Renovation of a pre-engineered storage facility in Tomball, Texas. Completed plans call for the renovation of a pre-engineered storage facility.

INTRODUCTION A. Pursuant to the provisions of the Texas Government Code 2269, Subchapter G, it is the intent of the Tomball Independent School District (hereinafter known as Owner, or District) to solicit qualifications and proposals from qualified vendors to provide Design Build Services in a One-Step Process as described B. Project Team: The selected Respondent will join a Project Team which will include Owner Administration, and Program Manager, all of whom will be engaged in a cooperative effort to provide the Owner with successful and cost-effective solutions for the project. The selected Respondent will assist the District, and Program Manager with pre-construction services and to build the project thereafter as design-builder. C. The form of agreement will be for actual cost of the work, not to exceed, with fixed fee as a percentage of the actual Cost of the Work. Refer to the exhibits to this RFQ for additional details. D. The respondent shall provide the firm name of the Architect being proposed along with qualifications for review and acceptance by the Owner. Refer to Tab A - E. Project Information: The District plans to renovate office space within an existing PreEngineered Metal Building (PEMB). The Design Criteria Package describes the requested spaces, standards for construction, contract forms, schedule requirements, and other information known at the time of this RFQ. Work on the project shall begin immediately upon receipt of written notice to proceed. The notice to proceed and a contract for execution of performance is anticipated to be issued for execution within (48) hours of Board Approval of the Design Builder. Purchase of materials and equipment shall not begin until an accepted GMP has been provided by the Design Builder. The substantial completion date is July 8, 2023. The estimated cost of the work is $3,500,000. The PEMB is located on the Tomball Innovation Center Campus and is currently partially shared by the Transportation Department. Contact Information: PROGRAM MANAGER: (Owner's Representative) Robert Wilbanks, AIA Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. 1110 Baker Dr. Tomball, Texas Cell: 832.570.7078 Email: rwwilbanks@lan-inc.com General Scope: The general scope of work includes Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Technology trades with a limited amount of Structural work required for saw cutting repair and new masonry walls. The building is an existing PEMB with metal siding and roofing. It is completely paved at the entire perimeter. There may be building panel patching or replacement in some instances. The existing building is 52,604 gsf with 27,760 gsf currently being utilized for district vehicle maintenance at the south end. A new wall is to be constructed to provide for the necessary code required area separation from uses. The major work area will be done within the confines of the existing office area of approximately 12,532 gsf and lesser shop area totaling 12,312 gsf for a total work area in scope of +/- 24,844 gsf . The Area of Work is single story occupancy with an existing mechanical mezzanine over a portion of the office area supporting the mechanical equipment, (WH, Air Handlers, Primary Ductwork). This mezzanine is planned to be removed pending final code analysis by your A/E team. A determination regarding this will be made as soon as the successful proposer's A/E team can verify that requirement. The built work will include removal and rearrangement of some walls, replacing some doors, installing some new doors, removal of finishes and reinstallation of preferred finishes, electrical modifications to power and lighting, some plumbing relocation, new mechanical equipment, technology infrastructure and installation of Owner Furnished Contractor Installed technology equipment such as cameras, access points, patch panels and racks and other items identified within the bid documents. As a Design Build Contractor, you will be responsible for all work and design of the facilities based upon Owner standards and direction. All permits associated with this project including all impact fees if any are required by the City of Tomball. G. Intent: It is preferred that the Project be bid as a single project but due to potential scheduling and material availability, some smaller GMP packages could be required. Because of this, the Owner requires focus on the Pre-construction Services for this Project to ensure substantial completion may be achieved while concurrently performing all necessary design work. Sufficient analysis of Pre-construction Services needs to be considered by the Contractor prior to the submission of Costs for these Services. The Owner will enforce compliance with the requirements for pre-construction services and additional funds will not be provided should the Design Builder miscalculate quantities, sizes or other critical information. All Guaranteed Maximum Pricing provided may show allowances for areas of concern but no allowance or contingency by be considered without owner approval and though an agreed contingency will be included in all GMP costs when applicable, the planned use of such contingency shall not be considered or approved without the Owner's approval. The Owner desires to maximize the scope and quality of the project while remaining at or below the contracted not to exceed price between the parties. Therefore, the Owner expects full cooperation of the Contractor to complete the following Pre-Construction services and as stated in the contract documents. H. Pre-Construction Services: General a. Key project personnel shall attend regular meetings with the District, and Program Manager to review the project status and update the construction cost estimates. b. Consult with the District, and Program Manager regarding site/facility use and improvements and any phasing that needs to be considered for early work and site prep. c. The Contractor shall recommend, to the District, a schedule for procurement of long lead-time items that will constitute part of the Work required to meet the project schedule. Questions concerning this RFQ shall be directed to the Owner's Program Manager, in writing, to the email address below. Verbal questions and explanations are not permitted other than as described by this section, if any. All questions are due as described in RFQ section III PROBABLE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS. Answers to questions will be issued in an Addendum for the Project and will be posted on the electronic bid portal as described in RFQ section III PROBABLE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS. Owner's Program Manager Contact Person is: Robert Wilbanks, AIA Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. 1110 Baker Dr. Tomball, Texas Cell: 832.570.7078 Email: rwwilbanks@lan-inc.com