The Capitol Square Review and Advisory Board (CSRAB) is soliciting Request for Qualifications (RFQs) from qualified General Contractors with proven experience in the removal of existing wood windows and replacement with blast- and ballistic-rated aluminum window systems in occupied government buildings in accordance with the standards enumerated herein (Project). This RFQ is the first step in a two-step procurement process. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submitted bids for the Project. CSRAB requires General Contracting (GC) services for Project construction and oversight of window replacements at the Capitol Square Complex (CSC). For purposes of this RFQ, “CSC” will refer to the Statehouse, Senate building, Atrium, and underground parking garage. Most of the current windows were last replaced during the renovation that occurred in the early 1990s. As part of this Project, the selected firm must devote special attention to preserving the historic integrity of the CSC (including its status on the National Historic Register), while incorporating safety upgrades. The security replacement window systems for this Project shall be delivered through a manufacturer-led, delegated design process, in which the Window Manufacturer assumes full design responsibility for the custom window system necessary to meet all specified requirements. Because of the unique combination of historic preservation constraints and security performance criteria, the window system cannot be selected from standard catalog products and must instead be custom designed, engineered, and fabricated for this Project. The Manufacturer shall, under delegated design, provide a complete, engineered solution that meets the following objectives: • Complies with the Architect’s stated aesthetic, dimensional, and material requirements, including replication of the historic sightlines, muntins, frame profiles, and finishes. • Meets or exceeds the specified ballistic- and blast-resistance levels per references standards. • Ensures structural adequacy and compatibility of the window frames and anchors with the existing building structure and substrate. • Factory-fabricated to fit within the existing masonry openings as indicated on the drawings. • Windows designed and detailed to be fully sealed in place to prevent air and water infiltration. • Windows incorporate an integral water-exclusion and drainage system to direct incidental water to the exterior.
