rfx hints & tricks - phoenix, arizona
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Pre-submittal meeting
CITY OF PHOENIX
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Public Works Department
SOLID WASTE SUPPORT ON-CALL SERVICES
PROJECT 7060101000
PROCUREPHX PRODUCT CATEGORY CODE: 925000000 & 926000000
RFx Number: 6000000831
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Welcome and Introductions
George Goodale, Contracts Specialist
Point of Contact for Submittals and RFQ QuestionsOffice of the City [email protected] (602) 534-8352
Melody Moss, P.E., Civil Engineer III, Project ManagerStreet Transportation DepartmentVertical Project Management
Doug Sawyer, P.E., Engineering Supervisor, Project ManagerPublic Works DepartmentSolid Waste Disposal Management Division
Project Requirements …………………………… George GoodaleProject Description ……………………………… Melody MossScope of Work .…………………………………... Doug SawyerService Categories ………………………………. Doug SawyerSOQ Evaluation Criteria ……………………….. George GoodaleSubmittal Requirements Selection Process & Schedule Websites (Procurement & COP “Solicitations”)ProcurePHX Overview for Online Submissions Q&A
Agenda
Meeting Overview
Sign-in sheet and PowerPoint will be posted on City of Phoenix’s ProcurePHX system (RFx: 6000000831):
https://eprocurement.phoenix.gov/irj/portal
(or)
https://solicitations.phoenix.gov/
It is your responsibility as a RFQ holder to determine, prior to submittal, if any Notifications have been issued.
This is your ONLY opportunity to discuss this solicitation with City staff.
Project Requirements
The City of Phoenix is seeking qualified consultants to provide solid waste support on-callservices on an as-needed basis for the Public Works Department Solid Waste ManagementDivision.
Possible services may include but are not limited to: modifications to existing Solid WasteFacility Permits, groundwater monitoring, environmental documentation and permitting, andsurvey services.
Up to eight firms may be selected for a five-year contract term.
Selected consultants will be utilized on an on-call basis with Task Orders ranging up to $100,000.
The cap for all contracts is $3 million over the course of 5 years.
Project Requirements
Interested firms may submit on any or all service categories for the Solid WasteSupport On-Call Services contracts.
Firms must specifically identify in the Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)information sheet each Service Category for which the firm is qualified andinterested in providing to the City.
▪ Service Category 1: Engineering Services
▪ Service Category 2: Environmental Professional Services
▪ Service Category 3: Groundwater Monitoring
▪ Service Category 4: Survey Services
Project Description
➢ The Solid Waste Management Division manages five closed unlined solid waste landfills and one active landfill containing excavated slopes in soils and engineered final caps over closed cells, storm water systems consisting of excavated channels, retention/detention basins, energy dissipaters, and scour/erosion control features, two solid waste transfer stations / Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), four hauling yards and hauling maintenance facilities.
➢ The active landfill, transfer stations and hauling yards include fuel dispensing facilities, temporary waste storage, storage of petroleum-based lubricants, and light maintenance/repair activities.
Project Description
Project Description
The list of Solid Waste facilities includes, but is not limited to:
Del Rio Landfill19th Avenue LandfillSkunk Creek LandfillSR-85 Landfill (Out of City)27th Avenue LandfillNorth Gateway Transfer Station / MRF27th Avenue Transfer Station / MRFDeer Valley Landfill / Cave Creek Golf CourseWells associated with locations above
Project Description
Scope of Work
➢ Consulting services for landfills, transfer stations, MRFs.
➢ On-Call Engineering, Environmental, Groundwater Monitoring and Survey Services.
➢ Firms may submit for any or all of the Service Categories.
➢ Projects to support City Solid Waste business plans.
➢ Multiple projects directed by City staff.
Scope of Work
The four Service Categories are:
1. ENGINEERING SERVICES - up to 3 firms may be selected
2. ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - up to 2 firms may be selected
3. GROUNDWATER MONITORING – up to 2 firms may be selected
4. SURVEY SERVICES - up to 1 firm may be selected
Service CategoriesService Categories
• Landfill Volume Calculations.
• Minor/major permit modifications.
• General engineering services for landfills and waste transfer stations.
• Cost estimating/Financial Analysis.
• Construction Administration and Inspection.
