REI # 4929 Contractor Pre-qualification Information Package
For General Environmental Assessment Services and Advice
Questions and Answers July 18, 2012
Q 1) Section 2.1 of the REI refers to an "attached Contractor
Pre-qualification Evaluation Form ". I am not able to find an
attachment by that title in the pdf file posted to the BC Bid site.
Can you advise where a copy can be viewed? A 1) The intention is to
ensure that submissions respond to the evaluation criteria. Part B,
pages 6 through 8 of the REI document identifies the evaluation
criteria for both Core and Optional Submissions. Please ensure
submissions respond to the evaluation criteria in these tables.
Section 2.1 of the REI document has been updated (and highlighted
in yellow) to reflect this. Q 2) On page 9 of the Contractor
Pre-qualification Information Package, it notes that at least two
examples of previous work should be submitted. Can you please
clarify how you would like this illustrated and mandatory
information you would like us to provide? A 2) EAO is seeking a
clear demonstration of similar work to that outlined in the REI
document having been successfully performed. While there is no
specific mandatory information requested, we do expect that
examples will be sufficient to identify the experience of the
company and individuals submitting the package and that the work is
relevant to the services in the REI. All examples should be
verifiable if requested. Q 3) When providing details on key
personnel, would you like us to provide hourly rates? A 3) Hourly
rates are not necessary but can be submitted. Q 4) The mandatories
section (Part B, section 4) includes the requirement: For key
principles and key personnel, submit proof of five years current
experience in performing similar or related work;. Please advise as
to what would constitute proof of experience. Resumes for principle
and key personnel will be included in the proposal, as well as
bios. Is additional information required? A 4) Resumes or other
forms of proof should identify the type of work, when it was
performed, and where possible who the client was. Statements made
should be verifiable if requested.
Q 5) Would it be acceptable to deliver a USB drive with the
expression of interest and related attachments in digital form
instead of 4 hard copies? A 5) No. There are two ways to submit a
response per the REI document. Page ii states: Expressions of
Interest will be received not later than 2:00 p.m. (local time) on
July 27, 2012, at EAOs address: BC Environmental Assessment Office
Courier address: 836 Yates Street Victoria BC V8W 1L8 Expressions
of Interest can also be submitted electronically on BC Bid Q 6) Is
the intent of the division of core and optional submissions to
distinguish between those with general EA experience and those with
technical expertise in one or more scientific discipline? A 6) Yes.
The Core Submission is seeking general EA experience to assist with
general EA project administration, which may include more process
oriented tasks as outlined in the REI document. The Optional
Submission is seeking more technical expertise. The specific
disciplines noted in the REI document are not exhaustive of the
possible expertise areas that would be beneficial, but these
disciplines have recently been sought after by EAO for some
projects. Q 7) Can a single individual submit an Expression of
Interest? A 7) Yes. The criteria used to evaluate submissions does
not include any reference to size of the firm. Q 8) If a firm
qualifies for the Select List, can additional individuals be added
to the roster of optional personnel when providing a quote and/or
bidding on contracts associated with REAI 4929? A 8) Yes. However,
any new individuals will need to be approved by EAO to update the
Select List or to be included on any contract.
