REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF INTEREST AND QUALIFICATIONS DESIGN, ENGINEERING, & CONSULTING SERVICES TO: FROM: Prospective Firms GSW Arena LLC ( ) DATE: May 27, 2014 SUBJECT: LOCATION: Golden State Warriors Arena Site Development Mission Bay San Francisco, CA Introduction This Request for Statements of Interest and Qualifications (RFQ) is issued for professional design, engineering, and consulting services by in connection with the design of s new Multi-Purpose Arena and ancillary Office/Retail/Parking development on Blocks 29-32 in the Mission Bay South Project Area of San Francisco (the Project ). FULL OR PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PROJECT: Interested firms, particularly Small Business Enterprises (SBE) and Local Business Enterprises (LBE), are encouraged to respond with statements of interest and qualifications for a full scope of work for components of the Arena development as well as the Project s Office, Retail, and Parking Structure development for all disciplines listed below: Consultants of : Archaeology (Office/Retail/Parking) Art Consultant MEP Peer Review Structural Peer Review Survey Testing and Inspection Subconsultants of : Accessibility Acoustical (Office/Retail) Acoustical/Broadcast/Sound/ Audio-Visual/ Access Control and Video Surveillance/ Data/Telecom/ Structured Cabling System (Arena) Acoustical/Audio-Visual/ Theatrical Design (Small Theater) Architectural Model Making Architectural Rendering Production BMCS (Building Controls) Building Enclosure (Curtain Wall and Waterproofing) Building Maintenance Code Consultant Code and Wayfinding Signage/Environmental Graphics Design Data/Telecom (Office) Design Architect (Office/Retail) Fire, Life Safety and CFD Analysis Food Service/Kitchen Equipment Design (Arena) Graphics and Signage Graphic Reproduction Ice Floor Consulting Interiors Architect (Office/Retail) Landscape Architect LEED Commissioning Lighting Design MEP Engineering (Office/Retail/Parking) Parking Design Pedestrian and Vehicular Legion Modeling Risk Assessment Security System Design Seismic Analysis Specialty Lighting (Arena) Structural Engineering (Office/Retail/Parking) Sustainability Vertical Transportation Waste Management and Recycling Wind Engineering 1
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARENA PORTION OF PROJECT: Given the s extensive design efforts for almost two years at a prior arena site on Piers 30-32, some members of the professional team have already been engaged. Specifically, has retained Kendall/Heaton Associates as its to coordinate the specialized arena design work on the Project and has engaged Manica Architecture (Arena Design Architect) and Craig Dykers of Snøhetta (Senior Design Advisor) to develop the creative and programmatic vision for the Project. Due to their arena expertise and/or familiarity with the Project site, the also anticipates contracting on arena-specific work with Magnusson Klemencic Associates, Inc. (Structural Engineering), BKF Engineering (Civil Engineering), Langan Treadwell Rollo (Geotechnical Engineering), and Smith Seckman Reid (MEP). SBE and LBE firms specializing in the disciplines above are strongly encouraged to apply for substantial partnerships with the aforementioned consultants. Please note, however, that interested firms are not to contact these consultants about partnerships in advance of submitting qualifications or proposals. Partnership opportunities will be decided at the sole discretion of the and the. SBEs and LBEs are encouraged to respond with statements of interest and qualifications to provide services in the following arena-specific disciplines which are expected to be necessary as part of the Project s arena development: Consultants of : Arena (Kendall/Heaton Assoc.) Arena Design Architect (Manica Architecture) Subconsultants of : Civil Engineering (BKF Engineering) Senior Design Advisor (Snøhetta) Arena Interiors Architect (Manica Architecture) Geotechnical Engineering (Langan Treadwell Rollo) MEP Engineering Arena (Smith Seckman Reid) Structural Engineering Arena (Magnusson Klemencic Associates, Inc.) Further description of each scope of work is included in the attached Exhibit A. Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (OCII)-certified SBE firms as well as LBE firms certified by the City and County of San Francisco are encouraged to apply. Additional information regarding the SBE certification process is outlined below in Section 3. 1. Project Description The Project is the development of a new multi-purpose arena for the Golden State Warriors and ancillary development (i.e., Office, Retail, Plaza Areas, and Structured Parking) on 12 acres of land referred to as Block 29 32 in Mission Bay, San Francisco. The complex consists of an arena with approximately 18,000-seats, multiple Office buildings with ground-floor retail, and open spaces. The project is envisioned to include offices, conference space, retail, restaurants, structured parking, public spaces/parks, and other amenities. and are committed to making a good faith effort to contract with professional services consultants certified as small, local, minority- and women-owned businesses. This project has a 50% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) participation goal for professional services. More information on the SBE certification process can be found in Section 3. 2. RFQ & Selection Process 2
