Demolition, site work and remodeling of a fire / police facility in Great Falls, Montana. Conceptual plans call for the demolition of a 2,900-square-foot fire / police facility; for the remodel of a 2,900-square-foot fire / police facility; and for site work for a 2,900-square-foot fire / police facility.

Cascade County is in the planning stages of the design and construction of a 2900 Sq Ft Remodel, within our current Cascade County Sheriff's Office, located at 3800 Ulm N Frontage Rd, Great Falls, MT. The current Booking space is outdated, overcrowded, and unsafe. The new design would include, but not limited to demo and removal of the old area, raised ceilings, raised workspaces, new workspaces, and two (2) new drunk tanks. The construction will take place while the existing building is occupied, and design documents will need to show the proposed phasing, sitework access, security measures and controls that the General Contractor will need to provide during construction. Contingent upon final approval of the project, the owner is soliciting proposals for architectural and engineering services to assist in designing and supervising construction of this project. Work on this project must comply with all applicable local, state, and federal requirements. Payment and terms will be negotiated with the selected offeror. Background Information The proposed project is for a renovation to the existing and current Booking space, that is located within the Cascade County Sheriff's Office, to help with the current overcrowding, and unsafe working conditions. The new design would include, but not limited to demo and removal of the old area, raised ceilings, raised workspaces, new workspaces, and two (2) new drunk tanks Scope of Work - Architect's Basic Services The basic services to be provided will include full-service design and construction administration: 1. The scope of work under the architect's basic services consists of those described and included under normal geotechnical, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering services, interior design, and landscaping, as well, the architect will be expected to organize and participate in design charrettes with members of the staff, and department heads. The architect shall provide a preliminary evaluation of the owner's program, schedule and construction budget requirements, each in terms of the other, subject to the limitations addressed. The design team's preliminary budget of the project must fit the proposed budget of the project, or the scope of the project must be adjusted to fit. The architect shall assure the design incorporates all state and federal building code requirements such as accessibility requirements under ADA, energy efficiency for existing buildings, as well as all life safety codes. 2. Preparing the construction bid package in conformance with the applicable federal and state requirements and supervising the bid advertising, tabulation, and award process, including preparing the advertisements for bid solicitation, conducting the bid opening and issuing the notice to proceed. 3. Conducting the preconstruction conference. 4. Providing regular oversight of construction work, facilitating and recording weekly construction meetings, construction administration and preparing inspection reports. 5. Providing quality control to ensure the contractor is providing materials, labor and products consistent with what is identified in the design and specifications. 6. Providing quality control to ensure compliance with technical specifications and conformance with codes and standards. 7. Reviewing and approving all contractor requests for payment and submitting approved requests to owner for payment. 8. Providing one complete set of as-built, reproducible plan drawings to owner upon project completion, based on General Contractors redlines. 9. Conducting final inspection necessary for certificate of completion, etc. Timeline The proposals must be received no later than 1:00 p.m. April 5, 2024, at Cascade County Public Works, located at 279 Vaughn S. Frontage Rd., Great Falls, MT., where proposals will then be opened publicly. Once opened proposals will then be given to a three-person committee to evaluate. Recommendations will then be given to the commission in a public meeting at a later date. All proposals must be submitted in printed format. Proposals received after the aforementioned time and date will not be considered. Please provide five copies of all proposal documents. Responses may not exceed 4 one-sided pages, not including resumes of key personnel, and cover letter. The architect/engineering contract will be awarded after all appropriate approvals. It is anticipated that the preliminary design will be started in spring of 2024 and construction will commence in late 2024, or early 2025. Questions should be directed to, and proposals should be delivered or sent to: Les Payne, Director Cascade County Public Works Department 279 Vaughn S. Frontage Rd. Great Falls, MT. 59404 (406) 454-6920 Cascade County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. The owner makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant's ability to compete in the recruitment and selection process or the Contractor's ability to perform the essential duties of the job. In order for the owner to make such accommodations, the applicant must make known any needed accommodation. The TTY number is 1-800-253-4091.