Renovation of a mixed-use development in Aransas Pass, Texas. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a fire / police facility.

The City of Aransas Pass invites the submittal of responses to this RFQ from qualified professional design firms interested in providing Architectural / Engineering services in connection with the planning/design for the Fire Station and Police Station Renovations as well as an addition of living quarters for the Fire department. Responses are solicited for this service in accordance with the terms, conditions, and instructions set forth in the RFQ guidelines. The City is planning to renovate the current Fire station and current Police station as well as an addition of living quarters for the Fire Department. The facility will house Fire Prevention and Suppression, and equipment. The awarded Respondent will be required to perform the architectural and engineering services to be specified more fully in a contract agreement to be negotiated after selection. The contract agreement will provide for payment for phases of work completed with options to proceed through all phases or to discontinue work as the circumstances may dictate. Upon selection of a firm, more defined Scope of Work will be developed. The city anticipates a contracted Scope of Work which will include: - Evaluation of Existing Conditions - Programming - Schematic Design - Cost Estimating at each design phase - Production of computer-generated renderings - Design Development - Construction Documents - Permitting - Bid-Phase Assistance - Value Engineering as necessary - Construction Administration - Project Closeout - Warranty-Phase Assistance However, the city reserves the right to include additional project elements in the initial or subsequent professional services agreements as the city may (in its sole discretion) deem appropriate. The selected Architecture firm will be required to retain and be responsible for all basic engineering and design disciplines as appropriate for the Scope of Work negotiated. The Architect is also required to identify and select the appropriate sub-consultants; however, the city reserves the right to approve proposed sub-consultants that will be associated with the Project. Begin Construction May 2026 This is an anticipated timeline based on the needs of the city and is subject to modification. It is the intention of the city to retain an A/E firm with demonstrated abilities to meet timelines, budgets and client expectations. The city is especially interested in firms or teams with relevant facility experience and experience in the local region. Listing of projects should focus on those performed with experience of key personnel tied to the listed projects. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.