Request For Qualifications On-Call Environmental Consulting Services Keven Gulsby Sr. Procurement Specialist Houston Airport System March 13, 2014

RFQ for On-Call Environmental Consulting Services – Project 693 The City of Houston (City) invites interested firms to submit Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) to provide On-Call Environmental Consulting Services to the Houston Airport System (HAS) for George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Ellington Airport (EFD).   The DBE Goal for this project is 30%. Three years with two 1-year options to extend. Questions/Communication regarding Pre-Submittal Conference must be received electronically and directed only to: Keven Gulsby Senior Procurement Specialist Supply Chain Management Houston Airport System Keven.Gulsby@HoustonTX.Gov (Please include the phrase “Project 693, On-Call Environmental Consulting Services RFQ” in the subject line and provide all applicable contact information.) Each Respondent shall submit one original (marked Original) and ten (10) copies of the SOQ. Clarification Letters: Instrument to be used when answering questions or making changes to the RFQ. Will post at HAS’ website. Submittals shall be delivered to: Justina J. Mann, Assistant Director 18600 Lee Road Humble, TX 77338

What We’ll Cover Today General Information Instructions To Respondents Objective Scope of work Instructions To Respondents Selection process and contract award Submittal requirements – Table of Contents SOQ Evaluation Evaluation Criteria Additional Instructions, Notifications, and Information Badging – Access to AOA (Air Operations Area) City Required Documents To be submitted with SOQ To be submitted after receipt of Notice of Intent to Award Sample Contract Questions

General Information Objective Scope of Work The term of service awarded under this RFQ will be a maximum of five (5) years and the aggregate total amount shall not exceed $5,000,000.00. Scope of Work Actual work undertaken will be by separate and distinct task orders. A scope of work and estimate of costs will be required for each assignment prior to issuance of a notice-to-proceed (Letter of Authorization). Any work product generated under this contract will be delivered in printed and electronic format along with its components, such as data files, text files, image files, spreadsheets, graphs and tables.

General Information Services may include, but are not limited to, the following areas: Air quality assessment and permitting Environmental specifications for construction projects Aviation noise services Water quality assessment and permitting Review of technical documents and reports Site assessment and remediation Litigation support Storage tanks Regulatory negotiations Spill Prevention (SPCC) Testing and evaluation of environmental control systems Emergency response coordination, sampling, and oversight Training Waste management Sustainability Master Plan Environmental Management Information Systems National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and General Conformity review of capital development projects Environmental Design Energy efficiency Tenant compliance and oversight Data Management (GIS/ArcINFO) Contractor oversight of third parties lead activities Design reviews All prospective Respondents are advised that some of the services described herein may not be required under this contract. HAS reserves the right to initiate additional procurement action for any of the services that are described herein.

Instructions To Respondents Selection Process and Contract Award Submittals will be evaluated by a Selection Committee consisting of City personnel together with any non-City personnel the City chooses to include in the evaluation process. Selection will be based on the Evaluation Criteria herein. Step One: Based on the number and quality of responses to this RFQ, the evaluation committee may form a ranked, short list of respondents whose qualifications provide the most desirable methods for providing the services. Note: If a clear, first-place respondent is identified, the respondents will be notified of such, and there will be no Step TWO. However, in the event no clear, first-place respondent is identified by the evaluation committee, the evaluation committee will receive oral presentations/interviews by up to three of the ranked, short-listed respondents identified in Step ONE. Step Two: After the oral presentations/interviews (if required) are completed, a final ranking will be established by the evaluation committee.

Instructions To Respondents Submittal Requirements – Table of Contents Table of contents shall be as follows: (Will not count against the 20-page limit) General Information Company Experience Project Management Approach Staffing Demonstration of Flexibility and Responsiveness for Getting Things Accomplished Ability to Meet Schedules Quality Assurance Approach Demonstration of Past Client Satisfaction Demonstration of Past Performance in Meeting Budgets City Required Documents

SOQ Evaluation NO TAB: PART OF EVALUATION CRITERIA – QUALITY OF SOQ (5 points) as determined by the Selection Committee

Additional Instructions, Notifications, and Information BADGING – Access to AOA (Air Operations Area) The cost of a badge at Houston Airport System locations (subject to change): George Bush Intercontinental Airport: $55.00 William P. Hobby Airport: $55.00 Ellington Airport: $16.00 Annual Renewal: $16.00 (all airports)

City Required Documents TO BE SUBMITTED WITH SOQ: CONTRACTOR SUBMISSION LIST FAIR CAMPAIGN ORDINANCE, FORM 00452-1 CONTRACTOR SUBMISSION LIST FAIR CAMPAIGN ORDINANCE, FORM 00452-2 AFFIDAVIT OF NON-INTEREST, FORM 00454 AFFIDAVIT OF OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL, FORM 00455-1 CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE, FORM 00457 CONTRACTOR’S STATEMENT REGARDING PREVIOUS CONTRACTS, FORM 00459  REFERENCE VERIFICATION, FORM 00480 (3 required)

City Required Documents TO BE SUBMITTED AFTER RECEIPT OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD RESOLUTION OF CONTRACTOR, FORM 00501 LIST OF PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS, FORM 00600 DRUG POLICY COMPLIANCE AGREEMENT, FORM 00601-1 CONTRACTOR’S CERTIFICATION OF NO SAFETY IMPACT POSITIONS, FORM 00606-1 CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE FOR SERVICES, FORM HOU1 AFFIDAVIT OF INSURANCE, FORM 00620-1 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS, FORM 00620B AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE WITH AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM, FORM 00624 AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE WITH DBE PROGRAM, FORM 00628 CITY OF HOUSTON CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH PAY OR PLAY, FORM 00630 CITY OF HOUSTON PAY OR PLAY PROGRAM LIST OF CONTRACTORS, FORM POP-3 OBO CERTIFICATION BY MATERIAL SUPPLIERS, FORM 00632-1  SAMPLE LETTER OF INTENT (M/W/DBE), ATTACHMENT, FORM 00842

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Office of Business Opportunity Project Number 693 On-Call Environmental Consulting Services at HAS DBE Goal Achievement There are resources available to assist you as you assemble your team of certified subcontractors to help you achieve the 30 % DBE participation goal for this federally funded project. Follow these easy steps to access the certified Directory. Log on to the City of Houston’s Website at www.houstontx.gov Click on the Departments Link Click on the Office of Business Opportunity Click on the S/M/W/DBE/PDBE Directory of Certified Companies You will then be viewing a search parameter screen where you may enter a company name (Search by Business Name) or a business description (Search by Business Description). Additionally, check off the applicable certification types you need at the bottom of the screen .Search by Certification Type. (DBE, M/DBE and W/DBE) The system will then provide you a list of currently certified companies for that business type. Clicking on the company’s name will give you the contact information for that company. Or, if you know the name of the DBE company, you may go to the Texas Department of Transportation’s web site for additional contact information. www.dot.state.tx.us/business Under Business Quick Links, select DBE Alphabetic Listing Please contact the HAS Office of Business Opportunity if you encounter any problems or have questions. We can help guide you through this process. That contact information is: Janice Ruley 281 233-7853 Janice.Ruley @houstontx.gov 18600 Lee Road Humble, Texas 77338

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