- 1 - Bid Announcement (Construction Work) Public invitation for competitive bidding as follows. October 28, Reiwa 8 Authorized Contracting Officer: Director-General of Hokkaido Development Bureau, Hakodate Development and Construction Department, Kano Tamio 1. Construction Outline: (1) Construction Name: National Route 5 Hakodate City Hakodate Pavement Maintenance and Other Integrated Construction (Electronic Bidding Target Project) (Electronic Contract Target Project) (2) Construction Location: Hakodate City, Hokkaido, etc. (3) Construction Details: Asphalt pavement repair work (Hakodate City, Hokuto City, Nanae Town, Kikonai Town) - Thin layer pavement A=1,000m2 (dense graded asphalt concrete 13F (recycled 50% for roadway) 3cm) - Dense graded asphalt concrete 13F (recycled 50% for roadway) W=300t - Dense graded asphalt concrete 13F (roadway) W=30t - Fine aggregate asphalt concrete 13 (recycled 50% for sidewalk) W=20t - Fine aggregate asphalt concrete 13 (sidewalk) W=10t (4) Construction Period: March 12, Reiwa 9 to March 10, Reiwa 10 (Period of余裕: From the day after the contract conclusion date to March 11, Reiwa 9) (5) This construction is subject to submission of documents and bidding, etc., via the electronic bidding system. However, if it is difficult to use the electronic bidding system, paper bidding may be substituted with the consent of the contracting officer. (6) This construction is a project for which the exchange of documents related to contract procedures is, in principle, conducted using the electronic contract system. If it is difficult to use the electronic contract system, paper contracting will be substituted. (7) This construction is a project for which separate demolition, etc., and recycling, etc., of specified construction materials are mandated under the "Act on Recycling of Construction Materials, etc." (Act No. 104 of Reiwa 12). (8) This construction is a pilot project for comprehensive evaluation and bidding, where only the application form is received at the time of submission of the competitive bidding qualification application form (hereinafter referred to as "application form"), competitive bidding qualification confirmation documents (hereinafter referred to as "documents") are accepted at the time of bidding, and the successful bidder is determined by comprehensively evaluating factors other than price and price (Type II construction capability evaluation type). (9) This construction requires simultaneous submission of the bid and the documents. (10) This construction is a pilot project for a construction system confirmation type comprehensive evaluation bidding method, which confirms the quality assurance system and other construction system assurance status and evaluates whether the construction content can be reliably realized. (11) This construction is a pilot project for "Productivity Improvement Challenge," which promotes productivity improvement initiatives through ingenuity in construction procedures proposed by the contractor. (12) This construction is a project that provides additional points in the comprehensive evaluation for companies that implement wage increases. (13) This construction is a pilot project for "Hokkaido Infrastructure Zero Carbon," which promotes initiatives contributing to carbon neutrality based on proposals from contractors. (14) Application of Lump-Sum Contract Unit Price Agreement Method: a. This construction is subject to the "Lump-Sum Contract Unit Price Agreement Method." In this construction, to facilitate smooth consultation for contract modifications, etc., unit prices, etc., as breakdowns of the lump-sum contract will be agreed upon through consultation between the contractor and the client after the contract conclusion. b. The implementation methods for this system include: (a) Individual Unit Price Agreement Method (a method where unit prices for each breakdown in the overall construction quantity table (or amount for lump-sum items) are calculated and then agreed upon). (b) Comprehensive Individual Unit Price Agreement Method (a method where agreed amounts are calculated by multiplying the unit prices for each breakdown in the overall construction quantity table by the contract price ratio). The contractor shall choose one of these methods. However, if the contractor chooses the Individual Unit Price Agreement Method and an agreement is not reached within 14 days from the start of consultation, the Comprehensive Individual Unit Price Agreement Method shall apply. c. If the contractor chooses the "Comprehensive Individual Unit Price Agreement Method," they shall submit the "Request for Comprehensive Individual Unit Price Agreement Method" with the necessary information filled in to the contract management section within 14 days after the contract conclusion. d. Other: The implementation procedures for this method shall be in accordance with the "Lump-Sum Contract Unit Price Agreement Method Implementation Guidelines" and the "Explanation of Lump-Sum Contract Unit Price Agreement Method Implementation Guidelines." (15) This construction is a pilot project for which the contracting authority distributes a breakdown of construction costs. (16) This construction is a project that sets a period of余裕 to allow the contractor to prepare for construction materials, labor, etc., in advance to ensure smooth construction operations. (17) This construction is a new technology utilization project where the contractor selects and utilizes at least one new technology. (18) This is a pilot project (contractor-requested method) to investigate the actual conditions of wages, working hours, and labor costs, including wage payments to subcontractors and ensuring appropriate working hours, with the cooperation of the contractor. (19) This construction is a pilot project for "AI Utilization in Hokkaido Infrastructure," which promotes initiatives contributing to the utilization of AI in the infrastructure field based on proposals from contractors. 