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POLICY CHANGE REGARDING SUBCONSULTANTS
Please be aware that the policy regarding subconsultants under the MnDOT Pre-Qualification Program has changed. Subconsultants no longer need to be pre-qualified. Only the prime consultant on a contract must be pre-qualified in all work types required for the Contract. This change is effective immediately. Click on the following link for details: Policy Change Regarding Subconsultants (.pdf 42Kb [updated 07/11/2012])

 

RENEWALS

MnDOT has started to request renewals for the Pre-qualification Program. Renewals are being requested by work type (no particular order has been identified as of yet). Firms will be contacted by MnDOT, via an e-mail, initiating the renewal process. If you receive this e-mail, you should only complete a renewal for that particular work type. If you have received this email, CLICK HERE to begin the renewal process.

 

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE PRE-QUALIFICATION PROGRAM

Please be advised that that all work type definitions and submittal requirements have been updated. A summary of the changes is as follows:

• Each work type definition document now is divided into two parts: Work Type Definition and Work Type Submittal Requirements.
• Submittal format is now standardized for each work type and submittals must be submitted on compact disk (CD) or flash drive. Each work type details the requirements and formats for submittal.
• Administrative requirements (Administrative Application and Pre-award Audit Information) must also be submitted on CD or flash drive.
• Some work type content and requirements have been streamlined and/or changed.
• Consultants that are currently pre-qualified for each work type do NOT need to re-submit. It is anticipated that MnDOT will be conducting a full renewal process for all work types in the coming year.  Pre-qualified consultants will be notified when renewal information is required.  At that time, consultants will be expected to follow the new guidelines and requirements.
• Any updates to existing pre-qualification or new submittals must follow the new format and submittal requirements.

 

MnDOT PRE-QUALIFICATION CONTACT INFORMATION

 

Kelly Arneson

MnDOT Pre-Qualification Program Administrator
kelly.arneson@state.mn.us

651-366-4774

 

OVERVIEW MnDOT PRE-QUALIFICATION PROGRAM OVERVIEW

MnDOT maintains the Pre-Qualification Program in order to be able to procure Professional/Technical (P/T) services from consultants that have been determined to be qualified. When a specific Contract need arises, MnDOT utilizes the Pre-Qualification Program to select consultants to perform work according to the Contract dollar value parameters listed below.

 

For specific projects, MnDOT requires consultants to be pre-qualified. For work not covered under any Pre-Qualification Work Type, consultants may utilize sub consultants at their discretion with approval from MnDOT.

 

Pre-qualification is NOT a guarantee of work. MnDOT is not obligated to award a Contract or complete a project under this Program.

 

MnDOT Consultant Services manages and maintains the Pre-Qualification Program and ensures that it is in accordance with Minnesota statutes and MnDOT policies. The following describes how MnDOT utilizes the Pre-Qualification Program to select consultants.

 

< $100K Direct Selection

For P/T Contracts that are less than $100,000, MnDOT may directly select a pre-qualified consultant. MnDOT utilizes a procedure for direct selection that documents the process, verifies proper work type selection, and receives MnDOT leadership selection approval. In the direct select process, MnDOT may consider, but is not limited to, the following factors: workload with MnDOT; geographic location; project familiarity/association; special expertise; and multiple pre-qualification work type qualification requirements. There is no cost involved in selection. Cost is negotiated with the selected consultant. Contracts utilizing this process do not have a competitive selection component.

 

$100K to $800 Letter of Interest Selection

P/T Contracts that are between $100,001 and $800,000 are advertised requesting interested Pre-Qualified consultants respond with a Letter of Interest (LOI). MnDOT selects a consultant based on the LOI. There is NO cost involved in selection. Cost is negotiated with the selected consultant.

 

Over $800K Two Part Selection

P/T Contracts that are over $800,001 are advertised requesting interested Pre-Qualified consultants respond with a LOI. MnDOT then short lists three to five responders for final consideration. Once the short listing is complete, MnDOT issues a Request for Proposal (RFP) to short listed consultants. The short listed consultants submit a technical proposal including cost. MnDOT selects a consultant utilizing a best value selection procedure (qualifications and cost).

 

MnDOT PRE-QUALIFICATION PROGRAM APPLICATION / RENEWAL PROCESS

Each Work Type details the work type definition and then the submittal requirements. If you wish to become pre-qualified for a work type, carefully review the work type definition and the submittal requirements to make sure that you qualify.

 

There are three main components to the MnDOT Pre-Qualification application/renewal process:

1. Cover Letter
2. Administrative Requirements
3. Work Type Requirements
   

 

The following details each of these components. Following the detail is a Checklist that summarizes the application submittal package.

