REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR

PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR

GERONIMO VILLAGE VFD SOUTH FIRE STATION

**NEW** SUBMITTAL DEADLINE:  October 31, 2007

**Attention Vendors**

The following is a overview of the RFQ, please download the PDF file for a full RFQ with attachments.

I. BACKGROUND

This project consists of professional architectural and engineering services for the design of one fire station facility to be located in the far west side of the un-incorporated land of Bexar County.

II. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The proposed scope of work will include, but is not limited to, verification and documentation of the existing site conditions of design, preparation of construction documents, and administration for related work.

The fire station will consist of, but is not limited to:

• One 60’ X 90’ fire station

• Building shall include apparatus room with 3 drive-thru bays, sleeping quarters for four, restrooms with showers, day room, kitchen, office and storage room.

• Site evaluation and design

• Work with residential subdivision for utility services.

• Approach, drive, parking and drainage.

The selected consultant will provide design services including, but not limited to architectural, civil, MEP, and structural, as well as environmental analysis, design and construction administration.

The estimated combined design and construction cost for this project is $420,000. 

III. SCHEDULE

The Geronimo Village Volunteer Fire Department is working with Emergency Services District #2 in constructing this station to serve the southern part of our response area.  Completion of project shall be determined by the selected professional consultant and within a reasonable time frame.

IV. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Respondent’s submittal shall include the following items in the following sequence:

1. Interest Statement

2. List of Subcontractors

3. Respondent shall complete the AIA form B431-1993 and include it as part of submittal

4. Proof of Insurability

Respondent shall submit a letter from insurance provider stating provider’s commitment to insure the respondent for the types of coverage’s and at the levels specified in this RFQ if awarded a contract in response to same.

5. Signature Page

Respondent must complete and include the Signature Page with submittal. The Signature Page must be signed by a person, or persons, authorized to bind the entity, or entities submitting the qualification statement. Submittals signed by a person other than an officer of the company or partner of the firm shall be accompanied by evidence of authority.

6. Submittal Checklist

Respondent is expected to examine this RFQ carefully, understand the terms and conditions for providing the services listed herein and respond completely.

FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND PROVIDE ANY OF THESE DOCUMENTS MAY RESULT IN THE RESPONDENT’S SUBMITTAL BEING DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE AND THEREFORE DISQUALIFIED FROM CONSIDERATION.

V. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

A. Respondent shall provide eight (8) copies of their submittal, one (1) clearly marked original and signed in blue ink and seven (7) duplicates. All copies must be submitted in a sealed package, clearly marked on the front of the package “GVVFD SOUTH FIRE STATION.” All submittals must be received at the Geronimo Village Volunteer Fire Station #1 and to an Officer or Senior Firefighter no later than 3:00 p.m. local time, WEDNESDAY, October 31, 2007 at the address below. Any submittal received after this time shall not be considered.