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  • Request for Qualifications

    Groundwater Sampling and Laboratory Analysis

    Advertisement Number: RFQ-06-02

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    Advertisement Begin Date/Time: 6/16/2006 – 8:00 a.m.

    The State of Florida, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, requests submission of qualifications to provide groundwater sampling and laboratory analysis to FSDB for the dry cleaning solvent remediation effort.

    RFQ NUMBER: RFQ-06-02

    ORIGINAL POSTING DATE/TIME: Friday, June 16, 2006, 8:00 a.m.

    RFQ DUE DATE/TIME: Tuesday, July 18, 2006, by 2:00 p.m.

    RFQ QUESTIONS DUE DATE: All questions concerning the RFQ shall be directed to John Connor, Purchasing Director, FSDB, via facsimile (904)827-2357, or via e-mail at ConnorJ@fsdb.k12.fl.us no later than seven (7) calendar days after the RFQ original posting date.

    All correspondence shall reference the RFQ number. Answers to written submitted questions will be posted on the web site – fourteen (14) calendar days after the RFQ original posting date. No verbal questions are permitted concerning the RFQ.

    SHORTLIST DATE: Wednesday, July 26, 2006

    PRESENTATION DATE: Wednesday, August 2, 2006

    POSTING LOCATION: myflorida web site http://www.myflorida.com

    PROJECT NAME: GROUNDWATER SAMPLING AND LABORATORY ANALYSIS

    PROJECT LOCATION: Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, 207 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL 32084

    PROJECT DEION: To provide groundwater sampling and laboratory analysis to the Florida School for the Deaf & the Blind (FSDB) for the dry cleaning solvent remediation effort. A dry cleaning operation was established on the property in the late 1950’s or early 1960’s. It continued to operate until about 1986. Contamination of groundwater by dry cleaning solvent and its degradation product was discovered in 1994. Tetrachloroethylene and trichloroethylene were found in the groundwater in December 1994. Since that time, numerous wells were installed and sampled. A Hydrogen Release Compound Barrier was installed in May and September 2003 and has shown an ability to limit the off-site movement of contaminates and a reduction in contaminate concentration.

    PROJECT REQUIREMENTS: Provide groundwater sampling and laboratory analysis to FSDB for the dry cleaning solvent remediation effort. Specifically:

    1.     Quarterly sampling of groundwater wells as determined by remediation project manager.

    2.     Provide groundwater sampling effort which meets State of Florida sampling criteria.

    3.     Provide laboratory analysis of well samples that meet State of Florida quality control requirements.

    4.     Provide special sampling needs as required by remediation project manager.

    REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENT: The RFQ submittal, at the very minimum, shall contain the following response items:

    1.     Firm’s history and disclosure of ownership.

    2.     Resumes of staff expected to carry out necessary work.

    3.     Deion of similar projects completed for other public and private entities.

    4.     Specific listing of staff assigned to work items and their availability.

    5.     List of references.

    6.     Standard billing rate – Labor cost for groundwater sampling and unit cost for analytical evaluation of groundwater for dry cleaning type solvents.

    SELECTION CRITERIA OF GROUNDWATER SAMPLING CONTRACTOR:

    Selection criteria will be evaluated using the following criteria (total possible 100%)

    Point Scoring Schedule

    Experience: 35%

    Verifiable demonstration of experience with management of similar project.

    Qualifications and Experience of Project Manager: 20%

    Present qualifications and experience of project manager, as well as projected workload and availability.

    Schedule and Budget Responsiveness: 20%

    Demonstrated ability to complete previous projects, to meet critical deadlines, and remain with budget estimates.

    Quality Control and Assurance: 20%

    Evidence of quality management policies, particularly assurance that projects are compliant with State of Florida laws, rules and guidance.

    Coordination: 5%

    Evidence of ability to provide coordination with client, regulatory agency and technical services organization.

    NOTE: FSDB reserves the right to revise this posting and will post future revisions at the official posting site listed above. It is the respondent’s responsibility to remain abreast of any new postings. FSDB is not responsible for incorrect data placed by specialty advertising firms. FSDB reserves the right to reject any and all proposals or accept minor irregularities in the best interest of the State. FSDB is not liable for cost incurred in preparing, submitting and supporting bids or proposals or any costs incurred prior to the date of contract execution. FSDB will pay only those costs agreed upon in the executed contract. Responses received after the scheduled receipt time shall be marked “LATE” and returned unopened to the interested respondent. All information received will be maintained with the project file and will not be returned. Records and meetings are subject to the Government-in-the-Sunshine laws. A selection committee shall select no less than three (3) respondents deemed most highly qualified to perform the required services, in accordance with Chapter 60D-5, Florida Administrative Code.

    INSTRUCTIONS: Respondents to this RFQ are to submit one (1) original and four (4) copies of a Statement of Qualifications (SQ) as specified herein to the following individual:

    John Connor, Purchasing Director

    Stores and Receiving, Building #28

    Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind

    207 San Marco Avenue

    St. Augustine, FL  32084

    Original SQ must contain an original signature of the submitter.

    The respondent must be available, if requested, for clarifications, which may be in person in St. Augustine or by telephone as determined by the selection committee.

    The contents of the RFQ and SQ of the successful Remediation Project Manager will become part of the contractual obligations.

    Members of the selection committee will not be available to discuss selection issues.

    Follow all instructions, i.e. RFQ # on outside of envelope, required information, up-to-date reference contacts, etc.  Failure to do so may result in the proposal being rejected or a deduction in scoring points.  This is the complete RFQ package.  There are no plans or specifications associated with this RFQ.  This is a qualifications based RFQ.

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