2. Competitive Bidding Qualifications: The following conditions must all be met, or a standing construction joint venture composed of such entities that has received a bid participation qualification decision from the Director-General of the Hokkaido Development Bureau. (1) Not to fall under the provisions of Articles 70 and 71 of the Public Finance and Accounting Act (Imperial Ordinance No. 165 of Showa 22; hereinafter referred to as "Public Finance Act"). (2) To have received a decision for general competitive (or designated competitive) bidding qualifications for the "Maintenance" construction category for Reiwa 7 and 8 from the Hokkaido Development Bureau as a sole entity, or as a standing construction joint venture. For companies that have filed for commencement of rehabilitation proceedings under the Company Rehabilitation Act (Act No. 154 of Reiwa 14) or for companies that have filed for commencement of rehabilitation proceedings under the Civil Rehabilitation Act (Act No. 225 of Reiwa 11), a re-decision of general competitive bidding qualifications must have been received in accordance with procedures separately determined by the Director-General of the Hokkaido Development Bureau after the decision to commence proceedings. (3) Not to be a company that has filed for commencement of rehabilitation proceedings under the Company Rehabilitation Act or filed for commencement of rehabilitation proceedings under the Civil Rehabilitation Act (excluding those who have received the re-decision mentioned in (2) above). (4) To have experience in constructing construction work that meets the requirements of a below (hereinafter referred to as "similar work") as the prime contractor since Reiwa 23. However, for standing construction joint ventures, the joint venture itself, or at least one of its constituent members, must have experience in constructing similar work as the prime contractor (experience as a constituent member of a joint venture is limited to cases where the share ratio is 20% or more). a. To have experience in asphalt pavement construction or pavement maintenance work on roads in use. (Excluding private construction work other than commissioned work and public private work. Public private work refers to civil engineering work carried out by railway companies, airport companies, road companies, power companies, gas companies, oil storage companies, and telecommunications companies.) If such experience is for work ordered by the Hokkaido Development Bureau, the Minister's Secretariat, Government Building Department, or Regional Development Bureaus of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, as specified in the bid instructions, the total evaluation score must be 65 or higher. Furthermore, foreign companies without domestic experience may participate based on their overseas construction experience if deemed appropriate as similar work experience by the Hakodate Development and Construction Department Comprehensive Evaluation Review Committee. (5) To be able to assign a chief engineer or supervising engineer who meets the following criteria to the construction work. However, if currently engaged in other construction work, the engineer must be able to be assigned to this construction work by the start of construction. Note: This construction project has a period of余裕, and the assignment of a chief engineer or supervising engineer is not required between the day after the contract conclusion and the start of construction. Furthermore, if the engineer falls under Article 26, Paragraph 3, Item 1 of the Construction Industry Act and Article 27, Paragraph 1 of the Enforcement Ordinance of the Construction Industry Act, they must be dedicated. However, if all requirements of Article 26, Paragraph 3, Item 1 of the Construction Industry Act are met, they may concurrently serve in other construction projects. If all requirements of Article 26-5, Paragraph 1 of the Construction Industry Act are met, they may concurrently serve as an office engineer or a special office engineer. Details regarding concurrent service shall be in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. The contractor may change the chief engineer or supervising engineer in consultation with the supervisor if it is deemed that there will be no hindrance to the continuity of the construction work, etc. a. A Class 2 Civil Engineering Construction Management Engineer (limited to "Civil Engineering" specialty) or a person with equivalent or higher qualifications. However, for standing construction joint ventures, one of the constituent members must assign a person with the above qualifications, and other constituent members must assign a chief engineer with a national qualification of Class 2 or higher. b. To have experience as a prime contractor's engineer in similar work as described in (4)a above since Reiwa 23. However, for standing construction joint ventures, it is sufficient if the chief engineer or supervising engineer of one of the constituent members has experience in similar work as described in (4)a (experience as a constituent member of a joint venture is limited to cases where the share ratio is 20% or more). If such experience is for work ordered by the Hokkaido Development Bureau, the Minister's Secretariat, Government Building Department, or Regional Development Bureaus of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, as specified in the bid instructions, the total evaluation score must be 65 or higher. c. For supervising engineers, they must possess a supervising engineer's license and a certificate of completion of supervising engineer training. (6) This construction project permits the assignment of a supervising engineer who falls under the provisions of Article 26, Paragraph 3, Item 2 of the Construction Industry Act (hereinafter referred to as "Supervising Engineer (Dedicated Special Case 2)"). (7) During the period from the deadline for submission of application forms to the bid opening, not to be subject to a suspension of bidding under the "Standards for Suspension of Bidding, etc., related to Construction Contracts, etc., by the Hokkaido Development Bureau" (Notice No. 1 of the Hokkaido Development Bureau, April 1, Showa 60). (8) To have construction performance that meets the following requirements. If there is only single-year order実績, the average construction performance evaluation score for that year shall be used. For sole entities or constituent members of joint ventures without the order実績 mentioned in a or b, the construction performance evaluation score shall be 65. a. Sole Entity: The average construction performance evaluation score for Hokkaido Development Bureau-ordered