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EXAMPLE 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COMPLIANCE MATRIX **

TABLE OF CONTENTS **

LISTING OF FIGURES AND TABLES **

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT **

TECHNICAL PROPOSAL CERTIFICATION **

INTRODUCTION AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY **

1 Corporate Experience/Capability of Key Personnel (Factor 1) **

1.1 Corporate Experience **

1.1.1 **COMPANY** (Prime Contractor) **

1.1.1.1 Contract Reference 1 – **Contract Number, Title/Services, and Location** **

1.1.1.2 Contract Reference 2 – **Contract Number, Title/Services, and Location** **

1.1.1.3 Contract Reference 3 – **Contract Number, Title/Services, and Location** **

1.1.1.4 Contract Reference 4 – **Contract Number, Title/Services, and Location** **

1.1.1.5 Contract Reference 5 – **Contract Number, Title/Services, and Location** **

1.1.2 Significant Subcontractor Experience **

1.1.2.1 **COMPANY**. – Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping (Annex 1503050) **

1.1.2.1.1 Contract Reference 1 – **Contract Number, Title/Services, and Location** **

1.1.2.1.2 Contract Reference 2 – **Contract Number, Title/Services, and Location** **

1.1.2.1.3 Contract Reference 3 – **Contract Number, Title/Services, and Location** **

1.1.2.1.4 Contract Reference 4 – **Contract Number, Title/Services, and Location** **

1.1.2.1.5 Contract Reference 5 – **Contract Number, Title/Services, and Location** **

1.1.3 Experience on Projects as Described in Statement of Work and Experience with Proposed Subcontractors **

1.1.3.1 **COMPANY** (Prime Contractor) **

1.1.3.1.1 Experience Reference 1 – **Contract Number, Title/Services, and Location** **

1.1.3.1.2 Experience Reference 2 – **Contract Number, Title/Services, and Location** **

1.1.3.1.3 Experience Reference 3 – **Contract Number, Title/Services, and Location** **

1.1.3.1.4 Experience Reference 4 – **Contract Number, Title/Services, and Location** **

1.1.3.1.5 Experience Reference 5 – **Contract Number, Title/Services, and Location** **

1.1.3.2 Significant Subcontractor **

1.1.3.2.1 **Company**. – Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping (Annex 1503050) **

1.1.3.2.1.1 Experience Reference 1 – **Contract Number, Title/Services, and Location** **

1.1.3.2.1.2 Experience Reference 2 – **Contract Number, Title/Services, and Location** **

1.1.3.2.1.3 Experience Reference 3 – **Contract Number, Title/Services, and Location** **

1.1.3.2.1.4 Experience Reference 4 – **Contract Number, Title/Services, and Location** **

1.1.3.2.1.5 Experience Reference 5 – **Contract Number, Title/Services, and Location** **

1.1.3.3 Experience with Proposed Subcontractors **

1.1.4 Letters of Commitment – Significant Subcontractors **

1.2 Capability of Key Personnel **

1.2.1 Project Manager **

1.2.2 Quality Control Manager **

1.2.3 Site Safety and Health Officer **

2 Past Performance (Factor 2) **

3 Management (Factor 3) **

3.1 Workforce Management **

3.1.1 Recruitment and Management of Project Team Members **

3.1.2 Selection and Management of Subcontractors **

3.1.2.1 Selection of Subcontractors **

3.1.2.2 Management and Oversight **

3.1.2.3 Ensuring Satisfactory Performance by Subcontractors **

3.1.2.4 Cost and Schedule Analysis **

3.2 Labor Management **

3.2.1 Strike Contingency Plan **

3.2.2 Measures to Prevent Labor Violations and Actions Taken to Resolve Violations of the Service Contract Act **

3.3 Quality Control Management (Annex 0200000, Spec Items 2.6.7 – 2.6.7.1) **

3.3.1 Methods Used to Document, Measure, Control, and Improve Quality Processes **

3.3.1.1 Measurement and Control of Quality Processes **

3.3.1.1.1 Quality Control Manager (QCM) **

3.3.1.1.2 Inspection Methods **

3.3.1.2 Improvement of Quality Processes **

3.3.1.3 Documentation of Quality Processes **

3.3.2 Plan for Training Employees in Quality Processes **

3.3.3 Processes to Ensure Consistent Satisfactory Performance of Subcontractors **

3.4 Scheduling **

3.4.1 Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) (Annex 0200000, Spec Item 2.6.6) **

