The New York City (City) Department of Design and Construction (DDC) intends to issue various requests for qualifications (RFQs) to obtain statements of qualifications (SOQs) from highly qualified design-build teams interested in providing design-build services for projects within DDC's Public Buildings Division. This Notice of Intent (NOI) is being issued solely for informational and planning purposes and to allow potential proposers an opportunity to form design-build teams in anticipation of the issuance of future RFQs. No qualifications submittals are required or requested at this time. Interested parties are encouraged to return the NOI Response Form. The NOI Response Form is neither required nor a prerequisite for responding to future RFQs. The form includes an option to be included on a list of firms that will be posted to DDC's website, for reference in potential teaming opportunities. Background
As part of the New York City Public Works Investment Act ("Act") recently passed by New York State, DDC is authorized to award design-build contracts for certain public works within the City, expanding the City's range of project delivery methods. Under the design-build ("DB")delivery method, a single entity, which may include one or more firms, will be procured and will be responsible to the City for the design and construction of a project. Benefits of Design-Build Project Delivery The City is committed to achieving excellence in design and construction across its portfolio of public works, building on the tradition of innovation in architecture and engineering that has
contributed to the City's prestige as a global destination. By utilizing a DB delivery approach, the City and DDC expect to benefit from best value selection, greater cost and schedule certainty, and
potential time savings. Other expected benefits include: - An integrated project team with single point of contact and clear assignment of responsibilities, with an emphasis on coordination and quality asurance in all aspects of design and construction;
- An exemplary design executed with high-quality, durable construction for long-term performance, functionality, and reliability, including considerations of life-cycle operational and maintenance costs and energy performance;
- Conformance to applicable laws and regulations, with an emphasis on public safety, accessibility, sustainability and resiliency.Design-Build Procurement DDC will utilize a two-stage, best value selection that significantly prioritizes design, quality, qualifications and experience along with the proposed price. The objective of the first phase of procurement is to create a short-list of the most highly qualified proposers with the general capability, capacity, qualifications, experience and past performance necessary to successfully undertake and complete the work for the project. Only proposers who demonstrate a capability to complete the work for the project in its entirety will be considered eligible to be included on a short-list. DDC seeks design-build teams that are dedicated, responsive, and collaborative, exemplifying Project Excellence as described at the link below. This will be reflected in the qualitative evaluation factors of the RFQs and in the subsequent RFPs and the DB Agreements. Information
on Project Excellence can be found at: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/ddc/about/dc-excellence.page Anticipated Upcoming Solicitations DDC intends to issue RFQs for the following projects in the upcoming months. Project Scope Summary Marlboro Greenhouse at Marlboro Houses
New greenhouse and educational facility for The Campaign Against Hunger and NYCHA, located at the NYCHA Marlboro Houses in Gravesend, Brooklyn. As of January 18, 2022, further information regarding design and construction has not been released. *Project information, including timeline and contacts, has been obtained through public sources. The content management team continues to pursue additional details; however, the contact(s) listed have yet to disclose or confirm any information. Inquiries should be directed to the contact(s) listed.
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