Engineering Services
| Agency: | St. John the Baptist Parish |
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| State: | Louisiana |
| Level of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Opps ID: | NBD11467830513976538 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Due Date: | Apr 25, 2024 |
| Solicitation No: | 2024.18 |
| Source: | Members Only |
Engineering Services
Closing date
April 25, 2024, 09:45 AM
- Reference number 2024.18
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Summary
Reserve Relief Homewood Pump Station Replacement
and Drainage Improvement Engineering Services
Contact details
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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH
PURCHASING & PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT
1811 W. Airline Highway
LaPlace, LA 70068
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
RESERVE RELIEF HOMEWOOD PUMP STATION REPLACEMENT
and DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT ENGINEERING SERVICES
Submittal No. RFQ 2024.18
Closing Date: April 25, 2024, at 9:45 A.M. Local Time
SUBMITTALS
Submittals are due on or before the exact closing date and time. Submittals received
after the exact closing date and time will NOT be considered. If hand delivery, please
allow enough time for travel and parking to submit by the closing date and time.
The response (including copies) must be submitted in a sealed envelope or package
clearly marked with the Submitter’s name and address, and “RFQ 2024.18 -Reserve
Homewood Pump Station Replacement and Drainage Improvement Engineering
Services”. Proposals from minority, female-owned, and local firms/individuals are
invited.
Publish:
L’Observateur:
April 3, 2024
April 10, 2024
April 17, 2024
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS RFQ, PLEASE CONTACT:
Peter Montz, Purchasing & Procurement Department
Phone: (985) 652-9569
E-mail: p.montz@stjohn-la.gov
QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED NO LATER THAN 10:00 A.M. April 19, 2024.
REQUIRED SIGNATURE PAGE FOR SUBMITTALS
This page, signed by an authorized officer of your Company, must accompany your submittal as the cover page.
I, the undersigned, having carefully examined the Request for Qualifications, propose to furnish services in
accordance therewith as set forth in the attached submittal.
I hereby certify that this submittal is genuine and not a sham or collusive submittal, or made in the interests or on
behalf of any person not therein named; and I have not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any Submitter or
supplier on the above work to put in a sham submittal or any person or corporation to refrain from submitting a
submittal; and that I have not in any manner sought by collusion to secure to myself an advantage over any other
Submitter(s) or person(s).
In order to induce the Parish to consider this submittal, the Submitter irrevocably waives any existing rights which it
may have, by contract or otherwise, to require another person or corporation to refrain from submitting a submittal
to or performing work or providing supplies to St. John the Baptist Parish, and Submitter further promises that it will
not in the future directly or indirectly induce or solicit any person or corporation to refrain from submitting a bid or
submittal to or from performing work or providing supplies to St. John the Baptist Parish.
Please type or print legibly the information below.
Submitter hereby acknowledges receipt of the RFQ and agrees to Terms and Conditions set forth in this RFQ.
SUBMITTER INFORMATION
Firm Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________ City/State/Zip: _____________________________
Phone No.: ________________________ Fax No.: ___________________________________
AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT (must be signed):
By: ______________________________ ___________
Signature
Offer Date
____________________________
Printed Name
Primary Contact Person (If other than above):
Name: __________________________ Phone No: ______________ Fax No: ______________
Title: ___________________________ E-mail Address: _______________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
If this submittal is being submitted on behalf of an agent/broker, please complete section below:
Submitted on behalf of: __________________________________________________________
Phone No: ____________________________ Fax No: _________________________________
E-mail Address: _________________________________________________________________
REQUEST FOR SUBMITTALS
Request for Qualifications
SCOPE
St. John the Baptist Parish (Parish) is hereby soliciting the submittal of Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
from firms interested in and qualified to provide professional engineering service for Hydrologic and
Hydraulic model development, environmental review (ERR), and pump station design services. All
activities shall be in compliance with Disaster Recovery CDBG Program requirements. Project disciplines
for which the services may be required shall include but are not limited to the following:
• Hydrologic and Hydraulic Model Development
• Environmental Review (ERR)
• Conceptual Design
• Final Design
• Bid Documents
• Construction Administration
COMPENSATION
Compensation for the requested services will be based on project fund source requirements.
The Parish reserves the right to determine method of payment.
The maximum amount of engineering fees that can be with Disaster Recovery CDBG funds will be
determined by the OCD/DRU and may require adjustments in the proposed contract amount.
All costs associated with the project shall be subject to St. John the Baptist Parish review and Parish
President’s approval.
QUALIFICATIONS
The following criteria listed will be used to evaluate each firm submitting a Statement of Qualifications:
• Key Personnel Qualifications and Experience
• Background and Experience
• Understanding of Project
• Current Workload
A brief description of each criterion can be found on EXHIBIT B: Selection/Scoring Criteria.
SUBMITTALS
Each firm shall provide a submittal package following the included format based on the designated point
evaluation schedule sheet. The firm shall include sufficient information about the firm’s qualifications and
experience to assist the Parish in making the proper determinations about their capabilities.
All qualification statements must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the Purchasing & Procurement
Department, 1811 W. Airline Highway, LaPlace, LA 70068 or electronically submitted on
www.centralbidding.com. The submission number and closing date/time must be referenced on the
outside of the envelope (lower left corner). Submissions must be received by the Purchasing &
Procurement Department prior to 9:45 AM on April 25, 2024.
