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NO. 16-106
Project Management Services for Fiber Optic Installation and
Network Operation Services
Brazos Valley
Council of Governments
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INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 3
Insurance ..............................................................................................................................................18
Response to RFP.................................................................................................................................. 23
Scope of Service.................................................................................................................................... 29
Attachments ......................................................................................................................................... 37
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1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL PROPOSAL INFORMATION
Brazos Valley Council of Governments (BVCOG) is soliciting proposals from experienced and qualified vendors
to provide Project Management Services for Fiber Optic Network Installation and Network Operation Services.
The project management firm will serve as an extension of the BVCOG staff for the implementation of a fiber
optic system that will span the Brazos Valley Region. See Scope of Service section on page 29 for a detailed
information on products and services solicited in the scope of this RFP.
The COGNet consortium consists of health care delivery entities, schools, and local governments that operate in
the Brazos Valley Region. The current broadband services needed by these entities are either not available or not
cost effective due to the makeup of existing network service providers. BVCOG, herein also referred to as the
Consortium Leader, is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors with proven expertise and experience to
provide Project Management Services for installing a dedicated Fiber Optic services to and from various health
care providers from a nine (9) county area to the BVCOG Point-of-Presence (PoP) located at 3991 East 29th
Street in Bryan, Texas. Currently there are approximately 17 providers which are Participants of the COGNet
Consortium that are eligible to receive federal universal service funding through the FCCs Rural Healthcare
Program. There are initially 71 sites to be connected among these 17 Participants. It is anticipated that the
COGNet consortium will grow to approximately 400 Participants over time. The Fiber Optic Network will
provide 1Gb connections with scalable bandwidth to meet the needs of the participants.
Vendor is subject to all FCC rules and requirements for construction of telecommunications services using funding
from the Healthcare Connect Fund. See the Scope of Service section for more information on BVCOG
requirements. Refer to http://www.usac.org/rhc/healthcare-connect for details concerning FCC and USAC rules
and regulations on the Healthcare Connect Fund.
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1.5 NOTIFICATION
BVCOG uses multiple channels for the notification and dissemination of all RFPs. Approved methods of
dissemination include www.bidsync.com, the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD), the BVCOG offices, and
advertisement in The Eagle newspaper. The receipt of solicitations through any other means may result in the
receipt of incomplete specifications or addenda which could ultimately render your proposal non-compliant.
BVCOG accepts no responsibility for the receipt or notifications of solicitations through any other source. The
RFP documents may be examined at the BVCOG Office at 3991 East 29th St., Bryan, Texas 77802 or Offerors
can access, view and/or download the RFP documents from www.bidsync.com.
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To satisfy Texas' statutory requirements [Government Code, Chapter 2161, Subchapter D], BVCOG requires all
Offerors to supply information in any bid/proposal response listing (1) the total number of subcontracts, and (2)
the total number of HUB contracts applicable to the services offered in the response.
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DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS AND
ACRONYMS
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DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS AND
ACRONYMS
HCF Order - The Report and Order released by the FCC on December 21, 2012, in WC Docket 02-60 (FCC
Order 12-150), adopting FCC rules implementing the HCF and containing additional program procedures and
requirements.
HCP - A health care provider participant, or potential participant, in the BVCOG network. Although HCPs may
be either eligible or ineligible for RHC or HCF support, unless specified otherwise, HCP shall mean an entity
eligible for support.
Offeror - Any entity that submits a competitive bid or proposal in response to this RFP. (Same as Bidder or
Proposer or Company or Firm.) The Successful Offeror is the Offeror to whom this RFP is awarded.
Participant - A member of the COGNet consortium.
Proposer - Any entity that submits a competitive proposal in response to this RFP. (See Offeror)
Response - All or part of any offering submitted in response to this RFP.
Request for Proposals (RFP) - This formal written document requests from vendors and/or service providers a
proposal for various goods and services, certain professional services, insurance and high technology items and
includes a request for proposed prices and fees. Unlike an invitation for bids, the proposals received in response to
a RFP can and will be negotiated with the top ranked firm.
Rural Health Care Program (RHC) The Rural Health Care Program is an FCC program administered by the
Universal Services Administrative Company that provides discounts for telecommunications services for eligible
health care providers (HCPs).
