2023 Water Main Replacement Project 4

Evaluation Criteria Form

The intent of this document is to provide Respondents a structure for their responses. While there are page limits for this solicitation, there are no 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.

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 follows:

Respondent must clearly indicate the entity being proposed to enter into the Contract. In order to supplement the financial strength of the entity being proposed to enter into the Contract, the Respondent may, but is not required to, propose a guarantor who will guaranty the Contractor's obligations under the Contract through a separately executed guaranty Contract in favor of SAWS. Only the financial information of (1) the entity being proposed to enter into the Contract, and (2) a Guarantor, if proposed, will be considered in the financial evaluation of the RFCSP.

SAWS in its sole discretion may reject any Respondent that does not possess the financial strength and capacity to undertake this project and the obligations and liabilities thereof. Subject to the complete review and finding of acceptability of the submitted financial information, Respondents

demonstrating an ability to provide the required performance and payment bonds and the ability to maintain a minimum aggregate net worth sufficient to undertake this project, as measured by either the Respondent or a proposed Guarantor, shall be deemed to have the financial strength and capacity to undertake the project.

The Respondent shall submit the financial information set forth below for the entity being proposed to enter into the Contract and any proposed guarantor. If Respondent is not a public company and believes any of its financial information is exempt from disclosure to third parties under the Texas Public Information Act in Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, the Respondent must clearly label the specific portions sought to be kept confidential and specify the exemption that the Respondent is relying upon. However, SAWS does not represent or guarantee in any way that Respondent's financial statements will be protected from disclosure, even if identified by Respondent as confidential or proprietary, in the event of a Public Information Request under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. SAWS will notify the Respondent of any public information requests relating to financial information marked as confidential by the Respondent, and the Respondent shall be responsible for defending its basis for exemption from disclosure in accordance with the Act.

If Respondent is organized as a corporation, partnership, LLP, LLC or joint venture, submit a complete financial statement, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, for the most recent complete fiscal year. Footnote disclosures must accompany the submitted year to date financial statement. If available, financial statements audited or certified by an independent certified public accountant should be submitted; otherwise, a notarized statement certifying the accuracy of the financial information and signed by an officer of the proposing entity must accompany the financial information. If any entity has been in existence less than year, the information shall be provided for the period of existence.

If Respondent intends to organize as a partnership, LLP, LLC, or joint venture, then the above- referenced financial information of each partner, LLC/LLP member or joint-venture member must be submitted.

SAWS reserves the right to obtain a Dun and Bradstreet financial report, or other credit report, at its own cost, and all members of your Team, responding to this RFCSP agrees to allow SAWS to obtain such report(s) on your Team members and all partners, affiliates and sub-consultants, if any, to facilitate SAWS financial evaluation of the Respondent.

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.

Note: Insert Organizational Chart here or in the next page.

Note: Insert Organizational Chart here or in the previous 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

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 Ten (10) Years

Use the tables provided below to respond to the following:

List and describe five (5) completed projects within the last ten (10) years of similar size, scope, and complexity to the work described in the Contract Documents for this Project. At least two of the reference projects must involve installation of HDPE potable water main 8-inch diameter or larger. At least two of the reference projects must involve installation of potable water main 16-inch diameter or larger, regardless of pipe material. At least one of the projects must involve pipe jacking. Respondents should provide references with contact information to include a valid, recently verified email and telephone number for each project listed.

Key Personnel must have participated in a minimum of one (1) of the three (3) projects listed. Project Superintendent must have participated in a minimum of one (1) of the three

(3) projects listed. QC Manager must have participated in a minimum of one (1) of three

(3) projects listed. Other Key Personnel must have participated in a minimum 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.

If Respondent has similar (size, scope, and complexity) SAWS experience, at a minimum, one (1) SAWS project must be included in the list of three (3) projects provided.

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

Project #4

Project #5

iii. Respondent shall provide a list of all current and recently completed improvement, upgrades, rehabilitation and new construction of potable water high service pump station and production facility 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 Subcontractors Performance on Similar Projects in the Past Ten (10) Years

(Use the tables provided below to respond)

If a Key Subcontractor is proposed for the type of work indicated, provide a list of two

(2) projects that the identified HDPE Fusing 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/or 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 a Key Subcontractor is proposed for the type of work indicated, provide a list of two

(2) projects that the identified Pipe Jacking 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/or 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 a Key Subcontractor is proposed for another type of work, indicate the type in the following blank space and provide a list of two (2) projects that the identified 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 been 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 HDPE Fusing Subcontractor Performance Project #1

Key HDPE Fusing Subcontractor Performance Project #2

Key Pipe Jacking Subcontractor Performance Project #1

Key Pipe Jacking Subcontractor Performance Project #2

Key Subcontractor Performance Project #1

Key Subcontractor Performance Project #2

Prime Contractor Safety Performance on Similar Projects

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

List all fatalities in the company's safety history for the Prime Contractor. If Respondent has fatalities in their record, they shall 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 each fatality.

Safety Information for Key Subcontractor(s) Similar Projects

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

List all fatalities in the company's safety history for Key Subcontractor(s). If Key

Subcontractor(s) had fatalities in their record, 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 each fatality.

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

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 Operations staff throughout the Project. Describe how the Respondent will coordinate with 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 (City of San Antonio Transportation and Capital Improvements Department, City of San Antonio Fiesta Parade, San Antonio Water System Hildebrand Tank operators, CoSA Arborist, etc.)

Provide a description of proposed water tie-in and shutdown plan, sequence of critical path construction activities, coordination with subcontractors for various trades and disciplines, advanced coordination with Owner, and opportunities for reduced downtime, etc.

Provide a description of the approach specifically addressing the procurement of the following items: valves, pipe, HDPE fusing equipment (including those needed for 16 and 20-inch pipe sizes), and other long-lead time equipment and devices.

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 September 14, 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 2.a.iv.

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

Provide details for the procurement and delivery of valves, pipe, HDPE fusing equipment (including those needed for 16 and 20-inch pipe sizes), and other long-lead time equipment and devices.

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