RFQ Design - Public Works Facility Feasibility Study and Design Services

As of March 18, 2020, a designer has not yet been awarded. *The original solicitation is listed below for reference. --- The City of Bryant Public Works Department is soliciting qualifications for a new public works facility feasibility study with site evaluation, site analysis, and program study for up to two site locations for a new Department of Public Works (DPW) complex, herein referred to as Phase I services. Pending the feasibility study recommendation, authorization and appropriation of funds, the City of Bryant Public Works Department reserves the right to negotiate with the same designer for final design services for the selected site if it is determined by the City of Bryant Public Works Department to be in their best interest. The final design services may include schematic design, design development, master plans and specifications, studies, surveys, soil tests, cost estimates, programs, construction bid documents, and construction phase services herein referred to as Phase II services. Designer Selection services are being procured under Arkansas Law, the designer's fee for Phase I and II will be a negotiated fee. The initial contract will include services and negotiated fees for Phase I services only. Phase I services will be completed within 60 days of Notice to Proceed. There will be no briefing session prior to the RFQ proposal deadline, forward any questions as instructed in the RFQ document to the City of Bryant Public Works Department. The applicant designer shall be a registered Architect or Engineer for Phase I and II of the scope of work. There will be no briefing session facilitated. Forward all questions to Mark Grimmett, Public Works Director for The City of Bryant Public Works Department by email no less than 168 hours (7 days) before the RFQ proposal submission deadline. Questions received after the deadline will not be answered. All questions should be directed to the City of Bryant Public Works Department, Attn: Mark Grimmett. Questions should be emailed to mgrimmett@cityofbryant.com . In order to keep feedback and responses consistent for all those preparing proposals, proposers should not contact other representatives from participating communities that are jointly involved in this collaborative procurement. Any alteration to the specifications and content of this RFQ will not be considered valid unless it is documented through addenda. All questions must be submitted to the City of Bryant Public Works Department and must be received no later than 168 hours (7 days) before the proposal deadline. Questions received after the deadline for questions will not be answered. The City of Bryant Public Works Department reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, waive informalities, and to award contracts in the best interest of the City. 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.