Renovation of a playground / park / athletic field in Richmond, Virginia. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a playground / park / athletic field.

If proposals are mailed, send directly to issuing agency shown; Due to security restrictions, HAND DELIVERED proposals are discouraged. Proposals must reach the above address by the deadline stated. The Agency reserves the right to award up to (4) professional services contracts under this RFP. Grouping of parks is in a document available to offerors at the Pre-Proposal meeting. Offerors should indicate their intent in the proposal response as to which Groups for which they are seeking consideration. In compliance with this Request For Proposals, which includes the attached Table of Contents and all provisions and appendices attached and referenced therein, and subject to all the terms and conditions set forth herein, the undersigned offers and agrees to furnish the services described in the RFP cited above and submit this signed proposal which includes this completed and signed page, the completed and signed Forms AE-1, AE-1A, AE-2, AE-3, AE-4, AE-5 and AE-6 and other data as required by the RFP. It is understood that this proposal and the scope of services may be modified, by mutual agreement in subsequent negotiations. eVA Vendor Registration: The offeror shall be a registered vendor in eVA. See the attached eVA Vendor Registration Requirements. The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals with the intent to enter into a contract through competitive negotiations for the professional services of an Architectural/Engineering firm, authorized to do business in the Commonwealth of Virginia, with experience in architecture, engineering, and associated professional services. The A/E shall provide professional services for the project described in Part V of this RFP consistent with the A/E Manual, as revised, and latest directives issued by the Division of Engineering and Buildings concerning construction and professional services for new and renovated State buildings. The Department of Conservation and Recreation has prioritized 31 bath house locations statewide, which will be grouped into (4) groups for the purposes of this RFP. The Agency reserves the right to award up to (4) professional services contracts under this RFP. Offerors should indicate their intent in the proposal response as to which Groups for which they are seeking consideration. One set of completed and signed forms should be submitted regardless of the grouping. Capabilities and qualifications should match the proposed size and scope of the Groups being proposed. The proposed facilities are generally described as modular (vault) toilet structures, existing wood framed, or masonry structures, with wood or fiber cement siding. Existing heating and ventilation varies by location. The facilities generally support campsites, boat launch areas, or are comfort stations near trailheads. Associated sitework, including accessible routes, surface parking, and related grading will be required at some locations. The Agency will make available to Offerors a Grouping List with brief summary of Work, and a copy of previously built prototype bath houses. This information is available per request from doug.covington@dcr.virginia.gov. The Agency's documents indicated in Section IV above describe the program, siting, appearance, aesthetics, functional arrangement, and level of quality desired by the Agency. The selected A/E shall furnish all expertise, labor and resources for complete design and construction period services for the project in accordance with the requirements of the A/E Manual. The following generally highlights the services that the A/E will be required to perform: A. Refine, clarify, and define the Agency's project description, data, and requirements as necessary to develop a Schematic design of the project which meets the Agency's requirements and is within the stipulated "design-not-to-exceed" construction budget. Respond to all DEB and other agency review comments and resolve outstanding design issues at the various phases by taking appropriate action in the design of the project. B. Assure that the schematic design documents are in conformance with generally accepted architectural and engineering practices and comply fully with all applicable codes and regulations including, but not limited to, the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, and the accessibility standards referenced in the CPSM. C. Where applicable, develop and prepare construction documents for an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and a Stormwater Management Plan. Obtain approvals from required Agencies. D. Prepare A/E cost estimates for the project per the A/E Manual. E. Represent the Agency by presenting necessary oral and/or graphic presentations to State Agencies such as the Art and Architectural Review Board, the Division of Engineering and Buildings or any other group having interest in the project. F. Complete all forms and documents in formats required by the A/E Manual and process in accord with the Agency's instructions. G. Future services to assist the Agency may include: Preliminary Design services, including submission, complete construction contract documents with professional seals and signatures in accord with the procedures of the A/E Manual (Working Drawings), providing specifications, utility connections with local utility provider and necessary approvals, services to assist the Agency in the bidding and award of the construction contract, services for the construction phase, and for the administration of the contract. Under Executive Order 35 (2019), Cabinet Secretaries and all executive branch agencies are directed to continue and advance the following on a race and gender neutral basis: exceed a target goal of 42% on discretionary spending with small businesses certified by DSBSD (the Virginia Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity). The fee for services shall be negotiated on a lump sum basis considering the Scope of Services required, the estimated manhours required for each level/discipline and the typical labor rates for the various skill levels required for the work. The Memorandum of Understanding prepared by the Agency will document the negotiated acceptable labor rates for the various levels/disciplines and these rates will be used for any hourly rate work of the A/E that is authorized by the Agency.