Renovation of a municipal facility in Boise, Idaho. Completed plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide comprehensive Construction Management General Contractor (CMGC) Services. The Scope of Work will be to oversee the new ACHD Meeker Headquarters Tenant Improvements. The project will be located at 5800 North Meeker Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83713. Question Submission Deadline:August 21, 2024, 4:30pm Respondents shall submit all inquiries regarding this Proposal via ACHD's eProcurement Portal. Question Response Deadline:August 22, 2024, 4:30pm ACHD reserves the right to reject any SoQ not conforming to the intent and purpose of the RFQ Documents whenever such action appears to be in the best interest of ACHD. Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is seeking a Statement of Qualifications (SoQ) from qualified firms to provide comprehensive Construction Management General Contractor (CMGC) Services. The scope of work will be to oversee the construction of phased tenant improvements within an existing office building for use as ACHD new headquarters. The project is located at 5800 North Meeker Avenue, Boise, Idaho 83713. PROJECT: Based on the results of the Space Planning/Concept Design and Building Evaluation processes, the project is anticipated to include tenant improvements for approximately 125,000 square feet of the existing two story, 152,000 square foot building to serve as the new headquarters building for ACHD. The design and construction shall be completed in up to six (6) phases to allow ACHD to occupy the initial phase of construction by January 1, 2025, and to allow for relocation of departments currently housed in rented space prior to the conclusion of their current lease in February 2025. The project buildout is anticipated to include the following spaces: The new headquarters building will contain office and support space for ACHD leadership and departments as well as space to support the functions of the ACHD Commission, including Commission hearing room and hearing room support spaces. These departments include Human Resources, Development Services Inspection, Construction Inspection, Commuteride, Fleet, Information Technology (IT) , Directors/Executive offices, Accounting, Procurement, Planning, Capital Projects, Right-of-Way, Development Services, Safety Engineering, Environmental, Communications, Legal, Operations, and Maintenance. The existing environmental lab function at the current headquarters will also be relocated to this location. Based on preliminary documents, we also anticipate that the improvements will include approximately: 14 conference rooms 68 offices 248 cubicles 7 new ADA-accessible unisex restrooms 12 storage rooms 20 flex paces Division gathering spaces Collaboration / future growth areas Receiving area Environmental Lab Commission Hearing Room Commission support areas We also understand that the following areas will be excluded from the tenant improvements until a later date: Existing dining area Existing cafeteria / kitchen area. Minor exterior work may be required, such as an enclosed bicycle storage area and/or additional building doors and entrances. Any exterior modifications will be provided in phases after phase 1 to accommodate any required entitlement or design review requirements without hindering the project's critical path schedule. To facilitate quicker and cleaner construction during the phased process, ACHD is planning to utilize a modular wall system for newly built offices and meeting rooms that will be provided and installed under a separate contract. The CMGC will be required to assist in general coordination of the modular wall vendor and provide infrastructure as indicated in the construction documents to provide power and data located in these walls. Open office areas will be provided with systems furniture as specified and selected by the owner. The CMGC will assist in coordinating installation with the cubicle vendor and provide infrastructure as indicated in the Construction Documents to provide power and data to the systems furniture. As noted above, the construction will occur in multiple phases. It is anticipated that these phased drawings will be provided in a minimum of (2) two packages and require separate submittals to the AHJ for permitting. This is still being finalized with the AHJ by the AE team and will be coordinated with the selected CMGC when finalized. Bidding/Construction: The anticipated schedule provides for the completion of Construction Documents for the Level 2 - minor tenant improvement documents for Phase 1 by early September 2024, with Agency Review completed by early October 2024, to allow for immediate construction start and planned 3-month (12 week) construction timeframe. The construction schedule shall be verified and refined by the selected CMGC. Construction Documents for subsequent phases are anticipated to be completed and submitted to the AHJ prior to completion of Phase 1 construction to allow for construction of these subsequent phases following completion of the Phase 1 scope of work. Completion/Occupancy: Assumed schedule for substantial completion of the Phase 1 construction is for late December 2024/early January 2025. This schedule is to be refined and verified by the CMGC. Construction start and finish dates for subsequent phases to be developed by the CMGC and approved by ACHD. REQUIRED SERVICES Throughout all phases of the projects, the CMGC is expected to provide ACHD with professional Construction Management General Contractor services and represent ACHD's interests in having the projects completed on time, within budget, and as planned with a minimum of difficulties. It is anticipated that the project will use the A133-2019 Standard Form of Agreement between ACHD and CMGC as Constructor where the basis of payment is the Cost of the Work plus a fee with a Guaranteed Maximum Price standard form of agreement between ACHD and CMGC where the Construction Manager is also the Constructor. The text within this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is considered to be additive to the standard form of agreement. The requested scope of services is listed below for the ACHD Meeker Headquarters Tenant Improvements "CMGC" along with the above scope of work. The services shall