• Other services as requested.
Service Category 1: Engineering Services (continued)Service Category 1: Engineering Services
• SPCC and SWPPP.• Operational hazard assessments.• Training of City Staff.• Public Outreach.• Reporting and document preparation.• Development of Compliance Programs.• NEPA, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Subtitle D and C • Other environmental consulting related services as requested.
Service Category 2: Environmental Professional ServicesService Category 2: Environmental Professional Services
Service Category 3: Groundwater Monitoring
• Conduct Groundwater monitoring at Landfills.• Prepare GW Reports.• Conduct remediation studies and propose activities (if determined to be needed).• Perform statistical analysis.• Review analytical for Exceedance Conditions.• Perform Leachate and Condensate Sampling as needed.• Review and Revise Sampling, Analysis and Monitoring Plans as needed.• Interact and Consult with Regulatory Agencies as necessary.• Work alone in remote locations in severe weather conditions.
Service Category 3: Groundwater Monitoring
Service Category 4: Survey Services
Survey Services may include, but are not limited to:
• Survey (Legal Boundary, Topographic, Control, As-Built, Hydrographic, Elevation, etc.).• Mapping.• Data collection.• Construction staking and layout.• Must be a registered Land Surveyor.
Service Category 4: Survey Services
QUESTIONSFOR THE PROJECT MANAGER
SOQ Evaluation Criteria
Maximum Points
A. Experience of the Prime Firm 125Service Category 1: Engineering ServicesService Category 2: Environmental Professional ServicesService Category 3: Groundwater MonitoringService Category 4: Survey Services
B. Experience of the Key Personnel 150Service Category 1: Engineering ServicesService Category 2: Environmental Professional ServicesService Category 3: Groundwater MonitoringService Category 4: Survey Services
C. Project Management and Responsiveness 275 D. Project Understanding and Approach 300E. Staffing Information for Key Personnel 150F. Reference Check 75
Total 1075
Submittal Requirements
• Submit One (1) page Information Sheet. List the
Service Categories and associated services for
which the firm is qualified and interested in
providing to the City. Include if your firm is a Small
Business Enterprise (SBE)
• Paper Size shall be 8½ “ x11”; Font size no less than
10 pt.
• Each page containing resumes, evaluation
criteria, and additional content will be counted
toward the maximum page limit
• Pages that have project photos, charts and/or
graphs will be counted toward the maximum
page limit
Grounds for disqualification:
• Failure to submit electronically through the ProcurePHX online portal by the due date and time
• Violating “Contact with City Employees” policy
A maximum of 10 pages is permitted to address Evaluation Criteria C, D and E in
the SOQ submittal.
A firm can submit an additional 3 pages per Service Category to address Evaluation
Criteria A and B in the SOQ submittal (Maximum page limit includes evaluation criteria and all additional content. It does
not include Information Sheet).
The following will NOT be counted in the max page count:
•Front and back covers•Information Sheet•Table of Contents
Selection Process
Each SOQ will be evaluated according to the evaluation criteria in
the RFQ.
Up to eight firms will be selected
A contract will be executed upon completion of
negotiations of contract terms and City Council
approval.
Important Dates: Selection Schedule
Event: Date:
Pre-Submittal Meeting November 21, 2019
Questions Due (by email) November 29, 2019
SOQs Due at 12:00 P.M. Noon December 6, 2019
Selection Notification January 2020
City Council Agenda February 2020
Procurement
Websitehttps://www.phoenix.gov/streets/procurement-
opportunities/
City of Phoenix Solicitations Website
1. Project-specific RFQs, Notifications, Sign-in Sheets, PowerPoint Presentations
2. Link to “Tabulations, Awards and Recommendations” web page
https://solicitations.phoenix.gov
RFx Hints &
Tricks
Brief overview for
online submissions
RFx Overview
Vendor Registration
LoginViewing
SolicitationsSubscribe to Notifications
Uploading & Attaching
SOQ
Submitting SOQ
Checking Response
Status
Editing Response
FAQ Tips & TricksThings to
RememberQuestions
Registration
All Firms MUST be registered in the Vendor Management System PRIOR TO submitting a Proposal
New Firms – After registering, the City will send an e-mail with a vendor number in approx. 2 days
Information on how to register with the City is available at:
https://www.phoenix.gov/finance/vendorsreg
Login to ProcurePHX
If your firm is already registered with the City of Phoenix’s ProcurePHX system, visit https://eprocurement.phoenix.gov/irj/portal to login and access the electronic solicitation
Product Category Code is: 925000000 & 926000000
RFx (Event) Number is: 6000000831
Note: The VENDOR NUMBER is to be included on the cover of the Statement Of Qualifications
RFx Home Screen
Once you are logged in to the ProcurePHX portal:
Select RFx and Auctionstab on the top Ribbon
You will be taken to the RFx Overview (Event)
Page
Finding Solicitations
Click the Refresh Button on
the RFx Overview (Event)
Page to see the most current
information.