Telecommunications Equipment - The term telecommunications equipment means equipment, other than
customer premises equipment, used by a carrier or network provider to provide telecommunications services, and
includes software integral to such equipment (including upgrades).
Telecommunications Service(s) - The term telecommunications service means the offering of
telecommunications for a fee directly to the public, or to such classes of users as to be effectively available directly
to the public, regardless of the facilities used.
USAC - The Universal Service Administrative Company. USAC is a private, not-for-profit Delaware corporation
based in Washington, D.C., that administers the RHC and the HCF at the direction of the FCC. In accordance
with FCC Rules, USAC is responsible for processing, approving, and disbursing HCF and RHC funding.
Vendor - A manufacturer's representative or dealer authorized to make sales and supply parts and service. Vendor
is a generic term applied to individuals and companies alike that provide goods and services.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Tentative schedule for this RFP is as follows:
Release Formal RFP to Vendors ..................................................................................... September 26, 2016
Non-Mandatory Pre-bid Phone Conference ........................................... 2:00 p.m. CDT September 29, 2016
Deadline for Questions............................................................................... 3:00 p.m. CDT October 14, 2016
Proposal Submission Deadline (Due Date) ................................................ 3:00 p.m. CDT October 21, 2016
Proposals Review/Preliminary Scoring................................................................... October-November 2016
Negotiations, Best and Final Offers .......................................................................................November 2016
Earliest Anticipated Award of Contract ............................................................... November-December 2016
BVCOG reserves the right to change the dates in the schedule of events above.
BVCOG reserves the right to determine that conditions exist which prevents the opening of responses on the
date/time advertised, and to reschedule the opening for a future date and time. Responses received by BVCOG
by the original deadline will be secured unopened until the rescheduled opening date and time, and those
having timely submitted such responses will be notified.
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All best efforts have been made to insure that the product/service descriptions and associated specification
information are correct, and adequate time has been given to prospective Offerors to point out mistakes.
However, if an error remains and is caught by Offeror before the scheduled bid/proposal opening, Offeror shall
make note of the required correction in the Response, and shall also notify BVCOG prior to the opening of
responses.
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BVCOG may reject any and all responses, and may reject any part of a response.
BVCOG, at its sole discretion, may also waive any formalities or irregularities in any response whenever it is
deemed in the best interest of BVCOG or the COGNet Consortium.
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Offeror has not within a three (3) year period preceding this RFP been convicted of or had a civil suit judgment
rendered against Offeror for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting
to obtain or performing a public transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of federal or state
antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records,
making false statement, or receiving stolen property.
Offeror is not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (federal,
state, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated above.
Offeror has not, within a three (3) year period preceding this RFP, had any government (federal, state, or local)
transactions terminated for cause or default.
4.15 SUBCONTRACTING
No activities or services included as a part of this RFP and/or the contract made pursuant hereto, may be
subcontracted to another organization, firm, or individual without the written consent of the BVCOG's Executive
Director, and may be subject to cancellation if such consent is not requested. Such intent to subcontract should be
clearly identified in the Offerors response to this RFP. It is understood that the contractor is held responsible for
the satisfactory accomplishment of the service or activities included in a subcontract.
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4.23 ANTI-DISCRIMINATION
The Contractor shall certify that they will conform to the provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended,
as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended and where applicable.
The Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law relating to
discrimination in employment. The Contractor, in all solicitations and/or advertisements for employees placed by
or on behalf of the Contractor, shall state that such Contractor is an equal opportunity employer. The Contractor
should not discriminate against a qualified job applicant or employee because of a disability and ensuring that all
existing and new facilities provide easy access for people with disabilities.
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INSURANCE
5 INSURANCE
Unless otherwise stipulated, Contractor must have the following insurance and coverage minimums and strictly
adhere to the following requirements. The policies hereunder, shall contain a waiver of transfer of rights of
recovery (BVCOG is to be named as additional insured and a waiver of subrogation) against BVCOG, its agents,
representatives, officers, directors, officials, employees and member entities for any claims arising out of
Contractors work or service.
