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Open Bid Information
Bid Number   09-0029
Open Date   07/06/2009
Close Date   07/21/2009
Description   Quality AssuranceTesting Services
Attachments   RFP for Testing RA.pdf


Cost Estimate  
Awarded To:  
Details   PLEASAE REFER ALL inquiries regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing to: Larry H. Bulloch, Public
Works Director, by 5:00 p.m., local time, July 14, 2009. Inquiries must be in the form of
questions and can be FAXED to 435-627-4009 or e-mailed to lbulloch@sgcity.org. Responses to
inquiries will be by fax or e-mail. Firms shall provide a fax number and an e-mail address in
their proposal to facilitate communications.


DRAFT

Request for Proposals

For

Testing Services



City of St. George, Utah
Replacement Airport
July 1, 2009



City of St. George
175 East 200 North
St. George, UT 84770

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
TESTING SERVICES

I. INTRODUCTION

The City of St. George is engaged in the construction of its Replacement Airport. To comply with testing requirements of the FAA, the City is requesting proposals from interested firms.

II. TESTING SERVICES

The City of St. George is seeking the services of a firm to provide quality assurance testing for construction of its Replacement Airport.

III. INSTRUCTION TO RESPONDENTS

In order to be considered for this work, written submittals must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., local time on Tuesday, July 21, 2009. Five (5) copies of the submittal must be sent to:

Larry H. Bulloch
Public Works Director
City of St. George
175 East 200 North
St. George, UT 84770

Late submissions will not be accepted.

All inquiries regarding this RFP must be submitted in writing to: Larry H. Bulloch, Public Works Director, by 5:00 p.m., local time, July 14, 2009. Inquiries must be in the form of questions and can be faxed to 435-627-4009 or e-mailed to lbulloch@sgcity.org. Responses to inquiries will be by fax or e-mail.

It is inappropriate for interested parties and their agents to lobby or otherwise interact with the City or FAA staff, management, elected officials or selection committee members after submittal of the RFP. Accordingly, parties interested in this assignment are instructed not to contact said individuals during the entire selection process subsequent to the RFP submittals.

IV. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The scope of work shall include the following:

 Services are anticipated to begin in August 2009.
 Services shall include all requirements found in FAA Advisory Circular 150-5320 and 150-5370.
 Firms shall be capable of providing full testing services to include, but not be limited to the following project elements:
• Airfield Paving and Lighting
• Terminal Building
• Air Rescue and Firefighting Building
• Airport Parkway
• Utility Line Installation
• Earthwork
• Terminal Parking Lot and Access Road

V. PROPOSAL FORMAT AND CONTENT

The proposals must not exceed 10, 8 ½ x 11 pages using 12 point font size and not including cover, table of contents, cover letter and resumes. Submittals that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

The submittal must include the following information and must be presented in the following order:

A. Cover Letter
Include a cover letter highlighting the Firm’s qualifications and reasons why the Firm should be selected.

B. Resources, qualifications and references
Describe the experience and qualifications of the Firm and the Firm’s role in previous related services. Describe the relevant experience and resources of the Firm that can be committed to the project. Provide an overview of the Firm, including the name of the Firm and address of the principal office. Describe knowledge and experience with FAA projects. Describe the firms current work load and its historical annual volume of work. Provide the specific staffing plan proposed for the work, including resumes, and other information describing the Firm’s capacity and capability to provide the anticipated services and any specialized capabilities including licenses and any unique skills or resources the Firm offers. Provide an organizational chart of personnel providing services on the project. Include a brief resume and the percent of time available for each individual. Describe the location and resources of the laboratory that will be provided for the project. Identify other resources available for enhancement of services. Describe the approach to performing the required services. Address any unique circumstances of the project that need special attention. Describe how the Firm will be responsive to the City’s needs. Proposals shall provide references from previous similar projects where the Firm provided services. References shall include the name, address and telephone number of contacts who were directly involved in day-to-day management of the project.

VI. SELECTION PROCESS

The primary purpose of the RFP process is to enable the City to identify and evaluate capabilities, resources, and relevant experience of a firm that can provide requested services.


The following criteria and numerical rating factors will be used to determine which respondent will provide the best quality of service at reasonable rates:


Criterion Number
Experience on FAA Projects 25
Company Capability and Qualifications 25
Personnel Assigned to the Project 25
References and Responsiveness 25

The City will appoint a selection committee to evaluate the RFP responses and make a recommendation to the City Council for award.

VII. GENERAL INFORMATION

 The City reserves the right to reject any or all submittals, to request new submittals, or reissue the Request for Proposals. The City further reserves the right to waive responses to any portion of this request if, in its sole judgment, it determines that it is in the best interest of the City to do so. The City reserves the right to modify any provisions here at its sole discretion as shall fit the City’s needs. At its discretion, the City reserves the right to use all or any portion of the Firm’s resources made available to the project.

 The City shall not be responsible in any manner for any cost or expenses associated with the preparation or submittal.

 Upon receipt by the City, the Proposals submitted, including any and all attachments to the proposals, shall become the property of the City.

 The City shall have the right to copy, reproduce, or otherwise use or dispose of each submittal.

 The City shall be free to use as its own, without payment of any kind or liability therefore, any idea, scheme, technique, suggestion, layout, or plan received during this RFP process.


REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The City of St. George, Utah is seeking the services of a firm or firms to provide quality assurance testing services for construction of its Replacement Airport.

Proposals must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, July 21, 2009. Requirements for proposals may be obtained on Monday, July 6, 2009 on the City of St. George Replacement Airport website (sguconstruction.com), by e-mail (lbulloch@sgcity.org) or by telephone (435-627-4050).















Please publish on: July 5, 2009
July 8, 2009
July 12, 2009
Final Bid Information   Landmark Testing was the chosen proposal. A contract is being negotiated.