RFP - On Call Architectural Design Services

The Baltimore City Office of Boards and Commissions has been requested by the Department of General Services, Major Project Division, to certify the qualifications of architectural firms to provide on call architectural design services on renovation, repair, and construction projects for various City agencies. Up to five (5) contracts will be awarded for a period of four (4) years each. The services to be provided may include, but are not limited to assisting the City Major Projects Division with studies, designs for repairs, renovations, and upgrades to a variety of City owned or maintained structures, bid analysis, post award services, maintenance of project records and documentation, review of contractors application for payment, attendance at progress meetings, preparation of record drawings, review of contract claims and supports, estimating, scheduling, project engineering, constructability reviews, submittal reviews and responses, RFI reviews and responses, and construction contract administrative support. Project fees have been estimated at $2,000,000.00 per agreement for four (4) years. If further information is required regarding this request, please contact Ms. Azza Rizkallah at 443-992-0073. Consultants interested in providing services to the City should be aware of City policies which determine the amount of overhead and profit a firm will be allowed. An Audited Financial Statement less than two (2) years old will be require to justify any requested overhead rate above 100%. The maximum allowed overhead rate is 172.73% for architectural firms, and 150% for engineering firms. Profit is fixed at 10% and salaries are capped at $65.00 excluding Principal time. MBE/WBE Certification It is the policy of the City of Baltimore to promote equal business opportunity in the City contracting process. Pursuant to Article 5, Subtitle 28 of Baltimore City Code (2000 Edition) - Minority and Womens Business Program, Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Womens Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goals apply to this contract. The MBE goal is 18% The WBE goal is 16% Both the proposed Minority and Women Business Enterprise firms must be named and identified as an MBE or WBE within Item 6 of the Standard Form (SF) 255 in the spaces provided for identifying outside key consultants/associates anticipated for utilization for this project.Any submittals that do not include the proper MBE/WBE (in some instances DBE) participation will be disapproved for further consideration for this project.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 03 -	Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings.
Division 09 -	Finishes.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.
Division 13 -	Special Construction.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical.
Division 27 -	Communications.