Site work and new construction of a stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a stadium; and for site work for a stadium.

The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to obtain submittal packages as allowed by the Recreation and Park Commission for the Parish of East Baton Rouge (BREC) governing statutes, ordinances, resolutions, and policies from full-service, highly qualified, professional architectural firms interested in providing Design Development Documents (based on an existing Schematic Design previously completed as required during the application process), Construction Documents, and Construction Administration services for a federally- funded dual-use FEMA safe room, in compliance with all applicable guidance, including: . The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) P-361, Design and Construction Guidance for Community Safe Rooms (fourth edition, April 2021) and the corresponding requirements of the International Code Council's ICC 500 Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters (December, 2020) . Code of Federal Regulations, 2CFR200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards). . The Disaster Recovery CDBG Grantee Administrative Manual (OCD Admin Manual). o Exhibit 6-16: Compliance Provisions for CDBG-DR Rider Committee Review period October 14, 2024 - October 18, 2024 Committee Selection October 22, 2024; Short list notification (tentative) October 25, 2024; Short list team interviews (tentative) November 8, 2024; Selection notification November 15, 2024; Commission approval November 20, 2024; Contract Negotiations and NTP November 25, 2024 - December 16, 2024 Question Deadline 09/25/2024 at 11:00 AM CT Deadline for BREC to answer written inquiries via addenda October 1, 2024; 11:00 A.M CT. During the procurement and evaluation process, communications shall be via email. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is: Dedra Fountain, BREC Purchasing Division (225)-272-9200 ext 1581, dedra.fountain@brec.org Federal funding will be utilized for this project, the selected firm will be subject to all related compliance matters during the course of the project. The 2018 estimated cost for construction for the project is approximately $14,000,000.00. BREC will not be liable for any error in the submittal. Submitter will not be allowed to alter submittal documents after the deadline for submission, except under the following condition: BREC reserves the right to make corrections or clarifications due to patent errors identified in submittals by BREC or the Submitter. BREC, at its option, has the right to require clarification or additional information from the Submitter. BREC reserves the right to change the calendar of events or issue Addenda to the RFQ at any time. BREC also reserves the right to cancel or reissue the RFQ. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time