3.4.2 Establishing, Monitoring, and Managing Recurring Work Schedule **

3.4.3 Access Outside Normal Working Hours **

3.4.4 Maintaining Service Levels During Workload Fluctuations **

3.5 Phase-In and Phase-Out Plans **

3.5.1 Phase-In Plan **

3.5.2 Phase-Out **

3.6 Energy Management (Annex 0200000, Spec Item 2.6.9) **

3.6.1 Energy Management Overview **

3.6.2 Responsibilities for Energy Management **

3.6.3 Approach to Identifying, Documenting, and Implementing Energy-Saving Opportunities **

3.6.4 Equipment and System Operational and Maintenance Tactics (Action Plans for Reducing Energy Uses) **

3.6.5 Procurement Program **

3.6.6 Waste Minimization **

3.6.7 Approach to Tracking and Documenting Results of Energy Conservation Efforts **

4 Technical Approach (Factor 4) **

4.1 Staffing Levels **

4.1.1 Annex 1503010 – Custodial **

4.1.2 Annex 1503020 – Pest Control **

4.1.3 Annex 1503030 – Integrated Solid Waste Management **

4.1.4 Annex 1503050 – Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping **

4.1.5 Attachment JB1, All Annexes **

4.2 Methodology **

4.2.1 Custodial (Annex 1503010) **

4.2.1.1 Tools, Supplies, and Equipment Resources **

4.2.1.2 Personnel Resources **

4.2.1.3 Achieving Performance Objectives and Standards **

4.2.1.4 Identifying and Mitigating Risks **

4.2.2 Pest Control (Annex 1503020) **

4.2.2.1 Tools, Supplies, and Equipment Resources **

4.2.2.2 Personnel Resources **

4.2.2.3 Achieving Performance Objectives and Standards **

4.2.2.4 Identifying and Mitigating Risks **

4.2.3 Integrated Solid Waste Management (Annex 1503030) **

4.2.3.1 Tools, Supplies, and Equipment Resources **

4.2.3.2 Personnel Resources **

4.2.3.3 Achieving Performance Objectives and Standards **

4.2.3.4 Identifying and Mitigating Risks **

4.2.4 Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping (Annex 1503050) **

4.2.4.1 Tools, Supplies, and Equipment Resources **

4.2.4.2 Personnel Resources **

4.2.4.3 Achieving Performance Objectives and Standards **

4.2.4.4 Identifying and Mitigating Risks **

5 Safety (Factor 5) **

5.1 Experience Modification Rate (EMR) **

5.2 OSHA Form 300A, OSHA Incidence Rate (TCIR), and OSHA DART Rate **

5.3 Safety Narrative **

5.3.1.1 Overview of Employee Involvement and Orientations **

5.3.1.2 Safety and Health Training **

5.3.1.3 Worksite Analysis **

5.3.1.4 Mishap Investigation **

5.3.1.5 Evaluation of Safety Performance of Potential Subcontractors **

5.3.1.6 Innovative Methods to Ensure and Monitor Safe Work Practices, Including Subcontractor Work Practices **


EXAMPLE 2

LISTING OF FIGURES AND TABLES

Figure 1 – **COMPANY** Award **

Figure 2 – Letter of Commitment – Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping (Annex 1503050) – **Company**. **

