Dallas Area Rapid Transit Pre-Bid Conference Solicitation No. B Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems June 25, 2015
Ground Rules All , phone calls, correspondence shall be directed to the Contract Specialist All such requests must be provided in writing no later than July 5, Questions should be entered via the DART supplier portal at Verbal responses are not binding to the Authority
Agenda Introductions Diversity Information Solicitation Overview ◦ Contracts Technical Overview Question & Answer
Exhibit G - DEO Overview Goals (See Exhibit C) Exhibit G Solicitation Evaluation Q&A Submit Attachment 1 to Exhibit G with your bid package
Solicitation Offer & Award Form Offer Submission Due Date: July 10, 2015 by 2:00 P.M. Where to submit: Firm offer period – 180 days from date in Block 7 Complete information requested in Blocks 14, 15, and 16 Do Not complete information contained in Blocks Page 2 - Checklist to help identify items to return with bid also provides place to acknowledge amendments
Schedule Completely fill in the Unit Price and Extended Price Solicitation contains Indefinite Quantity items Print, sign, date at the bottom
Exhibit A Representations & Certifications All areas must be completed Signatures – Authorized Agent for Company
Exhibit B Bid - Publicly Opened One Award to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder, that is most advantageous to The Authority, price and other factors considered.
Exhibit C Solicitation Instructions/Conditions Acknowledge Amendments Late submissions, modifications and withdrawals of bid Preparation of Bids Goals for Diversity Participation
Exhibit D This solicitation contains: Indefinite Quantity/Indefinite Delivery Performance Period: Contract is for three (3) years Multiple locations 5 Star Service
Exhibit D - Continued E-Verify System Compliance Insurance (Risk Management)
Insurance Requirements General Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence including Products and Completed Operations coverage. DART needs to be listed as an additional insured. Automobile Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence. DART needs to be listed as an additional insured. Workers Compensation – Statutory Benefits and $500,000 Employers Liability. Employer Indemnity type policies will NOT be accepted. Required from Prime & Subcontractors working on site. Waiver of subrogation in favor of DART. Only the successful offeror will be required to submit evidence of insurance.
Exhibit F Provides all of your standard contract clauses: ◦ Changes ◦ Disputes ◦ Independent Contractor ◦ Pricing Adjustments ◦ Termination
Exhibit H Statement of Work Paragraph 2 – Work Requirements, the Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, supplies, transportation. Required licenses, permits, and training Contractor Inspection Report
Exhibit H Service Schedule Normal Business Hours Scheduled Prior to Working- keys are required for access 10 days to complete inspections 48 Hours to complete repairs DART staff will provide signature upon completion of requested service
Exhibit L Complete the entire form Requests references and release of financial information to determine offeror’s responsibility, make sure and phone for contact person are current. Submit form with your bid package
Exhibit V Employee Information Report Complete both pages and submit with package
Question/Answer All questions must be submitted in writing Written response will be provided as Amendment to solicitation Future questions must be submitted through DART supplier portal-
Solicitation Contact Ronald Hauck- Contract Specialist