include, but are not limited to the following: A. DESIGN PHASE In conjunction with ACHD staff and Project Architects, assist and make recommendations related to: cost/value engineering, quality, quantity, and scheduling evaluations for the entire project. In conjunction with ACHD staff and Project Architects, develop a comprehensive management plan to include efficient, effective non-duplicating set of procedures, responsibilities, and contracting strategy for overall project administration and contract compliance. Assist in establishing a detailed scope of work to include all project costs such as construction, permits, fees, testing, equipment, administrative costs, soft costs, etc. Based on the agreed scope of work, provide preliminary project construction estimates and make recommendations to ACHD. Provide a minimum of two (2) construction cost estimate updates during the construction document phase of the project. Assist in obtaining all necessary agency reviews, approvals, and permits. Develop and maintain critical path schedules and responsibilities for all phases of the project and monitor participants' compliance. Suggest options and ideas where cost and time savings might be achieved in all phases. Upon Completion of the Design Phase the CM is expected to execute a CM Guaranteed Maximum Contract. B. BIDDING PHASE Review construction documents to determine the appropriate bid packages for each phase of construction. Develop combined or sequential bidding document packages for contractors and vendors. Create and review all Division 1 Specifications with Owner and Architect. Assemble and distribute bid packages. Receive and open all bid packages. Develop bidding strategy and assist in evaluating bids for compliance with project requirements and documents. Review bid documents to determine the appropriate and the most responsive and responsible bidders. Make recommendations consistent with meeting ACHD's objectives. Coordination and proof of tax payment by all contractors will be the responsibility of the construction manager. Identify bid packages which are exceeding the project budget and assist in working with the appropriate responsive and responsible contractors to identify cost savings opportunities, alternate methods, duplications, omissions, etc. or recommend modifications to be made to bid packages and re-bid if necessary. Award of bid packages to the appropriate responsive and responsible contractors and vendors. C. CONSTRUCTION PHASE In conjunction with the Project Architect, conduct pre-construction meetings with all contractors and initiate construction activities under the field supervision of the CONSTRUCTION MANAGER. Provide traditional Division I, General Condition types of services such as project supervision, office trailers, telephones, toilets, temporary utilities, cleanup, etc. In conjunction with the Project Architect review the contractors' application for payment. The CMGC shall advise the Project Architect and owner of the findings and certify that the work has been completed in compliance with the construction documents. In conjunction with the Project Architect review the contractors' submittals. The CMGC shall review the submittal documents and if found to be acceptable mark so and submit to the Project Architect. If found not in compliance or to be an unnecessary process the CMGC shall return the submittal back to the contractor for required corrections. Assume overall responsibility for the administration and scheduling of the construction contracts, quality assurance, and special inspection requirements. Receive, evaluate, and make recommendations for disposition of all requests for payment. CMGC will receive one payment per month for the work certified by both the Architect and CMGC for the work provided by the contractors. The CMGC will issue payments to the contractors for the work that has been approved for payment. Assist, coordinate, and facilitate ACHD's system furnishings contractor. The CMGC shall coordinate all the contractors' efforts. The CMGC shall review the upcoming work and resolve conflicts in the work prior to the actual work being preformed. Maintain cost control records and monitor costs to assure compliance within the budget. Provide a schedule of values for all construction work in conjunction with the construction estimate and evaluate each contractor bid when received against the estimated construction cost value. Advise the Owner of significant differences found. Make recommendations and evaluate contractor-initiated Change Order requests. Schedule, conduct, and document weekly project coordination meetings involving all onsite personnel to verify compliance with overall project schedules. Communicate with the contractors and vendors design clarifications, pricing requests, change orders, etc. Receive and review same documents for appropriateness and make prompt recommendations to ACHD for approval or disapproval. Establish and maintain a construction reporting and monitoring system including daily construction reports, shop drawing logs, photographs, inspection reports, request for information, logs, and maintain all project information clearly identified in three-ring binders for periodic review by ACHD staff and Project Architects. Monitor construction workmanship and quality control. Monitor cash flow and provide project progress reports to ACHD and Project Architects as required. Establish an effective procedure for timely claims resolution. Monitor and maintain the project "Redline documents." Coordinate delivery of ACHD furnished items and furnishings as required. Include in critical path schedule timelines and coordinate with ACHD staff. D. PROJECT COMMISSIONING Develop a schedule for ACHD move-in and occupancy. Coordinate delivery of ACHD furnished equipment and furnishings as required. Assist ACHD and Project Architects with final inspection and acceptance of the projects. Obtain and verify all project guarantees, warranties, as-built drawings, manuals, etc., per the project manual and construction documents. Assist in the contractors and vendor-provided training of ACHD personnel, as required per the project manual and construction documents. Address all post occupancy one-year warranty problems in a timely manner and coordinate contractor completion requirements with ACHD.