The Burlington Housing Authority is requesting qualifications from interested Architectural/Engineering firms to provide services for an "Indefinite Quantity Contract". The services contemplated are not related to a specific project. Services required are design and engineering services for preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, record drawings, review of shop drawings, construction administration, construction management, preparation of contract documents, review contractor payrolls and wage data, assistance with grant applications, energy audits, utility allowances, section 504/ADA assistance, clerk of works, feasibility studies, 504/physical needs assessment, assist with five (5) year goals/plan, advise the Housing Authority if needed, for developing RFPs/RFQs, review recurring problems and make referrals, RAD assistance, Tax Credits and staff training and other professional services as needed by the Housing Authority. The contract scope may require assistance in obtaining separate environmental consultants for evaluation and definition of asbestos materials, toxic waste and lead based paint. The Contract will be of the Indefinite Quantity Type where the work will be required on an "as-needed" basis, intermittently during the life of the contract, which shall not exceed 24 months. The hourly rates to be used during the contract will be predetermined during negotiations. The negotiations will take place after notification of selection. The Housing Authority reserves the option to extend the contract for Three additional 12-month periods. In scope changes to projects under this contract and/or contract options are not subject to the initial time period. Each individual project assigned to the Architect/Engineer will be issued as a separate delivery order and fees will be agreed upon per each delivery order. Once the Architectural firms have been ranked, the Housing Authority will carry out contract negotiations with the selected Firm. Contracts will be based on HUD 51915 Model Form of Agreement Between Owner and Design Professional. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time
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