Find the solicitation you’d
like to view from the list, by
RFx (Event) Number.
For this solicitation, your RFx
(Event) Number is:
6000000831
View Selected Solicitation
1. Click the gray box next to the RFx (Event)
Number you’d like to view.
2. Click Display Event
This will open a new window to view the selected RFx
*If you don’t see the new window, check your POP-UP BLOCKER.*
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Would you like updates on this solicitation?
Update your Participation Status accordingly
1. Click Participate. This will ensure you to get email notifications regarding your RFx Event, i.e. Notifications, New Attachments.
2. Review RFx Information Tab for Start/Due dates/ Title of Solicitation
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Do you want to submit for this solicitation?
1. Click Create Response
2. Review Notes and Attachments Tab for the RFQ, Pre-Submittal Presentation, Attendance Sheet, and Notifications, etc.
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How to upload your SOQ
1. Attach SOQ by clicking Add Attachment, there will be a separate pop up window
2. Click Browse in the pop up window to navigate to the desired attachment document
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Adding an Attachment
1. Once you’ve selected your document, add a Description and then click OK
2. The Summary Tab provides a high-level overview of your RFxResponse
3. Under description click the blue link to double check the file that has been uploaded
Double Check & Submit
1. Click the CHECK button to ensure no system errors
2. Click the SUBMIT button to submit your RFx response1
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RFx Response Submitted
1. You will see a RFx response message that your response was submitted. No email notification will be sent.
2. Confirm you have the required number of attachments listed, as outlined in the RFQ.
3. Click Close, and return to the RFx Overview (Event) Page.
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Checking the Response Status
1. Click Refresh on the RFx Overview (Event) Page.
2. Locate the desired RFx (Event) Number, and scroll to the right.
3. Your Response Status should display ‘Submitted’.
Note: A Response Status of In Process, or Saved indicates you are still in edit mode, and need to complete steps before the system will update your RFx response to Submitted.
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How to Edit Your Submission
The RFx Overview (Event) Page is also where you can find your saved RFx response.
Locate the desired RFx (Event) Number, and scroll to the right. You will see your RFx response
number shown as a hyperlink.
1. Click on the hyperlink, a new window will pop up to allow you to edit your RFx response.
When I submit, what does the red
circle mean?
Error on page and nothing will
be submitted
When I submit, what does the yellow triangle
mean?
Typically a time zone error,
information will still be submitted
When I submit, what does the green square
mean?
Verify information is correct and click submit
Frequently Asked Questions
• Expand area to view scroll bar on right
How do I make sure I find all attachments?
Frequently Asked
Questions
• Click “Refresh” often
• Make sure your Pop-Up blocker is turned off
• Application is accessible with Internet Explorer or Google Chrome
• When finished, always click “Close” on current screen, then click “Log Out” on upper right corner, following you can click the “X” in the upper right corner of the internet application. How to scroll (Screenshot
w/arrows)
Tips & Tricks
Reminders
Place the following items on the Information Sheet:
❖ Project Title
❖ Project Number (RFx Number 6000000831)
❖ Firm Name
❖ Firm Address
❖ Firm Phone Number
❖ Vendor Number
❖ Name, Title, and Email address of contact person
❖ List the Service Categories and associated services for which the firm is qualified and interested in providing to the City. Include if your firm is a Small Business Enterprise (SBE).
Do NOT include any other information
Email all questions to:[email protected]
Reference RFx 6000000831 in your email subject line
Thank You for Attending!!!
Questions after today?