The Agency often needs professional architectural and/or engineering assistance for discrete, small projects such as investigations, studies, reports, design of small projects, and related services. The aim of this RFP is to contract with an A/E who will agree to be available to provide these services in a timely manner, thereby reducing the Agency's cost and time for advertising and developing numerous RFP's, and generally to increase the Agency's efficiency in obtaining professional services. The selected A/E shall furnish all expertise, labor and resources, in accordance with the requirements of the A/E Manual, to provide complete services necessary for Project Order(s) issued during the Contract Term. The following generally summarizes the types of scopes of services that the A/E may be required to perform, depending on the individual Project Orders: A. Provide evaluations, analysis, recommendations, cost and time estimates, reports, feasibility studies, preparation of schematic or preliminary designs, field inspections and investigations, and code compliance investigation for architectural projects, structural engineering projects, mechanical engineering projects, or civil engineering projects. B. Develop a Preliminary Design submission consistent with the requirements of the A/E Manual. Respond to all DEB and other review agency comments and resolve outstanding design issues prior to submission of construction documents. Provide complete contract documents for small project designs in accord with the procedures of the A/E Manual for projects assigned by the Project Order. Provide services to investigate problems and prepare recommendations for corrective action. Prepare an A/E cost estimate for proposed projects. Prepare feasibility studies for proposed projects. Other types of professional services of a nature consistent with the intent of the RFP. Term Contract for Architect/Engineering services for projects at the Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired campus and manufacturing plants. Any project order for a feasibility study, programming, or bridging documents issued pursuant to the Term Contract shall not include the right to extend the A/E's scope of services to include full design and construction period services and shall not be considered as preparation of an RFP for services. The A/E completing such project order shall not be prohibited from participating in competitive negotiation procurement for such future services. Period Of Contract: One (1) Year with option for three (3) optional one-year renewals. All inquiries for information should be directed to: Cassandra Jackson via email at cassandra.jackson@dbvi.virginia.gov or phone #: (804) 774-6603 The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time
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