Project Briefing

Request for Qualifications for Design-Build Project Delivery

April 2, 2021

World Trade Center Salt Damage Remediation Project

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WTC Salt Damage Remediation Project

Project Briefing - Topics

• Existing Conditions - Impacts and Damage

• Project Areas and Design-Build Activities

• Project Site Access and Work Limits

• Design-Build Project Team and Experience

• Responding to the Request for Qualifications

Superstorm Sandy at WTC Site (October 2012)

Superstorm Sandy ImpactsWTC Below Grade Structures

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• Flood water inundation

• Lowest levels of the WTC and the PATH track level (approx. 70 feet below grade)

• Latent Damage and Corrosion

• Saltwater corrosion to steel and concrete

• Service life reduction

• Project Mitigation Goals:

• Ensure and restore structural capacity for 100-year service life

Superstorm Sandy Flooding WTC Below Grade (October 2012)

WTC Salt Damage Remediation Project AreasDesign-Build Project Activities

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▪ Final design of remediations and repairs;

determine materials, means and methods

▪ Inspect structural walls, ceilings, floors in 4 areas

(CFP, CCP, VSC & PATH Track Level)

▪ Perform remediation work including all necessary

repairs and rehabilitation

▪ Address Quality Assurance and thoroughly document repair work

WTC SDR Project – Planned Areas of Project Work

Existing Conditions (Damaged Steel Plates)

Central Fan Plant and PATH Track Level

▪ Scan steel plates to locate voids

behind plates

▪ Inject epoxy to seal seams, holes

and fill voids behind the plates

▪ Test selected anchors

▪ Install post-installed anchors

▪ Reinforce plates with section loss

▪ Clean and paint all steel plates

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All areas (CFP, VSC, CCP, Track Level)

▪ Inspect concrete surfaces to identify

cracks.

▪ Seal cracks

▪ Paint concrete walls and ceilings with

permeable crack bridging coating

▪ Remove deteriorated coating on floors

▪ Apply new epoxy coating on floors

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Existing Conditions (Damaged Concrete)

WTC Salt Damage Remediation ProjectSite Access and Work Limits

Access Requirements

• Personnel Background Checks

• Worker Access to Secured Areas

• Material Delivery and Laydown Restrictions

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Construction Work Limits

• All facilities to remain operational

(no significant shutdowns)

• Construction activities substantially at night

• Restricted Work Windows

(Spring/Fall for Central Plant facilities)

WTC SDR ProjectWork Site Conditions

Construction Site Requirements

Limited areas for construction staging

• Monitor and limit dust and odors

• Clean Work Site daily

• Power and water connections available

Temporary Obstructions

• Coordinate plan with Port Authority

• Perform temporary moves and move-backs

Permanent Obstructions

Work around installed equipment

• Air handling units

• Electrical cabinets and panels, etc.

• Piping runs, conduits, etc.

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Above: Temporary Obstructions in SDR Project Work Areas

Above: Permanent Obstructions in SDR Project Work Areas

WTC SDR Request for Qualifications

• Two-Step Process – RFQ / RFP

• Best Value Selection

• Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE)

Participation Goal – 15%

• RFQ Contents

• Main Document

• Appendix A Project Data Sheet

• Appendix B Key Terms of the DBA

• Appendix C- SOQ Template

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WTC SDR Request for Qualifications

RFQ Evaluation Criteria

Mandatory Criteria:

➢ Responsiveness to RFQ

➢ Financial Capacity

➢ Vendor Integrity

Comparative Evaluation Criteria:

➢ Experience and Past Performance

➢ Project Understanding and Approach

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Seeking the Most Highly

Qualified Respondents

(RFQ Section 4)

Respondent’s Design-Build Team Comprised of:

• Lead Contractor

• Lead Designer / Engineer of Record

• Quality Assurance Subcontractor

• Other Key Subcontractors

The WTC SDR project is funded by a grant from the

Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

Accordingly, this solicitation and future Design-Build

contract are subject to applicable FTA requirements.

WTC SDR RFQ - Team Experience Requirements

Appendix C SOQ Template Team Qualifications

Lead Designer – Form D

• Minimum of five key relevant projects worked on in the past 10 years and identify at least

two Similar Projects completed or commenced within in the last five years.

Lead Contractor & Key Subcontractor – Form E

• Lead Contractor: Minimum of five key relevant projects worked on in the past 10 years (with

a focus on Similar Projects and projects substantially involved in over the past 5 years) and

at least two Similar Projects completed or commenced within the last five years.

• Key Subcontractors: performing concrete or steel repair techniques must have a minimum

of five years' experience and with at least two key relevant projects completed within the

past three years.

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WTC SDR RFQ - SOQ Template Appendix C

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Tab Document Instructions

Tab 0 SOQ Submission Letter Letter w Cert of Authorization

Tab 1 The Respondent Description of Team, Org Chart

Tab 2 Lead Designer Provide Experience Requirements

Tab 3 Lead Contractor Key Subcontractor Provide Experience Requirements

Tab 4 Financial Data Lead Contractor Financial Data

Tab 5 Project Understanding & Approach Response to Project Understanding & Approach

Tab 6 Record of DBE Program Experience Outreach efforts, record of experience, etc.

Tab 7 Comments on the Project and Summary of DBA Key Terms

Not required to provide comments

WTC SDR - Responding to Request for Qualifications

Procurement Contact Person

• Allison Agliardo @ aagliardo@panynj.gov

Statement of Qualifications Due Date

• 2:00pm EST April 30, 2021 to bidrfpsubmittal@panynj.gov

No On-Site Visit for RFQ Stage

(Site visits for short-listed teams for future RFP)

Questions and Clarifications

• Respondents may make inquiries regarding this

RFQ only by submitting questions or request for

clarification to the Contact Person by email.

• Deadline for Questions: April 26, 2021

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Thank You!