Site work and new construction of a fire / police facility in Knightdale, North Carolina. Completed plans call for the construction of a fire / police facility; and for site work for a fire / police facility.

The project objectives include but are not limited to: Consider engineering controls in the design of the building that work to create a safe workplace, red uce exposure to carcinogens typical in a fire station, and reduce turnout times. Consider industry best practices and Chapter 10 of NFPA 1500, as wellas all applicable codes and ordinances. Incorporate high performance, energy efficient HVAC, plumbing, electrical, exhaust, mechanical, security, and fire alarm systems and controls. Deliverthe building according to the agreed upon time frame. Work within the established budget. The scope of work will include but is not limited to the following: Project planning to include code analysis, value engineering constructability, preliminary cost estimates, and schedule development. Evaluation of site to include survey, geo technical evaluation, environmental, and existing utilities. Comprehensive project design, to include the building floor plans and elevations, structural engineering, associated MEP engineering, sitework--- inclusive of any road improvements required, stormwater, subterranean utilities, and landscaping. Update the budget and schedule once the location and design are finalized. Permitting for all aspects of the project. Construction of the project. Project management to assure subcontractors are performing to design and product specifications. Schedule managementto assure on-time completion. Weekly or Bi-Weekly on-site meetings with Town staff for updates. Project closeout, delivering manuals, establishing warrantees, equipmenttraining, final inspection and acceptance, execution of punch list, and record drawings. The firm/team assumes design and construction risk and has direct authority over the sub-consultants and subcontractors. The firm/team will act as the Town's fiduciary and have a relationship of trust and confidence between itself and the Town. The Town intends to enter into a Preliminary Design-Build Agreement with the selected Design-Build firm. Upon completion of the preliminary design-build scope of work, the Town intends to develop alump sum price with the selected Design-Build firm for the project. The Project willbe an "open book" job whereby the Town may attend any and all meetings of the firm/team relating to the project and have access to any andall books and records of the firm/team relating to the project. The Town estimates that the budget for this project will be $5 Million dollars for all expenses associated with all aspects of this project. Questions regarding contracting with the Town should be directed to: Rich Hallam -- Accounting Manager, (919) 217-2214 rich.hallam@knightdalenc.gov Questions regarding project scope should be directed to: Phillip Bunton -- Director, Public Works, (919) 217-2250 Phillip. bunton@knightdalenc.gov Loren Cone -- Knightdale Fire Chief, (919) 217-2270 Loren.Cone @knightdalenc.gov All questions must be in writing and will be shared in a Request for Information document which will be published during the process. Please review the section on Questions and Clarifications for more information. The final decision on the selected firm/team shall be that of the Town Council once the evaluation process is complete.