Request for Qualifications. Architectural/Engineering Services for the Roof Replacement at the Durham County Detention Center. (RFQ No.

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1 DURHAM COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA Request for Qualifications Architectural/Engineering Services for the Roof Replacement at the Durham County Detention Center (RFQ No ) Proposals Due Date: November 18, :00 P.M.

2 October 16, 2014 REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST AND STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE ROOF REPLACEMENT AT THE DURHAM COUNTY DETENTION CENTER (RFQ No ) Dear Proposer: Enclosed are copies of the following documents for RFQ No Professional Architectural/Engineering Services for the Roof Replacement at the Durham County Detention Center: Announcement of the Request for Letters of Interest and Statements of Qualifications for Consultants to provide requested services; and the Affidavit of Compliance Form (E-verify). You are invited to submit a proposal to be received not later than 2:00 P.M., on November 18, This package includes a description of the project and other relevant information. Please submit proposal to: Hilda W. Williams, Senior Buyer County of Durham Purchasing Division 200 East Main Street, 4 th Floor Durham, North Carolina Should you have any questions concerning this Request for Qualifications, please do not hesitate to give me a call. Sincerely, Hilda W. Williams Hilda W. Williams Senior Buyer (919)

3 ANNOUNCEMENT REQUEST FOR LETTERS OF INTEREST AND STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE ROOF REPLACEMENT AT THE DURHAM COUNTY DETENTION CENTER (RFQ No ) The County of Durham, North Carolina requests letters of interest and statements of qualifications from individuals to provide Professional Architectural/Engineering Services for the Roof Replacement at the Durham County Detention Center. SCOPE OF SERVICES The Architect/Engineer is to investigate all existing conditions on the several roofs of the Detention Center and create a time table for phasing the removal of all existing roof material down to the existing concrete deck; design a fully adhered membrane roofing system of new extruded polystyrene tapered insulation, 5/8 recovery board and fully adhered 60 mil reinforced membrane. A beginning construction date will be no later than April 1, Schematic Design o Develop a Scope of Work for the roof system o Provide schematic design drawings and outline specifications for owner s review o Provide an initial budget for project o Provide construction phases and time line for each area Design Development o Provide owner with 90% complete drawings and specifications for review and comment o Provide owner cost analysis for all trades, equipment and services required Construction Document Phase o Provide owner with 100% complete drawings and specifications for bidding (IFB) o Attend Pre-Bid Conference o Prepare any required Addenda o Prepare bid tabulation and analysis and recommendation o Attend bid review meeting with County Representatives

4 o Prepare BOCC recommendation and be present at both BOCC work session and/or regular session as necessary o Negotiate with recommended Contractor Construction Administration o Visit sites on a weekly basis and submit written report of progress to the Owner o Conduct bi-weekly construction meetings at each site o Prepare any Change Orders as they may occur during the construction process o Prepare close out documentation and 2 sets of working drawings in hard copy and electronic version PDF QUALIFICATIONS The responsible firm in charge of this work must: Be a Professional Architect/Engineer; Have at least 10 years of experience in the field site remediation; Have the ability to provide written reports of the field investigation; Be Registered in the State of North Carolina; Have a minimum of 10 years experience in correctional facility construction; Have the financial ability to undertake the work and assume the liability; and Have proof of Professional Liability insurance in the amounts of 1 mil./1 mil. and General Liability insurance in the amounts of 1 mil./2 mil. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Durham County will receive written proposals until 2:00 P.M., on November 18, Proposals received after this time will not be accepted. Proposals submitted should be concise and shall be limited to a maximum of twenty (20) double-sided pages. A letter of introduction, forms, reports, brochures, dividers, and detailed Resumés are not counted in the twenty (20) double-sided pages requirement. All respondents shall address the following, as a minimum, and should conform to the numbering system used below: 1. Letter of transmittal, identifying contact person; 2. Explanation of approach to a project of this nature; 3. Company background and history; 4. Listing of similar work performed by your firm over the last 2 years. Include as a minimum: size, scope, cost, location, dates, time adherence and owner contact; 5. Resume of key team members who will perform the work; 6. Three (3) clients references; 7. Describe any involvement that your firm, its employees, or its owner(s) have that may constitute a conflict of interest;

5 8. Include hourly rates for personnel to be assigned in whole or in part to the work; 9. Include a Microsoft Project Schedule timeline for completion of tasks for each phase of design and construction of the project; and 10. Proposed M/WBE utilization with an explanation of their involvement in the work. Durham County has established the following goals for minority/women business enterprise (M/WBE) participation in the procurement of goods, services and construction. Questions concerning Minority and Women Business Enterprises (M/WBE) should be directed to Pamela Gales, Assistant Purchasing Manager, at (919) Ethnicity/Race/Gender African Asian Hispanic Native Women- Industry American American American American Owned Construction 2.61% N/A N/A N/A 3.98% Construction Subcontracting 14.67% N/A 2.14% N/A 10.76% Professional Services (including Architecture N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A and Engineering) Other Professional Services 7.20% N/A N/A N/A 3.55% Goods/Supplies N/A N/A N/A N/A 12.05% Please submit one (1) original and six (6) copies of the proposal by 2:00 P.M., on November 18, 2014 to: County of Durham Hilda W. Williams, Senior Buyer Durham County Purchasing Division 200 East Main Street, 4th Floor Durham, NC Questions concerning administrative matters may be addressed to Hilda W. Williams, Senior Buyer, at (919) ; technical questions may be addressed to Charles King, Project Facilitator, at (919)

6 (Affix Official/Notarial Seal) STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY OF DURHAM AFFIDAVIT OF COMPLIANCE with N.C. E-Verify Statutes I, (hereinafter the Affiant ), being duly authorized by and on behalf of (hereinafter "Contractor") after first being duly sworn hereby swears or affirms as follows: 1. Contractor understands that E-Verify is the federal E-Verify program operated by the United States Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies, or any successor or equivalent program used to verify the work authorization of newly hired employees pursuant to federal law in accordance with Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes; and 2. Contractor understands that an Employer, as defined in NCGS 64-25(4), is required by law to use E-Verify to verify the work authorization of its employees through E-Verify in accordance with NCGS 64-26(a). The term Employer does not include State agencies, counties, municipalities, or other governmental bodies. 3. Contractor is a person, business entity, or other organization that transacts business in this State and that employs 25 or more employees in the state of North Carolina. (mark Yes or No) a. YES b. NO 4. Contractor will ensure compliance with E-Verify to the extent applicable and will ensure compliance by any subcontractors subsequently hired by Contractor to perform work under Contractor s contract with Durham County. This day of, 201. Signature of Affiant Print or Type Name: State of County of Signed and sworn to (or affirmed) before me, this the day of, 201. My Commission Expires: Notary Public