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PROPOSAL EVALUATION
6 PROPOSAL EVALUATION
BVCOG reserves the right to waive any or all irregularities, formalities, or other technicalities, to be the sole and
independent judge of quality and suitability of any products/services offered, and may accept or reject any
proposal in its entirety, or may reject any part of any proposal without affecting the remainder of that proposal,
and may award the individual items on this proposal in any combination or in any way to best serve the interests of
BVCOG in its sole discretion.
It is understood that BVCOG, through its management, may use all means at their collective disposal to evaluate
the proposals received based on the stated criteria, and the final decision as to the best overall value, both as to
price and to suitability of the products and/or services offered to fit the needs of BVCOG, will rest solely with the
Board of Directors of the BVCOG or their designee(s).
BVCOG has the right to award to multiple companies supplying comparable products or items, also known as a
multiple award schedule, but reserves the right to make a single award to the highest ranked Offeror.
By submission of a Response Offeror indicates acceptance of the evaluation technique, and recognizes and accepts
that BVCOG may at its sole discretion make subjective judgments during the evaluation process.
POINTS
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40
10
Compensation/Payment Schedule
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7 RESPONSE TO RFP
7.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTING A RESPONSE
Unless otherwise addressed within the RFP, the following requirements shall apply:
Electronic Submission of Response - (Preferred method): Offerors may upload one final and complete
electronic proposal on the on-line bidding system that BVCOG utilizes for its bid and proposal solicitations at
http://www.bidsync.com. There is NO COST to the Offeror in submitting their proposal in response to this RFP
via the on-line electronic bidding system.
-orPaper Submission of Response: In lieu of electronic submission, responses may be submitted in four complete
printed sets including one Original and three Copies in separate "hard side" three-ring binders. The outer spine of
each binder shall be labeled showing this RFP No., Offeror Name, and either "Original" or "Copy", as applicable.
The Original printed response will be considered to be the binding response in case of any conflicts between
printed copies submitted with the Offerors (paper response) proposal package.
Paper submission of responses shall be enclosed in a SEALED package(s) addressed to BVCOG. The following
information shall be clearly stated on the exterior of the package(s):
Name and address of Offeror.
Date and hour of proposal submission deadline (due date).
Bid/Proposal RFP number.
The statement: "SEALED PROPOSAL, DO NOT OPEN IN MAIL ROOM". This label shall
be of sufficient size to be quickly and easily noticed and affixed to opposing sides of the
package(s).
No oral, telegraphic, telephonic, or facsimile bids will be considered or accepted.
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The proposal should begin with a title page bearing the name and address of the vendor and the name and number
of this RFP. A table of contents for the proposal should follow the title page.
Tab B -
Executive Summary
Vendors must condense and highlight the contents of the proposal in a separate section titled Executive
Summary. The summary must also identify any exceptions the vendor has taken to the requirements of this RFP,
the contract or any other attachments.
Explain the structure of firm ownership (example corporation, limited partnership etc.). List the Firms total
number of in-house, full-time employees, their professional disciplines, local presence, and the number of
employees in each discipline. Provide a brief explanation of your firms past experience with similar projects.
Provide evidence of the firms financial stability, responsibility (submit your firms most recent audited financial
statement). Discuss current and projected workloads for the years 2017, 2018 and 2019 and ability to provide a
long-term commitment to the Project. Provide your litigation, mediation, and arbitration history over the last five
(5) years.
Tab C -
Provide a description of how your company will achieve the services described in the Scope of Services. Describe
your methodology to provide daily activities for projects as the projects move from concept to completion.
Describe your proposed methodology in providing Professional Project Management Services for this Project.
Include within the description the following:
Project Scope and Cost Control Explain the proposed method and system used by your firm to control the
budget as the task progresses thru each phase of the Project. Describe the firms ability to control costs and
provide accurate and timely invoices through internal control measures; to monitor and stay within budget; to
monitor schedule and review times and describe the techniques used to complete projects within the proposed
time frames.
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Quality Control Provide a brief overview of your firms quality assurance plan. Provide an explanation of how
that program is implemented.
Scheduling Indicate the process your firm would use to contribute to the development and oversight of a project
schedule and the process used to control this schedule during the design, construction and close-out phases
Documentation Provide an overview of your firms document coordination and communication with multiple
Consortium Participants and consultants. Describe and provide a sample of your reporting system used to provide
monthly progress reports that track the progress of work in relevant areas.
