Request for Proposals - Architectual/Engineering Services

The Greater Sterling Development Corporation reserves the right to reject any or all statements, or to withhold selections of short-listed firms for any reason it may determine, or to waive or decline irregularities in any submittal. A. Project The Greater Sterling Development Corporation (GSDC), in conjunction with the Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission (SWWRPC), intends to seek funding assistance from the United States Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) in order to conduct renovations to the Kitchen Incubator of Northwest Illinois (Incubator). GSDC has seen growing demand for services offered by the Incubator and wishes to renovate approximately 3,500 square feet of the existing facility by relocating the walk-in cooler and freezer in order to create additional kitchen space for use by startup food-based entrepreneurs. The existing Incubator is located at 1741 Industrial Dr in Sterling, Illinois. Information on the Incubator can be found at kitchenincofnwil.org. The project will be designed and constructed within a 24-month period following a successful application for funding. Due to the nature of the EDA grant, SWWRPC will be the contracting entity with the successful design firm. However, GSDC will review submittals and make the determination as to which firm will provide services for its project. B. Requested Services GSDC is soliciting SOQs for architectural and engineering services to assist them with design, bid management and procurement, and inspections of this project in compliance with EDA funding requirements. The agreement will be on a lump sum, fixed price basis (or cost reimbursement "not to exceed" basis), with payment terms to be negotiated with the selected consultants. Requested services will be segregated into two phases. Phase 1 will be associated with pre-grant, preliminary engineering services that are required to generate an initial building plan and an Opinion of Probable Costs of Construction. Phase 2 will be associated with services required to complete all necessary work following award of the grant, including completing the design, permitting, bidding, and construction. In order to have your SOQ considered, it must be submitted in a sealed envelope containing three (3) bound 8 1/2 " x 11" copies, with binding running along the left 11" edge, and one digital copy on a compact disk if not submitted via email, plainly marked "SOQ for Phase 1 and Phase 2 Architectural and Engineering Services for the Kitchen Incubator of Northwest Illinois." Firms may additionally submit SOQs via email to the address below. SOQs not physically received with a postmark dated by 4:00 P.M., January 7, 2022, will be returned, unopened to the firm. For questions on the RFQ process or grant application, please contact the following person: Troy Maggied, Executive Director Southwestern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission 20 S Court St. Platteville, WI 53818 t.maggied@swwrpc.org Questions/Inquiries To maintain the impartiality of the SOQ process and to allow potential respondents the opportunity to ask questions, all questions and inquiries must be presented in writing via e-mail. No phone inquiries are permitted. Written questions may be submitted until 4:00 P.M. on December 29, 2021. Include in the header for all written inquires: "Kitchen Incubator of Northwest Illinois Phase 1 & Phase 2 Architectural - Request for Information" Phase 1 services are scheduled to be completed by March 5, 2022. Complete plans and specifications are not expected to be available at this time - only work sufficient to provide an Opinion of Probable Costs of Construction and a schematic site plan of the facility. Phase 2 services are expected to be required over a 24-month period following grant award in accordance with EDA requirements, with construction anticipated to begin in spring or summer 2023. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time

Food/Beverage Service, Renovation.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Concrete Forming, Cast-in-Place Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
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 and Storefronts, Entrances, Windows.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting, Exterior Painting, Interior Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Refrigerated Display Equipment, Foodservice Equipment, Foodservice Storage Equipment, Refrigerated Food Storage Cases, Walk-In Coolers, Foodservice Shelving, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Soda Fountain Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Countertops, Furnishing Accessories, Waste Receptacles, Rugs and Mats, Entrance Floor Mats and Frames, Site Furnishings, Trash and Litter Receptacles.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Instrumentation and Control for Fire-Suppression Systems, 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, Drinking Fountains.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Ventilation Hoods, Commercial-Kitchen Hoods, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards, Parking Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Audio-Video Communications.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Clearing and Grubbing, Grading, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, 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, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities.