Wyler Aerial Tramway - Tramway RFQP - Notice of Extension of the Bid Date (10.15.26)

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS (RFQP)
RFQP INTRODUCTION
I. Description of the Project
II. Award and Issuance of the Notice to Proceed
III. Maximum Time Allowed
IV. Overview of the Procurement Process
V. Site Visits, One-On-One Meetings, and RFQP Questions
VI. General Information
VII. Anti-Lobbying
VIII. Public Records Disclosure
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
I. Content of the Responses to the RFQ
II. Process and Criteria for Evaluation of Submittals
III. Qualifications Evaluation Procedure
IV. Format of Response and Page Limitations
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
I. Introduction Content of Responses to the RFP
II. Process and Criteria for Evaluation of Submittals
III. Qualifications Evaluation Procedure
IV. Format of Response and Page Limitations
ATTACHMENTS:
INTRO ATTACHMENT A - Project Details
INTRO ATTACHMENT B - Reservation of Rights
RFQ ATTACHMENT A - Prior Experience / Disputes / Debarment Questions
RFP ATTACHMENT A - General Project Requirements
RFP ATTACHMENT B - Price Proposal Form
RFP ATTACHMENT C - General Provisions
RFP ATTACHMENT D - Special Provisions
RFP ATTACHMENT E - Technical Provisions

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS
FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF
A NEW AERIAL TRAMWAY
RFQP INTRODUCTION
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WYLER AERIAL TRAMWAY PROJECT
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS
INTRODUCTION
The Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (CRRMA) is a local governmental entity that is
authorized to develop transportation projects, including aerial tramways, and has been involved in
the expenditure of more than $1.6 billion worth of transportation improvements in the El Paso,
Texas region since 2007. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) of the State of Texas
owns the Wyler Aerial Tramway facility in El Paso, which operated for many years, until it was
determined to be past its useful life expectancy in 2018. After this determination, and after the
benefit of public involvement, TPWD decided to pursue the development of a new tramway and
associated improvements at the existing location in the Franklins Mountains State Park.
TPWD also completed a feasibility study and partnered with the CRRMA for the development of
the improvements, now known as the Wyler Aerial Tramway Project, which consists of three
distinct components: Phase 1, Phase 2, and the tramway component. Phase 1 includes the design
and construction of a new loop road, restroom improvements, and various other site and amenity
improvements and is under construction now. Phase 2 includes the design and construction of a
base station visitor center, an aerial station facility, and associated site improvements and will be
constructed after the new tramway is operational. The tramway component consists of the design
and construction of a new aerial tramway system at the site. The referenced feasibility study can
be found on the Procurements Page of the CRRMA's website (www.crrma.org).
The CRRMA has issued this Request for Qualifications and Proposals (RFQP) for the design and
construction of the tramway component - namely, a new aerial tramway in El Paso, Texas (the
Project), as more fully described below. Upon completion, the Project will be owned, operated,
and maintained by TPWD.
The CRRMA Board of Directors authorized the issuance of this RFQP to solicit qualifications and
proposals from firms, partnerships, corporations, joint ventures or other teams (collectively,
Respondents) interested in serving as the tramway designer and construction contractor for the
Project. This RFQP has been issued pursuant to and in accordance with the CRRMA's Policies and
Procedures Governing Procurements of Goods and Services by the CRRMA, including Section 11
Development Agreements, and the statutes governing regional mobility authorities in Texas,
including Chapter 370 of the Texas Transportation Code. The CRRMA's procurement policy may
be found on the Agency Policies page of the CRRMA website (www.crrma.org).
I. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT.
Through this RFQP, the CRRMA is seeking a qualified provider to design and construct a new
tramway system in the Franklin Mountains State Park adjacent to the existing tramway that ceased
operations in 2018. The total design and construction budget available to Respondents for this
Project is $5,940,000. Construction is anticipated to take place from Fall of 2027 through Spring
of 2028. While the CRRMA and TPWD are developing various other site improvements and
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upgraded amenities (i.e. Phases 1 and 2), those responsibilities are not included in this RFQP. The
scope of the Project contemplated by this RFQP only includes the design and construction of a
new tramway, to include new vehicles/cars and all required equipment and infrastructure necessary
for a fully operational tramway system. However, the selected provider will be required to
coordinate with the CRRMA and its consultants to ensure that the new tramway works seamlessly
with the improvements being developed within Phases 1 and 2. While the existing tramway may
remain in limited use for radio/tv tower maintenance, no work on the existing tramway is included
in the scope of this Project. Conceptual illustrations of the Project, including the referenced site
improvements and upgraded amenities are attached to this RFQP as INTRO ATTACHMENT A.
Additional information about Phase 1, which is currently under construction, can be found on the
Past Procurements Page of the CRRMA's website (www.crrma.org) from the project titled "Wyler
Aerial Tramway Project."
