Technical Evaluation

The objective of the evaluation of technical submissions is to assuage the Government Entity that the contractors who will construct the Project have the requisite technical expertise and relevant prior experience necessary to deliver the specified services adhering to the stated Timeline. Technical submissions shall be evaluated on the basis of, but not limited to, the following:

  Technical Compliance of the Bid submission with the requirements of the RfP, including as detailed in the project requirements section, functional specifications, as well as other relevant sections;

  The extent and nature of Deviations, if any, from the requirements of the RfP;

  Bidders' proposed operation and maintenance plans in relation to the Project, and the alignment of their financial model with the plans will also be evaluated;

  Bidders must demonstrate that their proposals for the Project comply with the architectural, geotechnical, environmental, and technical requirements as detailed in the functional specifications section and additional agreements attached to the RfP. Bids that fail to satisfy this requirement may be deemed non-compliant;

  Bidders must demonstrate by way of drawings that their proposed designated layout of the physical structure on the site is practical and that this takes full account of site safety, access to equipment and environmental requirements and that all necessary site services can be made available;

  Bidders' proposed construction programme in respect of the Project must be detailed as specified in the relevant formsheet. Evidence to support the achievability of the Construction Programme, such as confirmation dates for availability of the Main Equipment items must be provided. Credit will be given for firm evidence of the availability of the Main Equipment;

  Bidders must provide details of all major proposed subcontractors and suppliers/vendors defining the type of work or service to be subcontracted and the country of origin;

  The eligibility of the Bidders' contractors to satisfactorily perform their duties with respect to the Project will be evaluated; and,

  Compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental guidelines and Dubai Municipality guidelines.