RFP - Engineering and Architectural Services Cost plus Fixed Fee

The City of Gulfport intends to employ a consulting engineering and/or architectural firm to provide engineering services utilizing a Cost plus Fixed Fee, Labor Hour/Unit Price or Lump Sum/Firm Fixed Price contract for the Federal Railroad Administration Grant Depot Downtown Improvements Project. The grant will be used to construct improvements to the station building, station access, and parking facilities, and include a new platform. This project is centered on historic restoration of the East/West passenger rail platform at the depot in downtown Gulfport. All work will be coordinated with the Southern Rail Commission and done in accordance with the American Disabilities Act. The Consultant''s scope of the services includes, but is not limited to, surveying, development of construction plans/specifications, preparation of easements/right-of-way maps and deeds for purchases, environmental related services, bidding phase services, construction engineering, and inspection services. Upon selection, negotiation, and execution of contract, the City of Gulfport anticipates the duration of the consultant''s contract to be approximately 3 years. We anticipate executing the contract by March 2021. The DBE goal is 0%. A description of similar type work completed during the past five (5) years which qualifies the consultant for this work; the consultant''s cost and consultant''s schedule completion and actual completion of this work; 4. Provide any information to indicate that the team has the necessary resources, including available staff, to complete the project within the timeframe indicated above. The Consultant should indicate any other active and planned projects that any individuals, as listed on the organization chart (including any subconsultant(s)), are currently working to complete. The consultant should indicate how they plan to balance workloads to commit the staff and resources necessary to successfully complete the project on-time. 5. A response containing the information upon which the consultant will be evaluated; and, 6. Part II of Standard Form (SF) 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications. The City of Gulfport reserves the right to select one (1) consultant or select a short list of consultants from whom more information will be required. The City of Gulfport reserves the right to reject any and all Proposals and/or to discontinue contract execution with any party at any time prior to final contract execution. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Protection, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Entrances, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting.
Division 12 -	Furnishings.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting.
Division 33 -	Utilities.