Renovation of a municipal facility in Austin, Texas. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a municipal facility.

SCOPE: In accordance with the provisions of Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, Subchapter A, Professional Services, and Rulesand Procedures adopted by the Texas Facilities Commission (TFC), to provide professional AE services for design, construction, contract administration, closeout and warranty phases from NTP through March 31, 2027 CONTRACTTERM: It is the intention of TFC to award a Contract for full prime professional architectural/engineering (AE) services for the term of the project. Services undertaken pursuant to this RFQ will be required to commence within five (5)calendar days of delivery of a Notice to Proceed. The Project associated withthe services requested in this solicitation is anticipated to be Four hundred thirty-five(435) calendar days. Project will renovate the JamesE. Rudder State Office Building for the Secretary of State Agency providingimproved space utilization, service to public, security, code compliance, andaccommodations for additional employee headcount. Theapproximate cost of work for the aforementioned project is estimated to be thirtymillion, nine hundred thousand ($30,900,000.00). Phase 1:Architectural and Engineering scope of services shall include, but not belimited to, the following: 1. Detailedon-site investigations, review of existing documents, verify and validate itemsin existing deficiencies list requested for correction. Deficiency list will beprovided to the final selected firm. 2. A list ofnecessary testing and inspections to be provided to Owner including, but notlimited to, ADA, Commissioning, Testing and Balancing, Environmental, andConstruction Materials testing. 3. Assistancein evaluation and interview of Construction Manager-at-Risk. 4. Assistanceto Project Management Firm and Construction Manager-at-Risk to prepareorder-of-magnitude cost estimates for correction of deficiencies by repair orreplacement, as recommended by the AE. 5. Assist ProjectManagement Firm (PMF) and Construction Manager-at-Risk in developing prioritiesfor adjusting scope of work to match available funding. 6. Research,evaluate, and present to the Owner any energy conservation strategies andalternatives for consideration, including the availability of rebates from thelocal utility. If rebates are available,coordinate with the local utility to complete all necessary documentation toaccomplish rebates. 7. Presentationof findings to Owner and Project Management Firm for review and approval. Uponacceptance of Phase 1 findings, and authorization by Owner, proceed with Phase2. Phase 2: Architecture and Engineering scope of services shallinclude, but not be limited to, the following: 1. Thedesign and documentation of construction plans should include a detailedbreakdown of deliverables to reduce the risk of additional service costs due tothe requirement of an Early Work Package for the basement and the Service Roomlocation on level 3. A. TheAE's scope of services shall be delivered in the following phases: 1) Deliverable 1: 50% Construction Documents(CDs): The 50% CD set shall be developed to a Level of Development (LOD) 300 for all primary architectural, structural, and main MEP/IT distribution pathways. Interior partitions and branch-level distribution shall be developed to LOD 200. The submission must be sufficiently detailed to confirm overall design intent, validate space planning, and allow for preliminary cost estimating. At a minimum, this submission shall include: (1) Updated floor plans for all levels with finalized room layouts. (2) Updated exterior elevations and key building sections. (3) Updated life safety and accessibility compliance plans. (4) Structural foundation and framing plans indicating sizes of principal members. (5) MEP single-line diagrams and plans showing primary equipment locations and main distribution routes. (6) IT plans showing telecommunications room layouts and primary cabling pathways. 2) Deliverable 2: Early Work Package Construction Documents This package shall be a complete, fully coordinated, and biddable set of construction documents developed to a Level of Development (LOD) 400 for all architectural, structural, MEP, and IT/Security work within the Basement and Level 3 project areas. The documents shall contain sufficient detail for fabrication and installation by a construction contractor. This includes all specifications, details, and schedules necessary for permitting and construction of this specific scope of work. 3) Deliverable 3: 90% Construction Documents The 90% CD set shall advance the design for all remaining floors (Levels 1, 2, 4, and 5) to a Level of Development (LOD)350. This includes detailing how various building systems interface and connectwith one another. The set shall be fully coordinated across all disciplines and shall incorporate all Owner-approved comments from the 50% CD review. 4) Deliverable 4: 100% Construction Documents The 100% CD set shall be the final, signed,and sealed set of documents for the remainder of the project (Levels 1, 2, 4,and 5), incorporating all Owner-approved comments from the 90% CD review. The set shall be complete for the purposes of regulatory approval, permitting, and construction. B. Provide the Owner and PMF with a list of long-lead equipment items with sizes, specifications, etc. so that early procurement can be performed. C. Provide the Owner with a list of items to be tested and/or inspected including, but not limited to, ADA, Commissioning,Testing and Balancing, Environmental, and Construction Materials testing. D. Coordinate with third party commissioning agent throughout design and construction administration. E. Assist the Project Management Firm (Square One Consultants) and Construction Manager-at-Risk during subcontractor solicitation for development of Guaranteed Maximum Price. F. Construction Administration using Project Mates. G. Warranty management. H. Project closeout. 5. AEservices shall be offered with the understanding of full compliance withnon-discrimination requirements of the State of Texas by the A/E. Deadline for Submission of Qualifications & HSP - 9/09/2025 Tuesday @ 3:00 PM Notification to Interview 9/19/2025