RFQ: West Brunswick Regional Biosolids Processing and Storage Facility Design-Build (ADDENDUM)
| Agency: | Brunswick County |
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| State: | North Carolina |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted: | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Due: | Feb 15, 2024 |
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RFQ: West Brunswick Regional Biosolids Processing and Storage Facility Design-Build (ADDENDUM)
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| Category: | Public Utilities |
| Status: | Open |
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BRUNSWICK COUNTY PUBLIC UTILITIES
OPERATIONS CENTER
MAILING ADDRESS
P. O. BOX 249
BOLIVIA, NORTH CAROLINA 28422
250 GREY WATER ROAD NE
SUPPLY, NORTH CAROLINA 28462
December 1, 2023
Request for Qualifications Statements
West Brunswick Regional Biosolids
Processing and Storage Facility – Design-Build
TELEPHONE
(910) 253-2657
FAX
(910) 253-4305
Pursuant to N.C.G.S. § 143-128.1A, Brunswick County is requesting qualifications statements to
provide design-build services for a Biosolids Processing and Storage Facility and any required
ancillaries for the West Brunswick Regional Wastewater Treatment System (“WWTS”). The
project goal is to: 1) thicken biosolids to a “cake,” ranging between 16% and 25% solids, and 2)
provide covered storage for thickened biosolids, accommodating at least six (6) months’ worth of
biosolids as determined by the design-builder’s analysis. The storage facility should be designed
to allow for expansion to accommodate the proposed biosolids volumes projected during the next
twenty (20) years of operations, based on the wastewater flow projections as defined in the latest
County’s Wastewater Master Plan. The facilities will be designed for efficient transfer, storage,
loading, and unloading of biosolids.
Brunswick County will provide the selected design-builder a copy of pertinent documents
including the 2021 Phase II Biosolids Study, three (3) years of recorded data (dry tonnage
produced) from the West Brunswick Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility (“WWTF”), and the
2023 Wastewater Master Plan. The Phase II study identified alternatives for thickening the existing
biosolids as well as the addition of a covered biosolids storage facility with the future ability to
expand. This information should be utilized for reference purposes only and may not necessarily
represent the final design or the ultimate solution for this design-build project. Actual data from
the County’s operations along with the wastewater volume projections stated in the latest
Wastewater Master Plan will be used by the design-build team to develop the final design
parameters. The County encourages the incorporation of innovative technologies in the design of
the biosolid processing and storage facility.
Services will include, but not be limited to, review and evaluation of the pertinent documents,
provide no less than three (3) schematic options of the required facilities that are within project
budget and scope, subsequent design-build of a biosolids processing system and a covered
biosolids storage facility along with any and all applicable features needed for its effective
operations. The Design-Builder will be responsible for complete design, permitting, construction,
and all associated fees. A more detailed Scope of Work is attached hereto. Any amendments to the
Scope of Work will be made in the form of an addendum to this Request for Qualifications. Any
addendum will be provided to all known interested design-builders and posted to the County
website. Notwithstanding the foregoing, design-builders will be responsible for ensuring that they
have all addenda. The County will not be responsible for notifying any parties.
The Biosolids Processing and Storage Facility Design-Build project is part of the County’s Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) and has been allocated a maximum budget of $7.2 million for the
completion of the project.
A Design-Builder interested in being considered for this work should submit their qualifications
to:
Post Office Delivery
Regina Quintos-Pascual
Brunswick County Public Utilities
P. O. Box 249
Bolivia, NC 28422
Hand Delivery or Alternate Shipping Service
Regina Quintos-Pascual
Utilities Operations Center
250 Grey Water Road NE
Supply, NC 28462
For consideration, five (5) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy on a USB drive of the response
to this Request for Qualifications must be received by the County by close of business (4:30 p.m.
ET) on January 8, 2024. Brunswick County will not be responsible for the failure of any mail or
delivery service to deliver responses prior to the stated date and time. Regardless of the manner of
submission, any response received after the stated date and time will not be considered.
Incomplete responses or responses inconsistent with the required format may be disqualified from
consideration.
The design-builder is required to have insurance as outlined in the Minimum Insurance
Requirements attached hereto as Attachment 1 and incorporated herein by reference. The design-
builder will be required to provide a Certificate of Insurance as evidence that it meets the minimum
requirements.
The design-builder is required to have proper license(s) under the laws of the State of North
Carolina governing the respective trades. Proof of licensure will be required.
All questions or comments shall be submitted to regina.quintos@brunswickcountync.gov or at
910-253-1714 by December 20, 2023. A copy of all questions, further clarifications, and answers
will be made in the form of an addendum to this Request for Qualifications and will be provided
to all known interested design-builders. Any addendum will also be posted to the County website.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, design-builders will be responsible for ensuring that they have all
addenda. The County will not be responsible for notifying interested parties.
Sections shall be divided by tabs that indicate the title of each section. At a minimum, the
qualifications statement should include the following information:
1) The company’s full legal name, primary office location, office location of project
personnel, years of experience, and a contact person.
2) List of all applicable NC licenses for construction, engineering, and/or other
trades/professions pertinent to the project.
3) An explanation of the project team selection in accordance with N.C.G.S. 143-
128.1A(b)(8).
