| Question: The RFP notes that the project manager should hold a PMP certification (or equivalent professional credential), or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Could you please confirm whether a project manager without a PMP certification may still be proposed, provided they demonstrate sufficient relevant experience? Additionally, could clarify what types or levels of experience and education you consider acceptable to meet the “equivalent” requirement? |
| Answer: Yes, per Minimum Qualification Requirements, page 4, a Project Manager without a PMP certification may still be proposed, provided they demonstrate an equivalent combination of experience and education. Per Minimum Qualification Requirements, page 4, the Project Manager must have a minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in transportation, infrastructure, or energy-related project or program management, and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a lead project or program management role on complex, multi-stakeholder projects. Must have demonstrated experience managing federally funded transportation or infrastructure programs, including scheduling, budgeting, compliance, and risk oversight, and experience coordinating with state departments of transportation, FHWA, or comparable public agencies. |