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FROM: Jefferson County Commission General Services Department, Room 1 716 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. North Birmingham, Alabama 35203 The General Services department on behalf of the Jefferson County Commission is conducting the A/E services selection process for the described Project. PROJECT LOCATION: 120 2nd Court North, Birmingham, Alabama 35204 The purpose of this feasibility study is to evaluate the practicality, design, and implementation of ballistic features such as doors and glass for enhanced security within the Jefferson County Commission Family Courts Building. This study will assess current infrastructure, provide recommendations, and determine the feasibility of integrating ballistic materials into the facility. The full design scope includes the development of a feasibility study report with detailed findings and recommendations including conceptual design layouts, cost estimates, and a summary of potential risks, challenges, and mitigation strategies. General requirements: The A/E shall be responsible for the assessment and analysis of door and glass specifications, including dimensions, materials, and structural integrity. The A/E shall also evaluate potential security risks and identify the appropriate level of ballistic protection required (e.g., UL or NIJ standards) based on stakeholders' security concerns and operational requirements. The A/E shall provide conceptual design options, including material specifications and preliminary layouts and cost estimates for the design, materials, and installation of ballistic features. The A/E shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and coordination of the engineering and design work. The A/E shall deliver a comprehensive report summarizing findings, including the feasibility of installation, cost estimates, and design options. The A/E shall coordinate with the appropriate public utility companies and commissions, if required, to prepare connection designs according to the applicable guidelines. Submissions shall be prepared (and revised and resubmitted, if necessary) for securing approvals, class of service, permits, and service hook-ups. The work shall comply with all applicable City of Birmingham, Jefferson County, State of Alabama, federal codes and regulations. The work shall also comply with any applicable utility provider, construction industry and ASHRAE standards, requirements, and guidelines. The work shall conform with the "to be established" project budget and scope, once finalized, throughout planning, design, and construction. The A/E shall make site visits, attend meetings, produce meeting minutes, make presentations, utilize the services of consultants, and submit required deliverables as necessary to execute specific parts of the work 'to be established' and in the Contract and the Scope of Work for the project. The A/E will be available to perform optional construction phase services at the agreed upon rate, if requested by the Jefferson County Commission. If you would like to be considered for this Project, please provide one (1) complete copy of your documentation to our office by the deadline indicated above. Minority, women and disabled veteran-owned enterprises (DBE) are encouraged to apply. Significant local participation is recommended for engineering services for firms outside the State of Alabama. Please include the following items in your packet: Identify each specific qualification request identifiable by associated item numbers and tabbed accordingly below: Qualification Package 1. Introduction. Name, address and brief description of the firm. 2. Approach. A general statement of the firm's approach to each of the project packages with particular focus on distinguishing characteristics or services. 3. Work proposed to be performed. A discussion of the firm's understanding of the scope of services to be provided and the major work tasks to be performed. 4. Key personnel. A list of the proposed project team assigned to this project and their roles, previous related experience, education, and date that each person joined the firm. Include personnel resumes. 5. Relevant experience. A statement of the firm's relevant experience, including a brief description of projects similar in scope and size as the proposed project. Include project title, dates work was performed, construction value, and client contact information. 6. List of Proposed Engineers/Technology Consultants. Provide a list of proposed engineers/technology consultants the firm plans to use for each specific package for this project. Include their statements of qualifications, profiles and lists of previous experience with projects similar in scope, value, size, and current client contact information. 7. Certificate of Insurance. Submit copy of firm's certificate of insurance. Provide Professional and General Liability Insurance information including limits. 8. Litigation history. Provide information regarding your Professional Service Litigation history including a list of lawsuits in which your firm was a named party, as defendant of plaintiff, within the last 20 years. 9. Include statement of DBE status. State whether your firm is a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, including minority, women or disabled veteran owned. Include statement of DBE status for each identified sub consultant/engineer listed for each package if applicable. All questions regarding this project and submittal of the Statement of Qualifications shall be directed to Andy Olds, Committee Chair at email address andy.olds@jccal.org. Any contact with the selection committee team members other than Mr. Olds or his designee may disqualify the firm's proposal from consideration.