N.M. Admin. Code § 20.5.122.2201

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 20.5.122.2201 - QUALIFICATION OF FIRMS

A. Except as provided in Subsections C and D of this section, firms shall be evaluated for qualification by the department to conduct corrective action for each workplan submitted. Except as provided in Subsection B of this section, firms shall be qualified upon approval of the following:

(1) the subject workplan;

(2) a current statement of qualifications of the firm's authorized representative, the individual with direct, responsible, supervisory control of the approved workplan unless previously submitted under the current active phase of corrective action; and

(3) if the involvement of a professional engineer is required for the work to be undertaken under the workplan, a current statement of qualifications of the professional engineer that complies with 20.5.122.2203 NMAC.

B. In addition to the requirements of Subsection A of this section, if the department reasonably believes that a firm already qualified to perform corrective action under an approved workplan is not timely paying its subcontractors, suppliers, laboratories, and other entities included in any invoice connected with an approved workplan, the firm shall not be qualified unless it provides proof to satisfy the department that within the preceding two years it has paid those entities according to the firm's contractual agreements.

C. When initial response or initial abatement is required at a site, firms may be qualified prior to commencement of work by submitting for verbal approval a statement of qualifications for the authorized representative and, if a professional engineer is required by 20.5.119 NMAC or 20.5.120 NMAC, for the professional engineer. Written statements of qualifications shall be submitted to the department with the report on initial abatement required by Subsection B of 20.5.119.1903 or 20.5.120.2002 NMAC.

D. When remediation is required at a site, selection of a remediation proposal in accordance with the competitive selection process described in 20.5.123.2306 NMAC and 20.5.123.2308 NMAC qualifies the successful firm to conduct corrective action within the scope of work defined by the proposal, except as provided in 20.5.122.2204 NMAC. A firm may be tentatively qualified prior to submitting a proposal under 20.5.123.2306 NMAC or 20.5.123.2308 NMAC by submitting for verbal approval a statement of qualifications for the authorized representative and, if a professional engineer is required by 20.5.119 NMAC or 20.5.120 NMAC, for the professional engineer.

E. Statements of qualifications shall include:

(1) the authorized representative's name and status as sole proprietor, officer, partner, employee or subcontractor of the firm;

(2) education relevant to the nature of the work to be performed;

(3) experience relevant to the nature of the work to be performed; and

(4) licenses and certifications required for the work to be performed.

F. While the required education and experience for the authorized representative may vary with the work to be performed, the following shall be considered minimums: a baccalaureate degree in science or engineering and at least two years of applicable experience in the investigation and remediation of unsaturated and saturated zone contamination, or five years supervised experience in investigation or remediation of unsaturated and saturated zone contamination.

G. Firms performing corrective action must maintain their qualification at all stages of work in order for the costs of that work to be eligible for payment.

H. This part is in addition to and not in lieu of any other licensing and registration requirements of the Construction Industries Licensing Act, Sections 60-13-1 through 60-13-59 NMSA 1978.

I. This part does not relieve contractors or owners or operators of their obligations and liabilities under applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

N.M. Admin. Code § 20.5.122.2201

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 14, July 24, 2018, eff. 7/24/2018