Key RFQ Dates The anticipates a two-part RFP process to accommodate any need for additional services and disciplines as the Project progresses. Information on the group anticipated for each discipline is included in the attached Exhibit A. Consultants interested in opportunities for Group 1 and/or Group 2 must submit their qualification responses to this RFQ by June 25, 2014 at 5:00 PM. The selection process schedule is summarized as follows (dates subject to change). RFQ Issued: Tuesday May 27, 2014 Pre-Submittal Conference: Deadline for Questions & Clarifications on RFQ: Written Responses to Clarification Requests: RFQ Response Due Date: Monday June 9, 2014 at 3:30 PM Friday June 13, 2014 by 5:00 PM Wednesday June 18, 2014 by 5:00 PM Wednesday June 25, 2014 by 5:00 PM Proposals Requested from Shortlisted Firms (Group 1): Anticipated mid-summer 2014 (varies depending on discipline) Notification of Selections (Group 1): Between July 2014 and February 2015 (varies depending on discipline) Proposals Requested from Shortlisted Firms (Group 2): Anticipated fall 2014 (varies depending on discipline) Notification of Selections (Group 2): Between November 2014 and April 2015 (varies depending on discipline) Pre-Submittal Conference A pre-submittal conference will be held to provide more Project specific information and answer questions about the Project on the following date: Date: Monday, June 9, 2014 Time: Location: Clarifications and Interpretations 3:30 PM The San Francisco Public Library 100 Larkin Street (at Grove) Koret Auditorium, located on the library s lower level Enter 30 Grove Street, proceed down stairs Note: This is not a library-sponsored program. Refreshments are not permitted in the auditorium. All questions and requests for clarification of this RFQ shall be submitted in writing to Contracts@warriors.com. All questions and clarifications received prior to June 9, 2014 will be responded to at the Pre-Submittal Conference on June 9, 2014 at 3:30 PM. All questions and clarifications received after the Pre-Submittal Conference and before the deadline for questions and clarifications on June 13, 2014 will be responded to by June 18, 2014 at 5:00 PM. Any clarifications or interpretations that materially affect or change RFQ requirements will be distributed by as an addendum. All such addenda will be posted on the OCII website at http://www.sfredevelopment.org/index.aspx?page=127 and will be deemed part of this RFQ. 3
RFQ Response Submittal Respondents may submit their Qualifications on the website below after the Pre-Submittal meeting on June 9, 2014. Submissions will be accepted until 5:00 PM on June 25, 2014. Beginning of Submissions: Monday, June 9, 2014 Close of Submissions: 5:00 PM on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Format: Two-step electronic submittal process Step 1: General Information: Fill out form electronically at www.warriors.com/sf/contracts Step 2: Attachments: Email attachments as one (1) PDF file to contracts@warriors.com All responses to this RFQ must be concise and shall be in the form provided on www.warriors.com/sf/contracts (consistent with Exhibit B to this document) with all information filled out completely. Each Statement of Qualifications shall be no more than 10 pages, including all attachments. For firms submitting for multiple service categories, each category can be up to a maximum of 10 pages, including all attachments. Hard copy or verbal responses will not be accepted. All documents and media will become the property of and will not be returned. Proposal & Selection Process The Project team will evaluate all completed, responsive, and qualified submittals. Evaluations will be based on the information provided in conjunction with the Selection Criteria as noted below. may choose to contact previous Clients and s, whether listed or otherwise, to verify the experience and performance of the prospective consultant, their key personnel, and their sub-consultants. Upon completion of the evaluation, and, in conjunction with OCII, will select firms to submit proposals on the Project and may request in-person interviews. For Group 1 disciplines, this process is anticipated to take place between July and December of this year. For Group 2 disciplines, this process is anticipated to take place between November 2014 and April 2015. Exact dates will be provided to selected participants depending on discipline. Following receipt of proposals and participation in an interview process (if requested), it is the intent of the and to enter into agreements with selected firms between July 2014 and April 2015, depending on the discipline and the progress of the Project (identified as Group 1 versus Group 2 in Exhibit A). and reserve the right to accept or reject any and all proposals at their sole discretion. Participants acknowledge and accept that any costs incurred from their participation in this RFQ shall be at the sole risk and responsibility of the participant. Selection Criteria All firms wishing to be considered for selection on the Project must satisfy the following conditions: a. Applicable business and professional licenses in good standing; b. Insurance in good standing; c. Ability to use 2D & 3D modeling software, including AutoCAD, Revit, 3d Studio Max, and Rhino. All construction documents shall be prepared using Revit. For those firms satisfying the above minimum standards, qualifying firms may be selected to provide proposals based upon, but not limited to, the following factors: a. Strength of consultant s qualifications to undertake the subject scope of services (30 pts); b. Experience in working with the jurisdictions (including OCII) affecting this project (10 pts); c. Individual project team members experience with projects of similar size/scope (30 pts); d. Professional references from developers, general contractors, and/or architects (10 pts); e. Other criteria deemed to be in the best interest of the Project and/or (20 pts). 3. Office of Community Investment SBE Certification Process 4