4) Qualifications of the team members who will be assigned to the project: The project
manager and other key team members should be clearly identified. If subcontractors are
to be used for any portion of the work, they should be identified if known, and their
qualifications included. County reserves the right to reject any subcontractor in its sole
and absolute discretion.
a) The qualifications statement shall clearly indicate who will oversee the project as well
as the roles that each individual shall perform.
b) Special emphasis shall be provided on the individuals’ backgrounds, qualifications,
certifications, experience on related and or similar projects, and experience of the team
working together.
c) Each design-builder must certify, in its response to this Request for Qualifications, that
each design professional that is a member of the design-build team, including all
subconsultants, was selected based upon demonstrated competence and qualifications
in the manner provided by N.C.G.S. 143-64.31.
d) After the award of the contract, the design-builder may not substitute any key personnel
without obtaining written approval from Brunswick County.
5) Experience on similar projects: The qualifications statement should include a description
and contact person for at least three (3) projects that were similar in size and scope as this
project.
a) For each project experience listed, list the role played by each of the current team
members.
6) A project schedule including key milestones should be included. The project schedule
should start from the Notice to Proceed and include two-week review times for County
staff reviews. The anticipated project schedule is as below:
Event
Deadline
Advertise Design-Build RFQ
December 1, 2023
Receive Statements of Qualifications (SOQ)
January 8, 2024
Design-Builder Selection and Notification (2 weeks from SOQ) January 22, 2024
Execute Design-Build Agreement & Notice to Proceed (NTP)
February 6, 2024
(up to 2 months from Selection – including BOC approval)
60% Design Complete with GMP (180 days from NTP)
August 5, 2024
Construction Complete (365 days from 60% design completion) August 5, 2025
The County reserves the right to refine the Project schedule with the selected design-builder
at any time after contract award.
7) A brief description of the project approach to be used by the design-builder should be
included.
a) In the design-builder’s own words, 1) describe the understanding of the project, 2) the
requirements of the project, 3) the challenges associated with the project, 4) the
approach to handling the project challenges, and 5) the anticipated outcome of the
project.
b) Describe the methodology & approach to design, permitting and construction services.
c) Type and amount of self-performed work that is anticipated.
d) List all assumptions made in preparing the project approach.
e) Discuss any additions, deletions, or changes to the Scope of Work which may improve
the project. Discuss how these changes will affect the associated resources and
schedule.
In addition to the foregoing, the selected design-builder will be required to provide performance
and payment bonds for 100% of the contract amount.
Brunswick County reserves the right to request financial information for any design-builder in
order to support the viability of the design-builder.
Brunswick County reserves the right to refuse or reject any or all qualifications and to waive any
and all formalities, irregularities, or technicalities. Brunswick County reserves the right to select
the design-builder that best meets its needs and negotiate a final Scope of Work that reflects the
work to be done and the budget constraints. The County reserves the right to request oral
presentations/interviews as a part of the selection process. All design-builders submitting a
qualifications statement will receive notification once the contract has been awarded.
A more detailed description of the work to be performed is contained in the enclosed Scope of
Work. Design-builders submitting qualifications statements should use the enclosed Scope of
Work as a guide but may develop their own scope based upon their experiences on similar projects.
The County will negotiate and refine a final Scope of Work with the selected design-builder. The
design-builder’s final contract shall be based on a lump sum amount, inclusive of permit
application fees and other expenses (printing, mileage, per diem, etc.). No additional compensation
shall be made for reimbursable items.
Qualifications Selection Criteria and Weighting
Statements of Qualifications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
1. The design-builder’s experience in providing similar services for similar projects;
2. Qualifications and accessibility of key individuals identified in the qualifications statement
that will be assigned to the project;
3. Understanding of Scope of Work;
4. Ability to meet deadlines and deliver within budget; and
5. Qualifications statement appearance and presentation.
Qualifications Selection Criteria
The design-builder’s experience in providing similar services for
similar projects
Qualifications and accessibility of key individuals identified in the
qualifications statement that will be assigned to the project
Understanding of Scope of Work
Ability to meet deadlines and deliver within budget
Total Points
Qualifications Selection
Criteria Weighting
Max Points
30
20
30
20
100
A panel will review and score the responses individually. The panel will then meet to discuss the
responses, compare the respondents’ individual criteria, and rank the three (3) most highly
qualified respondents based on the design-builder’s demonstrated competence and qualifications
without regard to fee other than unit price information.
Minority Business Enterprises
Brunswick County has implemented a Minority Business Enterprise Policy that requires
contractors to exhibit a good faith effort to contact minority business subcontractors whose
work on the project would represent 10% of the total value of the work.
NOTE: The design-builder shall include in its Statement of Qualifications the minority business
participation it will use on the project (Identification of Minority Business Participation) and shall
include either Affidavit A or Affidavit B as applicable. Forms and instructions are included herein.
Certification
The design-builder submitting a qualifications statement hereby certifies that it has carefully
examined this Request for Qualifications and all attachments hereto, that it understands and
accepts all terms and conditions and the Scope of Work, and that it has knowledge and expertise
to complete the project.
Brunswick County will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by any design-builder
in submitting a response. Brunswick County reserves the right to cancel the work described herein
prior to the issuance and acceptance of any contractual agreement even if the Board of
Commissioners has formally accepted the recommendation.
In addition to the terms and conditions contained in this Request for Qualifications, by submitting
a response, if selected, the design-builder agrees to enter into and be bound by the provisions of
Progressive Design-Build Agreement in substantially the form attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference. To the extent that any of the terms of this Request for Qualifications and the
terms of the Progressive Design-Build Agreement conflict, the terms of the Progressive Design-
Build Agreement shall prevail. No work shall commence until an agreement has been fully
executed by the parties.
If you have any questions, please call us at (910) 253-1714.
Sincerely,
Regina Quintos-Pascual
Engineering Project Manager
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