Understanding Proposer must include in this section their understanding of the Scope of Services noted herein.
Proposer must articulate a thorough understanding of complexities associated with this high-profile project
including, but not limited to, coordinating with project partners, managing project, coordinating with regulatory
agencies, procuring for professional and construction contracts, etc.
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Compensation/Payment Schedule
Proposer is required to submit hourly rates for all types of personnel required to perform the services described in
this RFP. Proposer must state if the proposed rate is guaranteed for the term of an agreement (if awarded) or if it
is subject to adjustments. If subject to adjustments, Proposer must state the frequency of adjustments and how
adjustments are determined.
Include description of each expense that is required to complete the service. Any requirements for upfront charges
should be clearly stated in all proposals. All applicable taxes and fee estimates should be included as a separate line
item for each service or product. Itemize maintenance and on-going supply costs. Please be sure of the accuracy of
all numbers prior to submission. A summarized total of all costs must be included in the first page in this tab.
Proposals must include any and all federal and state Regulatory Fees or other fees/taxes in your Proposal numbers.
In addition, all Proposers must agree to add all taxes and fees including state or federal universal service fees to
all applicable charges as a separate line item, subject to exemption. All taxes and fees must be included in a pricing
breakdown spreadsheet. Failure to properly list all taxes will result in the Proposer paying the difference or a
retraction of the award by BVCOG.
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Describe your experience on projects of similar nature, scope and duration, along with evidence of satisfactory
completion, both on time and within budget.
Offeror shall list the names of at least three public/government agencies which have purchased from Offeror
products or services similar to those covered by this RFP. BVCOG reserves the right to determine if such
products or services are appropriately similar. Each reference shall be a public, government or education agency
and include the following:
Agency Name
Contact Persons Name
Address
Phone
E-Mail
Other information, including criticism however learned, may be used by BVCOG in evaluation of responses.
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Organizational Chart
Proposer shall include an organizational chart that reflects titles of key staff and management contacts of each
individual assigned to provide services under this Proposal. Included in the organizational chart, please list all subcontracted work to individuals/firms. The purpose of this requirement is to demonstrate range and depth of the
vendors staff qualifications and resources.
It is BVCOGs preference to have key personnel identified in the Organizational Chart to remain during the term
of the agreement. The Proposer shall note concurrence on the restrictions to changes in key personnel. A
transition plan shall be presented in this section in the event there are proposed changes in key personnel,
including sub-consultants, during the term of the agreement that are outside of the consulting firms control or if
BVCOG requests such change. After contract execution, the Contractor must request and justify the need for the
substitution and obtain approval from the local agency prior to use of a different sub-contractor on the contract.
The proposed substituted person must be as qualified as the original, and at the same or lower cost.
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Resumes
The Proposer shall furnish a personnel staffing plan with sufficient information for judging the quality and
competence of the personnel dedicated to the account. In its assessment of the proposal, BVCOG will place
considerable emphasis on the commitment by the Proposer to provide qualified personnel for the services being
considered.
The Proposer shall furnish resumes in outline form for the key personnel committed to this account. Proposer
shall also include the number and type of additional support personnel who will be providing services.
Suggested Resume Format:
Name
Position
Education
Show degrees earned and certifications, and the name of the school. Exclude company courses or
information that is not relevant to the persons functional job duties.
In chronological order, most recent date first, summarize experience as it relates to the scope of work
required for this RFP.
Professional Memberships/Registrations If sub-contractors are to be used as part of this proposal, a
resume of the sub-contractor and relevant experience is to be included in the same format.
The substitution or addition of individuals shall be allowed only with prior written approval of BVCOG.
Describe the qualifications and relevant experience of the Project Manager and all key staff, for both the prime
vendor and any subconsultants, intended to be assigned to this program. List all key personnel to be assigned to
this project who are Certified Program Management Professional (PMP), Registered Communications Distribution
Designer (RCCD), Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) & Certified Network Engineer (CNE).
Tab H -
Signed Forms
The following forms should be signed and submitted in this tab. They are provided as separate files with the RFP
documents in BidSync.
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receives compensation from the business entity for the persons participation;
communicates directly with the governmental entity or state agency on behalf of the business entity
regarding the contract; and
is not an employee of the business entity.
