L1746 – FIRE BOAT DOCK AND FERRY TERMINAL DOCK

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MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY

APITAL PROGRAMS AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT

UITE 209S – LOGAN OFFICE CENTER SUITE 209S

NE HARBORSIDE DRIVE

EAST BOSTON MA 02128-2909

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

L1746

– FIRE BOAT DOCK AND FERRY TERMINAL

DOCK REHABILITATION AND ELECTRICAL

UPGRADES

LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

ONE

HARBORSIDE DRIVE

EAST

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PACKAGE

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LEGAL NOTICE

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

The MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY (Authority) is soliciting consulting services for MPA

CONTRACT NO. L1746 – FIRE BOAT DOCK AND FERRY TERMINAL DOCK REHABILITATION

AND ELECTRICAL UPGRADES. The Authority is seeking a qualified multidiscipline consulting firm or

team, with proven experience to provide professional services including planning, design, permitting, and

construction related services, relative to the rehabilitation or replacement (if necessary) of the Fire Boat Dock

and Boston Logan Water Transportation Dock at Logan International Airport. The Consultant must be able to

work closely with the Authority and other interested parties in order to provide such services in a timely and

effective manner.

The consultant shall demonstrate experience in several disciplines including but not limited to Waterfront

Engineering, Architectural, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Water Transportation,

Geotechnical Engineering, Code Compliance, Permitting, Hydrographic Survey, Diving Inspection, Cost

Estimating, Construction Phasing, Climate Resiliency, Sustainable Design and Lean Design.

The contract will be work order based, and that Consultant’s fee for each work order shall be negotiated;

however, the total fee for the contract shall not exceed $1,000,000.00.

A Supplemental Information Package will be available, on NOVEMBER 15

, 2023 on the Capital Bid

Opportunities webpage of Massport

http://www.massport.com/massport/business/bids-opportunities/capital-

bids as an attachment to the original Legal Notice, and on COMMBUYS (www.commbuys.com) in the listings

for this project.

In recognition of the unique nature of the project and the services required to support it, the Authority has

scheduled a Consultant Briefing via zoom at 11:00 AM on November 30th, 2023 via the following link:

https://massport.zoom.us/j/86505816268?pwd=Y3VWWDFjUmpBN21uUnd2NHd3Qnh1UT09

Meeting ID:

865 0581 6268, Passcode: 450698, Dial In Number: (646) 518-9805. At this session, an overview of the project

will be provided, the services requested by the Authority will be described, and questions will be answered.

By responding to this solicitation, consultants agree to accept the terms and conditions of Massport’s standard

work order agreement. A copy of the Authority’s standard agreement can be found on the Authority’s web page

at http://www.massport.com/massport/business/capital-improvements/important-documents/

. Consultant shall

specify in its cover letter that it has the ability to obtain requisite insurance coverage.

This submission shall be addressed to Luciana Burdi, Intl. Assoc. AIA, CCM, MCPPO, Director of Capital

Programs and Environmental Affairs and received no later than 12:00 Noon on JANUARY 4

, 2024 Via Bid

Express https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/27137/home

. Any submission which is not received by

the deadline shall be rejected by the Authority as non-responsive.

MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY

EDWARD C. FRENI

INTERIM CEO & DIRECTOR OF AVIATION

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SCOPE OF WORK:

The Authority is seeking a qualified

multidiscipline consulting firm or team,

with proven experience to provide

professional services including planning,

design, permitting, and construction

related services, relative to the

rehabilitation or replacement (if

necessary) of the Fire Boat Dock and

Boston Logan Water Transportation

Dock at Logan International Airport. The

Consultant must be able to work closely

with the Authority and other interested

parties in order to provide such services in

a timely and effective manner.

The consultant shall demonstrate experience in several disciplines including but not limited to Waterfront

Engineering, Architectural, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, Water Transportation,

Geotechnical Engineering, Code Compliance, Permitting, Hydrographic Survey, Diving Inspection, Cost

Estimating, Construction Phasing, Climate Resiliency, Sustainable Design, and Lean Design.