Small Business Enterprise Goals: Professional Services The Project is administered by the OCII. The former Redevelopment Agency s Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program is applicable to the Project and there is a 50% SBE participation goal for Professional Services contracts. First consideration will be given in awarding contracts to San Francisco-based SBEs. Non San Francisco-based SBEs should be used to satisfy participation goals only if San Francisco-based SBEs are not available, qualified, or if their bids or fees are significantly higher than those of non San Francisco-based SBEs. As of March 2012, OCII no longer directly certifies SBEs; however, firms previously certified as MBE, WBE and SBE with the Former Agency will continue to be valid through the expiration date on the certificate (3 years from the date of certification). OCII will honor firms certified with the City and County of San Francisco as a Local Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (LBEs) that are consistent with the SBE certification standards. In order to be recognized as an economically disadvantaged SBE, the business must have an average gross receipt income based on the three most recent tax returns that does not exceed $2 Million Dollars for Professional Services. OCII will accept the information on documented small economically disadvantaged business (SBE, MBE and WBE) certifications from the following jurisdictions: State of California--Small Business Enterprises (SBE), Federal and any other local jurisdiction. OCII staff will make the final determination on the consistency of the certification standards and acceptance or denial of certifications listed above. For more information on LBE certification with the City and County of San Francisco, please visit the following site: http://sfgsa.org/index.aspx?page=5364. Please contact George Bridges, OCII Senior Contract Compliance Specialist for additional information at George.Bridges@sfgov.org. 4. 's Reservation of Rights The and Architect of Architect reserve the right to divide the Project into multiple parts, to increase or decrease scope of services, to reject any and all qualifications without providing any reason for such rejection and resolicit for new qualifications, or to reject any and all proposals and temporarily or permanently abandon the Project. Neither this RFQ nor subsequent communications during the evaluation process shall be deemed to imply or be part of any binding agreement on the part of, its affiliates, any proposer or any of their respective owners, employees or representatives. No contract shall be awarded, if at all, unless and until or enters into a separate written agreement for such services. has no obligations, whether express or implied, to enter into any agreement for such services. 5. No Reimbursement For Costs Respondent acknowledges and accepts that any costs incurred from the respondent's participation in this RFQ shall be at the sole risk and responsibility of the respondent. 6. No Exclusivity and have an interest in seeing that the Project team is ultimately comprised of diverse and competent consultants and subcontractors retained in compliance with the Diversity Program. Therefore, for the purposes of the RFQ, respondents shall not form contracts with consultants or subcontractors or request or enter into exclusive or non exclusive arrangements which would preclude them from participating in the Project as part of another team. 5
Exhibit A Description of Scopes of Work Group 1 No. Consultant Scope Contract with 1 Archaeology Evaluate historical objects found during the course of excavation and construction. 2 Arena Architect of Record Coordinate design work and drawing production for Arena portion of project. 3 (Office/Retail/Parking) Coordinate design work and drawing production for Office/Retail/Parking portions of project. 4 Arena Design Architect Arena planning and design 5 Arena Interiors Architect Interior design of arena and amenities 6 Geotechnical Engineering Investigate subsurface conditions and materials; determine the relevant physical and environmental properties of these materials; assist in the design of structure foundations; and monitor site conditions and foundation construction. 7 Survey Research physical boundaries of property, location of utility lines and easements. No. Consultant Scope Contract with 8 Accessibility ADA compliance, site, building and interiors. 9 10 Acoustical/Broadcast/ Sound/Audio-Visual/ Access Control and Video Surveillance/ Data/Telecom/ Structured Cabling System (Arena) Acoustical/Audio- Visual/ Theatrical Design (Small Theater) Provide consulting design service to the design team for Arena technical support. Provide consulting design service for theater planning and equipment, acoustics and audio-visual and IT. 11 Architectural Model Making Production of physical model(s) depicting the project. 12 Architectural Rendering Production Production of artistic renderings depicting the project. 6
