Steven M. Clouse WRC Biosolids System Upgrades

Evaluation Criteria Form

The intent of this document is to provide Respondents a structure for their responses. There are no page limits for the RFCSP, the Evaluation Criteria forms are required forms and do not have page or character limitations.

Respondents should provide answers to the questions below in the order and spaces provided to ensure continuity between Respondent's submissions.

When responding to the questions below, Respondents should use the space provided in this form, unless otherwise indicated.

If all fields are not completed, the proposal may be deemed non-responsive.

1. Team Qualifications and Experience (15 Points)

Organizational Structure and Information of the Prime Contractor

Provide current business organizational structure, type of business structure, and stability of organization.

Provide total number of employees and annual company revenues as of December 31, 2025.

Provide Debarment history for the company for the last ten (10) years.

Provide any litigation, arbitration, and claims history for the last three (3) years and any litigation, arbitration, and claims history with SAWS regardless of the year they occurred.

Indicate the number of years performing contracting/construction work under current legal business name and/or previous legal business name(s).

Provide company financial information as mentioned in the Supplementary Instructions to Respondents.

Proposed Team Structure and Key Personnel Roles and Responsibilities

(Prior to responding to this section, refer to the Supplementary Instructions to Respondents for definitions and other requirements.)

Provide a 1-page organizational chart that describes the composition of the team for this project. The chart shall include proposed Key Personnel for the Prime Contractor and Key Subcontractor(s). The chart shall also include percent availability (as percentage of total individual's workload) for Key Personnel (Prime and Key Subcontractor(s)) and their proposed role for the duration of the Project.

(Insert Organizational Chart here or in the next page.)

Provide a clear description of the proposed team identifying Key Subcontractor(s), their role on the project, and teaming history. If the Prime Contractor has not worked previously with proposed Key Subcontractor(s), describe the proposed approach for ensuring successful completion of the project in accordance with Contract Documents.

(Use the table provided below. Add rows as needed based on the proposed team for this project.)

Describe teaming history between Prime Contractor and proposed Key Subcontractor(s):

Describe Proposed approach for managing Subcontractor(s), including Key Subcontractor(s):

Provide a clear description of the proposed team's Key Personnel roles and responsibilities, including Key Personnel from Key Subcontractor(s).

(Use the table provided below. Add rows as needed based on the proposed team composition for this project.)

Qualifications and Experience of Key Personnel Proposed for this Project

Using separate 8 12" x 11" sheet(s), titled "Team Qualifications and Experience - Resume" inserted immediately following this section:

Provide resumes for Key Personnel for the Prime Contractor and Key Subcontractor(s) identified on the organizational chart, one per person, not to exceed one (1) page each with the Project Manager's resume being first.

(As part of this criteria, use the check boxes below as a checklist to help ensure the information above is understood and information provided follows the guidelines listed above.)

Project Manager's resume is first

Resumes for all Key Personnel for the Prime Contractor have been included

Resumes for all Key Personnel for the Prime Contractor have been identified on the organizational chart

Resumes for all Key Personnel for the Prime Contractor do not exceed one (1) page each

Resumes for all Key Personnel for the Key Subcontractor(s) have been included

Resumes for all Key Personnel for the Key Subcontractor(s) have been identified on the organizational chart

Resumes for all Key Personnel for the Key Subcontractor(s) do no exceed one (1) page each

All resumes provided include the following information:

Name, job title, education

Number of years of total professional experience

Number of years/months with current firm

Number of years/months of experience in proposed role for this project

Description of professional qualifications to include degrees, licenses, certifications, and associations

Brief overview of professional experience

Detailed description of capabilities and experience relevant to this project

List of all other active projects the team member is assigned to for the duration of the Project, to include the phase and percentage of time allocated to each of the other projects. For each project included in each resume, please clearly identify whether the project is with current firm or part of the person's past professional experience.

Note: Insert 1-page resumes here for Key Personnel for the Prime Contractor and Key Subcontractor(s) identified on the organizational chart.)

One (1) resume per page.

END OF TEAM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA

2. Quality, Reputation, and Ability to Deliver Projects on Schedule and within Budget (20 Points)

Prime Contractor On-Time Completion on Similar Projects in the Past twenty (20) Years

Use the tables provided below to respond to the following:

List and describe three (3) completed projects within the last twenty (20) years of similar size, scope, and complexity to the work described in the Contract Documents for this Project. Respondents should provide references with contact information to include a valid, recently verified email and telephone number for each project listed. Projects must be within the U.S.A. but are not limited to only the State of Texas.

Key Personnel must have participated in a minimum of one (1) of the three (3) projects listed. Proposed Project Superintendent must have participated in a minimum of one (1) of the three (3) projects listed. Project Manager must have participated in a minimum of one (1) of three (3) projects listed. Other Key Personnel must have participated in a minimum of one (1) of the three (3) projects listed. Key Personnel's role on project reference must have been the same as the role proposed for this Project.