The scope of work shall include, but not be limited to the following (for both facilities):

(1) Investigation and Data

Gathering

(2) Programming Study

(3) Preliminary Design

(4) Permitting

(5) Final Design and Bid

Documents

(6) Bid Phase Services

(7) Construction Phase Services

The Authority’s general expectations of the

consultant is having prior experience on

similar Ferry Terminal and Fire Dock

redevelopment projects, including

experience assessing existing conditions;

developing concepts; refining concepts in

close consultation with an Owner’s

Architectural/Engineering Department(s);

preparing design and bid documents;

preparing a BIM model, engineering plans

and specifications and cost estimates;

providing construction support services,

providing field inspections and resident

engineering; managing commissioning and closeout of a construction contract. Construction at each of

these sites will need to be coordinated fully with Massport and phased to minimize impacts to Logan Airport

operations.

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FIRE BOAT DOCK

Logan International Airport is the largest airport

in the New England area. It is located in East

Boston and is surrounded on most of its perimeter

by Boston Harbor. All runway approaches and

departures are over Boston Harbor. Logan

International Airport is served by the Massport

Fire Department. In addition to the Aircraft

Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) services at the

airport, Massport maintains a marine division to

support fire / rescue emergencies around the

airport and within the port of Boston.

Massport’s Fire Rescue responsibilities include

aircraft rescue and firefighting, structural fire

protection, hazardous materials response

(Hazmat), emergency medical services, responding to off-shore emergencies in and around Boston Harbor

with the Marine division, which includes the 79-foot American United fireboat, as well as fire prevention

and inspections. Massport Fire Rescue is part of the Massachusetts Metro Fire District and responds to

surrounding communities on a mutual aid system.

Massport’s Fire and Rescue marine unit is stationed at a

Fire Boat Dock located immediately to the west of the

Logan Office Center at Logan International Airport. The

inlet serving the Fire Boat Dock is referred to as “Jeffries

Cove”. The dock and the surrounding channel and basin

serving the Fire Boat Dock has been shoaling and debris

has been washing into the area, resulting in channels and

basins that are starting to be restricted based on tidal

conditions, which is not acceptable for a Fire and Rescue

Service that must be available on a 24/7 basis. A small

utility building sits on the existing dock and serves for

storage purposes for Massport Fire.

The original Fire Boat Dock, which consisted of a timber pier was constructed in 1971. A portion of this

former structure is integrated into the current Fire Boat Dock. In 1984, Fire Boat operations were

transferred to the future location of the Boston Logan Water Transportation Dock, while improvements

were made to the Fire Boat Dock in 1995, which included a new steel float outboard of the old timber pier,

and a concrete finger pier connected by gangways. After completion of those improvements, Fire Boat

operations were relocated to the Fire Boat Dock.

BOSTON LOGAN WATER TRANSPORTATION DOCK

Passengers at Logan International Airport have many options getting to/from Logan and making

connections between terminals. Logan Airport is served by the Logan Express Bus, the MBTA Blue and

Silver lines, Private Busses, Limos, and Taxis, on-airport shuttles, car shares, ride apps, and water

transportation, which is served through the Boston Logan Water Transportation Dock (“the Transportation

Dock”). The Transportation Dock is located immediately to the south of the Fire Boat Dock in Jeffries

Cove, adjacent to the Hyatt Hotel.

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The Transportation Dock is served on land via the

Massport Route 66 on Airport Shuttle Bus, which

provides free shuttle service to and from the dock. On

the water side, the Transportation Dock is serviced by

the MBTA Hingham-Hull-Logan Airport-Long Wharf

Ferry (F2H), which is a high speed everyday service.

The Transportation Dock is also service by the

Winthrop Ferry, which provides weekday service

between Winthrop, Quincy, the Seaport (at Fan Pier),

the Aquarium/Financial District, and Logan

International Airport. In addition to these two ferries,

water taxi services (including Boston Water Bus and

Red Top Boats) utilizes the Transportation Dock,

providing scheduled service seven days a week, 8 am to 8 pm to locations throughout Boston Harbor,

including downtown, Charlestown, East Boston and the Seaport District. A building services the

Transportation Dock and serves as a waiting area.

The infrastructure for the Boston Logan Water

Transportation Center was originally constructed as

part of the Fire Boat Dock in 1984. Fire Boat Dock

services were utilized at this location until 1995, at

which point they were relocated back to the Fire Boat

Dock. In 1999, the remaining portions of the Fire

Boat Dock, as well as floats that were obtained from

the Revere Sugar Site, and new infrastructure

purchased as part of the construction were integrated

into the new Boston Logan Water Transportation

Center.

SCOPE OF WORK

Massport is seeking a consulting firm or a team, with proven experience to provide professional services

including planning, designing, permitting, bidding support, and resident inspection, relative to the

redevelopment of the Fire Boat Dock and the Boston Logan Water Transportation Dock.