The CRRMA has assembled additional general reference documents about the various
improvements planned under Phases 1 and 2, which are available to prospective Respondents on
the Procurements Page of the CRRMA's website (www.crrma.org). However, the CRRMA makes
no representations or warranties as to the accuracy of the Project information being made available
in the reference documents or in the other material provided by the CRRMA. The CRRMA shall
not be liable for any defects, inaccuracies, or erroneous information made available to the
Respondents and/or their individual members.
II. AWARD AND ISSUANCE OF NOTICE-TO-PROCEED.
The CRRMA intends to issue the Notice to Proceed ("NTP") upon execution of a contract resulting
from this RFQP process. The CRRMA reserves the right to defer the issuance of NTP for up to
sixty (60) days after the RFQP due date. Proposals, including prices, must remain valid for up to
sixty (60) days after the due date noted on the cover page of this RFQP.
III. MAXIMUM TIME ALLOWED.
Substantial Completion of the Project shall be achieved within 540 calendar days from the issuance
of the NTP and Final Acceptance of the Project shall not be later than 90 days following Substantial
Completion.
Final Completion shall be achieved when: (i) all system safety and integrated testing and
commissioning has been successfully completed; (ii) the testing has confirmed that all known
safety concerns have been properly mitigated; (iii) all necessary federal and state certifications for
the new passenger tramway have been achieved; and, (iv) the tramway is fully operational.
Failure to meet the deadline for Final Completion after 630 calendar days from the issuance of the
NTP will result in liquidated damages of $3,580.00 per day.
IV. OVERVIEW OF PROCUREMENT PROCESS.
The procurement of the design and construction of the Project will be managed by the CRRMA
for the benefit of the TPWD, which will operate and maintain the tramway following its
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completion. As noted, the CRRMA's procurement process will be completed in accordance with
the CRRMA's procurement policy and Chapter 370 of the Texas Transportation Code. In
accordance with those requirements, the process will be conducted as a single procurement, with
two distinct components: the request for qualifications and the request for proposals.
Respondents must respond to, and comply with, both the qualifications and proposal requirements
of this procurement to be evaluated under this RFQP. The submittal of qualifications will be
reviewed against the requirements identified in the Request for Qualifications section below. If a
Respondent is deemed qualified, the CRRMA will evaluate the Respondent's submitted proposal
based on the scoring and criteria established within the Request for Proposals section below.
Responses to the RFQ and the RFP will be submitted by Respondents in a single submittal.
Interested Respondents are invited to submit responses to this RFQP by the date and time noted on
the cover page of this RFQP. Submittals must contain the information set forth below and must be
submitted in conformance with the procedures set forth in this RFQP. Failure by a Respondent to
submit their responses by the deadline identified above shall result in the Respondent's submittal
being deemed non-responsive and such submittal will not be evaluated by the CRRMA. Following
the evaluation of such submittals, the CRRMA may interview Respondents with regard to, by way
of example but not limitation, more specific cost estimates or timelines, and other associated
project information.
Updates and addenda to this RFQP may be issued periodically prior to the deadline for responses
and will be posted on the Procurements Page of the CRRMA's website (www.crrma.org).
Interested Respondents are responsible for monitoring the CRRMA's website for such
amendments or new information and submittals will be expected to incorporate whatever changes
may be reflected by any such amendments or new information posted on the website.
V. SITE VISIT, ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS, AND RFQP QUESTIONS.
The CRRMA will make the project location available for site visits from interested Respondents
on the dates noted on the cover page of this RFQP. Additional information related to such site
visits will be made available via a posting on the Procurements Page of the CRRMA's website.
In addition, interested Respondents will be able to meet with the CRRMA during the procurement
to discuss the procurement through one-on-one meetings on the dates noted on the cover page of
this RFQP. Any such one-on-one meetings can be held in person or virtually, as requested by the
interested Respondent. Additional information regarding such one-on-one meetings shall be
posted on the Procurements Page of the CRRMA's website.
If a Respondent has questions regarding this RFQP, including requirements of the RFQ or RFP,
or the referenced Procurement Policies, the Respondent may submit the questions in writing as
noted below. Responses to all questions will be posted on the CRRMA's website. Questions
concerning this RFQP should be submitted to the CRRMA, no later than the date and time noted on
the cover page, via email to wylertramway@atkinsrealis.com, with the following subject line: Wyler
Tramway RFQP Questions - [ADD NAME OF RESPONDENT].
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VI. GENERAL INFORMATION.
The CRRMA reserves all rights available to it by law and in its Procurement Policies in
administering this process, including without limitation, the right in its sole discretion to: modify
the process described herein; reject any and all submittals at any time; terminate evaluation of any
and all submittals at any time; suspend, discontinue or terminate negotiations with any entity at
any time prior to the actual authorized execution of an agreement by all parties; negotiate with a
Respondent without being bound by any provision in its submittal; or request or obtain additional
information about any submittal(s).