All reference projects provided must be of similar size, scope, and complexity to the project in the solicitation and must have been completed in the last twenty (20) years

If valid contact information is not provided, the project will not be considered and the Respondent's score for this criterion may be reduced and/or Respondent's proposal may be deemed non-responsive.

Project #1

Project #2

Project #3

The Respondent shall provide a list of all current and recently completed treatment plant construction projects facilities, improvements/expansions to existing wastewater treatment plants, and wastewater facility rehabilitation projects performed in the last five (5) years for all Utility Owners in the State of Texas. Respondent shall provide the following information for each project.

(Use the table provided below to respond. Repeat the table as many times as needed to provide the information requested for all relevant projects.)

Project #1

The Respondent shall provide a list of all projects currently under construction in which Key Personnel are involved, as identified in the organizational chart provided in the response for this RFCSP, and the expected completion date that demonstrates Respondent's ability to start and complete the work required by the project.

(Use the table provided below to respond. Insert additional rows to the table above, as needed.)

Key Subcontractor(s) Performance on Similar Projects in the Past Ten (10) Years

(Use the tables provided below to respond)

Provide a list of two (2) projects that the identified Building Subcontractor has completed within the last ten (10) years. The projects must be of similar size, scope, and complexity to the work described in the Contract Documents. Subcontractor's Project Manager and Project Superintendent shall have participated in a minimum of one of the two (2) projects. Key Personnel's role on project reference must have been the same as the role proposed for this Project.

Provide a list of two (2) projects that the identified Electrical Subcontractor has completed within the last ten (10) years. The projects must be of similar size, scope, and complexity to the work described in the Contract Documents. Subcontractor's Project Manager and Project Superintendent shall have participated in a minimum of one of the two (2) projects. Key Personnel's role on project reference must have been the same as the role proposed for this Project.

Provide a list of two (2) projects that the identified Instrumentation & Controls Subcontractor has completed within the last ten (10) years. The projects must be of similar size, scope, and complexity to the work described in the Contract Documents. Subcontractor's Project Manager and Project Superintendent shall have participated in a minimum of one of the two (2) projects. Key Personnel's role on project reference must have been the same as the role proposed for this Project.

If Prime Contractor is planning to self-perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents and no Key Subcontractor(s) have been identified in the Response, Respondent shall provide a list of two (2) additional projects, for each Key Subcontractor role being replaced, that were of similar scope to the Work that would have been performed by the Key Subcontractor being replaced and that have completed in the State of Texas within the last ten (10) years. Prime Contractor's Key Personnel shall have participated in a minimum of one (1) of the two (2) projects listed, for each Key Subcontractor role being replaced. Describe the role served by the proposed staff on those projects.

If valid contact information is not provided, the project will not be considered and the Respondent's score for this criterion may be reduced and/or Respondent's proposal may be deemed non-responsive.

Key Building Subcontractor Performance Project #1

Name of Sub-Contractor:

Key Building Subcontractor Performance Project #2

Name of Sub-Contractor:

Key Electrical Subcontractor Performance Project #1

Name of Sub-Contractor:

Key Electrical Subcontractor Performance Project #2

Name of Sub-Contractor:

Key Instrumentation and Controls Subcontractor Performance Project #1

Name of Sub-Contractor:

Key Instrumentation and Controls Subcontractor Performance Project #2

Name of Sub-Contractor:

c. Prime Contractor Safety Performance on Similar Projects

i. Provide records showing Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) for each year for the past three (3) years for the Prime Contractor with backup documentation. If Respondent's TRIR for any year provided is greater than four (4), the Respondent shall provide documentation detailing measures, additional training, and steps taken to improve Respondent's safety record.

ii. Provide records detailing all formal Complaints, Inquiries, Investigations, and/or Violations by OSHA or any state or local level OSHA program for the past three (3) years for the Prime Contractor with backup documentation.

iii. List all fatalities in the company's safety history for the Prime Contractor. If Respondent has had fatalities in their record, please provide a detailed description of corrective measures taken, new or additional safety training provided, and process improvements made to prevent near-miss incidents and fatalities since the occurrence of the fatality.

Key Subcontractor(s) Safety Performance on Similar Projects

Provide records showing Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) for each year for the past three (3) years for the Key Subcontractor(s) with backup documentation. If Key Subcontractor's TRIR for any year provided is greater than four (4), Respondent shall provide documentation detailing measures, additional training, and steps taken to improve Key Subcontractor's safety record.

Provide records detailing all formal Complaints, Inquiries, Investigations, and/or Violations by OSHA or any state or local level OSHA program for the past three (3) years for Key Subcontractor(s) with backup documentation.

List all fatalities in the company's safety history for the Key Subcontractor(s). If Key Subcontractor(s) had fatalities in their record, please provide a detailed description of corrective measures taken, new or additional safety training provided, and process improvements made to prevent near-miss incidents and fatalities since the occurrence of the fatality.

If valid contact information is not provided, the project will not be considered and the Respondent's score for this criterion may be reduced and/or Respondent's proposal may be deemed non-responsive.

