The project will consist of 6 new buildings with 31 new two, three and four-bedroom units for farmworker families. A manager’s unit is included and there will be a community building with a management office, maintenance shop, laundry facilities and a community room for resident programs. The owner has hired ZBA Architecture as the architect of record (Architect). Schematic Design plans are attached. Construction budget is estimated at around $11 million excluding sales tax. Services Required of Selected General Contractor: The General Contractor will perform all work necessary for the successful construction of the project. Selected contractor will be working with the owner/developer, architect, and engineers to complete the remaining phases of design, and develop the cost estimate for the project within the owner’s budget. Two (2) cost estimates will be generated during the SD/DD/CD stage. At the completion of CD phase the contractor will submit a final price to the owner. The contractor will collaborate and present alternative construction materials and methods when appropriate. Other scope includes: Project scheduling and sequencing of work; Value engineering; Constructability evaluation and plan review; Competitive bidding of all scopes of work; Possible pre-selection of MEPF design build sub-contractors. Final Contract The work of this contract will be awarded as a single contract. The project will be owned and contracted by a single asset entity managed by the Housing Authority of Skagit County. Evaluation Criteria - Minimum Qualifications Firms responding to this RFP must demonstrate that they meet the following minimum qualifications. Firms that do not meet these qualifications will not be considered. Licensed Contractor in Washington State. Demonstrated bonding capacity and strength of surety relationship.
