Renovation of a military facility in San Antonio, Texas. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a military facility.

1. Purpose The Alamo Area Council of Governments on behalf of the Alamo Area Regional Law Enforcement Academy (AARLEA) is soliciting responses from qualified firms for Architecture and Engineering Services (AE) for Shooting Range Design Services, Project No. 23-75-TC. To be eligible for consideration, the proposing firm must be capable of supplying the A&E Services described herein, and must meet all other criteria outlined in this RFQ. 2. Background Information AACOG is a voluntary association of municipal and county governments and special districts located in Bexar County and the surrounding thirteen counties. Defined as a political subdivision of the State of Texas, the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) was established in 1967 under Chapter 391 of the Local Government Code as a voluntary association of local governments and organizations that serves its members through planning, information, and coordination activities. AACOG serves the Alamo Area/State Planning Region 18, which covers 13 counties and 12,582 square miles. Comprising the area planning region are Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, McMullen, and Wilson counties. 3. Project Description 3.1. This Project is to design a 25 meter shooting range that will be primarily open to the public while also supporting local law enforcement training needs. The new AACOG Range ("Range") located within the Alamo Area Council of Governments ("Facility"). AACOG is the recipient of a planning grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ("TPWD") that is being used to plan and design a shooting range to serve the community. If approved, AACOG will be seeking additional grants from TPWD to construct the Range. As part of the grant requirements, the Range must be available primarily for public use, to include firearms safety classes and actual use of the Range for live fire recreational and training exercises. Additionally, the Alamo Area Regional Law Enforcement Academy (AARLEA) is committed to supporting our law enforcement officers by providing the skills they require through comprehensive training to serve and protect our community. The Range will be used to train its cadets and law enforcement officers in AACOG's 13 county region. 3.2. The Range shall be designed and built in accordance with all governing bodies and their recognized codes including, but not limited to, the AARLEA, the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), International Energy Conservation Code, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), military specifications, and any other federal and state agencies relative to building requirement or health regulations. 3.3. The Project Site designed for the RANGE is owned by AACOG and located in San Antonio, Texas (SATX) at the intersection of Interstate 410 and Perrin Beitel Road, San Antonio, Texas Precisely stated, the location is between 2700 NE Loop 410 (SATX, 78217) & 8200 Perrin Beitel Road, (SATX, 78218). It is estimated at Latitude N 2930'49.2336" & Longitude W -98 24'35.8122" 3.4. Proposals will include certain professional architectural and engineering services related to the scope of work. The project is to be located on the acreage site located at approximately 8306 Perrin Beitel Road, San Antonio, TX 78218, San Antonio, Texas. The site is approximately one acre in size and is a portion of a larger existing development and includes a parking lot and former bank teller drive through. The proposed project may require a conditional use permit. Scope of Work 6.1. Architectural Design services required for AACOG's proposed 15,000 square foot indoor live fire shooting range and retail training facility to include: 6.1.1. Schematic Design Floor Plan & Space Planning 6.1.1.1. Schematic Design Floor Plan programmatic function locations 6.1.1.2. Schematic Design Space Planning development of formal space plan 6.1.1.3. Development of scheduled start date and estimated deliverables 6.1.1.4. Development of pricing documents for general requirements 6.1.1.4.1. Development of pricing for job specific requirements identified by AACOG 6.1.1.4.2. Development of pricing for ceiling and lighting requirements that meet energy code 6.1.1.4.3. Finalize schedule with material designations, locations and material allowances 6.1.2. Finish Selection 6.1.2.1. Coordinate with AACOG and select finish schemes 6.1.2.2. Confirm selected finish scheme 6.1.2.3. Finalize finish selection for use by Project Architect 6.1.3. Structural Design 6.1.3.1. Development of plans for loads and HVAC opening locations to include supports 6.1.3.2. Coordinate development of CAD drawings for final review of completeness of drawings 6.1.4. Project Architect responsibilities: 6.1.4.1. Per square foot fee for all exclusions on prior pages given the uses in the facility 6.1.4.2. Coordination with client to obtain final sign-off on floor plan, finishes, electrical and lighting before proceeding with Construction Documents 6.1.4.3. Shooting range bays - Assist with owner and GC with determining the best construction solutions (wall and roof structure prior to Design Development kick-off) and coordination with Range Development Services, LLC structural engineering design documents to be provided for the range bays. This will accommodate the range equipment (ballistic and HVAC) vendor specific needs. 