resources, including disciplines and numbers and classifications of employees, and locations and staffing of offices that will be directly involved with this Project.

A3- Please disclose whether or not the firm has been involved in any litigation with an Owner or Architect(s) during the past five (5) years. List any active or pending litigation and provide a thorough explanation of its scope. List any claims against your firm or against Owners where your firm is named.

A4- List the firm’s annual gross revenue for each of the past 5 years. List the revenue for the local office separately, if applicable. Supply main financial and banking references.

A5- Indicate if the firm, or any member thereof, has ever been removed from a contract for cause or failed to complete a contract as awarded.

A6- The firm, in order to be deemed eligible for evaluation, must provide supporting documentation asserting that the firm meets the minimum qualifications required for this project




  1. Demonstrate that your firm has sufficient bonding capacity for anticipated total cost of work and our surety and insurance companies are in the current Department of Treasury’s Listing of Approved Sureties (Department Circular 570). All insurance and bonds will be obtained through a company licensed by the Georgia Insurance Commissioner to transact the business of insurance in the State of Georgia for the applicable line of insurance. The company is an insurer (or qualified self-insurers or group self insureds, a specific excess insurer providing statutory limits) with an A.M. Best Financial Strength rating of “A-“ or better with an A.M. Best Financial Size Category of Class V or larger. Provide a letter or other supporting documentation from your firm’s surety indicating the firm has a bonding capacity of $1,500,000.




  1. Demonstrate your firm has a current Contractor’s Public Liability Insurance policy, and our firm is insurable in the following amounts: Bodily injury, including death- limits of $1,000,000 for each accident. Property damage- limits of $2,000,000 for each accident and $4,000,000 for the aggregate of operations. The Owner reserves the right to require additional limits and/or coverage for actual contract. Provide your current insurance certificate.




  1. Demonstrate your firm has all necessary, valid and current licenses (including a valid and current Georgia General or Mechanical Contractor’s License) to do business in the State of Georgia. Provide a valid and current copy of your Georgia Unrestrictive HVAC license and a Class II boiler certificate, General Contractor license (if applicable), and Georgia Certificate of Existence. Contractor must have and provide valid and current Georgia License(s) at the time of submission of qualifications.

e. Demonstrate your firm has sufficient cash flow to undertake the project as evidenced by a current ratio (assets/liabilities) of 1.0 or higher. Provide a one page statement evidencing your current ratio.


f. Demonstrate your firm has a commitment to safety with regard to Worker’s Compensation by having an Experience Modification Rating (EMR) of 1.2 or less. Provide evidence from your firm’s carrier on their letterhead of your firm’s EMR.
A7- Complete the Certification Form (Exhibit “A” enclosed with RFQ), and provide a notarized original with response as section “A7” of the firm’s Statement of Qualifications.

A8- Complete and submit a “CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT UNDER O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(1)” (Exhibit “B”) with response as Section “A8” of the firm’s Statement of Qualifications. Failure to submit this form with Statement of Qualifications will result in the firm being eliminated from consideration for this project.



A9- Complete and submit the “Disclosure Statement” (Exhibit “C”) with response as Section “A9” of the firm’s Statement of Qualifications. (Respondents must provide a statement of all potential legal or otherwise significant conflicts of interests possibly created by the respondent’s being considered in the selection process or by the respondent’s involvement in the project. Respondents should include information as to the nature of relationship(s) with parties in such potential conflict.)

B. Firm’s Experience and Qualifications

B1- Includes relevant qualifications and experience of the firm, including the demonstrated ability of the firm in effective management of installation/renovation projects comparable in complexity, size, and function. Include relevant qualifications and experience that demonstrate the ability of effective management and installation of steam or hot water boilers within the past five (5) years. The contractor shall submit no more than five (5) and no less than three (3) examples of projects in order of most relevant to least relevant demonstrating experience completing projects similar in scope to this project as described above. Examples of projects involving the renovation of an existing building where the building remained occupied are preferred. Provide references with current contact information for each submitted project. (These projects must have been performed by the firm and not by employees hired by the firm with the project experience) For each project, provide the following information:


  1. Project name, location and dates during which services were performed.

  2. Brief description and photograph(s) of projects including physical description, delivery method, cost, equipment installed (boiler size or rating), approximate square footage and number of floors to be served, indicate if building remained occupied during the project.

