SOQ ERO DO #71-F-4-26/27 - Prequalification of Contractors for Utility System Repair and Replacement Services

1. Project Summary and Scope of Work: The Carroll County Division of Utilities has responsibility for the repair, replacement, and maintenance of water and wastewater mains and laterals, pumping stations, and treatment facilities within its various service areas. The Carroll County Office of Procurement, in cooperation with the Division of Utilities, will be soliciting bids from qualified firms to enter into a Term Contract to provide the labor, material, and equipment necessary for the repair and/or replacement of water and wastewater utility system components on an as-needed basis for both normal workday services as well as after-hours emergency services. The Invitation for Bid for this work will be advertised separately on Public Purchase within the next several weeks. At this time, the County is requesting a Statement of Qualifications from firms interested in bidding on the Utility System Repair and Replacement Services contract. The Statement of Qualifications will be reviewed by the County to determine whether each firm possesses the minimum qualifications, experience, and capabilities necessary to bid on and successfully perform the work. Statement of Qualifications Requirements: A Statement of Qualifications is required to ensure that all construction firms bidding on the Utility System Repair and Replacement Services project possess the necessary qualifications, experience, and capabilities to successfully perform this type of work. The Statement of Qualifications submittal shall include the information listed below. Any requested portion of information not included in the Statement of Qualifications submittal will result in the firm being designated as non-responsive and the firm will then be eliminated from the bid process. 1) A company profile including company background, number of years in business, location, size of firm, and a brief summary of major equipment owned. 2) A summary of the qualifications and years of experience of the Contractor’s key office staff and on-site construction foreman who will be assigned to this project. 3) A project listing and reference contact information for a minimum of three major water and/or wastewater utility repair, replacement, or construction projects similar in scope and complexity to the work anticipated under this contract and successfully completed by the firm within the past five years. 4) A copy of Maryland Certificate of Good Standing.