What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Georgia Department of Transportation is requesting qualifications for Independent Cost Estimator services. These services will support alternative delivery and Public-Private Partnership projects administered by GDOT’s P3 Division. All questions must be submitted in writing via email to [email protected]. GDOT does not maintain a planholders list for subconsultant opportunities.
Scope of work
- Produce Independent Cost Estimates in support of Alternative Delivery and P3 projects.
- Provide risk management support, including risk identification, assessment, and cost quantification.
- Provide written constructability recommendations and evaluate availability of materials, labor, and equipment.
- Participate in value engineering workshops and identify innovative cost or time-saving alternatives.
- Review project schedules and provide written comments on tasks, risks, and critical path.
- Participate in cost reconciliation and assist GDOT during price negotiations.
- Conduct Quality Assurance/Quality Control reviews for all ICE deliverables.
- Attend project meetings virtually or in person as required.
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Phase I: Project Manager and Key Team Leaders - Experience and Qualifications | 30% |
| Phase I: Prime Consultant Past Performance | 10% |
| Phase I Total | 60% |
| Phase II: Technical Approach | 40% |
Minimum qualifications
- No GDOT prequalification Area Classes are specified for this solicitation.
- At least ten (10) years of experience with contractor-style, production-based, bottom-up estimating.
- Experience using HCSS or similar production-based estimating software.
- Experience with CM/GC, Design-Build, Public-Private Partnership, or Comprehensive Development Agreement projects.
- Experience working as an Independent Cost Estimator and directly on a contractor's staff.
- Project Manager and Lead Estimator must be employees of the Prime Consultant.
- Project Manager and Lead Estimator must have a degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
- Joint ventures will not be accepted for this solicitation.
Documents to include with your response
- Phase I Cover Page
- Signed Addendum cover page(s) (or statement that No Addendum Issued)
- Basic Company Information and Proposed Consultant Team List
- Project Manager and Key Team Leaders Experience and Qualifications
- Organizational Chart and Commitment Tables
- Prime Consultant Past Performance and Evaluation Forms (CMIS, LAP, or Legacy Evaluation Form)
- Phase II Cover Page (shortlisted firms only)
- Notarized Certification Form (Phase II, shortlisted firms only)
- Notarized Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit (Phase II, shortlisted firms only)
- Phase II Technical Approach narrative (shortlisted firms only)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the GDOT solicitation portal
- Instructions
- Submit Phase I SOQ as one complete PDF document (8.5-by-11-inch paper, or 11-by-17-inch for charts/tables, minimum 11-point font) through the GDOT solicitation portal. Shortlisted firms submit Phase II Technical Approach.