Key tasks included but are not limited to:

Investigation and Data Gathering

This task is anticipated to include review of existing

information, including as-built information, historic

permits, etc., conducting a comprehensive above

and below-water inspection of both facilities. The

team will identify any critical issues that need to be

addressed in the short-term, to ensure safe and

continued operation of the Fire Boat Dock and the

Boston Logan Water Transportation Dock. In

addition, the team shall assess the feasibility of the

continued reuse of any portion of the existing

Boston Logan Water Transportation Dock or Fire

Boat Dock.

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Programming Study

This task will begin with an analysis of the future

needs of both the Boston Logan Water

Transportation Dock and the Fire Boat Dock

facilities, and the preparation and presentation of a

minimum of three alternatives for redevelopment.

The Programming Study shall include the

following:

o Review of existing conditions.

o Evaluate the functions necessary

to take place at the facility.

o Evaluate spatial and organizational

needs to implement the required

functions at each facility, including berthing space, passenger waiting areas, storage areas,

vessel draft, etc.

o Preparation of Conceptual Layout Plans for alternatives, including both waterside and

landside design alternatives. Said alternatives shall include assessment of

reuse/rehabilitation vs. new construction for the components at each facility. Conceptual

Layout Plans for the Boston Logan Water Transportation Dock will require ADA

Compliant design options.

o Budget level cost estimates.

o Conceptual schedules for Alternatives, including permitting timeframes.

o Meet with Massport in evaluating and selecting preferred alternatives for each facility.

o Preparation of a Programming Study report, which will outline the scope, anticipated

schedule, and budget of the selected alternatives for each facility.

Preliminary Design

Preliminary design is anticipated to include preparation of preliminary design drawings suitable for permit

applications, preparation of a phased design schedule and an anticipated construction schedule, preparation

of a preliminary cost estimate and meetings with Massport to present findings.

Permitting

This task is anticipated to include preparation of a draft plan for review by regulatory agencies such as

MassDEP and USACE, coordination with USACE and MassDEP to confirm requirements, preparation of

a project narrative for permitting documents, preparation of a Notice of Intent for the Boston Conservation

Commission, providing required copies and public/abutter notices, permit application fees, preparation of

a USACE permit, preparation of a 401 Water Quality Certification, and additional regulatory coordination.

All permitting activities will run through Massport for review, coordination, and submission.

Final Design and Bid Documents

After the preparation of the preliminary design, this task is anticipated to include preparation of final

construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates and bid documents for the selected alternates and this

task will include preparation of the final design plans alternative footprints, foundation design (where

required), pile design, barge design, and superstructure design, including construction plans, technical

specifications, and anticipated construction schedule, a final constructability review, and an engineer’s

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probable construction cost level estimate. For each facility, temporary services will be required to support

critical operational functions during construction.

Bid Phase Services

This task is anticipated to include providing assistance to Massport during the bidding process, including

attendance at the pre-bid conference, as

necessary, preparation of addenda as may

be required, and assistance in responding

to questions from bidders during the

bidding process. Additionally, this task

will include review of bids and preparation

of a recommendation as to qualifications of

the bidders.

Construction Phase Services

This task will include attendance at the pre-

construction meeting, review of contractor

submissions, periodic inspections/

coordination with contractor and

Massport, attendance at job site meetings, visits to verify work progress and ongoing activities, resident

engineering, provision of meeting minutes for site meetings, review of change orders, responses to requests

for information, review of payment applications, final site inspections, and preparation of record drawings

and project close-out information.

Limited funding will be available to accomplish these goals, and one of the first tasks for the selected

Consultant will be to prioritize repairs based on Massport preferences, existing conditions and available

funds.

In recognition of the unique nature of the project and the services required to support it, the Authority has

scheduled a Consultant Briefing via zoom at 11:00 AM on November 30th, 2023 via the following link:

https://massport.zoom.us/j/86505816268?pwd=Y3VWWDFjUmpBN21uUnd2NHd3Qnh1UT09

Meeting

ID: 865 0581 6268, Passcode: 450698, Dial In Number: (646) 518-9805. At this session, an overview of

the project will be provided, the services requested by the Authority will be described, and questions will

be answered.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

The submission shall be evaluated on the basis of the following equally weighted criteria:

(1) Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the team for similar projects of similar size and

complexity particularly important to demonstrate for the proposed Project Manager. Highlight

the experience and expertise for major sub-consultants and their assigned staff. Familiarity with

