RFQ-FY19-003A - CDOT Multiple Project Architecture for CDOT Buildings

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Property Management Section has need for architectural services for design of multiple building projects located throughout the State over the next two years with the potential for two one-year options, for a maximum of four years total.
 
Work will include architectural design work on new buildings, remodels or extensions of existing buildings. CDOT intends to issue up to four separate architectural contracts to cover all areas of the State.  The term of this contract will begin on the date signed by the State Controller (or designee), and shall extend for two (2) years, unless earlier terminated as provided in the contract.  The Consultant shall remain responsible for contract obligations which necessarily continue beyond such termination date, including final audit and CDOT may in its sole discretion extend the contract for up to two additional years by Amendment. 
 
This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to select architectural firms that will work on multiple projects, providing the architectural services listed below. The design team will be required to use CDOT’s Prototype Drawings and Specifications (when applicable) as the basis for design.
                                                
The projects may either be a completely new building or a remodel/addition to an existing facility.  Many of CDOT’s building projects are pre-engineered metal buildings; CDOT also constructs masonry, wood framed, pre-cast and steel framed buildings or additions/remodels to these types of construction.  The Vehicle Storage buildings may include multiple vehicle storage bays, interior wash bays and/or office structures.
 
This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to select architectural firms that will work on multiple projects, providing the architectural services listed below.  
                                                
The projects may either be for a completely new building or a remodel/addition to an existing facility. 
CDOT will provide prototype drawings and performance specifications which the architect will use as the base drawings for site-specific documents and specifications, where applicable.  In some cases, where CDOT’s prototypical drawings can be used, CDOT may ask the architect to form a team to lead the design and construction administration process of all architectural and engineering disciplines.
 
Note:  The associated engineering disciplines (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing MEP) will be similarly individually contracted.  In the case where the architect is doing only the architectural, CDOT will take the lead in coordinating the engineering discipline drawings. If CDOT asks the architect to form a team, the architect should plan to lead the coordination of the entire team.
 
There may also be instances where the architecture team is asked to source specialty consultants, like audio visual designers or security designers.
 
 
 
 
Architectural Requirements:   
 
 
Request for Qualifications for Architectural/Engineering Services:

1. Architectural services from design through construction administration.
2. Use of CDOT’s prototype drawings, when applicable, NOT to be re-drawn, but to be enhanced and updated for the specific project.
3. Project-specific update of CDOT’s specification (provided by CDOT to consultant) using track changes and following CDOT’s established style format for all added Sections.
4. Construction Documents/Bid Documents to meet CDOT’s master schedule dates.
5. Coordination and corrections to bid documents for construction contract Addenda design modifications/clarifications.
6. Ability to respond to RFIs within 24 hours of receipt.
7. Ability to be on-site to review construction as required by State Architect's Office and site visits during construction to include: select site meetings for the duration of the construction phase and a punch list visit.
8. Ability to respond quickly to construction-related issues and the ability to be on site within twenty-four (24) hours’ notice.
9. Ability to coordinate with CDOT review process including timely evaluation of architectural required submittals.
10. Ability to provide written responses to code review comments within one (1) week from date of code review.
11. Ability to staff multiple CDOT projects at once.
12. Integration with CDOT Property Management and CDOT’s construction management personnel.
13. Possible coordination of drawings from other consultant teams, like engineering disciplines.
14. Possible lead of a team of engineers and architects to design a prototypical Vehicle Storage Facility site.
15.  Have access to and ability to coordinate other technical team members, like Audio/Visual Design and Security Design for more complex projects.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that all consultants will be required to meet all minimum qualifications to be considered for this project.  To be considered as qualified, interested consultants shall have as a minimum:
1. Demonstrated architectural licensure with the State of Colorado.
2. Documented completion of 5 (five) architectural projects in the last 2 years that include design of pre-engineered and masonry buildings for Vehicle Storage Facilities and commercial office structures.
 
Teams failing to meet Minimum Requirements above will not receive further consideration.