Figure 3 - Key for Organization Chart **

Figure 4 – Project Organization **

Figure 5 – Recruitment Advertisement **

Figure 6 – Continuous Process Improvement Ensures a Dynamic QCP **

Figure 7 – Phase-In Timetable **

Figure 8 – Phase-Out Timetable **

Figure 9 - Attachment JB1, Annex 1503010 **

Figure 10 - Attachment JB1, Annex 1503020 **

Figure 11 - Attachment JB1, Annex 1503030 **

Figure 12 - Attachment JB1, Annex 1503050 **

Figure 13 – Commitment to Safety Award Letter, **Insurance Company** **

Figure 14 – Commitment to Safety Award, **Insurance Company** **

Figure 15 – **Award** Award Letter from **Agency** **

Figure 16 – **Award** Safety Excellence Award from **Agency** **

Figure 17 – Safety Recognition from **Insurer** **

Figure 18 – **Agency** Safety Award **

Figure 19 – Certificate of Excellence for Working Safely **

Figure 20 – EMR for **COMPANY** (Prime Contractor) **

Figure 21 – EMR for **COMPANY** **

Figure 22 – EMR for **Subcontractor 1** – 2010 **

Figure 23 – EMR for **Subcontractor 2** – 2010 **

Figure 24 –EMR for **Subcontractor 2** – 2009 **

Figure 25 –EMR for **Subcontractor 2**– 2008 **

Figure 26 –EMRfor Subcontractor 3** **

Figure 27 – **COMPANY** TCIR Rates **

Figure 28 – **COMPANY** DART Rates **

Figure 29 – **COMPANY** – OSHA 300A – 2010 **

Figure 30 – **COMPANY** – OSHA 300A – 2009 **

Figure 31 – **COMPANY** – OSHA 300A – 2008 **

Figure 32 – **Subcontractor 1** – OSHA 300A – 2010 **

Figure 33 – **Subcontractor 1** – OSHA 300A – 2009 **

Figure 34 – **Subcontractor 1** – OSHA 300A – 2008 **

Figure 35 – **Subcontractor 2**. – OSHA 300A – 2010 **

Figure 36 – **Subcontractor 2** – OSHA 300A – 2009 **

Figure 37 – **Subcontractor 2** – OSHA 300A – 2008 **

Figure 38 – **Subcontractor 3** – OSHA 300A – 2010 **

Figure 39 – **Subcontractor 3** – OSHA 300A – 2009 **

Figure 40 – **Subcontractor 3** – OSHA 300A – 2008 **

Figure 41 – **COMPANY** – TCIR **

Figure 42 – **Subcontractr 1**. – TCIR **

Figure 43 – **Subcontractor 2**. – TCIR **

Figure 44 – **COMPANY** – DART **

Figure 45 – **Subcontractor 1** – DART **

Figure 46 – **Subcontractor 2** – DART **

Table 1 – Summary of Proposal **

Table 2 – Distribution of Contract Among Prime and Subcontractors **

Table 3 – Overview of Key Personnel Qualifications **

Table 4 – Overview of Key Personnel Qualifications in Relation to Employee Qualifications **

Table 5 – Staffing by Annex **

Table 6 – Features, Advantages, and Benefits of **Program** as CMMS **

Table 7 – Section F-0200000 – Management and Administration – Deliverables **

Table 8 – Section F-1503010 – Custodial –Deliveries or Performance – Deliverables **

Table 9 – Section F 1503020– Pest Control – Deliveries or Performance –Deliverables **

Table 10 – Section F-1503030 – Integrated Solid Waste Management – Section F-1503030 – Deliveries or Performance – Deliverables **

Table 11 – Section F-1503050 – Ground Maintenance and Landscaping – Section F-1503050 – Performance or Deliveries – Deliverables **

Table 12 – BOE, Annex 1503010 **

Table 13 – BOE, Annex 1503020 **

Table 14 – BOE, Annex 1503030 **

Table 15 – BOE, Annex 1503010 **

Table 16 – BOE, Management/Administrative (Annex 0200000) Personnel **

Table 17 – Management and Administration **

Table 18 – Custodial (Annex 1503010) – Tools/Supplies/Equipment **

Table 19 – Staffing for Annex 1503010 **

Table 20 – Annex 1503010 – Service Frequencies **

Table 21 – Annex 1503010 – Performance Objectives and Standards **

Table 22 – Pest Control (Annex 1503020) – Tools/Supplies/Equipment **

Table 23 – Staffing – Annex 1503020 **

Table 24 – Annex 1503020 – Performance Objectives and Standards **

Table 25 – Integrated Solid Waste Management (Annex 1503030) – Tools/Supplies/Equipment **

Table 26 – Staffing – Annex 1503030 **

Table 27 – Annex 1503030 – Performance Objectives and Standards **

Table 28 – Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping(Annex 1503035) – Tools/Supplies/Equipment **

Table 29 – Staffing by Annex **

Table 30 – Annex 1503050 – Performance Objectives and Standards **

Table 31 – Proposed Subcontractors' EMRs **

Table 32 – Proposed Subcontractors' TCIR **

Table 33 – Proposed Subcontractors' DART Rates **


EXAMPLE 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION AND EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1

**Company 1** 1

**Company 2**. 3

Relationships with **Agency 1**, **Agency 2**, and the Project Engineering Design Firms 6

