Step-One Technical Proposal Factors

STEP-ONE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL FACTORS:

The information provided in this section will be used in evaluating the offeror's proposed technical approach; experience in relevant projects; material; schedule; and bonding/insurance capability, specifically to this solicitation.
Factor 1 – Technical Approach
Submission Requirements:
The bidder shall clearly communicate its proposed technical approach for the solicited project which meets the 100% completed technical specifications and construction drawings. The proposal shall include, as a minimum, the following elements:

1. Management and Qualification:

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Bidder’s expertise and qualification related to this project. List of key personnel who will be working on the project. Include roles, responsibilities, qualifications, and certifications.
List of Subcontractors and Sub-subcontractors who will be working on the project. Include roles, responsibilities, qualifications, and certifications.
Certificate to verify the installer is certified by NICET as fire-alarm Level III technician. Certificate to verify the installer has NFPA Certification according to NFPA 72 by a UL-listed alarm company.
The qualified design professional (NICET Level III minimum or Licensed Professional Engineer) who will provide the sealed and signed shop drawings.
Verification the Cabling Installer personnel is certified by BICSI. Verification the Installation Supervisor is a Level II Installer. Verification the Testing Supervisor is certified by BICSI as an RCDD to supervise on-site testing.

2. Technical Solution:

Based on your understanding of the requirements, describe your technical approach. Present a narrative to describe your technical solution for this project, specifically citing the process, and the following topics (at a minimum):
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Briefly describe any challenges or constraints inherent to the project and your technical solution. Briefly describe the unique challenges working in an occupied, secure facility and your plan to limit any disturbances to the institution’s operations. Briefly describe any conditions that will impact the schedule and how you plan to mitigate to ensure the project is completed by the required date. The proposal should consider items such as shorter work hours due to institution emergencies, entry/exit procedures of workers necessitated by normal institution routines, work schedule, and Federal holidays. If there are any assumptions, clearly list them and explain the reason for each assumption.