Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA)

FQ15237

SIX (6) TIE BREAKER STATIONS UPGRADE ORANGE AND BLUE LINES VA,

DC AND MD

Pre-Bid ConferencePre-Bid Conference

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Opening RemarksOpening Remarks

Silence all Cell phones and pagers

This presentation and attendee log will be provided on WMATA.com website

Safety Tip: Safety Tip: ““

Don’t go to work half-dressed. Wear PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT””

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Introduction of WMATA Introduction of WMATA PersonnelPersonnel

• Guzel Gufranova, PRMT – Contract Administrator• Kelly Reahl – IRPM Project Manager • Alexandria Zimar – IRPM Project Manager • Tinuade S. Akinshola, DBE – Compliance Specialist

IRPM –Infrastructure Renewal Program ManagementDBE – Disadvantage Business EnterprisePRMT – Office of Procurement and Materials

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PurposePurpose

• The purpose of the conference will be to provide and overview of the project, technical and contractual requirements, answer questions regarding the solicitation documents.

• After today’s conference, if you have additional questions, they must be received via electronic mail to ggufranova@wmata.com (See “Explanation to Offeror under SOLICITATION INSTRUCTIONS”, p.19 of Volume 1 and p.6 of IFB Letter). Not later than 5 business days prior to bid opening

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PurposePurpose

• To promote a common understanding of:– Authority’s requirements in Volume 1 – 3– Solicitation Instructions (Volume 1)

• To provide answers to questions regarding the IFB

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The Pre-Bid Conference is for information purposes only. It may answer some Bidders’ questions. Statements or representations made during the Conference are not legally binding. Changes resulting from this Conference are official only if issued through an Amendment to the IFB.

Disclaimer Regarding Changes Disclaimer Regarding Changes to the Solicitationto the Solicitation

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WMATA.comWMATA.com

WMATA solicitations are publicized at www.wmata.com

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BIDDING MATERIAL BIDDING MATERIAL (p.18 Invitation for Bids)

Bid Form Representations and Certifications Unit Price Schedule Bid Bond Appendix B: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Forms

One (1) hard copy (p.21). Sealed envelope.

Proposals may be received prior to, but no later than Proposals may be received prior to, but no later than 2:00 PM, November 4, 20152:00 PM, November 4, 2015

AWARD OF CONTRACT (p.23): Award of Contract will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

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The outside of the envelope shall show: The outside of the envelope shall show:

- THE AMENDMENTS RECEIVED. Failure to acknowledge all amendments may cause the Bid to be considered not responsive. (p.33)

- VIRGINIA REGISTRATION NUMBER (p.33, p. 29)

- HOUR and DATE specified in the IFB for receipt, the IFB number, and the full legal name and address of the Bidder on the face of the envelope (p.21)

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Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) 18.5%. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) 18.5%. $500,000 or more for a construction contract. P.240. Submit complete schedule of DBE participation and Letters of Intent. All DBEs must have current WMATA DBE certifications.

Representations and CertificationsRepresentations and Certifications – Complete all blocks/boxes and sign where required, p.35-43

Bid Form Bid Form – sign manually, acknowledge receipt of all amendments, p.33-34

Unit Price SchedulesUnit Price Schedules: Base – Six TBS. Option 1 – Spare Parts. Contract :Total Bid Price (Base plus Option 1). P. 44-47.

Bid Bond: Bid Bond: 5% of the Bid Price. More on p.52-53 Bid Guarantee

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Disadvantaged Business EnterprisesDisadvantaged Business Enterprises

It is the policy of WMATA, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (US DOT) that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE’s) shall have an equal opportunity to receive and participate in performing federally -assisted contracts, including contractors and subcontractors at any tier.

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AWARDAWARD

Apparent Low Bidder submits Pre-Award Information after Bid Opening p.24. Don’t submit with Bid. 5 calendar days after bid opening.

WMATA will have 90 calendar days to

award the Contract

p.29

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Period of PerformancePeriod of Performance

• K06TB2 Greenwich Street and K07TB2 Prosperity Avenue: by June 30, 2016.

• Final work completion – NTP + 495 days. • Pp.138

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ScheduleScheduleSCHEDULE EVENT DATE

IFB Release October 9, 2015

Pre-Bid Conference October 20, 2015

Site Visit October 20, 2015

Bid Due Date November 4, 2015

Contract Execution January 4, 2016

Dates Subject to Change

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QuestionsQuestions

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Thank you!Thank you!

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