6.1.4.4. Architectural design, including building exterior design for all non-shooting range bay square footage mechanical, electrical, plumbing and structural engineering design. 6.1.4.5. Preparation of Design Development and Construction Documents to include all required documents for design and permitting to include wall types, wall sections, millwork details, legends, notes, door schedules and exterior details as required 6.1.4.6. Managing city/review authority tasks including submission, reviews, revisions through permit issuance and all changes required by code, municipal and review authority(s), or client requests. Also includes the need for public hearings, as required. 6.1.4.7. Design Development portrayed in signed-off pricing documents. 6.1.4.8. Permit coordination and submittal 6.1.4.9. Coordination of engineering and consultants 6.1.4.10. Construction Administration that includes but is not limited to RFI/submittal review, change order reviews, meetings / calls as required, site visits, final punch list 6.1.4.11. Project Management - Coordination with the client for the duration of the project 6.1.4.12. General Contractor bid coordination and review 6.1.4.13. Coordination with client's shooting range equipment vendors, security system, access control, point of sales needs, and retail display and custom equipment vendors 6.1.4.14. Review and coordination of final design connections to building systems / utilities. Client's selected range ballistic and range HVAC vendors will provide a turnkey scope of services including design, equipment, installation, test, balance and commissioning 6.1.4.15. Range bay structural design review of the roof joists and wall. and design of the entire structure for requisite wind loads, seismic loads and the roof live loads 6.1.4.16. Assume all liability holding AACOG harmless 6.2. Engineering Design services required for AACOG's proposed 15,000 square foot indoor live fire shooting range and retail training facility to include: 6.2.1. Surveying 6.2.1.1. American Land Title Association (ALTA) Boundary survey. 6.2.1.2. Topographic survey. 6.2.1.3. Title commitment ensuring the tile is clear of any liens, defects, burdens and obligations shall be submitted to the A&E representative 6.2.2. Plat development and submission to the Department of Planning & Development 6.2.2.1. Prepare Final Plat based on the approved General Plan Conditions. 6.2.2.2. Submission of Plat to the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) of requisite authority for issuance of a Memorandum of Conformance. 6.2.2.3. Coordinate the review of the submitted Plat with DPD prior to recording. 6.2.3. On-Site Engineering Services 6.2.3.1. Coordinate with requisite agencies, utility providers, and the City of San Antonio to determine utility availability to the site. 6.2.3.2. Prepare a Dimensional Site Plan based on AACOG's approved plan. 6.2.3.3. Prepare a Trip Generation Report as required by the City of San Antonio for new developments or for approval. 6.2.3.4. If the results of the Trip Generation Report indicate the need for a full Traffic Impact Study. AACOG will negotiate the additional fee required for the Traffic Impact Study. 6.2.3.5. Prepare Grading and Drainage Plans and associated details. 6.2.3.6. Perform a detention analysis and provide design of required detention facilities or prepare a detention waiver request for submission to City Engineer's Office as appropriate. 6.2.3.7. Prepare an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan and associated details consistent with the requirements. 6.2.3.8. Prepare a Storm Water management plan and coordinate with the required agency(s). 6.2.3.9. Assist AACOG in obtaining all necessary approvals, to include, 6.2.3.9.1. Schematic site plan layout design of an approximately 15,000 sq. foot building 6.2.3.9.2. Required parking and landscaping, 6.2.3.9.3. Special / Conditional Use Approval, 6.2.3.9.4. Design development plans and 6.2.3.9.5. Construction documents for the approved architectural design of the facility. 6.2.3.10. Prepare utility plans (water, sewer, natural gas electric, internet service). 6.2.3.11. Prepare Fire Protection 6.2.3.12. Prepare Yard Piping Plan and associated details based on information provided by the Fire Protection Design Engineer (if required). 6.2.3.13. Prepare a Pavement Plan and associated details based on the recommendations of the Project Geotechnical Engineer. 6.2.3.14. Prepare technical specifications related to civil elements of work to be included in the approved drawings. 6.2.3.15. Provide coordination during the review and approval process by the City Engineer's Office. 6.2.3.16. Review Engineering related submittals. 6.2.4. Landscape and Irrigation Design 6.2.4.1. Develop a Landscape Plan in accordance with the requirements of the Unified Development Code 6.2.4.2. Develop an Irrigation Plan indicating performance requirements. 6.2.4.3. Prepare technical specifications for Landscape and Irrigation elements of work to be included on drawings. 6.2.4.4. Review Landscape and Irrigation submittals. 6.2.4.5. Prepare Certificate of Landscape Conformance to be presented before receiving final Certificate of Occupancy. 6.2.5. Services During Construction 6.2.5.1. Supervise / coordinate site visits when requested by the construction contractor and/or AACOG. 6.2.5.2. Assist in Project Closeout.