  3. Describe services performed by your firm.

  4. Provide any Owner-written letters of reference/recommendation about the firm’s performance on the project.

  5. Provide Owner/User/Architect contact information.

  6. Explanation as to how the highlighted projects relate to the current project being considered. If the firm has multiple offices, indicate the office responsible for each highlighted project.

  7. Provide the following information about the two most recent similar projects your firm has completed. Summarize the actual schedule performance relative to the initial project schedule. For each project, provide the name of an Owner’s representative (with a current phone number) who is most familiar with your performance on the project.



C. Experience, Qualifications and Suitability of Project Team


C1- Describe your firm's proposed organization for the construction management team including, project manager, superintendent, etc., who will manage the project. Please designate the specific individuals to fill the following key roles on your team as applicable:

  1. Superintendent(s)

  2. Project Manager(s)

  3. Other (please describe, if applicable)

C2- Provide current resumes for each of the above personnel that will be directly involved in the project listing relevant project experience and percentage of the person’s time to be committed to this project.


C3- Identify the individual who, from project start to finish, will be the leader of your construction team and the principal point of contact between your firm and the Owner, the Architect, and other consultants. Provide detailed information on the qualifications of this individual and the direction, authority, and management tools that will be provided to the individual by the firm. This individual’s competence, his/her leadership, and his/her ability to achieve customer satisfaction will be heavily considered in the evaluation of a general construction firm.
C4- Provide an organizational chart showing the lines of responsibility and accountability for your team. If a joint-venture, identify responsibility relationships, where there may be past experience at such relationships, and levels of experience.
C5- Provide examples of individual team member’s recent experience renovation of facilities similar to this project, including the following information (projects listed in this section can include some or all of the projects previously highlighted above):


  1. Provide photographs of similar projects your team members have completed in the past five (5) years.

  2. Brief description and photograph(s) of project(s) including physical description (delivery method, cost, square footage or size, site area).

  3. Provide a written reference from the Architect/Owner/User (with current contact information) familiar with your performance on each of the above projects.

  4. List the individuals who served as the Project Manager and Superintendent on the projects. Please note whether these individuals are still employed with your firm.

  5. Indicate any projects the proposed team members have previously completed together.

C6- Provide any information that may serve to differentiate your firm from other firms regarding suitability for the project. Suitability may include, but is not limited to, the firm’s fit to the project and/or needs of the Owner, any special or unique qualifications for the project, current and projected workloads, the proximity of office to project location, and any techniques, methodologies, or services not specifically mentioned herein offered by the firm that may be particularly suitable for this project type.


D. Management Plan
D1- With regard to your firm’s expected role in the project, please provide a statement of your definition of the role, and your anticipated level of management responsibility and accountability for project concerns.
D2- Describe your process for efficiently resolving issues and maintaining the project commitments while working collaboratively with the Architect, GSFIC, Using Agency, and other stakeholders as applicable.
D3- Provide your procurement and workforce plan including details of your plan to assure local and minority contractor opportunity.
D4- Provide your detailed schedule management plan for this project during construction. Describe systems and procedures your firm uses to manage the project schedule. Provide your preliminary construction schedule for this project.
D5- Provide your detailed subcontractor management plan including, contract document compliance procedures, project accounting procedures, issue resolution and compliance with Security and Immigration Compliance Act OCGA 13-10-91 – as it relates to subcontractor compliance with the requirements set forth therein ensuring compliance with the federal work authorization program.
D6- Provide your closeout management plan for this project. Describe your systems and procedures for your closeout plan.

E. Quality Control and Job Safety

E1- Provide your quality assurance plan for this project. Describe your firm’s approach for validating compliance with the construction documents. Explain your process for ensuring quality workmanship. Provide specific examples of how these techniques or procedures were used from any projects listed in B1 or C5 of your submittal to this RFQ.

E2- Describe how your quality control team will measure the quality of construction performed by subcontractors as required by Owner Specifications on this Project, and how will you address non-conforming work.
E3- Describe your job site safety program for this Project and specific safety policies in which employees must be in compliance.

7. SUBMITTAL OF STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Submit one (1) electronic copy of the complete package in .pdf format onto the GSFIC / Egnyte ftp site. Uploaded responses (file names) must reference the RFQ No. GBA-178C-GC, the firm’s name, and the word “QUALIFICATIONS.”


