Site work for a water / sewer project in Fairhope, Alabama. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The City of Fairhope is accepting proposals from qualified firms to provide Professional Engineering Services for the installation of a 16" Water Main from Water Treatment Plant (WTP) #2 to State Highway 181, North to Gayfer Road and West on Gayfer Road to County Road 13 in Fairhope, Alabama. This Request for Qualifications ("RFQ") is an initial inquiry regarding the qualifications to provide professional services and is NOT a solicitation for bids. Pricing is not requested at this stage and shall not be submitted. The City has the right to waive informalities and to accept or reject any and all submitted responses. Responding Firms assume responsibility for all associated costs. The Scope of Services will include, but may not be limited to, civil engineering, surveying, geotechnical, structural engineering, electrical engineering, environmental permitting, bidding, costing, budgeting, and construction inspection services to deliver a complete project. The work shall include the following: The basic services provided will be as follows: Task 1: Survey, Geotech, Permitting, Environmental Assessments, Engineering Design, Bidding/Execution of Construction Contract Award Schematic: Engineer will conduct all preliminary surveying, Geotech, environmental assessments, and other services and secure all necessary permits for the project. Engineer will coordinate with all relevant local, state and federal agencies to secure all necessary approvals. Engineer will provide schematic plans and specifications for review by the City to a level sufficient with preliminary costing. Engineer will develop detailed plan drawings and typical site details will be developed. Design Development: Engineer will proceed following the City's approval of Final Schematic Designs. Detailed plan drawings and typical site details will be developed. The final deliverables for Design Development will include plans, prototypical details and finishes, enlargements, conceptual grading plans, and budget analysis. Permitting: Engineer will conduct environmental assessments and secure all necessary permits for the project which may include, but are not limited to, environmental impact studies. Consultant will coordinate with all relevant local, state and federal agencies to secure all necessary approvals Construction Documents: Engineer will develop construction documents. The detailed plan drawings and details will be developed that are suitable for bidding and construction of the project. The documents will include both detailed and performances plan specifications for design elements to give the contractor the maximum ability to provide solutions that meet the design intent within budget. Engineer will refine construction plans at 50% and 90% to bring project within budget. Deliverables will include all plans, elevations, details and specifications required to permit, bid and construct the project including civil plans and construction plans. Project will be awarded in accordance with all applicable federal grant and local and state procurement procedures. The final deliverables will include three (3) fully executed construction contracts. Task 2: Project Construction and Construction-Phase Professional Services - Construction Engineering and Inspection Services (CE&I) Award Construction Engineering and Inspection Services will be provided by the Engineer to assure the project is being built according to the design plans, to help assure adherence to the Construction schedule and to help assure the project is built within the construction budget. Inspection reports will be completed and filed with the City. Engineer will be responsible for conducting Pre-Construction Conference and other required meetings. Engineer shall review shop and manufacturer's drawings and other submissions of the contractor for compliance with the design concepts and specification requirements. Engineer shall inspect, consult and advise during construction, including developing punch lists. Engineer shall make final inspection of the construction upon completion. Engineer shall revise the construction drawings to show project "as built," based upon information provided by the contractor. The As Built drawings shall be delivered to City within a reasonable time. Please submit questions to: Erin Wolfe Purchasing Manager City of Fairhope 555 South Section Street Fairhope, AL 36532 Email: Purchasing@FairhopeAL.gov Questions or comments pertaining to this RFQ must be presented in writing, sent as an email to the attention of the Purchasing Manager, Erin Wolfe, 555 Section Street, Fairhope, AL 36532, email: Purchasing@FairhopeAL.gov, by Monday, October 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. or will be forever waived.