Site work for a playground / park / athletic field in Lafayette, Louisiana. Working plans call for site work for a playground / park / athletic field.

The Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government, State of Louisiana, a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana ("LCG" or "Owner") solicits statements of qualifications ("Qualifications Statements") from qualified and licensed construction firms (each a "CMAR Contractor") to provide comprehensive construction management at-risk ("CMAR") services for the expansion of Moore Memorial Park. This project under the current programmatic idea would generally consist of, but may not be limited to, the following: Construction of motorized entry gate(s); new jogging trails connecting parking areas; turf improvements to fields 18-24; overall improvement and expansion of the existing concession stand and restroom facilities adjacent to field 21; security features (including LED lighting, security cameras, and updated lighting); additional covered areas; lightning detection system; stadium seating with restrooms, concessions, locker rooms and fencing at field 18; and new roadway and additional parking areas connecting north and south playing fields (all of the foregoing is collectively referred to herein as the "Project"). The Owner further reserves the right to add or subtract work as deemed appropriate at the time of execution of the work. All work to be completed within 400 working days from issuance of Notice to Proceed or as negotiated. Additionally, failure to submit all of the information stipulated per Section VI of the RFQ, may result in the submission being considered non-responsive and may result in the Qualifications Statement being rejected. Unless otherwise stated or required by the instructions, all attachments and/or embellishments other than those required in the RFQ shall be excluded. Respondents, their consultants, sub-consultants, or other parties representing the proposed team for this Project shall not attempt to directly contact and/or influence any member of the Selection Review Committee, Lafayette City or Parish Council members, Lafayette Mayor-President, or other senior management associated with this Project, with the exception of the RFQ Coordinator, after receipt of this RFQ, and prior to contract award. Doing so will be grounds for disqualification. Contractors or contracting firms submitting qualifications to perform work in the amount of $50,000.00 or more shall certify that they are licensed contractors under Chapter 24 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 and show their license number on the front of the sealed envelope in which their Qualifications Statement is enclosed. Contractors shall be licensed for the classification of Building Construction; Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction; or Municipal and Public Works Construction. Additional information relative to licensing may be obtained from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Lafayette Consolidated Government strongly encourages the participation of DBEs (Disadvantaged Business Enterprises) in all contracts or procurements let by the Lafayette Consolidated Government for goods and services and labor and material. To that end, all contractors and suppliers are encouraged to utilize DBEs business enterprises in the purchase or sub-contracting of materials, supplies, services and labor and material in which disadvantaged businesses are available. Assistance in identifying said businesses may be obtained by calling 291-8410. LCG reserves the right to reject any or all Qualifications Statements submitted in response to this RFQ. An electronic file of the RFQ may be requested from the Office of Purchasing, by contacting Ken Pilgreen @ (337)291-8034 or by email at kpilgreen@lafayettela.gov. LCG's budget and opinion of probable cost for the work associated with the Project (CMAR Contractor pre-construction services, construction cost, fixtures and equipment) is approximately Ten Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars($10,500,000.00) (excluding Architect fees and other miscellaneous costs) Questions concerning the contents of this RFQ should be delivered in writing to Callie Benton ("RFQ Coordinator") no later than 2:00 PM on January 6, 2023 located at 1515 E. University Avenue, Lafayette, Louisiana 70501 or by email at cbenton@lafayettela.gov.