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ADDENDUM NO. 1
December 2, 2009
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND OBSERVATION SERVICES
FOR NE 2ND AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (SECTION B1 AND C)
AND CITYWIDE ADA SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
RFQ No. 08-09-049
TO: All PROSPECTIVE PROPOSERS:
The following changes, additions, clarifications, and deletions amend the above -captioned Request for
Qualifications, and shall become an Integral part of the Proposal Responses and the subsequent
Agreement. Please note the contents herein and affix same to the documents you have on hand.
extended Submittal Date
The RFQ submittal date Is hereby extended to December 18, 2009 at 2:00 PM.
Additional Information
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Request for Information
Question
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What Is the start date for this contract?
Answer
1
As soon as the contract Is executed.
Question
2
The CEO Senior Project Engineer position description relates to a Senior
Inspector? Is a Senior Inspector required? Please provide more clarification
If this role Is Intended to be a Senior Inspector role?
Answer
2
Please refer to the revised position titles, descriptions, and requirements
below.
Question
3
According to the RFQ, there are no Professional Engineers required for this
project, who will be certifying and signing as-builts for the projects to
FDOTIFFIWA?
Answer
3
Please refer to the revised position descriptions below. An engineer will be
required.
Question
4
In section 2.3 It states: Inspectors report to the Senior Protect Engineer and
the Senior Project Engineer reports to the Projeot Administrator,
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Please confirm thls is the correct reporting order. (Generally a Project
Administrator reports to a Sr. 'Project Engineer)
Answer
4
The Inspector will report to the Sr. Protect inspector and the Sr. Project
Inspector will report to the Project Engineer/Administrator.
Question
5
Is the due date for the Qualifications Package still December 9, 2009?
Answer
5
The submittal deadline has been extended to December 16, 2009 at 2;00
P.M.
Question
6
Please confirm if the use of Sub -consultants as part of the proposed team of
the Prime is permuted.
Answer
6
No Sub -Consultants will be allowed.
Please find below amendments to the Request for QualulcatIons Document hereby Incorporated Into the
RFQ. The words In red reflect the changes and those that have been struck through reflect the deletions.
2.3. Position Descriptions
CEO services for these projects will require. one CEO Project Manager, one CEO Senior
Project Engineer, and up to three CEO Inspectors for completion of the three ARRA-funded
projects. The Citywide ADA sidewalk improvements project is expected to be of short
duration (2-3 months), and the NE 2"a Avenue project may take 12 months for completion of
both segments. Position descriptions are as follows:
CEO ProtectMenaffer Engineer/Administrator:
A Civil Engineering degree plus two (2) years of engineering experience In construction of
major road or bridge structures, eta
and-relafed-ergIReering--experieneertwe-(2)--years-ef-wh eta -of -major
read-er-br1dge-strustures with the exception of Complex Category 2 (CC2) bridge structures.
To be in primary control, a Protect Englneer/Administrator must have supervised two or more
Inspectors as well as two or more support staff (Office Manager, Compliance Officer, and
Secretary) and must have been directly responsible for all CEI services assigned.
Receives general instructions regarding assignments from the City and is expected to
exercise Initiative and Independent judgment in the solution of work problems. Directs and
assigns specific tasks to inspectors and assists in ail phases of the construction project. Will
be responsible for the progress and final estimates throughout the construction protect
duration. Must have the following:
Qualifications:
a FOOT Advanced MOT
6 Pass the--GTQP-wienlnatie tee ° )reoting-ef--Bridge-Pest
tensiening Tend 'sffs €applleable)
Certifications:
• SSPC course: C-3 Supervisor/Competent Person Training for Deleading of industrial
Structures (if applicable)
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• Attend CTQP Quality Control Manager Course and pass the examination,
a A Master's Degree In Engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of engineering
experience
CEO Senior Prolect engineer Inspector:
High school graduate or equivalent plus four (4) years of experience in construction
inspection, two (2) years of which shall have been in bridge and/or roadway construction
Inspection with the exception of Complex Category 2 (CC2) bridge structures.
Responsible for performing highly complex technical assignments In field surveying and
construction layout, making, and checking engineering computations, Inspecting construction
work, and conducting fleid tests and Is responsible for coordinating and managing the lower
level inspectors. Work Is performed under the general supervision of the Project Engineer/
Administrator.
To be In primary control, a Senior Inspector must have supervised two or more inspectors
and must have been directly responsible for all Inspection requirements related to the
construction operations assigned. Must have the following:
Qualifications:
o CTQP Concrete Field Inspector Level I
o CTQP Asphalt Roadway Level I
® CTQP Earthwork Construction Inspection Level I
® CTQP Earthwork Construction Inspection Level II
® FDOT Advanced MOT
a CTQP Final Estimates Level II
Cet#tficatlons:
• Nuclear Radiation Safety
pEO Inspectors:
High school graduate or equivalent plus two (2) years experience in construction inspection,
one (1) year of which shall have been In bridge and/or roadway construction inspection, plus
the following:
Qualifications:
• CTQP Concrete Field Inspector Level I
u CTQP Asphalt Roadway Level i
9 CTQP Earthwork Construction Inspection Level I
• CTQP Final Estimates Level I
e FDOT Intermediate MOT
Certifications:
• Nuclear Radiation Safety
Or a Civil Engineering degree with the ability to ear additional required qualifications within
one year. (Note: Engineer intern classification requires E.I,T, certificate.)
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Responsible for performing assignments In assisting Senior Inspector In the pei formance of
their duties. Receive general supervision from the Senior Inspector who reviews work while
in progress. Civil Engineering graduates must obtain certifications within the first year of
working as an inspector or Engineer Intern. Exceptions will be permitted on a case -by -case
basis so Tong as qualifications and certifications are appropriate for specific Inspection duties.
THIS ADDENDUM IS AN ESSENTIAL PORTION OF THE REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
AND SHALL BE MADE A PART THEREOF.
Gary FabrIld4rlt' sistent Director
Capital Imp ve ents Program
This Addendum should be signed and dated by the Proposer and submitted as proof of receipt with the
submission of Proposals. The Proposer by Identifying the addendum number In their Proposal and by
signing and submission of their Proposal shall serve as proof of receipt of this Addendum.
NAME OF FIRM; Metric Engineering, Inc,
SIGNATURE: /�
DATE: December 15, 2009
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