(File Name Example: GBA-178C-GC, ABC Company, Qualifications)
The entire submittal should be submitted as ONE (1) file. Please do not submit individual documents or sections separately. Do not exceed 40 pages.
See the document titled “Upload Instructions” on the Georgia Procurement Registry site along with this RFQ/RFP for detailed instructions regarding the upload of your submittal.
Total page count of the submittal must not exceed 40 pages. ALL PAGES COUNT!
ALL PAGES COUNT TOWARD THE PAGE LIMIT REGARDLESS OF THEIR CONTENT.
QUALIFICATION SUBMITTALS THAT EXCEED THE PAGE LIMIT WILL BE DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED BY THE SELECTION COMMITTEE.
Proposers are further reminded to include a completed CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT UNDER O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(1) with the Statement of Qualifications. (See Exhibit B) FAILURE TO PROVIDE THIS AFFIDAVIT WILL RESULT IN REJECTION OF PROPOSAL.
Statements of Qualifications must be electronically received by the Owner prior to the deadline indicated in the Schedule of Events (Section 5 of RFQ). Printed copies will not be accepted. A list of firms submitting responsive Statements of Qualifications will be published on the Georgia Procurement Registry site within two (2) business days of the deadline for receipt. If difficulty is encountered during upload, contact Jim Hyde, 404-656-5468, or the main procurement number 404-463-5731, for assistance or confirmation that the file was received. Firms are encouraged to verify their upload was successful.
(Experience with the ftp site indicates that uploads do not always receive the confirmation statement that the file was “successfully uploaded.” Typically, for files ranging in size from 3 – 10 mb, it should not take more than one or two minutes to complete the upload.)
8. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS


  1. Submittal Costs and Confidentiality.

    1. GSFIC is not obligated to any party to reimburse for any expenses incurred in the preparation and submittal of a response to this solicitation.

    2. All submittals received shall become the property of GSFIC.

    3. Labeling information provided in submittals “proprietary” or “confidential” or any other designation of restricted use will not protect the information from public view. Subject to the provisions of the Open Records Act, the details of the proposal documents will remain confidential until final award.


B. Award Conditions.

a. GSFIC reserves the right to forego award, suspend or change the manner of award for the Project contemplated hereby.

b. This solicitation is not an offer to contract.

c. Your response to this solicitation regardless of whether the proposal is determined to be the best proposal, shall not be binding upon the Owner and it will not obligate the Owner to procure or contract for any services contemplated hereby or parts thereof.

d. Neither the Owner nor any party submitting a response will be contractually bound unless a written contract is mutually negotiated and executed by both parties.

e. The Owner reserves the right to waive non-compliance with any requirements of this RFQ/RFP and to reject any or all proposals submitted in responses.

f. Upon receipt and review of responses, the Owner will determine which responses in the sole judgment of the Owner are in the best interest of the Owner using the evaluation criteria stated herein.
C. Reciprocal Preference Law. Effective July 1, 2010, GSFIC will comply with all requirements of O.C.G.A. 13-10-3,

a. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. 13-10-3, for the purpose of determining residency, a Georgia resident business shall include:

(1) Any business that regularly maintains a place from which business is physically conducted in Georgia for at least one year prior to any bid or proposal, or

(2) A new business that is domiciled in Georgia which regularly maintains a place from which business is physically conducted in Georgia (provided) that a place of business shall not include a post office box, site trailer or temporary structure.


b. Whenever the state contracts for public works construction; materialmen, contractors, builders, architects, engineers and laborers resident in the State of Georgia are to be granted the same preference over materialmen, contractors, builders, architects, engineers and laborers resident in another state in the same manner, on the same basis, and to the same extent that preference is granted in awarding bids for the same goods or services by such other states.
D. Joint-Venture Proposals. GSFIC does not generally desire to enter into “joint-venture” agreements with multiple General Contractor firms. In the event two or more firms desire to “joint-venture,” it is strongly recommended that one incorporated firm propose and maintain status as the General Contractor while the remaining firm(s) will be designated as major consultants.