 

1. Cover Letter

Create a cover letter that will accompany your submittal package. The cover letter must contain the following information:

• Name of consultant firm
• Key consultant contact name and email for submittal
• List of work types (number, name and level if applicable) for which pre-qualification is sought with this submittal package
• Addressed to:

  Kelly Arneson, Pre-Qualification Administrator
  MnDOT Pre-Qualification Program
  395 John Ireland Boulevard, Mail Stop 680
  St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-1800

 

2. Administrative Requirements

There are two main components to the administrative requirements:

• Administrative Application (160Kb)
• Pre-Award Audit Information Package (.pdf 71Kb)
  • Note: The Pre-Award Audit is NOT Required for Work Types 8.4 (Title Services) and 8.5 (R/W Appraisals)

 

Once completed, each must be saved and submitted on a CD or flash drive in appropriate formats as indicated. The CD or flash drive must be labeled: “Administrative Requirements”.

Administrative Application
Complete this application in Word format and save the file labeled “Administrative Application” to a CD or flash drive.

 

Please note that Section 6 of the application explains that most MnDOT contracts incorporate the General Terms. You should be aware of these contract terms and follow the instructions in the application form if you are unable to meet any of the terms (specifically the insurance requirements). Stating your firm’s exceptions to those requirements is no guarantee that your exceptions will be agreed to as the needs of each Contract are unique.

 

Please make sure to address every section of the application form. If you have any questions regarding the Administrative Application, please contact Kelly Arneson, Pre-Qualification Administrator, at kelly.arneson@state.mn.us.

 

Pre-Award Audit Information Package

Complete the Pre-Award Audit Information Package. The information is needed by MnDOT’s Office of Audit to perform a pre-award audit evaluation.

Please note that the Pre-Award Audit Information Package does not need to be completed each time that your firm applies for a work type. If your firm has submitted the Pre-Award Audit Information Package in the last 12 months and it has been approved, you do not need to resubmit with every additional work type. Please note in your cover letter that you have previously submitted the Pre-Award Audit Package.

The package should be scanned, saved in PDF format and labeled “Pre-Award Audit Package” on the same CD or flash drive as the Administrative Application. Questions regarding the Pre-Award Audit Information Package may be directed to Bruce Kalland, MnDOT Audit, at bruce.kalland@state.mn.us

 

3. Work Type Requirements

Each work type details the work type definition and then the submittal requirements. Complete the submittal requirements as detailed in each work type. The work type requirements must be saved in the specified format on a CD or flash drive. There must be only ONE work type per CD or flash drive. You must submit five copies of each work type CD or flash drive. If you have questions about work type requirements, please contact Kelly Arneson, Pre-Qualification Administrator, at kelly.arneson@state.mn.us.

Send Cover Letter, Administrative Requirements, and Work Type Requirements in one package to:

Kelly Arneson, Pre-Qualification Administrator
MnDOT Pre-Qualification Program
395 John Ireland Boulevard, Mail Stop 680
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-1800

 

INSTRUCTIONS/CHECKLIST FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION SUBMITTAL PACKAGE (INITIAL)

 

 

APPLICATION EVALUATION

Pre-Qualification for each Work Type will be on a pass/fail basis. An applicant must satisfy both the Administrative Requirements and the requirements of the Work Type Definition and Submittal Requirements to be pre-qualified. The MnDOT Pre-Qualification Administrator will determine if the Administrative portion of the submittal satisfies the requirements of Pre-Qualification Program. The MnDOT Work Type selection committee will determine if the submitted Pre-Qualification Application fulfills the requirements of the Work Type Definition and Submittal Requirements.

 

Disposition of Responses
All materials submitted in this Pre-Qualification Application will become property of the state and will become public record after the evaluation process is completed and the pre-qualification determination made. If the Consultant submits information in this Pre-Qualification Application that it believes to be trade secret materials, as defined by the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn. Stat. § 13.37, the Consultant must:

 

Clearly mark all trade secret materials in its response at the time the response is submitted; include a statement with its response justifying the trade secret designation for each item; and defend any action seeking release of the materials it believes to be trade secret, and indemnify and hold harmless the State, its agents and employees, from any judgments or damages awarded against the State in favor of the party requesting the materials, and any and all costs connected with that defense. This indemnification survives the State’s award of a contract.  In submitting a Pre-Qualification Application, the Responder agrees that this indemnification survives as long as the trade secret materials are in possession of the State.

 

The State is required to keep all the basic documents related to its contracts, including Pre-Qualification Applications for a minimum of seven years.

 

INELIGIBLE WORK TYPES

The following work types are not eligible under the Pre-Qualification Program. Following each work type is a description of the method used to obtain services for that particular type of services. For more information on these work types, please contact Kelly Arneson, Pre-Qualification Administrator, at kelly.arneson@state.mn.us.

• Architectural Design - MnDOT has established a Certified List Program.
• Communications - Request for Proposals Process. Communications projects will be advertised on the Consultant Services Web Page, under the P/T Notices Section.
• Market Research - Under $100,000: MnDOT's Market Research Certified List Program. Over $100,000: Request for Proposals Process. Market Research Projects over $100,000 will be advertised on the Consultant Services Web Page, under the P/T Notices Section.