construction projects completed in Reiwa 6 and Reiwa 7 shall be 65 or higher. If there is no such order実績, the average construction performance evaluation score for Hokkaido Development Bureau-ordered construction projects completed in Reiwa 4 and Reiwa 5 shall be 65 or higher. If there is no order実績 in the past 4 years, the average construction performance evaluation score for Hokkaido Development Bureau-ordered construction projects completed in Reiwa 2 and Reiwa 3 shall be 65 or higher. If there is no order実績 in the past 6 years, the average construction performance evaluation score for Hokkaido Development Bureau-ordered construction projects completed in Reiwa 30 and Reiwa 1 shall be 65 or higher. If there is no order実績 in the past 8 years, the average construction performance evaluation score for Hokkaido Development Bureau-ordered construction projects completed in Reiwa 28 and Reiwa 29 shall be 65 or higher. b. Joint Venture: The average construction performance evaluation score for Hokkaido Development Bureau-ordered construction projects completed in Reiwa 6 and Reiwa 7 shall be 65 or higher for all constituent members. If there is no such order実績, the average construction performance evaluation score for Hokkaido Development Bureau-ordered construction projects completed in Reiwa 4 and Reiwa 5 shall be 65 or higher for all constituent members. If there is no order実績 in the past 4 years, the average construction performance evaluation score for Hokkaido Development Bureau-ordered construction projects completed in Reiwa 2 and Reiwa 3 shall be 65 or higher for all constituent members. If there is no order実績 in the past 6 years, the average construction performance evaluation score for Hokkaido Development Bureau-ordered construction projects completed in Reiwa 30 and Reiwa 1 shall be 65 or higher for all constituent members. If there is no order実績 in the past 8 years, the average construction performance evaluation score for Hokkaido Development Bureau-ordered construction projects completed in Reiwa 28 and Reiwa 29 shall be 65 or higher for all constituent members. (9) Not to have a capital or personnel relationship with the contractor of the design work for this construction project, or with such contractor. (10) Not to have a capital or personnel relationship between bidders (refer to bid instructions). (11) To have a head office with a construction business license necessary for constructing this project located within the jurisdiction of the Hakodate Development and Construction Department. (In the case of a joint venture, at least one constituent member must have its head office within the jurisdiction of the Hakodate Development and Construction Department, and other constituent members must have their head office, branch, or business office within Hokkaido.) (12) Not to be a person who is effectively controlled by a member of an organized crime group or a person equivalent thereto, and who has been requested by the police authorities to be excluded from public works, etc., of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and such state continues. (13) Overseas experience certified by the "Overseas Infrastructure Project Engineer Certification and Award System" will be evaluated in the same way as domestic experience. 3. Matters Concerning Comprehensive Evaluation and Bidding Method: (1) Method of Comprehensive Evaluation: The successful bidder for this construction project will be determined by the following method. a. If the competitive bidding qualifications indicated in the bid instructions are met, a "standard score" of 100 points will be awarded. b. A "bonus score" of up to 39 points will be awarded based on achievements, etc., shown in the documents. The evaluation items are as follows: (a) Matters related to the company's construction capabilities, etc. (b) Matters related to the capabilities of the assigned engineer. (c) Statement of wage increase implementation. c. A "construction system evaluation score" will be given within the range of 0 to 15 points for each evaluation item to those who are recognized as being able to realize the content described in the bid instructions, according to the certainty thereof. The evaluation items are as follows: (a) Effectiveness of quality assurance. (b) Certainty of construction system assurance. d. The successful bidder will be determined using the "evaluation value" calculated by dividing the total of the obtained "standard score," "bonus score," and "construction system evaluation score" by the bidder's bid price. Specific technical requirements, evaluation criteria for bids, etc., will be clearly stated in the bid instructions. (2) Determination of Successful Bidder: Bidders will submit bids based on price. For bidders whose bid price is within the limit of the estimated price, the evaluation value will be calculated by dividing the "standard score" plus the "bonus score" and "construction system evaluation score" by the bid price. The successful bidder will be the one with the highest calculated evaluation value among those whose evaluation value does not fall below the value obtained by dividing the standard score (100 points) by the estimated price. 4. Bidding Procedures, etc.: (1) Department in Charge: 040-8501 1 Okawa-cho, Hakodate City, Hokkaido Hokkaido Development Bureau, Hakodate Development and Construction Department, Contract Section, Bidding Staff Phone: 0138-42-7526 (Direct) (2) Distribution Period and Method for Bid Instructions and Public Notice Design Documents, Drawings, etc., Necessary for Quotation: From Wednesday, October 28, Reiwa 8 to Thursday, November 19, Reiwa 8, excluding administrative holidays as defined in Article 1 of the Act on Holidays in Administrative Organs (Act No. 91 of Showa 63), every day from 8:30 to 18:00 (13:00 on the last day), distributed via the electronic bidding system. However, if paper bidding is desired, apply by registered mail or courier (limited to those equivalent to registered mail) to the address in 4.(1) above, enclosing a CD-R for recording the bid instructions and a return envelope (with the applicant's postal code, address, and company name written on the front, and postage stamps equivalent to the prescribed fee plus registered mail fee affixed to a size 2 envelope). Distribution will be made after application is received.