All Addenda
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Offerors may include additional information by attaching items under this heading. Provide any additional plans
and/or relevant information about the Offerors approach to providing the required services. Information
requested elsewhere may not be included in this section.
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SCOPE OF SERVICE
8 SCOPE OF SERVICE
Brazos Valley Council of Governments (BVCOG) is soliciting proposals from experienced and qualified vendors
to provide a Project Management Services for Fiber Optic Installation and Network Operation Services for a
network spanning nine counties.
BVCOG believes the essential characteristic of the Systems Project Management (SPM) firm is the ability to work
with COGNet Consortium (referred to as the Consortium) and all project contractors and subcontractors as a
team. The SPM is expected to assist the BVCOG staff with the daily activities for each project as the projects
move from concept to completion. The SPM will act as an agent of BVCOG with all contractors and vendors in
all phases of the project, including pre-implementation, implementation, close-out, and on-going network
operations. The SPM is expected to provide expertise, management, and advice in the areas of design,
construction, financial planning and tracking, and overall project management.
The SPM will be required to follow policy and procedures in all aspects of financial approval and controls when
performing assigned work. Throughout the course of the work and progress, the SPM may require additional
staffing based upon the work load and contracts assigned to the SPM.
The SPM is required to ensure adherence to all FCC rules and requirements for construction of
telecommunications services using funding from the Healthcare Connect Fund. Refer to
http://www.usac.org/rhc/healthcare-connect for details concerning FCC and USAC rules and regulations on the
Healthcare Connect Fund.
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1. Rack space appropriate for the installation of fiber optic transmission, routing, signal regeneration and
system monitoring equipment.
2. Appropriate power infrastructure including DC power distribution, fuse panels and battery backup.
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3. Climate controlled facilities suitable for the 24/7 operation of communications and supporting
equipment.
4. Fiber hotels and/or hand holes necessary to support each local connection.
The network may utilize fiber, microwave technologies, purchases of long-term Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU)
for dark fiber, or a combination thereof.
As-built drawings of all network elements must be provided upon transfer of the assets to BVCOG, including:
Paths, Fiber Buildings, Rack Space, Power Supplies, and Access Points.
Client name
Project description
Dates (starting and ending)
Technical expertise
Staff assigned to reference engagement that will be designated for work per this RFP
Client project manager's name and telephone number
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Establish a project control system using software which will track project costs against funding sources and
can tie-in other data from the consultant and contractor.
g. Administer contract agreements by processing of invoices, evaluation of deliverables and tracking all
payments.
h. Provide implementation review and cost estimates for the project at each phase of the design to validate that
the project is within budget.
i.
Provide assistance regarding material and product selection based on cost, quality and availability and value
engineering services with a life cycle/cost basis.
j.
Conduct technical review of design specification and drawings as required through the various phases of the
design effort. Provide comment on the completeness, accuracy of the design drawings and compliance with
BVCOG established design guidelines and utility master plans. Review design for adherence to project
requirements, schedule and budget.
Facilitate and document applicable code compliance and Notice of Acceptance (NOA) as required.
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m. Assist BVCOG in identifying, specifying and assuring delivery of building components which may be provided
by BVCOG as a direct material purchase. Participate in the procurement process, preparation of addenda
materials, review of bids, and establishment of concurrence with the apparent low bidder(s).
n. Assist BVCOG in identifying, contacting, and inviting new consortium members and third parties to connect
and use the network.
o. Seek out and acquire new members to the Consortium throughout the life of the project.
8.9.2 Implementation Phase:
a. Inspect, review, monitor and report as required, from start of implementation through final completion and
warranty, and provide oversight of implementation and implementation administration.
b. Ensure that contractor-related insurance, licensure and bond certificates are in effect and maintained
throughout the required duration of the project.
c. Validate implementation cost to compare with approved budget.
d. Evaluate the contractors master project, cost loaded, Critical Path Method schedule with all key milestones.
Monitor schedules and provide schedule variance report to BVCOG on a monthly basis. Validate lookahead and other Contractor schedule forecasts.
e. Manage engineering and construction contractors retained by BVCOG and third parties to deploy fiber and
wireless networks in the Brazos Valley; may include the incorporation of SPM owned/leased fiber if
advantageous to BVCOG or the Consortium.
f.