MGL, including filed sub-bid experience, and

(2) Project understanding and proposed technical approach including QA/QC process during

document preparation, cost management and scheduling capabilities, construction oversight,

ability to plan and perform work with minimal disruption to operations, and

(3) Demonstrated experience in integrating and managing BIM/VDC in the planning, design and

construction. Experience of utilizing Lean Design & Construction (Last Planner System

®,

Scrum or other tools) to increase the reliability and significantly improve projects and teams’

performance, and

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(4) Demonstrated project experience in sustainable and resilient high-performance building and

infrastructure design and construction, including experience with low, net zero ready or net

zero emissions, water, and waste, lifecycle analysis including embodied carbon, innovative

renewable energy strategies, and building and infrastructure sustainability certification

schemes relevant to this proposal. Firms are encouraged to demonstrate “outside of the box”

thinking for examples of inclusion of sustainable practices into its projects and specify how

those practices may be applied to this project proposal. Firms must demonstrate the capability

to incorporate design features into any project type that reflect best practices in environmental

stewardship, and

(5) Proposed approach to enhance diversity and inclusion of the proposed team to increase the pool

of consultants working on the Authority’s projects. For those M/WBE firms proposed, please

describe type and/or category of work (i.e. architecture, structural, Lean, etc.); include the

specific roles to be played by M/WBE, and the extent

to which such M/WBE involvement is anticipated as of

date of the proposal submission, (% goal).

The Authority recommends that each evaluation

criteria is addressed in the response as a separate

section.

The selection shall involve a two-step process including

the shortlisting of a minimum of three firms based on

an evaluation of the Statements of Qualifications

received in response to this solicitation, followed

immediately by a final selection of the consultant by the

Authority. The Authority reserves the right to interview

the firms prior to final selection, if deemed appropriate.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Each submission shall include a Statement of Qualifications that provides detailed information in response

to the evaluation criteria set forth below and include Architect/Engineer & Related Services questionnaires

SF 330 (www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116486

) with the appropriate number of Part IIs. M/WBE

certification of the prime and subconsultants shall be current at the time of submittal and the Consultant

shall provide a copy of the M/WBE certification letter from the Supplier Diversity Office for M/WBE,

within its submittal.

All individuals responsible for technical disciplines

shall, upon commencement of the project, be

registered Architects or Engineers, in that

discipline, in the Commonwealth of

Massachusetts.

The Consultant shall specify in its cover letter that

it has the ability to obtain requisite insurance

coverage.

The Authority may reject any application if any of

the required information is not provided: Cover

Letter, Insurance Requirements and SF330 Part

IIs for the Prime and every sub-consultant. Make

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sure that the Cover Letter is signed “Under the pains and penalties of perjury”, and that you mention

the Insurance in the Cover Letter itself.

RFQ Instructions for Electronic Submission:

Electronic submissions will be via https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/27137/home. Please refer to

https://www.massport.com/massport/business/bids-opportunities/capital-bids/ website for instructions on

how to submit an electronic RFQ submittal.

1. Download RFQ documents in Bid Express and fully review them before submitting your electronic

Statement of Qualifications.

2. Upload ALL required documents listed below in accordance with the instructions on Bid Express

and those in the RFQ. Failure to include all required materials or to provide materials in a format

different than that specified may have a negative effect on the evaluation or result in

disqualification.

3. Click the “Submit” button in Bid Express to review your response for completeness and to

encrypt/submit your response electronically.

File Naming Convention:

MPA project #_Company Name-YY-MM-DD.pdf

Example: L2302_Massport-23-04-24.pdf

Files submitted via Bid Express must follow the above filing naming convention specific in the

“Description” field for each document in the “Required Document Upload” table in Bid Express. The file

name and description entered during the file upload process ensures each file can be readily identified by

Massport.

All submissions must be in .pdf format and must be in such a way that they can be read on a computer and

printed on 8 ½” x 11” paper, unless otherwise specified.

Please consider the number of pages being submitted, including the following:

• Resumes of the top 10 key individuals, each limited to one (1) page under SF 330, Section E,

• No more than ten (10) projects each limited to one (1) page under SF 330, Section F,

• No more than ten pages (5 sheets) between SF 330 Section H and “other relevant materials” section

of the submission

By responding to this solicitation, consultants agree to accept the terms and conditions of Massport’s

standard work order agreement, a copy of the Authority’s standard agreement can be found on the

Authority’s web page at

http://www.massport.com/massport/business/capital-improvements/important-

documents/. The Consultant shall specify in its cover letter that it has the ability to obtain requisite insurance

coverage.