E. Small and Minority Business Enterprise. The State of Georgia encourages small businesses, female-owned businesses and minority businesses to participate in the State purchasing process. GSFIC therefore encourages all small businesses, female-owned businesses and minority-owned businesses (SMBE) to compete for contracts and encourages contractors to solicit SMBE businesses when selecting subcontractors and suppliers. This desire on the part of the Owner is not intended to restrict or limit competitive bidding or to increase the cost of the work. The Owner supports a healthy free market system that seeks to include responsible businesses and provides ample opportunity for business growth and development. Contractors and subcontractors who utilize qualified minority subcontractors may qualify for a Georgia state income tax credit for qualified payments made to minority subcontractors. See Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.) O.C.G.A. Section 48-7-38. For more information, please contact:
The Governor’s Entrepreneur and Small Business Office

75 Fifth Street, Suite 825

Atlanta, Georgia 30308

Phone: 404.962.4071



http://www.georgia.org/Business/SmallBusiness/

F. GSFIC Construction Contract. GSFIC has developed standardized construction contract documents. The successful firm will be required to enter into a contractual agreement using the standardized GSFIC contract documents. Firms are encouraged to review the Design Bid Build Construction Agreement that can be located on the GSFIC website at (http://www.gsfic.georgia.gov). A specimen contract will be issued to all finalists allowing firms an opportunity to become familiar with the contract terms and conditions. GSFIC does not intend to modify any language contained in the general requirements of the contract, and any significant exceptions to the standardized contract proposed by a firm could render a firm as non-responsive. Any approved exceptions may be addressed as Supplementary General Requirements to the contract.
G. Immigration Reform Compliance Requirement. The successful Proposer will be required to certify its compliance with O.C.G.A. §13-10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm, or corporation which is contracting with the Georgia State Finance and Investment Commission has registered with and is participating in a federal work authorization program, in accordance with the applicable provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. 13-10-91, and that should it employ or contract with any subcontractor(s) in connection with the physical performance of services pursuant to this contract with the Georgia State Finance and Investment Commission, Contractor will secure from such subcontractor(s) similar verification of compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 on the Subcontractor Affidavit provided in Rule 300-10-01-.08 or a substantially similar form. Contractor further agrees to maintain records of such compliance and provide a copy of each such verification to the Georgia State Finance and Investment Commission at the time the subcontractor(s) is retained to perform such service.
H. Evaluation of Submittals. Evaluation of submittals will be completed by a selection committee consisting of various stakeholders. Proposers understand and accept that by responding to this solicitation they are willingly participating in a process that consists of some degree of subjectivity on the part of selection committee members in evaluating and interpreting firm’s qualifications.
I. Statement of Agreement. By submitting a qualifications and/or a proposal, the Proposer agrees that they have carefully examined and are fully aware and accept all the requirements stipulated in this RFQ/RFP. The Proposer agrees that it is the Proposer’s responsibility to request clarification or exceptions. The Proposer also understands that failure to mention these items in the proposal will be interpreted to mean that the Proposer is in full agreement with the terms, conditions, specifications and requirements of the RFQ/RFP.

With submission of a proposal, the Proposer hereby certifies:

(a) that this proposal is genuine and is not made in the interest or on behalf of any undisclosed person, firm, or corporation;

(b) that Proposer has not directly or indirectly enticed or forced any other Proposer to submit a false or insincere proposal; and

(c) that Proposer has not solicited or induced any person, firm, or corporation to refrain from submitting a proposal.

II. REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDS (RFP)

(From Finalists)

General Contractor Services for

RFP No. GBA-178C-GC, Project No. GBA-178C

Boiler Replacement 2 Peachtree

Atlanta, Georgia
To firms who have been issued notification as having been deemed eligible, the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC), as “Owner,” on behalf of the Georgia Building Authority (“Using Agency”), issues this Request for Competitive Sealed Bids (RFP), for those firms to offer competitive sealed cost proposals for General Contractor services for this specific project.

1. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION
Refer to Section 1 of the RFQ Document.

2. SELECTION PROCESS
Step II of the G/MC Selection process will be initiated by issuing an invitation to bid to the finalist firms (determined by the Selection Committee in Step I from evaluation of Statements of Qualifications). Finalist firms are required to submit Competitive Sealed Bids. The apparent successful G/MC will be the firm submitting the lowest responsive and responsible bid.


    1. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (STEP II)

The following Schedule of Events represents the Owner’s best estimate of the schedule that will be followed. All times indicated are prevailing times in Atlanta. The Owner reserves the right to adjust the schedule as the Owner deems necessary.


