A small firm will be considered as a firm of less than 100 people. Any small firm that utilizes a subconsultant that is not considered a small firm will not be given preferential consideration. Responses are encouraged by small engineering firms, disadvantaged business enterprise engineering firms, and other engineering firms who have not previously performed work for the Department of Transportation. Each L.O.I. must include in the heading, the firm's Federal Identification Number and the Project Reference Number indicated in this advertisement. A Standard Form 254, ''Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire,'' not more than 1 year old as of the date of this advertisement must be submitted for the firm, each party to a joint venture and for performance of professional services regardless of whether the subconsultant is an individual, or a company.
Forms are available upon request from the above address.
The Standard Form 255 must be filled out in its entirety including Item No. 6 listing the proposed subconsultants and the type of work or services they will perform on the project. A one page resume of key staff, maximum of four representatives for the project team, is required. The Department's limitations will apply to the projects advertised above unless the Department policy is revised prior to the negotiation of an agreement or contract. Specialized experience and technical competence of firm. Past record of performance with respect to cost control, work quality and ability to meet schedules.