RFQ for A/E Services for William P. Clements Restrooms and Breakrooms Renovations

SCOPE: In accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, Professional Services, and Rules and Procedures adopted by the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC), TFC is requesting submittal of qualifications to provide prime professional architectural/engineering (A/E) services for Project26-005-4203 / 26-033-2577, to provide prime professional architectural/engineering (A/E) services for the renovations of the restrooms and breakrooms at the William P. Clements State Office Building, floors 1-12 and 14 located at 300 W 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 (the Project).

SECTION II - PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1) The project consists of renovations of the existing restrooms, adding additional restrooms, and renovations of the existing breakrooms on floors 1-12 and 14. The renovations will include upgrading the existing sanitary sewer lines on floors 1-12 and 14. The project is located within the William P. Clements State Office Building located at 300 W 15th St., Austin Texas.

2) Approximate cost of construction for the aforementioned list of projects is estimated to be fourteen million dollars ($14,000,000).

3) THIRD PARTY CONSULTANTS: TFC shall provide or contract with third-party firms for Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB) Services and Commissioning (CxA), and others if needed to support the project.

SECTION III STATEMENT OF WORK

1) Provide professional architectural and engineering services for the Project. Services shall include but not be limited to Design (Schematic Design, Design Development, and Construction Documents), Bidding, Construction Administration, and Closeout. Attend and participate in all meetings with TFC and all relevant state agencies, on-site meetings, coordination meetings with local utility providers, and with other local municipal departments as required.

2) Phase 1: Architectural and Engineering scope of services shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

a) Detailed on-site investigations, review of existing documents, verify and validate items in existing deficiencies list requested for correction. Deficiency list will be provided to the final selected firm.

b) A list of necessary testing and inspections to be provided to Owner including, but not limited to, ADA, Commissioning, and Testing and Balancing.

c) Assistance in evaluation and interview of Construction Manager-at-Risk selection.

d) Assistance to Construction Manager-at-Risk to prepare order-of-magnitude cost estimates for correction of deficiencies by repair or replacement, as recommended by the AE. Assistance in developing priorities for adjusting scope of work to match available funding.

e) Research, evaluate, and present to the Owner any energy conservation strategies and alternatives for consideration, including the availability of rebates from the local utility. If rebates are available, coordinate with the local utility to complete all necessary documentation to accomplish rebates.

f) Presentation of findings to Owner for review and approval. Upon acceptance of Phase 1 findings, and authorization by Owner, proceed with Phase 2.

3) Phase 2: Architecture and Engineering scope of services shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

a) Detailed design and documentation of construction plans and specifications.

b) Provide the Owner with a list of items to be tested and/or inspected including, but not limited to, ADA, Commissioning, Testing and Balancing, Environmental, and Construction Materials testing.

c) Coordinate with third party commissioning agent throughout design and construction administration.

d) Assist Construction Manager-at-Risk during subcontractor solicitation for development of Guaranteed Maximum Price.

e) Construction Administration.

f) Warranty management.

g) Project closeout.

4) A/E services shall be offered with the understanding of full compliance with non-discrimination requirements of the State of Texas by the A/E.