STEP II (RFP) Estimated Time Line

Event

Projected Date

Projected Time

a. Owner announces finalist firms

5-07-14

TBD

b. Owner issues bidding documents to selected finalists

5-08-14

TBD

c. Owner conducts Pre-Bid Site Visit for finalists (tentative)

TBD

TBD

d. Deadline to submit Competitive Sealed Bids (tentative)

6-10-14

2:00 PM


4. PRE-BID SITE VISIT

A mandatory site visit will be conducted by the Owner for the finalist firms at a time and date to be determined. Attendance is mandatory for firms invited to submit competitive sealed bids. All details regarding the mandatory site visit will be provided in the Invitation to Bid. The Owner reserves the right to disqualify a bidder due to a failure by a bidder to arrive for the site visit by the scheduled time. Failure to attend a mandatory site visit will automatically result in disqualification from the bid process.


5. TYPE OF CONTRACT

It is anticipated that the Owner will use the standard GSFIC Design-Bid-Build Construction Contract, a copy of which is to be included in the Project Manual, which shall be distributed with the bidding documents. The contract, if awarded, will be on a lump sum basis. GSFIC does not intend to modify any language contained in the general requirements of the contract, and any significant exceptions proposed by a firm could lead to a firm being deemed non-responsive. Any approved exceptions to other areas of the contract, may be addressed as Supplementary General Requirements to the contract. The GSFIC Design-Bid-Build Construction Contract can be found at the following website address: http://gsfic.georgia.gov/construction-agreements-agency-request-form.


6. SUBMITTAL OF COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDS
One (1) original Bid must be submitted in a sealed opaque envelope with clear reference to Project No. GBA-178C, Boiler Replacement 2 Peachtree on the outside of the envelope. The Owner will receive Bids until 2:00 PM on the date specified in the Invitation to Bid at the exact address below:
Georgia State Financing & Investment Commission

270 Washington Street

Second Floor, Room 2104

Atlanta, Georgia 30334
No bids will be accepted after the time set for receipt. GSFIC reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
7. DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Bidding Documents include the Bidding Requirements and the proposed Contract Documents. The Bidding Requirements consist of the Request for Competitive Sealed Bids, Invitation to Bid, Bid Bond, and the Bid Form. The proposed Contract Documents include the Form of Contract between the Owner and the Contractor, Performance and Payment Bonds, General Requirements, Supplementary General Requirements, other forms and exhibits identified in the Form of Contract, Drawings, Specifications, and all Addenda issued prior to receipt of Bids, and Change Orders issued after execution of the Contract.


Availability and access to Construction Drawings and Specifications, including all Addenda, will be communicated to finalists firms in the written Invitation to Bid.


  1. Submittal Costs and Confidentiality

All expenses for preparing and submitting responses are the sole cost of the party submitting the response. The Owner shall not be obligated to any party for reimbursement of expenses incurred in preparation, delivery or managing of the proposal response. All submittals upon receipt become the property of the Owner. Labeling information provided in submittals “proprietary” or “confidential”, or any other designation of restricted use will not protect the information from public view. Subject to the provisions of the Open Records Act, the details of the proposal documents will remain confidential until final award.
9. Owner’s Reservation of Rights

The Owner reserves the right to divide the Project into multiple parts, to reject any and all Proposals and re-solicit for new proposals, or to reject any and all Proposals and temporarily or permanently abandon the Project. Owner makes no representations, written or oral, that it will enter into any form of agreement with any respondent to this RFP for any project and no such representation is intended or should be construed by the issuance of this RFP.


10. Definitions.

For the purposes of this RFQ/RFP the term “Proposal” shall mean “Bid.”


(Exhibit A)

