RFQ CM - The New Engineering Building and Replacement for Wernher von Braun Research Hall Project

The University of Alabama in Huntsville requests sealed qualification documents from interested firms in providing Construction Management Services for The New Engineering Building & Replacement for Wernher von Braun Research Hall Project (Project). The Construction Management Services shall include preconstruction services, contract phase services, construction services, closeout services, and construction auditing services. The New Engineering Building & Replacement for Wernher von Braun Research Hall Project includes two phases with Phase 1 consisting of the construction of a new, 85,000 gross square foot facility located adjacent to the site of the existing Engineering Building, on John Wright Drive. Phase 2 includes the full renovation of the existing Engineering Building. The demolition of Wernher von Braun Research Hall, located south of the existing Engineering Building, will also be included in the project's overall scope of work. Initial programming for this project is in progress and scheduled for completion in March 2023. The estimated total project cost, including both Phase 1 and Phase 2, is $107,100,000. Qualifications: Interested firms shall demonstrate experience with similar projects and an established record of expertise in Construction Management Services for projects in the $80,000,000 to $120,000,000 range through the Design-Bid-Build (DBB) project delivery method. Interested firms may suggest other sub-consultants with a record of similar experience; however, the intended contract shall be a single contract for the complete scope of services between the University and the selected firm. Response: Submittals should include, in addition to the letter of interest, supporting information that the firm determines best exhibits their expertise and experience. The supporting information should not exceed thirty (30) pages per copy. The supporting information must illustrate appropriate, similar experience of the firm and subconsultants, if proposed, and shall identify the actual team proposed for the project. Final applications, including the letters of interest and supporting information, must be received no later than 2:00 pm (Central Time) on April19, 2023. Firms selected for final interviews will be notified no later than April 25, 2023. Interviews are expected to be held on May 9, 2023. The University will then recommend appointment of the best, qualified firm to the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees. For questions and additional information, contact: Christian Re ed (256) 824-2538 Christian.R eed@uah.edu This request for qualifications is not an offer to contract but seeks the submission of qualifications from qualified, professional respondents that may form the basis for the negotiation of an agreement. The University reserves the right to reject any or all qualifications and to solicit additional qualifications, through the RFQ process, if that is determined to be in the best interests of the State of Alabama.

85,000 SF.

Division 03 -	Concrete, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Concrete Finishing, Precast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Thermal Insulation, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Specialty Doors and Frames, Entrances, Automatic Entrances, Windows, Hardware.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Acoustical Ceilings, Acoustical Ceiling Suspension Assemblies, Flooring, Painting.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Protective Covers, Flagpoles, Flags and Banners.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Foodservice Storage Equipment, Food Preparation Equipment, Food Cooking Equipment, Food Dispensing Equipment, Service Line Equipment, Soda Fountain Equipment, Coffee and Espresso Equipment, Ice Machines, Cleaning and Disposal Equipment, Library Equipment, Audio-Visual Equipment, Laboratory Equipment, Broadcast, Theater, and Stage Equipment, Athletic and Recreational Equipment, Athletic Equipment, Play Field Equipment and Structures, Exterior Court Athletic Equipment, Athletic Field Equipment.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Countertops, Rugs and Mats, Office Furniture, Seating, Institutional Furniture, Classroom Furniture, Library Furniture, Book Shelves, Multiple Seating.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Plumbing Insulation, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Air Distribution, Ventilation Hoods, Central Heating Equipment, Central Cooling Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting, Lighting Poles and Standards, Parking Lighting, Roadway Lighting, Area Lighting, Flood Lighting, Exterior Athletic Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Call Management, Audio-Video Communications, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems, Paging Systems, Public Address Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Access Control, Electronic Surveillance, Fire Detection and Alarm.
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, Athletic and Recreational Surfacing, Fences and Gates, Planting Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities.