Site work and new construction of a pre-engineered storage facility in Great Falls, Montana. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a pre-engineered storage facility; and for site work for a pre-engineered storage facility.

The proposed project is for the new construction of an insulated metal storage facility approximately 144 long x 60 deep x 18 high with an attached covered storage area of approximately 80 x 30, all on a concrete slab foundation. This building will include a minimum of 2 interior rooms, a loft area, overhead doors, floor drains, and a restroom. The building will need to have plumbing, electrical, gas, heating, and cooling. The location of the building is on the existing grounds near the detention center. Additional changes may be added to this professional services contract if the chosen team is capable and able to perform these additional services. Cascade County is in the planning stages of constructing an additional building to the Cascade County Sheriffs Office. The construction will take place while buildings are occupied. Design documents will need to show the proposed phasing, sitework access, security measures and controls that the General Contractor will need to provide during construction. Contingent upon final approval of project, the owner is soliciting proposals for architectural and engineering services to assist in designing and supervising construction of this project. Work on this project must comply with all applicable local, state, and federal requirements. Payment and terms will be negotiated with the selected offeror. The scope of work under the architects basic services consists of those described and included under normal geotechnical, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering services, interior design, and landscaping, as well, the architect will be expected to organize and participate in design charrettes with members of the staff and department heads. The architect shall provide a preliminary evaluation of the owners program, schedule, and construction budget requirements, each in terms of the other, subject to the limitations addressed. The design teams preliminary budget of the project must fit the proposed budget of the project, or the scope of the project must be adjusted to fit. The architect shall assure the design incorporates all state and federal building code requirements such as accessibility requirements under ADA, energy efficiency for existing buildings, as well as all life safety codes. Preparing the construction bid package in conformance with the applicable federal and state requirements and supervising the bid advertising, tabulation, and award process, including preparing the advertisements for bid solicitation, conducting the bid opening and issuing the notice to proceed; Providing regular oversight of construction work, facilitating and recording weekly construction meetings, construction administration and preparing inspection reports; Providing quality control to ensure the contractor is providing materials, labor and products consistent with what is identified in the design and specifications; Providing quality control to ensure compliance with technical specifications and conformance with codes and standards; Reviewing and approving all contractor requests for payment and submitting approved requests to owner for payment; Providing one complete set of as-built, reproducible plan drawings to owner upon project completion, based on General Contractors redlines; Conducting final inspection necessary for certificate of completion, etc. The architect contract will be awarded after all appropriate approvals. It is anticipated that the preliminary design will be started spring to summer of 2023 and construction will commence fall of 2023.