The purpose and intent of this RFP is to solicit proposals for a Term Contract for such professional architectural and/or professional engineering services to be provided on an as needed basis pursuant to Project Orders issued during the contract term. The contract shall be renewable for a one year term, at the Agency's option, for up to a maximum of three (3) one year term renewals. The Agency often needs professional architectural and/or engineering assistance for discrete, small projects such as investigations, studies, reports, design of small projects, and related services. The aim of this RFP is to contract with an A/E who will agree to be available to provide these services in a timely manner, thereby reducing the Agency's cost and time for advertising and developing numerous RFP's, and generally to increase the Agency's efficiency in obtaining professional services. The selected A/E shall furnish all expertise, labor and resources, in accordance with the requirements of the A/E Manual, to provide complete services necessary for Project Order(s) issued during the Contract Term. The following generally summarizes the types of scopes of services that the A/E may be required to perform, depending on the individual Project Orders: A. Provide evaluations, analysis, recommendations, cost and time estimates, reports, feasibility studies, preparation of schematic or preliminary designs, field inspections and investigations, and code compliance investigation for architectural projects, or structural engineering projects, or mechanical engineering projects, or civil engineering projects.
B. Develop a Preliminary Design submission consistent with the requirements of the A/E Manual. Respond to all DEB and other review agency comments and resolve outstanding design issues prior to submission of construction documents.
C. Provide complete contract documents for small project designs in accord with the procedures of the A/E Manual for projects assigned by the Project Order.
D. Provide services to investigate problems and prepare recommendations for corrective action.
E. Prepare an A/E cost estimate for proposed projects.
F. Prepare feasibility studies for proposed projects.
G. Other types of professional services of a nature consistent with the intent of the RFP. All inquiries for information should be directed to: Joseph Patterson, via email at joseph2.patterson@vdot.virginia.gov or Phone #: (804) 729-6709. No Questions Will Be Answered Orally. Questions Should Be Received by Close of Business December 21, 2022. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.
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