Review and comment on the appropriateness of the monthly pay requests and make recommendations to the
BVCOG as to the approval of requested amounts and quantities of the work delineated on each such request.
g. Review and monitor that the project has an adequate safety program that also addresses emergency
preparations typical to hurricane preparedness.
h. Assist in obtaining project stamps/approvals, permits and other requirement as deemed necessary by
jurisdictional authorities.
i.
Ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations affecting public utilities and telecommunication
service providers.
j.
k. Assist BVCOG with change management negotiations and documentation which may include requests for
information/interpretation, requests for proposals, consultants supplemental instructions, change orders,
claims, time extensions, delays and disputes. Advise stakeholders of any necessity for change(s).
l.
Maintain permanent project files for BVCOG including correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, memos,
log and file of all approved drawings, change management documentation (as described above), payment
requests, dispute files and select material samples. Maintain an electronic document management system
consistent with BVCOG standards.
m. Prepare monthly status reports of all project activities and all project contracts including variances with
established progress schedule, budget variances, claims and cash flow projections.
n. Respond to specific inquiries by BVCOG associated with the work.
o. Conduct field inspections in order to assure work is proceeding in compliance with construction documents
and independent assessments for rejection or replacement of non-conforming work or design deviations and
prepare check estimates as needed.
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p. Review all material and product dates in order to assure contract compliance.
q. Make presentations before the various Consortium members, the BVCOG Board of Directors and before the
general public.
r.
s.
Assist with dispute resolution and managing risk and claims. Coordinate for the needs of the testing laboratory
service related to soils, concrete, welds, soil densities and other tests as appropriate.
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8.12 QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications required to be considered for this position are sufficient education, training and/or
work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge and skills:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or civil engineering or related
work background and ten years of progressively responsible, professional telecommunications industry
experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions and responsibilities
Project Management Professional ("PMP") certification or an equivalent combination of education and
experience with managing complex projects in the telecommunications industry
Project management skills with a demonstrated track record to coordinate large, complex projects,
including developing and coordinating budgets, managing timelines, developing project estimates,
creating work plans and establishing project metrics.
Excellent organizational, prioritization and multi-tasking skills, with an emphasis on implementing large
cross-functional projects requiring collaboration among multiple parties;
Extensive knowledge of telecommunication networks, with an emphasis on the deployment of fiber
optic and wireless networks and associated equipment and electronics;
Extensive knowledge of aerial and underground construction methods used to deploy
telecommunication networks;
Prior experience in constructing inside and outside fiber optic plant and wireless infrastructure,
including engineering design;
Working understanding of GIS, network drawings and route maps;
Knowledge of legal and regulatory issues affecting the telecommunications industry;
Ability to prepare Requests for Proposals ("RFPs") and scopes of work with technical specifications for
building telecommunication networks;
Experience in utility pole make-ready, pole replacements and rights-of-way management related to fiber
and wireless network deployments;
Experience monitoring work production for large scale telecommunications network deployments;
Working understanding of Internet Service Providers ("ISPs") providing voice, video and data services
in competitive markets;
Ability to communicate departmental needs associated with BVCOGs strategic view;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to explain highly technical topics in
laymen's terms.
8.13 COMPENSATION
The method of payment shall be primarily at Specified Rates of Compensation but may include Cost per Unit of
Work. The proposal should include hourly rates for all types of personnel required to perform the services
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described in this RFP. Other direct costs, intended to be charged to BVCOG, need to be stated. No mark-ups will
be allowed for other direct costs.
8.14 INVOICING
Invoices are to be submitted monthly. The invoices shall reference the project title, and list charges by task, worker
classification, hours, billing rate, and totals. Each invoice shall contain a progress report describing the work
completed during the billing period and the following summary information:
CONTRACT
Contract
Amount
Total Prior
Contract
Billings
Contract Work
Performed this
Period
Total Contract
Amount Performed
to Date
Contract
Percent
Complete
Total Amount
Remaining for
the Contract
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ATTACHMENTS
9 ATTACHMENTS
This RFP No. 16-106 contains the following Attachments:
Offeror Acknowledgement and Certification
Disclosure of Interested Parties
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