CERTIFICATION FORM
I, _____________________________, being duly sworn, state that I am ______________________(title) of
_______________________________(firm) and hereby duly certify that I have read and understand the information presented in the attached proposal and any enclosure and exhibits thereto.
I further certify that to the best of my knowledge the information given in response to the request for proposals is full, complete and truthful.
I further certify that the proposer and any principal employee of the proposer have not, in the immediately preceding five years, been convicted of any crime of moral turpitude or any felony offense, nor has had their professional license suspended, revoked or been subjected to disciplinary proceedings.
I further certify that the proposer and any principle employee of the proposer have not, in the immediately preceding five years, been suspended or debarred from contracting with any federal, state or local government agency, and further, that the proposer is not now under consideration for suspension or debarment from any such agency.
I further certify that the proposer or any principle employee of the proposer has not in the immediately preceding five years been defaulted in any federal, state or local government agency contract, and further, that the proposer is not now under any notice of intent to default on any such contract or have been terminated for cause on any such contract.
I acknowledge, agree and authorize, and certify that the proposer acknowledges, agrees and authorizes, that the Owner and/or GSFIC may, by means that either deems appropriate, determine the accuracy and truth of the information provided by the proposer and that the Owner and/or GSFIC may contact any individual or entity named in the Statement of Qualifications for the purpose of verifying the information supplied therein.
I acknowledge and understand the successful Proposer will be required to certify compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 (IRCA), D.L. 99-603 and the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act OCGA 13-10-90 et.seq., by meeting or having complied with the provisions in the Act and by executing any affidavits required by the rules and regulations issued by the Georgia Department of Labor set forth at Rule 300-10-1-.01: Contractor will also be required to warrant that Contractor has included a similar provision in all written agreements with any subcontractors engaged to perform services under this Contract.
I acknowledge and agree that all of the information contained in the Statement of Qualifications is submitted for the express purpose of inducing the Owner to award a contract.
A material false statement or omission made in conjunction with this proposal is sufficient cause for suspension or debarment from further contracts, or denial of rescission of any contract entered into based upon this proposal thereby precluding the firm from doing business with, or performing work for, the State of Georgia. In addition, such false statement or omission may subject the person and entity making the proposal to criminal prosecution under the laws of the State of Georgia of the United States, including but not limited to O.C.G.A. §16-10-20, 18 U.S.C. §§1001 or 1341.
________________________________

Signature

Sworn and subscribed before me
This _____ day of ________, 20___.

____________________________________

NOTARY PUBLIC

____________

NOTARY SEAL

My Commission Expires: _________________



Exhibit B

CONTRACTOR* AFFIDAVIT UNDER O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(1)

(Failure to submit this form with qualifications will result in the rejection of your qualifications)




Project Number and Name:

     

Contractor*:

     

By executing this affidavit, the undersigned contractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. §13-10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of services on behalf of The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission has registered with, is authorized to use and used the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with the applicable provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. §13-10-91. Furthermore, the undersigned contractor will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period and the undersigned contractor will contract for the physical performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with subcontractors who present an affidavit to the contractor with the information required by O.C.G.A. §13-10-91(b). Contractor hereby attests that its federal work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as follows:



      (This is NOT an FEI Number)

Federal Work Authorization User Identification Number




     

Date of Authorization


I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on      , 20      in (City), (State).

________________________________________

Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent of Contractor ­­­­­­­­­­­­

_________________________________________ ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

Printed Name and Title of Authorized Officer or Agent
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN

BEFORE ME ON THIS THE
_____ DAY OF ______________________, 20__
________________________________________

Notary Public

My Commission Expires: ___________________
*For the purposes of this affidavit only, anyone under contract with the Owner (i.e. architects, engineers, consultants, etc) is deemed a “contractor.”
Exhibit C

Disclosure Statement
All proposers should be aware that the project you are submitting a proposal on is a public project, and the Owner (GSFIC) is a public agency. Pursuant to the laws, rules and Executive Orders of the State of Georgia, GSFIC shall make every effort to avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest or any impropriety in both the selection process for this project and the negotiation and performance of any resulting contract. As part of any submittal you intend to make for this project, you must include this Disclosure Statement with your submittal that answers or addresses the following specific statements:
1. Describe any business transactions occurring within the prior two years between your firm and GSFIC.
Insert Response
2. Describe any gift, hospitality, or benefit of any sort that your firm has provided to GSFIC within the prior one-year period.
Insert Response
3. A conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest is defined as any action, decision, or recommendation by a person acting in a capacity as a public official, the effect of which is or could be to the private monetary or financial benefit or detriment of the person, the person’s relative, or any business with which the person or a relative of the person is associated. The potential conflict of interest is viewed from the perspective of a reasonable person who has knowledge of the relevant facts. Based upon this definition, describe any conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest that your firm has with GSFIC.
Insert Response
This Disclosure Statement should be dated and signed by an authorized signator for the Proposer and submitted with the Proposer’s Submittal as deliverable A9.

Name of Firm


Authorized Signature Date





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