RFQ - On-Call Architecture Service 2023

The Public Works Department of Oakland is seeking qualifications from architectural firms with different capacity and expertise to provide on-call architectural services for multiple projects across the city including facility assessment, master plan analysis, facility planning, engineering and design services, construction support services, outreach and engagement, and other related professional service to successfully deliver the Citys needs in facility and building projects. The on-call services required will cover a range of project types, including libraries, recreation and community centers, public safety facilities, municipal buildings, and other structures, with construction budgets varying per project. Construction budgets of individual projects will vary. Project definition will take place at or around the time of project assignment. The prime consultant responding to this RFQ shall be licensed to practice architecture in the State of California. While the City anticipates awarding up to ten (10) firms, the City reserves the right to award to any number of firms deemed most qualified with the variety of experiences suitable to perform the necessary scope. No minimum amount of work is guaranteed under these contracts. Contract Term and Amount: Four (4) years. Anticipated maximum contract limit of $500,000 for Tier 1 and $2,000,000 for Tier II, per each contract per year up to four years. Project Manager: Alice Cheng at (510) 318-4925 or acheng@oaklandca.gov Department of Workplace and Employment Standards: Sophany Hang at Shang@oaklandca.gov Capital Contracts Division: capitalcontracts@oaklandca.gov Questions Due Date: July 14, 2023 by 2:00 PM by email to Capitalcontracts@oaklandca.gov with cc to PM, Alice Cheng at ACheng@oaklandca.gov. Responses will be issued as an addendum no later July 26, 2023 by 2:00 PM. It is the Consultants responsibility to ensure that the email has been received. 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.