Under no circumstances shall the CRRMA or any of its agents, representatives, consultants,
directors, officers or employees be liable for, or otherwise obligated to reimburse, the costs
incurred by Respondents in developing responses to this RFQP. Any and all information the
CRRMA makes available to Respondents shall be as a convenience to the Respondents and without
representation or warranty of any kind. Respondents may not rely upon any written or oral
responses to inquiries. The CRRMA further reserves its rights as they relate to this RFQP as more
fully enumerated within the INTRO ATTACHMENT B.
VII. ANTI-LOBBYING.
Respondents are prohibited from contacting any member of the CRRMA Board of Directors or
staff (except as expressly permitted in this RFQP) concerning the Project or this procurement from
and after the date this RFQP is released, until the day following the CRRMA Board's award of the
Project or termination of the solicitation.
Violation of this prohibition is grounds for disqualification, in which case the Respondent (and its
individual members) may not be considered for participation in the RFQP or for the contract
negotiation phase of this procurement.
VIII. PUBLIC RECORDS DISCLOSURE.
The CRRMA is a governmental entity operating in the State of Texas. Accordingly, any materials
submitted by Respondents shall be subject to the provisions of the Texas Government Code
552.001 (the Texas Public Information Act) and any other laws and regulations applicable to
the disclosure of documents submitted under this RFQP. Except as provided in the Texas
Public Information Act, Chapter 370 of the Transportation Code, or any other applicable
exemption, all records, documents, drawings, plans, specifications, and other material relating to
this procurement, shall be subject to disclosure.
Any proprietary information, trade secrets, or confidential commercial and financial information
(all of such information herein referenced to as "Confidential Information") which a Respondent
believes should be exempted from disclosure but is submitted to the CRRMA, should be
specifically identified and clearly marked as "TRADE SECRET" or "CONFIDENTIAL" by
the Respondent. Confidential Information shall be submitted in a manner so it is easily segregated
from the balance of the submittal and shall be accompanied by a concise statement of reasons
supporting the claim. Blanket or all-inclusive identifications by designation of whole pages or
sections as containing Confidential Information shall not be permitted and shall be deemed invalid.
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The Respondent is solely responsible for all determinations made by it under applicable laws, and
for clearly and prominently marking each and every page or sheet of materials with "TRADE
SECRET" or "CONFIDENTIAL" as it determines to be appropriate. Each Respondent is advised
to contact its own legal counsel concerning the effect of applicable laws to the submitting party's
own circumstances.
The CRRMA will endeavor to advise Respondents of any request to disclose any Confidential
Information so as to allow the Respondent the opportunity to provide written documentation and
arguments to protect such material from disclosure, and/or to seek a court order to protect such
material.
Under no circumstances, however, will the CRRMA be responsible or liable to the Respondent or
any other party as a result of disclosing any such labeled materials, whether the disclosure is
deemed required by law, by a court order, or occurs through inadvertence, mistake or negligence
on the part of the CRRMA or its officers, employees, contractors or consultants.
[END OF INTRODUCTION SECTION]
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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS
FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF
A NEW AERIAL TRAMWAY
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
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WYLER AERIAL TRAMWAY PROJECT
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
I. CONTENT OF RESPONSES TO THE RFQ.
Any submission provided in response to this RFQ must include the following:
A. RESPONDENT QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE.
Each Respondent, and in the case of a Respondent comprised of a team, each equity
member of the Respondent, must provide the following regarding the Respondent's
qualifications, experience, technical competence, specific role the Respondent and/or its
members performed, and collective capability to construct the Project:
1. Identity and description of:
* the Respondent;
* the Respondent's equity owners;
* the lead or managing member of the Respondent; and
* each non-equity member anticipated to play a significant role in the
Project.
2. Description of the legal nature (or anticipated legal nature) of the
Respondent (i.e., partnership, corporation, joint venture, etc.), including a
description of the Respondent arrangements, organizational structure, management
of the Respondent, and the state of formation and domicile. Also include the name,
title, address, telephone number, fax number, and email address for the
Respondent's designated contact person.
3. General description of the Respondent's:
* Experience with design and construction of similar projects;
* Experience in testing and commissioning of new tramway service;
* Experience with safety programs applicable to the Project;
* Stakeholder coordination experience; and
* Claims or litigation related in any manner to the design and/or
construction of any project within the previous ten (10) years.
B. PRIOR EXPERIENCE, DISPUTES, AND DEBARMENT.
For each Respondent member, submit a completed RFQ ATTACHMENT A with respect
to certain prior experience, disputes, and debarment, including further explanation of any
"yes" answers, as required by the Attachment.
C. FINANCIAL QUALIFICATIONS.
Each Respondent, and in the case of a Respondent comprised of a team, each equity
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