END OF QUALITY, REPUTATION, AND ABILITY TO DELIVER PROJECTS ON SCHEDULE AND WITHIN BUDGET CRITERIA

3. Project Approach, Schedule, and Availability (15 Points)

Project Approach

Provide a narrative of the project approach describing how the Respondent will complete this project. Include key milestones, specific critical processes and critical path items, submittals and shop drawings, phases and/or sequencing, coordination of trades and disciplines, permits, approvals, coordination with SAWS staff, coordination with other contractors and projects, coordination with permitting agencies and project stakeholders, and procurement of critical equipment and materials anticipated to complete the project work. Identify potential risks and describe proposed mitigation measures to ensure on-time completion of the Project.

Explain how Respondent will coordinate with other utility providers (e.g., CPS Energy) involved in the project to ensure timely completion of their activities as they relate to this project. Explain how Respondent will coordinate with Owner's Treatment Operations and Maintenance staff throughout the Project. Describe how the Respondent will coordinate with property owners and business owners being impacted by the Project. Describe the Respondent's approach for securing permits (e.g., ROW, SWPPP, etc.) and/or complying with permit requirements for which the System is the permit holder (TCEQ, EAA, Tree Permit, City of San Antonio, Bexar County, etc.).

Provide a description of proposed sequence of critical path construction activities, coordination with subcontractors for various trades and disciplines, advanced coordination with Owner, pre-commissioning plan and preparation, post-commissioning plan, post-commissioning demolition plan and other creative means to ensure the facility always remains fully operational. Provide a description of any proposed shutdown plans, sequence of critical path construction activities, coordination with subcontractors for various trades and disciplines, advanced coordination with Owner, pre-shutdown plan and preparation, post-shutdown plan, and opportunities for reduced downtime.

Provide a description of the approach specifically addressing the procurement of the following items: dewatering and thickening centrifuges; pumps; motors; polymer systems; cake hoppers; electrical equipment including variable frequency drives (VFDs) and motor control centers (MCCs); instrumentation and controls equipment including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), electrical actuators, and servers/switches; large quantity concrete deliveries for the construction of the building; and any other equipment and materials that the contractor anticipates having a long lead time and potential impacts to the schedule.

Provide any innovative ideas for cost savings (construction sequencing, method or construction duration, supply chain management and logistics, procurement of critical items, and availability of materials and equipment) for this project.

Provide a Quality Management Plan (QMP) describing how the Prime Contractor will ensure that the necessary steps, safeguards, subcontractor oversight, QC processes, and document controls will be implemented in a rigorous manner as to ensure the completeness, workmanship, accuracy, and timely completion of the Project.

Project Schedule and Unforeseen Conditions

Provide a critical path method (CPM) schedule in Primavera or Microsoft Project. The schedule shall include milestones, specific critical processes and critical path items, construction phases, permits and approvals, coordination with stakeholders, security clearances, and procurements anticipated to complete the project work. The anticipated notice to proceed (NTP) for this Project is November 16, 2026. Respondent shall use this date for developing the proposed project schedule.

Use separate sheet(s), titled "Project Approach including Delivery Schedule - CPM Milestone Schedule" inserted immediately following this Section. 11" x 17" paper is permitted.

Explain how Respondent will complete the project within the schedule taking into account the existing commitments identified in Section 2.a.iv.

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Identify long-lead time items and critical path shop drawing submittals.

Provide details for the procurement and delivery of dewatering and thickening centrifuges, pumps, motors, polymer tanks, cake hoppers, electrical, instrumentation and controls equipment, large quantity concrete deliveries for the construction of the building and other equipment and/or materials that the contractor anticipates having a long lead time and potential impacts on the schedule

Describe the Respondent's approach towards mitigating and managing unforeseen conditions should they be encountered during the construction of this Project

From past project experience, list and describe any previous instances in which the Contractor has encountered unforeseen conditions.

Identify whether a recovery plan was required.

Describe the nature of the issue and whether it was promptly resolved or resulted in the Respondent being asked to demobilize.

As part of the criteria, use the check boxes below as a checklist to help ensure guidelines are met. Repeat the table below as many times as needed to provide the information requested.

Describe the Respondent's approach towards mitigating and managing unforeseen conditions should they be encountered during the construction of this Project.

SAWS, in reviewing Respondents' proposals, is looking for Respondents that can meet all necessary milestones and complete the work within the Contract time given for completion. A Respondent's inability to meet milestones and complete the Work in the time provided may result in the Respondent's score for these criteria being reduced and/or Respondent's proposal deemed non-responsive.

Availability of Key Personnel and Equipment

Describe availability of Key Personnel (Respondent and Key Subcontractor(s)) that will be specifically assigned to this Project.

Describe availability of equipment and facilities that will be specifically utilized for this Project.

Corresponding with the organizational chart provided, list the available workforce for the various disciplines required for this project including the number of work crews, and number of personnel for each skill classification proposed to complete the work.

END OF PROJECT APPROACH, SCHEDULE, AND AVAILABILITY CRITERIA