Executive Summary 7

1 Proposal Form 1-1

1.A Bid Bond 1-2

2 Staffing Plan 2-1

2.A Organization Chart 2-2

2.B Staffing Levels and Suggested Assignment Duration and Participation 2-4

2.C Résumés for Key Staff Positions 2-7

2.C.1 **Name** – ** Management Committee 2-8

2.C.2 **Name** – ** Management Committee 2-10

2.C.3 **Name** – Director of Pre-Construction/Project Executive 2-11

2.C.4 **Name**, PE – Engineering (Pre-Construction Team) 2-13

2.C.5 **Name**, PE – Engineering (Pre-Construction Team) 2-18

2.C.6 **Name** – BIM – Planning Manager (Pre-Construction Team) 2-20

2.C.7 **Name** – BIM (Pre-Construction Team) 2-21

2.C.8 **Name** – BIM (Pre-Construction Team) 2-23

2.C.9 **Name** – BIM (Pre-Construction Team) Requested 2-26

2.C.10 **Name** – BIM (Pre-Construction Team) 2-27

2.C.11 **Name** – BIM (Pre-Construction Team) 2-29

2.C.12 **Name** – Estimating – Estimating Manager (Pre-Construction Team) 2-30

2.C.13 **Name** – Estimating – HVAC (Pre-Construction Team) 2-31

2.C.14 **Name** – Estimating – Plumbing (Pre-Construction Team) 2-32

2.C.15 **Name** – Estimating – S/M (Pre-Construction Team) 2-34

2.C.16 **Name** – Constructability, Project Director (Pre-Construction Team) – Project Director (Construction Team) 2-36

2.C.17 **Name** – Constructability, Project Manager (Pre-Construction Team) – Project Manager (Construction Team) 2-37

2.C.18 **Name** – Safety Manager (Construction Team) 2-38

2.C.19 **Name** – Project Administrative Assistant (Construction Team) 2-41

2.C.20 **Name** – Pipefitting Crew – General Foreman (Construction Team) 2-42

2.C.21 **Name** – Plumbing Crew – General Foreman (Construction Team) 2-44

3 Design Assist Experience and Design Build Experience 3-1

3.A **Company 1** 3-4

3.A.1 **Project 1** – Design Assist Mechanical 3-4

3.A.2 **Project 2** – Design Assist Mechanical 3-5

3.A.3 **Project 3** – Design Assist Mechanical 3-6

3.B **Company 2**. 3-7

3.B.1 **Project 1** – Design and Build MEP Systems 3-7

3.B.2 **Project 2** – Design and Build MP Systems 3-8

3.B.3 **Project 3** – Design and Build Mechanical Systems 3-9

4 Approach to Establishing a GMP 4-1

4.A Documenting the Assumptions Made During the GMP Estimate Stage 4-1

4.B List of Assumptions and Clarifications 4-2

4.C Controlling Variations from These Assumptions 4-2

4.D Preconstruction Tracking Tools 4-2

4.D.1 Baseline Estimate 4-2

4.D.2 Value Management Option Log 4-2

4.D.3 Estimate Update 4-2

4.E Construction Phase GMP Tracking Systems 4-2

4.E.1 Labor and Material Costing by Work Item 4-3

4.E.2 Forecast to Complete 4-3

4.E.3 Savings/Contingency Listing 4-3

5 Experience and Capabilities Regarding Building Information
Modeling (BIM) 5-1

5.A **Company 1** 5-3

5.A.1 **Project 1** 5-3

5.A.2 **Project 2** 5-4

5.A.3 **Project 3** 5-5

5.B **Company 2**. 5-6

6 **AGENCY**, **LOCATION** County Workforce, and City of **CITY**
Workforce Goals 6-1

7 Approach 7-1

Overview 7-1

Design Assist 7-4

Building Information Management 7-5

BIM Planning Process 7-5

Coordination Process 7-6

7.A Staffing Requirements/Meeting Participation/Reporting 7-8

7.A.1 Staffing Requirements 7-8

7.A.2 Meeting Participation 7-8

7.A.3 Reporting 7-9

7.B Project Cost and Budget Control 7-10

7.B.1 Cost Control of Direct Labor Costs – Labor Productivity Planning 7-10

7.B.1.1 Field Foremen 7-10

7.B.1.2 Defined Productivity Plan and System 7-10

7.B.1.3 Productivity Monitoring and Tracking System 7-12

7.B.2 Procurement Procedures 7-12

7.B.2.1 Project Goal 7-12