The owner is seeking an representative through this current RFQ process at this time.
The District reserves the right to request more information from any respondent. The District reserves the right to conduct oral interviews of the respondents if deemed necessary. The District reserves the right to reject any or all submittals or parts thereof for any reason, to negotiate changes to submittal terms and to waive minor inconsistencies with the RFQ. Question Deadline 11/15/ at 5:00 PM CT The District is seeking an Owner's Representative to provide professional and technical oversight in the
planning, design, and construction of two
new facilities. (Lillian - Station 82 and Fire Dispatch Center) to be undertaken by the District. The Owner's
Representative will assist the District in the
selection of a Design-Builder and oversee their performance as well as those duties and responsibilities
outlined below.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
o Provides technical information and recommendations supporting the planning, design, construction, and
renovation of these facilities.
o Prepares RFQ for the District to select the Design-Builder who represents the best value to the District
o Participates in pre-construction planning conferences; reviews, evaluates drawings and specifications
submitted by the Design-Builder making the
necessary corrections, consistent with established construction standards
o Updates the District on the status of these projects via written reports and/or oral presentations.
o Ensures each project undertaken has the appropriate documentation by the Design-Builder.
o Reviews and approves, for payment, bills submitted by the Design-Builder consulting to ensure compliance
with approved project budget
o Investigates reports of faulty workmanship or materials in new construction and takes appropriate action
under the terms of the guarantee
o Monitors progress of the Design-Builder for proper workmanship consistent with the contract documents by
performing site visits during construction, or
otherwise
o Observes these projects on a regular basis to ensure that plans, design standards, specifications, codes and
regulations are being observed and followed
o Commits to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; acts with
stakeholders in mind; values importance of
providing high-quality customer service
o Ensures a smooth transition of the new facilities from the Design-Builder to the District upon Substantial
Completion and occupancy by the District.
Qualifications:
o Licensed Architect or Professional Engineer with current licensure in the State of Texas
o At least 20 years of progressively responsible experience or any equivalent combination of training and
experience which provides the required
knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the principal functions of the position required
o Considerable knowledge of a variety of building design approaches, building systems and construction
techniques, building codes, fire and life safety
regulations, local planning and requirements, permitting and inspection requirements, and land development
ordinances
o Direct experience as Architect or Engineer of Record with Fire, Police and other emergency facilities.
o Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing the construction of these
facilities
o Experience on large-scale commercial, education and government projects as the Architect or Engineer of
Record.
o Ability to establish and meet milestone dates for the District to assure overall goals and objectives of the
department are met
o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants, contractors, partners, and
District personnel at all levels
Business Liability Insurance with minimum $1,000,000 coverage limit
o Valid Texas driver's license
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