RFQ 172401 Research Laboratory Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Engineering Services

18 April 2024 RFQ 172401 Research Laboratory Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Engineering Services ASU extends an invitation to interested and qualified parties to submit formal qualifications to provide Research Laboratory Grade MEP Engineering Services in a non-production environment. 18 April 2024 Open 4/5/2024 9:00 AM MST Type Request for Qualification Close 5/10/2024 2:00 PM MST Number RFQ 172401 MEP Currency US Dollar Sealed Until 5/10/2024 2:00 PM MST Payment Terms Net 30 18 April 2024 Contacts Joshua Shane jdshane1@asu.edu 18 April 2024 Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description 72-01 Construction Services 80-01 Professional Services 18 April 202418 April 202418 April 202418 April 202418 April 202418 April 202418 April 2024 mailto:jdshane1@asu.edu Arizona State University (ASU) extends an invitation to interested and qualified parties to submit formal

qualifications to provide Research Laboratory Grade Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Engineering Services (“Consultants”) in a non-production environment. Any clarifications or interpretations of this RFQ that materially affect or change its requirements will be formally provided to all parties. All such changes issued by the Owner, before the qualifications are due, are considered part of the RFQ and will be posted on the Q&A Board in tools. Other Important Information: For purposes of this RFQ, the buyer is Joshua Shane, Joshua.Shane8@asu.edu Submittal Open Date: 4/05/2024; 9:00am MST. No Pre-Submittal Meeting will be held. Deadline for Inquiries: 4/12/2024; 2:00pm MST. Submittal Close Date: 4/26/2024; 2:00pm MST. The Public Submittal Opening Meeting will be available via Zoom: 4/26/2024; 2:00pm-2:05pm MST* *Attendance in this meeting is not mandatory. The names of submitting firms will also be added to the Construction Bid Board. Formal qualifications must be submitted no later than 2:00pm MST on 4/26/2024. All times noted are Mountain Standard Time (MST); Daylight Savings Time is NOT observed. At 2:01pm, a representative of Purchasing and Business Services will announce publicly the name of those firms or individuals submitting proposals via: • https://asu.zoom.us/j/86332333732?from=addon • Or Join by Telephone US: +16027530140,,86332333732# or +19712471195,,86332333732# • Meeting ID: 863 3233 3732 Description https://cfo.asu.edu/construction-facilities-bid-board Required to View Event Prerequisites Required to Enter Bid 18 April 2024 1. Review the Intent of RFQ and Background information 2. Review the RFQ General Information to Respondents 3. Review the Pre-Submittal Meeting information 4. Review the Evaluation Criteria instructions 5. Review the Small Business & Small Disadvantaged Business Information 6. Review Sustainability Requirements 7. Complete and upload the attached RFQ Certifications and Forms 8. Review the Proprietary/Confidential Statement instructions 18 April 202418 April 202418 April 202418 April 202418 April 2024 Buyer Attachments There are no Buyer Attachments added to this event. 18 April 202418 April 202418 April 202418 April 2024 Questions Required Questions Group 1.1: Scope of Services Instructions: 1.1.1 Please review and acknowledge that you have read and understand the Project Information and Scope of Services. Group 2.1: Attachment A: Firm Experience and Professional Certifications Instructions: 2.1.1 Please upload Attachment A: Firm Experience and Professional Certifications. Group 2.2: Attachment B: Comparable Projects Instructions: 2.2.1 Please upload Attachment B: Comparable Projects. Group 2.3: Attachment C: Key Personnel Resume Information Instructions: 2.3.1 Please upload Attachment C: Key Personnel Resume Information. Group 2.4: Financial Statements Instructions: 2.4.1 Option A. Respondents who have audited financial statements are to provide the following: Audited financial statements for the two (2) most recent available years. Option B. Respondents who might not have audited financial statements are to provide the following: a copy of firm’s two (2) most recent tax returns or compiled financial statements by an independent CPA. 2.4.2 Please upload Option A. 2.4.3 Please upload Option B. Group 2.5: Value Added Services (Optional) Instructions: 2.5.1 Provide a brief summary of any other value-added services or programs which may contribute to the overall goals of ASU, including but not limited to: Training, Student Internships, Industry Partnerships, Support of ASU’s Charter and Goals, Support of sustainable development, veterans’ affairs, initiatives in support of women, wellness, and our changing regional demographics, Support and enhancement of ASU’s reputation as an innovative foundational model for the New American University. Group 3.1: Sustainability Questionnaire Acknowledgement Instructions: 3.1.1 Arizona State University integrates sustainability into procurement practices to advance our commitment to sustainability. Please review the attached practices and acknowledge you have reviewed the options. Group 3.2: Supplier Sustainability Questions Instructions: 3.2.1 Sustainability is embedded in our organization's overall purpose, vision, mission and strategic goals. 