Pursuant to A.R.S. 41-2579, the Arizona Department of Administration, General Services Division (the State), in
cooperation with ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS (ASPT), is seeking to establish multiple Design Professional
Service Contracts for On-Call Architectural Services. The State is requesting that qualified firms submit their
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) to provide design and construction administration services, including preliminary
budget estimates, programming, site planning, schematic design, design development, contract documents and
contract administration.
The State proposes to retain not more than ten (10) highly qualified, capable firm(s) to act as the Architect during
the planning of projects for a firm fixed price. The firm(s) who participate(s) in this Request For Qualifications (RFQu)
process are referred to as "Offerors" or "Architects" throughout the solicitation documents.
The focus of the work will be assisting ASPT with architectural needs for managing and conserving Arizona's natural,
cultural and recreational resources.
The State reserves the right to negotiate with one or more parties and is not obligated to enter into any contract
with any respondent on any terms or conditions. The designs resulting from this solicitation may be used in future
projects of similar scope PRE-SUBMITTAL MEETING: The State will NOT conduct a pre-submittal meeting Principle Architect
Licensed Architect/Project Principle in charge, oversees QA/QC process; establishes design
standards and oversees design department/firm, ultimate decision maker for the firm. Minimal
anticipated billable project hours.
Project Manager
Administers and supports programming, design and construction document preparation;
specifications; coordinates with clients and consultants, manages projects. Under the supervision
of the firm principal. Coordinates all project efforts in order to ensure effective execution,
prepare strategic plans and serves as client liaison. Actively manages client budgets, schedules
and manages project communications and documentation, office administrative tasks and project
team assignments.
Registered Design
Architect
Licensed Architect; minimum 6 years experience; performs planning, programming, design and
construction document preparation; writes specifications; prepares presentation and design
drawings in both sketch and computer modeling formats.
Expertise and knowledge of historic preservation project efforts including coordination and
Arizona State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
Expertise and knowledge of master planning project efforts including coordination with planning
standards, governmental agencies. Scope ranges from land area planning to building
programming Under the supervision of the firm Project Manager.
Non-Registered
Design Architects
Has a degree in Architecture; performs planning, programming, design and construction
document preparation; writes specifications. Under the supervision of the firm Project Manager.
Job Captain/Designer
Minimum 5 years experience with expertice in Architectural practice, manages and corrdinates
CADD techniscians assigned to the project; performs routine design work. Under the supervision
of the firm Project Manager.
Registered Interior
Designer
Registered Interior Designer; minimum 5 years experience; performs interior design activities
including space planning, material selection, FF&E selection and procurement, furniture and
equipment surveys. Supports the Architectural design team on projects with interior finishes.
Draftsperson Performs routine drafting assignments. CAD specialist, drafting, design, prepares plan sheets and
layouts, performs rendering as needed/requested.
Construction Services
Experience in vertical construction and construction document interpretation; performs site visits
at key times of construction to assess contractors progress and interprets and enforces
construction documents; checks shop drawings; reviews RFI, submittals, may provide full
Construction Administration services upon request.
Clerical Support office functions (supplies, filing, typing, and record keeping), provides administrative
assistance and helps manage the day-to-day operations of the firm.
Landscape Architect
Licensed Landscape Architect; minimum five years experience; performs planning and design for
landscape and site planning projects. Prepares planting plans and recommendations. Provides
design input related to trails, exterior pavements, exterior signage and lighting, tree and existing
planting consultation; tree and vegetation surveys.
Cost Estimating 5 years experience in Professional probable construction estimate based on historic data,
published data, or other industry standard acceptable practices.
Revit
Specialist/Grahpic
Designer
Modeling of building, provides 3D preparations, prepares exterior and interior color renderings,
prepares presentation boards, assists clients with signage, promotional and presentation
materials. Reports to Registered Design Architect
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