Site work and new construction of a municipal facility in Lynchburg, Virginia. Design plans call for the construction of a municipal facility; and for site work for a municipal facility.

As of September 19, 2023, a design team has been identified. Period Of Contract: Single Project Services All inquiries for information should be directed to: Joshua Saunders., via e-mail at Joshua.saunders@vdot.virginia.gov. No Questions Will Be Answered Orally. Questions Should Be Received by Close of Business February 14, 2023. PURPOSE 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 design of state owned public facilities, similar to that required for this project. The contract will be issued to a full service firm or an architectural firm who must provide a team to offer Civil, Structural, MEP and Cost disciplines. 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. . BACKGROUND RFP for Professional AE Services. All work must be performed in accordance with the Commonwealth of VA Construction Professional Services Manual (CPSM). The project is generally described as the following: Gretna AHQ Combo Building. This project consists of the construction of a 4,998 SF Prototype Combo Building, including associated site work and utilities to replace an existing office, complete. SCOPE OF SERVICES: 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. Develop a Preliminary Design submission consistent with the requirements of the A/E Manual. Respond to all DEB and other agency review comments and resolve outstanding design issues prior to submission of construction documents. C. Provide complete construction contract documents with professional seals and signatures in accord with the procedures of the A/E Manual. Documents must be complete and ready for bidding not later than 6 (six) months after Contract Award. D. Assure that the construction contract 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. E. Provide specifications which reflect current requirements, standards and product availability. F. Develop and prepare construction documents for an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and a Stormwater Management Plan. Obtain approvals from required Agencies. G. Coordinate entrance design with and obtain approval from the Virginia Department of Transportation office having jurisdiction. H. Coordinate the design of utility connections with local utility provider and obtain necessary approvals. Agency will pay filing fees and connections charges, as required. I. Prepare A/E cost estimates for the project per the A/E Manual. J. 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. K. Complete all forms and documents in formats required by the A/E Manual and process in accord with the Agency's instructions. L. Provide services to assist the Agency in the bidding and award of the construction contract. M. Provide services for the construction phase, as required by the A/E Manual, for the administration of the contract.