3.2.2 Our organization uses annual metrics to determine sustainability goals and projects. 3.2.3 Annually measures: Water Usage 3.2.4 Annually measures: Energy 3.2.5 Annually measures: Greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) 3.2.6 Annually measures: Waste 3.2.7 Annually measures: Sustainable Purchasing 3.2.8 Based on metrics, we have a staged plan to expand upon sustainability programs within our operations. 3.2.9 We can show how we have publicly advocated for sustainability as a market force for progress in our industry, in the past year. 3.2.10 Provide a summary on programs related to diversity, inclusion or social equity? 3.2.11 Please provide a summary of any value added sustainability programs, including but not limited to: (A) Support of ASU’s Sustainability Goals (https://cfo.asu.edu/sustainability-goals-and-vision); (B) Sustainability focused position(s); (C) Sustainability product and service reporting capabilities 18 April 202418 April 202418 April 2024 Group 3.3: Sourcing Sustainability Instructions: Current sustainability scope for products and services: We actively address these product and service sustainability issues in the sourcing and supplying of our services/products. (Check all that apply.) 3.3.1 Environmental impact issues 3.3.2 Employee impact issues 3.3.3 Community/ethical issues Group 3.4: Leadership in Sustainability Instructions: 3.4.1 An executive is responsible for sponsoring and overseeing the integration of sustainability into all organization processes. 3.4.2 Sustainability goals are championed by roles dedicated to sustainability. 3.4.3 Sustainability goals are championed and supported by staff through sustainability engagement teams, training, courses, and organization events. 3.4.4 We share our best practices, guidance, tools, etc. with others in the sustainability focused community. Group 4.1: Standard Form Agreement Between Owner And Research Lab Design Professional Instructions: 4.1.1 I have read and agree to the terms in the Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Research Lab MEP Engineer Design Professional, RFQ 172401 Research Lab MEP Engineering Services, all addendums, and attachments are hereby incorporated into the Agreement. *Note: by submitting a response to this RFQ, your firm acknowledges and agrees to all terms and conditions of the Agreement. 4.1.2 Review the Project Authorization (PA) and PA Revision Templates. *Note: These will only be used at the time your firm has been awarded a project. 4.1.3 I have read and agree to provide the insurance requirements exactly as shown in Article 7, Insurance and Indemnity against Liability of the Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Research Lab MEP Engineer Design Professional. I understand that if awarded under the RFQ, I am responsible to ensure that a current certificate of insurance is sent to the ASU buyer and project manager before beginning any work for ASU. Group 5.1: Instructions: 5.1.1 Per the statement in the prerequisite instructions, if you are submitting any information you consider to be proprietary or confidential, answer yes here and create a password protected zip file and upload the zip file in section 6.1.2 and include justification on the form provided. In an email outside of the RFQ, send the password directly to the Buyer at Joshua.Shane8@asu.edu referencing the RFQ number. If the Executive Director of Procurement concurs, this information will not be considered public. The Executive Director of Procurement is the final authority as to the extent of material, which is considered proprietary or confidential. Pricing information cannot be considered proprietary or confidential. Proprietary or confidential information must be submitted per the Instructions to Respondents, as stated in the Prerequisites section. Any watermarks, footnotes, copyright or reference to proprietary or confidential throughout the submitted proposal will be disregarded. 5.1.2 If you have proprietary or confidential information, upload the password protected zip file here and email the Buyer with the password. For each individual document you've included in your zip file, with the exception of Financial Statements properly submitted via the instructions provided (in Group 2 section ), you MUST provide a justification explaining why this is considered proprietary and confidential to your business. Please provide this information via the file attached. If no justification supporting your submitted Proprietary and Confidential information is enclosed, the request will be disregarded. 18 April 202418 April 202418 April 2024