Renovation of a conference / convention center in Berkeley, Missouri. Completed plans call for the renovation of a conference / convention center.

The City of Berkeley is soliciting proposals from a design/build firm for renovation of the Civic Center in Berkeley (6120 Madison Ave) to improve the exterior of the building and grounds, update the interior and kitchen, and improve ADA accessibility. Proposals can come from one entity, or a partnership of entities. Certified Minority/Women Business Enterprises (MWBEs) are encouraged to participate in this RFP process. MWBE's possessing letters of certification through the State of Missouri's Office of Equal Opportunity will be considered certified. Minority Workforce Inclusion (MWI) Requirements 1. The City of Berkeley requires that all respondents demonstrate and document a good faith effort to meet or exceed 10 percent (10%) minority workforce inclusion (MWI) goal for all City projects with total project costs of $500,000 or greater. As a matter of policy, all proposal packages submitted to the City must include an MWI narrative detailing how the respondent plans to meet the MWI goal of 10 percent (10%). 2. If awarded a project, the respondent will be asked to submit an MWI plan evidencing that 10 percent (10%) of the labor hours are fulfilled by minority workers. If this level is not feasible, then the respondent must document their efforts to reach this level. 3. MWI participation can be fulfilled by: a. Employment level of minorities and/or women in the firm, b. staffing of minorities and/or women on subcontractors The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals in whole or in part and/or not select a proposer. This RFP does not commit City to interview candidates, award a contract, to pay any costs incurred by any proposer in preparing a proposal, to procure or contract any services or to adhere to any predetermined schedule or timelines of events. Question Deadline 12/27/2024 Nathan Mai-Lombardo, City Manager nathan@berkeleymo.us Any response made by the City will be provided in writing to all proposers by addendum. No verbal responses shall be authoritative. Responses to the questions will be posted on the City's website online will be posted within one week of the questions deadline.