OVERVIEW AND GENERAL GUIDELINES

The Puerto Rico Department of Health (PRDOH) is seeking Proposals from qualified individuals, firms, and organizations (Proponents) to provide inspection services for a FEMA Recovery and Repair Project in Mayaguez Pediatric Center impacted by Hurricane Maria.  The Selected Proponent will work closely with PRDOH to ensure timely completion of construction deliverables, contractor compliance with all contract requirements, and provide support through project completion. 
A combination of federal and local funds will be used to execute the works included herein.  Federal government funds are made accessible through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR), among others.  FEMA funds will be associated with disasters 4339-DR-PR. 
Period of Performance (PoP): The maximum period of performance for the project is 11 months.

NOTE: Proponent services will start once the project receives the Notice to Proceed (NTP). 
Questions or requests for information must be directed to:

Name: Carlos A. Padilla Cruz

Title: Auction Manager

Email: subastas@salud.pr.gov

Phone: 787-765-2929, ext. 3450, 4475, 4415

Proposals must be submitted one (1) original with one (1) hard copy and one (1) digital (pdf) copy on a USB device.  The deadline for submission of proposals is January 08, 2025 by 2:00 p.m. AST.


PRDOH encourages Proponents to participate in this RFP process.  An announcement will be published in a newspaper of major circulation.  In addition, an RFP public announcement will also be available at the Puerto Rico Department of Health main web page https://www.salud.gov.pr.  Documentation can be accessed directly via the following link: https://www.salud.pr.gov/CMS/453 
 
1.      BACKGROUND AND LEGAL BASIS
Puerto Rico has been subject to at least four majors Presidentially declared Disasters since 2017, each of which caused direct damage to the island's infrastructure.  As a result, health care and office facilities owned and/or managed by the PRDOH were directly damaged, decreasing the services the Department is able to provide individuals and communities.  As a part of FEMA's Public Assistance program, permanent repair and work projects have been authorized and funded to repair disaster damages to PRDOH facilities.  In order to ensure the highest quality of project and construction outcomes, the PRDOH Office of Management of Disaster Claims is seeking an individual, firm, or organization that can provide inspection services for a FEMA recovery and repair project.
This RFP was prepared in accordance and compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 Procurement Standards; §§ 317-327, Regulation 9302 dated August 26, 2021 issued by the General Services Administration (ASG) of the Government of Puerto Rico; Law 38 of June 30, 2017, as amended, known as the “Government of Puerto Rico Uniform Administrative Procedure Act" (LPAU, in Spanish); Article 7 of Regulation 9318, known as “Reglamento Uniforme de Compras y Subastas, Obras y Servicios No Profesionales para las Entidades Exentas del Departamento de Salud"  dated October 21, 2021, issued by the Puerto Rico Department of Health; and Administrative Order Number 464 dated September 30, 2020.  This process will be an open and competitive one.
The services included here will be provided in accordance and compliance with “Ley General de Corporaciones" Act. No. 164 of December 16, 2009, as amended, and “Ley de la Junta Examinadora de Ingenieros, Arquitectos, Agrimensores y Arquitectos Paisajistas de Puerto Rico" Act 173 of August 12, 1988, as amended.  Both applicable to the practice of Engineering and Architecture.
A combination of federal and local funds will be available to execute the works included herein.  Federal government funds will be made available from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR). 
 
2.      PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Selected Proponent shall provide daily Inspection Services for a maximum period of performance of 11 months for a FEMA recovery and repair project. Inspection services include but are not limited to daily site inspections, certification of deliverable completion, progress reporting, ensuring compliance with contract stipulations by contractors, and providing closeout support for projects.
The selected (successful) proponent will be provided with the design drawings, specifications, full scope of work and any other document for this project.
Unless otherwise specified, the Selected Proponent shall provide all personal protective equipment (PPE), computers, peripherals to include printers as needed, technical support for computers and peripherals. Transportation and travel time to the different sites of work are not funded.