This submission, shall be addressed to Luciana Burdi, Intl. Assoc. AIA, CCM, MCPPO, Director of Capital

Programs and Environmental Affairs and received no later than 12:00 Noon on JANUARY 4

via Bid

Express https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/27137/home

. Any submission which is not

received by the deadline shall be rejected by the Authority as non-responsive. Any information provided

to the Authority in any Proposal or other written or oral communication between the Proposer and the

Authority will not be, or deemed to have been, proprietary or confidential, although the Authority will use

reasonable efforts not to disclose such information to persons who are not employees or consultants retained

by the Authority except as may be required by M.G.L. c.66.

The procurement process for these services will proceed according to the following anticipated schedule:

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EVENT

DATE/TIME

Solicitation: Release Date and Supplemental

Package Available

NOVEMBER 15

, 2023

Consultant Briefing ZOOM

NOVEMBER 30

, 2023 AT 11:00AM

Deadline for submission of written questions

DECEMBER 7

, 2023 at 12:00 PM (noon)

Official answers published (Estimated)

DECEMBER 14

, 2023

Solicitation: Close Date / Submission Deadline

JANUARY 4

, 2024 at 12:00 PM (noon)

Times are Eastern Standard Time (US).

Questions may be sent via email to CPBidQuestions@massport.com

subject to the deadline for receipt

stated in the timetable above. In the subject lines of your email, please reference the MPA Project Name

and Number. Questions and their responses will be posted on Capital Bid Opportunities webpage of

Massport

http://www.massport.com/massport/business/bids-opportunities/capital-bids as an attachment to

the original Legal Notice and on COMMBUYS (www.commbuys.com) in the listings for this project.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

Massport, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42

USC §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders or offerors that it will

affirmatively ensure that for any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, all bidders/proposers

will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and no businesses will

be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin (including limited English

proficiency), creed, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, or disability in consideration

for an award.

Project requirements include, but are not limited to:

Terms & Conditions:

By responding to this solicitation, consultants agree to accept the terms and conditions of Massport’s

standard agreement, a copy of the Authority’s standard agreement can be found on the Authority’s web

page at http://www.massport.com/massport/business/capital-improvements/important-documents/

Additional Requirements and Guidelines:

As deemed appropriate and required by the Authority or the project’s needs, the consultant agrees to follow

the requirements as set forth in the Guidelines and Standards that can be found on the Authority’s web page

at http://www.massport.com/massport/business/capital-improvements/important-documents

M/WBE Participation:

The Authority is committed to helping address the disparity in the participation of minorities and women

in design. Along with the M/WBE commitments which reflect ownership status set forth below, the

Authority’s Designer Selection Panel are interested in learning about the applicant firm’s approach and

commitment to diversity in its HR policy, its overall business practices and in assembling this Project team.

Firms are encouraged to be creative in assembling their teams by considering dividing the work of a

particular discipline, when appropriate, including work it would typically provide in house, partnering,

offering opportunities to qualified firms with which it or its consultants have not previously worked or firms

that may have less experience working on public projects, and other means that provide additional

opportunities for M/WBE firms in new ways.

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Applicants, as prime firm, and team lead, in their application, should directly address their approach to

enhancing diversity in assembling the team for this Project, including a clear description of each working

relationship, and in their overall HR and business practices. The Authority strongly encourages teams

composed of firms that expand the overall breadth of

different firms working on Authority Projects.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts establishes

combined M/WBE participation goals of 21.6% for

design of state-funded and state-assisted projects.

Massport will be highly interested in those proposals

whose strategy and approach exceed the stated goal.

Applications from M/WBE firms as prime consultant

are encouraged. Applicants that are themselves

M/WBE certified may use their participation toward

meeting the determined work order goal for the

certification they hold and will be required to bring

participation by additional firm(s) that holds the

necessary certifications to meet or exceed the goals assigned. Applicants are strongly encouraged to utilize

multiple disciplines and firms to meet the M/WBE goals. Consultants to the prime can team within their

disciplines in order to meet the M/WBE goals, but must state this relationship.

Please note that only firms that are currently certified as M/WBE in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

be credited toward meeting Project M/WBE goals.

MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY

EDWARD C. FRENI

INTERIM CEO & DIRECTOR OF AVIATION