No. Consultant Scope Contract with 13 BMCS (Building Controls) Design and specify Building Management Controls Systems. 14 Building Enclosure (Curtain Wall and Waterproofing) Exterior window wall system design and details. Participate in design coordination with architects. 15 Civil Engineering Design and coordinate site work, underground utilities, roadways, site grading and sustainable design features. 16 Code Consultant Fire and life safety code consultation. 17 Code and Wayfinding Signage/Environmental Graphics Design Design comprehensive wayfinding and graphics. 18 Design Architect (Office/Retail) Design services in collaboration with & Arena Design Architect. 19 Design Consultant Planning and design consulting services 20 Fire Life Safety and CFD analysis Analyze design for life safety compliance and perform smoke and fire CFD analysis. Coordinate findings with design team for implementation. 21 Food Service/Kitchen Equipment Design (Arena) Design of Arena kitchen, serveries, and support areas complete with equipment selections. 22 Graphics & Signage Indoor and outdoor graphics design and signage systems. 23 Graphic Reproduction Drawing management and documents printing services. 24 Ice Floor Consulting Design and specification of ice floor system. 25 Interiors Architect (Office/Retail) Design services in collaboration with & Design Architect. 26 Landscape Architect 27 LEED Commissioning Design open space including planted areas, hardscape and outdoor features, terraces, and plazas. Verify that the building s energy related systems are installed, calibrated and perform according to the owner s project requirements, basis of design, and construction documents. 28 Lighting Design Lighting design for site, arena interior, building exterior, and life safety needs. 7
No. Consultant Scope Contract with 29 MEP Engineering (Arena) Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection design and engineering specific to Arena. Coordinate with other design disciplines; adhere to sustainability criteria set by client/design team. 30 MEP Engineering (Office/Retail/Parking) Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection design and engineering specific to Office/Retail/Parking. Coordinate with other design disciplines; adhere to sustainability criteria set by client/ design team. 31 Parking Design Parking facility design. Participate in design coordination with architect and other consultants. 32 Pedestrian and Vehicular Legion Modeling Analyze pedestrian and traffic flow to and from events. 33 Security System Design Provide security system design and implementation plans. 34 Seismic Analysis Analyze structural design for seismic forces and coordinate with structural engineer. 35 Specialty Lighting (Arena) Design lighting for special Events / Sports. 36 Structural Engineering (Arena) Design foundations, building superstructures, roof and other special structures specific to the Arena. Provide seismic design. Coordinate with architectural and site work. 37 Structural Engineering (Office/Retail/Parking) Design foundations, building superstructures, roof and other special structures specific to Office/Retail/Parking. Provide seismic design. Coordinate with architectural and site work. 38 Sustainability Design building systems for energy and water conservation, daylighting, natural ventilation, renewable energy generations, LEED certification and other sustainability goals. 39 Vertical Transportation Passenger and service elevators and escalator design services. 40 Waste Management and Recycling Design systems and equipment and consult on traffic flow and access. 41 Wind Engineering Consult on wind engineering issues including structural frame, cladding pressures and pedestrian comfort for site design. Participate in design coordination with architects. 8
Group 2 No. Consultant Scope Contract with 42 Art Consultant 43 MEP Peer Review Curate artwork and consult on programming in fulfillment of s 1% public art commitment. Review the design of the MEP systems to ensure design quality and reliability. 44 Structural Engineering Peer Review Review the design of the structural systems to ensure design quality and reliability. 45 Testing and Inspection Conduct testing of construction materials to ensure compliance with specifications. No. Consultant Scope Contract with 46 Acoustical (Office/Retail) 47 Building Maintenance Acoustical design for indoor and outdoor environment, including mechanical equipment noise and vibration isolation. Building Maintenance (i.e.; window washing, glass replacement, sealant repairs, etc.) strategies, systems recommendations and design. Coordination with architects and engineers. 48 Data/Telecom (Office) Data/Telecom design strategies, options, and implementation. 49 Risk Assessment Provide risk assessment analysis including terrorist prevention measures. 9
Exhibit B Template for RFQ Response Found at www.warriors.com/sf/contracts [see attached] 10
GSW Arena LLC Arena and Ancillary Development Mission Bay RESPONSE TO RFQ FOR DESIGN, ENGINEERING, & CONSULTING SERVICES www.warriors.com/sf/contracts Discipline(s) for which your firm is providing a statement of qualifications: General Information Firm Name Address Phone Number Website (if any) Email address Contact person Firm Information Length of time in business Firm owner(s), principal(s), and/or officer(s) SBE or LBE certified? Number of Employees California License No. Attachments (Maximum of 10 pages per discipline for which you are providing a statement of qualifications). All attachments should use the naming convention FirmName_Discipline.pdf (i.e., ACME Associates_Survey.pdf). 1. Prior experience description including no more than three examples of experience with comparable projects For each, provide name of the project owner, project size, date completed, and project references Each example should be no more than one page 2. List of projects which involved working with the OCII, San Francisco Department of Building Inspection and/ or other San Francisco agencies 3. List of staff and personnel that will be assigned to this project, and their relevant experience Limit each individual s relevant information to a single page 4. Evidence of License in the State of California, if applicable 5. List of professional licenses, accreditation and memberships within the firm 6. A statement of available insurance 7. Professional references from two (2) developers, two (2) general contractors, and two (2) architects 8. Proof of SBE and/or LBE status in San Francisco, if applicable 11
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