Site work for a water / sewer project in Clinton, Indiana. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

Description of Services Needed The scope of services for the Stormwater Project entail final design and develop bidding documents based on a previously completed PER. Secure all necessary permits and approvals and develop bid schedules and specifications, provide updated budgets, attend meetings as required and administer the bidding process of the recommended work. Review bids and provide recommendations. Provide construction engineering including contract document preparation, conduct pre-construction meeting, review shop drawings/submittals, review construction related issues, review pay requests, change orders, etc. Engineer shall provide construction inspection during the construction of the project. Type of Contract The City will execute either a firm, fixed priced contract, or a cost reimbursement type of contract for these services. Federal Requirements Prospective offerors should note the successful proposer must meet the following terms and conditions: 1. 24 CFR Part 85 .36 2. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 3. Conflict of Interest (24 CFR Part 570). 4. Access to records. 5. Executive Order 11246 - Equal employment Opportunity 6. Executive Order 12138 - Women Business Enterprise Policy. 7. Architectural Barrier Act of 1968. 8. Age Discrimination Act of 1975. 9. Section 3 clause - Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968. 10. Section 504-Rehabilitation Act of 1973. 11. Retention and Custodial Requirements (24 CFR Part 85.42). 12. Executive Order 11063 13. Affirmative Action Program / Plan. 14. Davis Bacon and Related Acts. Grant Support has a 10% MBE/ WBE goal for all projects funded with Community Development Block Grant Funds. Rate of Qualifications The proposal must include sufficient information regarding qualifications and determine that the respondent is qualified and has relevant experience. Do not include a proposed fee as this is a qualification-based selection process. The Statement of Qualifications should include the following: 1. A description of expertise, experience and resources directly relevant and available for the proposed project. 2. A list of at least three (3) similar projects previously completed; 3. A list of at least three (3) references; 4. Resumes of professional staff members that will work on this project; 5. Name of person in charge of project; 6. Description of methods to be used to address the scope of services described above; 7. A project timeline. 8. Name, title, address, and telephone number of individuals with the authority to negotiate and bind the proposer contractually, and who may be contacted during the period of proposal evaluation. Proposal evaluation criteria shall include the following and all items will be weighed the same with a weight of 5, each selection committee person will have the ability to assign a multiple rating factor of 0-5 for each, with 5 being the best. For example, the most points possible for any criteria will be 5. The maximum amount of points possible is 400, The selection committee will select the top two (2) highest scoring firms to conduct interviews, given there are more than two (2) firms that respond with proposals. Below are the categories by which the proposals will be scored: 1. Firm's history and resource capabilities to perform required services; 2. Evaluation of assigned personnel; 3. Related experience (as appropriate) including: design services, planning, feasibility studies, and other; 4. Budget, cost controls, experience, and results; 5. Familiarity with local experience and results; Understanding of project requirements as they relate to local government; 6. Ability to relate to the project andthe proposed timeline; 7. Analysis of narrative statement (One Page); and 8. Reference check. Any interview evaluation process will follow in a similar manner, with regards to scoring. Each category will be weighted at 10, with each selection committee person giving a multiple rating factor of 0-5 for each category. The accrued points from the initial proposal evaluation will carry over and be combined with the interview evaluation score to derive a grand total score for the firms. The most points possible in the interview section will be 500. The grand total maximum possible is 900. Proposal Evaluation= 400 pts. Possible Interview Evaluation=500 pts. Possible Grand Total Points Possible= 900 The following categories will be used for any interview evaluation process that may occur: 1. Understanding of Project Requirements (including evaluation of firm's analysis, preparation and level of interest); 2. Design Approach / Methodology (including evaluation of firm or individual's creativity and problem-solving abilities); 3. Key Personnel and Roles (including evaluation of personal qualifications and professional skills of key individuals); 4. Pertinent Experience, Firm (including evaluation of related projects presented as previous work of the firm); 5. Pertinent Experience, Individual (including evaluation of related projects presented as previous work of key personnel); 6. Consultant / In-House Resources (including evaluation of firm's abilities, and importance of consultant or in-house support services); 7. Technical Project Management (including evaluation of firm's abilities related to technical functions such as project cost controls, construction observation, time schedule, etc.); 8. Responsiveness to Owner's Concern (including evaluation of firm's abilities to form successful working relationships and communications with the Owner); 9. Method of Compensation: (including evaluation of firm's method of determining compensation. Compensation proposals are NOT required at this time); and, 10. Sub-Consultant Selection: (including evaluation of firm's method of hiring sub-contractors. Submission of SOQ If you are interested in providing the required services, please note that three (3) copies of the Statement The City reserves the rightto reject any and/or all proposals. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected firm is tentatively scheduled to be determined by the City on or before the end of April 2022. Firms may desire additional information or clarification regarding the SOQ. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time.