This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in New Iberia, Louisiana. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Construction costs associated with various project types may range from $10,000 to $16,800,000 *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document. PURPOSE The intent of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is for the County of Loudoun, Virginia (County) to obtain the services of qualified consultants to establish one (1) or more fixed fee, open-ended contracts for Architectural Services in support of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and other professional architectural requirements on an "as needed" basis. The number of contracts will depend on the number and quality of the proposals received with a maximum of five (5) awarded contracts. Designs and project administration shall have the following characteristics: A. Unique and functional site features for facilities that are within budget and schedule; B. Detailed and fully coordinated architectural and engineering construction drawings and specifications; C. Energy efficient with respect to its organization, site layout, building envelope design, and Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing systems selection and operation; D. Contain the necessary approvals and permits from the County of Loudoun including the Loudoun County Department of Building & Development, and all other authorities having jurisdiction; E. Present designs and descriptions of work to Community and End User groups; F. Superior construction administration services. COMPETITION INTENDED It is the County's intent that this RFP permits competition. It shall be the offeror's responsibility to advise the Purchasing Agent in writing if any language, requirement, specification, etc., or any combination thereof, inadvertently restricts or limits the requirements stated in this RFP to a single source. Such notification must be received by the Purchasing Agent not later than fifteen (15) days prior to the date set for acceptance of proposals BACKGROUND INFORMATION The County has on-going requirements for professional architectural services to support various projects to construct, maintain, improve, or expand its facilities. It is the intent of this solicitation to obtain professional architectural design and construction administration services on an as needed basis to support the County's CIP excluding school construction. The Loudoun County CIP is a component of each fiscal year's Adopted Loudoun County Budget. The adopted Loudoun County Budget can be found at website SCOPE OF SERVICES/TASKS TO BE PERFORMED All proposals must be made on the basis of, and either meet or exceed, the requirements contained herein. All offerors must be able to provide professional expertise in each of the service groups for which they desire consideration for selection. The services to be provided by the Consultant shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 5.1 General Scope of Services: A. A purchase order must be issued for each task prior to the start of work. The purchase order shall constitute the notice to proceed, unless otherwise indicated. B. Individual tasks may require Consultant to provide the supervision, personnel, materials, equipment and supplies necessary to complete any of the services outlined below and/or in Attachment 1, "Draft Scope of Work for Architectural and Engineering Services". C. All services shall be performed in compliance with industry standards and all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations including State Health Department, Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code (USBC), Virginia Occupational Safety and Health Agency (VOSHA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations. D. The overall management and documentation for all phases of the project will be administered via e-Builder. The Architect/Engineering (AE) team will be required to use e-Builder for all phases of the project beginning with design through the construction phases. License and training to ensure proficiency as recommended by e-Builder will be provided at no cost. Training will be issued in two sessions. The first session will occur prior to A/E's first design effort, and the second will occur prior to the A/E's first construction administration effort. Further training will be the responsibility of the A/E. E. The services to be provided under this Contract shall include, but not be limited to, the following: 1. Evaluations, investigations, analysis, recommendations, cost and time estimates, testing, reports, studies, designs, preparation of construction documents (including drawings in latest Auto ComputerAided Design (AutoCAD) version and specifications, field inspections, and investigation. 2. Professional involvement throughout all phases of the project, including, but not limited to, development of programs, preparation of reports, periodic progress reports/meetings, preparation for and participation in briefings and presentations to staff groups, citizen groups, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and federal or state agencies, processing of invoices for services, timely processing of project correspondence, Consultants' requests for payment, and material and equipment submittals. 3. Other types of professional and non-professional services of a nature consistent with the intent of this RFP as directed by the County, such as conducting citizen groups, attending meetings with the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors and federal or state agencies; and timely processing of invoices for services; project correspondence, Consultants' requests for payment, and material and equipment submittals. 4. Coordination with other County contractors and other types of professional and non-professional services of a nature consistent with the intent of this RFP as directed by the County.