The RFQ package includes the following:
1. Required Signature Page for Submittals
2. General Terms and Conditions
3. Past Criminal Convictions Attestation
4. Non-Solicitation and Unemployment Affidavit
5. Corporate Resolution
6. Certificate of Authority
7. Certificate Regarding Debarment
8. E-Verify Affidavit
9. Exhibit A – Scope of Work
10. Exhibit B – Selection Scoring Criteria
11. Attachment One - Round 2 Hydrologic and Hydraulic Report Checklist
12. Attachment Two – Environmental Review (ERR)
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1.0 RFQ Process
1.1 This RFQ is subject to all applicable state and local laws, including the Louisiana Code of Governmental
Ethics.
1.2 RFQ’s, associated documents and addenda may be obtained from the Department of Purchasing and
Procurement at 1811 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace, LA 70068 or by downloading from the Parish’s website
at www.sjbparish.com or Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com. Electronic submittals will be
accepted only on www.centralbidding.com.
1.3 Written addenda to the RFQ may be issued to provide clarification, corrections, or to answer
questions. It is the Company’s responsibility to periodically check either Parish website, or Central
Bidding for addenda that may be issued to implement changes or clarifications to the RFQ, prior to
due date. Checking the Parish website is HIGHLY recommended.
1.4 The Parish reserves the right to request additional information to clarify submittals. The Parish shall
determine the appropriate means of clarification: telephone, e-mail, letter, or oral interviews.
1.5 Questions and comments regarding this Submittal must be submitted in writing to St. John the Baptist
Parish, Purchasing & Procurement Department, ATTN: Peter Montz, 1811 West Airline Highway,
LaPlace, LA 70068 or via e-mail to p.montz@stjohn-la.gov no later than 10:00 A.M. on April 19,
2024.
2.0 Submission of Submittal
2.1 Submittals shall be addressed to St. John the Baptist Parish and delivered to the receptionist located in
the St. John the Baptist Parish Government Complex, 1811 West Airline Hwy., LaPlace, LA no later than
9:45 A.M. local time on April 25, 2024 or electronically submitted on www.centralbidding.com.
Submittal package must be submitted in a sealed envelope or package clearly marked with the
Submitter’s name and address, and “RFQ 2024.18 -Reserve Homewood Pump Station Replacement
and Drainage Improvement Engineering Services”.
2.2 Each Submitter shall provide a submittal package based on the designated point evaluation scoring
criteria. The submittal shall provide clear and sufficient information to enable the selection
committee to evaluate the responsiveness and quality of the submittal. The Selection/Scoring Criteria
(Exhibit B) will be used to evaluate all submittals received. Failure to provide all required information
with the exception of scope of work that does not pertain to your Company, including the “Required
Signature Page for Submittals” may be cause for rejection of the submittal as non-responsive.
2.3 Submitter shall submit an original, one (1) copy, one (1) redacted copy if applicable, and one electronic
copy of submittal by the date and time specified. Original should be clearly marked.
2.4 The Parish will not be responsible for submissions forwarded through the U.S. Postal Service or any
delivery service if lost in transit at any time before submission opening, or if hand-delivered to the
incorrect location.
2.5 Submittals submitted by facsimile (FAX) or e-mail will not be accepted. Any submittal received after
9:45 A.M. local time on April 25, 2024, will be deemed unresponsive and will be returned to Submitter
unopened.
3.0 Pre-Submittal Conference
None
4.0 Opening
Submittals will be read publicly at 10:00 A.M. local time on April 25, 2024, in the St. John the Baptist Parish
Government Complex Council Chambers, 1811 W. Airline Highway, LaPlace, LA 70068.
5.0 Public Disclosure
It is understood and agreed upon by the Submitter in submitting that the Parish has the right to withhold
all information regarding this procurement until after contract award, including but not limited to: the
number received; competitive technical information; competitive price information; and the Parish’s
evaluation concerns about competing submittals. Information releasable after award is subject to the
disclosure requirements of the Louisiana Public Records Act. Submitter specifically waives any claims
against Parish related to the disclosure of any materials if made under a public records request.
6.0 Parish Commitment
5.1 Parish shall have the right to reject or accept any Submittal or offer, or any part thereof (i.e., any
component of any proposed solution) for any reason whatsoever and to accept other than the lowest
offer, at its sole discretion.
5.2 This RFQ does not commit the Parish to award, nor does it commit the Parish to pay any costs incurred
in the submission of the Submittal, or in making necessary studies or designs for the preparation
thereof, nor procure or contract for services or supplies. Further, no reimbursable cost may be incurred
in anticipation of a contract award.
5.3 The Parish reserves the right to terminate this RFQ at any time prior to contract execution.
5.4 No prior, current, or post-award verbal conversation or agreement(s) with any officer, agent, or
employee of the Parish shall affect or modify any terms or obligations of this RFQ, or any contract
resulting from this procurement.
5.5 The Parish reserves the right to revise any part of the RFQ by issuing an addendum to the RFQ at any
time in accordance with relevant Louisiana Revised Statutes. Issuance of this RFQ in no way constitutes
a commitment by the Parish to award a contract. The Parish reserves the right to accept or reject, in
whole or part, all Submittals submitted, and/or cancel this announcement if it is determined to be in
the Parish’s best interest. All materials submitted in response to this announcement become the
property of the Parish, and selection or rejection of a submittal does not affect this right.
7.0 Late, Modified, or Withdrawn Submittals
6.1 Any submittal received after the exact time specified for receipt will not be considered.
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