The University of Virginia (University or UVA) invites highly qualified consulting firms to submit a Letter of Interest/ Statement of Qualifications and associated supporting materials for consideration in the selection of a consultant team to provide architectural/ engineering Bridging Document services and design oversight for the North Grounds Parking Garage in accordance with the provisions of the University of Virginia Higher Education Capital Outlay Manual (HECOM). The parking structure on this site is conceptualized as a six level, 1,030 space garage, aligned to the north with the north edge of the JPJ parking garage and four levels above grade on Copeley Road. The proposed main transit hub is located on Copeley Road, across from JPJ, which connects efficiently to existing and planned bus routes. An option to service from Farrish Circle lends flexibility. Vehicular entrances were envisioned also from Copeley and Farrish but separated appropriately from bus amenities and queuing areas. Pedestrian and bike amenities and connections were envisioned for the facility for those commuters transitioning to walking or biking. Because of the interruption of Covid-19, the 2021 study was not able to collect traffic counts and perform a traffic analysis. This work will be necessary as part of the Bridging Documents to validate the network capacity for this parking facility and inform design. Peak hours as well as JPJ and Athletics event traffic will need to be collected and analyzed. The consultant team should propose means and methods of data collection. The consultant team will also evaluate the potential of a Copeley Road extension to the Arlington/ Milmont intersection as part of the traffic analysis and planning study. The Bridging Documents phase must also analyze and determine appropriate setback and grading to allow for a future mixed-use building facing Massie Road as well as integrating with the Copeley Housing complex. Although the parking structure will be faced with a mixed-use facility along Massie in the future, its appearance from Copeley and Massie will be a consideration. The design of the garages facades will need to respond to the context of Palmer Park, JPJ, and the developing Athletics district. The elevation facing the Copeley Housing complex should take into consideration the remaining units as well as potential future plans for redevelopment of the complex. The following strategies will be evaluated in the Bridging Document phase: Optimization of traffic flows accessing and exiting the garage Stormwater management Sustainable practices such as EV charging stations, PV ready top deck, & secure e-bike storage Potential adaptive re-use
Submission Deadline: Friday, August 11, 2023 Screening Committee Shortlist: Monday, August 21, 2023
RFP Issued: Thursday, August 24, 2023
RFP Deadline: Thursday, September 21, 2023
Interviews: Tuesday, October 3, 2023 Questions: 434-924-6387or brj2n@virginia.edu. Please do not contact the Project Manager or others at the University regarding this Project. Firms should submit all questions and correspondence regarding this procurement through Bruce Jackson in the Office of Contract Administration Services. The University will require the successful firm to have a license to do business in Virginia and be able to demonstrate professional registration. Qualifications: The selected firm will individually or as a team have extensive experience in the planning, design, and construction of parking garages in an academic setting. The selected firm will have a proven history of design excellence, with a demonstrated ability to bring ideas, expertise, and imagination to a University of Virginia building project. Building upon the North Grounds Parking Garage Study, the selected A/E firm will develop Bridging Documents for Design-Build (D/B) procurement. The firm selected for Bridging Documents will be responsible for developing the Project through Schematic Design (SD) completion, including a cost estimate that will be within a mutually agreeable design-to cost. Board of Visitors design approval of the building design will be required. The Design-Build team will be selected in early October 2023. Bridging Documents are to be completed, reviewed, and approved for distribution to shortlisted firms in six months. The Bridging Document A/E team will assist in the selection of the D/B firm, will have design oversight, and review the Construction Documents in process by the D/B firm, and will assist with Construction Phase review and administration. Note: The Bridging Document A/E will NOT be considered for the D/B contract.
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