Watauga County is requesting that interested Design-Build firms submit qualifications for a red meat slaughter & chill facility. This project is located at the Watauga County Landfill/Transfer Station property and it includes construction of a facility that will be used for the commercial slaughter, cooling, and initial processing of USDA inspected red meat. This project also includes the construction of appropriate water & sewer & infrastructure for the facility. Engineering firm Mattern & Craig is the principle engineering firm that has been contracted for the design of water/sewer & infrastructure for the plant (civil engineering elements). It is expected that the Design-Build firm selected will work jointly with Mattern & Craig to complete the entire project. Project Site: located off landfill road to the north of the existing county transfer station (preliminary site map available upon request) Interested parties may send a request for information regarding this project by email to deron.geouque@watgov.org. The County may withdraw this RFQ, reject qualifications or any portion thereof at any time prior to award. A ~4,600 square foot facility that includes: cattle pen area, knockpit, maintenance room, harvest MCC, harvest floor, tripe room, office space, supply room, coolers/rail system, boiler room, waste water storage, locker room & sales cooler, shipping dock, box storage, and fabrication space and associated equipment for turn-key slaughter & cooling/initial processing Evaluate site conditions, owner requirements and building codes; project to not exceed a budget total of $3,604,952. It is understood collaboration between all parties of the agreement will be necessary to discuss value engineering and other cost-saving measures to stay within the project budget. (note: additional budget for water/sewer infrastructure is $817,558, which, for grant agency purposes is considered a 'separate' project and not included in the above-mentioned budget total) Provide guaranteed maximum price of construction. Provide all labor and material to complete all work detailed in the construction drawings. Upon completion, submit an As-Built Record drawing certified by all design professionals. Submit a hard copy and in electronic format. Conduct monthly progress meetings, update project schedule and appear before the Watauga County Board of County Commissioners for a final report upon completion of the project and all deliverables including warranties for all materials. Submit budget for architectural and engineering services in sufficient detail to determine the fee for each design professional. Secure all applicable permits from County and Town of Boone. (County will pay cost of permit fee.) Provide construction administration services and submit pay application in a manner acceptable to the Watauga County Finance Office. Maintain regular (monthly) contact with Watauga County Cooperative Extension and High Country Council of Governments who have/are managing several state and federal grants which are funding the project. Anticipated Budget: $3,604,952 for facility construction & equipment (+$817,558 for water/sewer infrastructure)
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