ADDENDUM _1_ CCA RFQ_ HISTCENTER1.pdf

ADDENDUM NUMBER ONE

(Addendum to RFQ)

CCA RFQ# HISTCENTER1

MUSEUM EXHIBITION DESIGN AND CREATION

The Classic Center Authority Athens, Georgia

Date: April 24, 2024

From: Richard Sawyer, CCA Project Procurement Director

To: Potential Respondents

This Addendum forms a part of the original Solicitation and modifies it as described below.

Official changes and clarifications are underlined. This Addendum consists of four pages.

A. The CCA is EXTENDING the Qualifications Submittal deadline to May 6, 2024, 2:00 PM.

All other original submittal instructions apply.

B. The CCA IS PROVIDING ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS (underlined, below):

1. One online refers to this RFQ as a science exhibit? This is not a science exhibit venue- The RFQ explains this is a History Center exhibition to be designed and created for the Center for Racial Justice and Black Futures entity in Athens-Clarke County.

2. Design/ build - including the GC work? The scope in the RFQ is correct- the intention is to hire a design and build firm/team to form Exhibition design, creation, fabrication, installation and associated customary work.

3. Initial script is supplied, but is interpretive - copywriting and image/ document procurement and rights thereof to be provided by selected Museum firm. How is artifact description process handled? This is a Request for Statements of Qualifications. Such actual scope details will be determined through interaction with selected firm/team(s) and contract, however your firm’s experience in this particular detail is welcome.

4. Is an Education and GA curriculum tie-in required? Does CCA provide an education specialist? This is a Request for Statements of Qualifications. Such actual scope details will be determined through interaction with selected firm/team(s) and contract, however your firm’s experience in this particular detail is welcome.

5. Artifacts - climate controlled and curation? Should we consider this in our scope of work? This is a Request for Statements of Qualifications. Actual Scope of Work details will be determined through interaction with selected firm/team(s) and contract, however your firm’s experience in this particular detail is welcome.

6. 2025 date for completion of design build, or design? When is projected project completion date? This depends on interaction with selected firm, however we have requested your potential milestones with your SOQ.

7. Are any permit documents required that will require signatures and seals of a registered professional? Not for this scope- will be handled by the overall facility.

8. Is the exhibit space to be designed in an existing facility on the campus or in a new building? The space will be part an existing facility.

9. Is the exhibit space to be an enclosed space within an existing facility, requiring walls and ceilings or is it to be an open space within a larger area? Enclosed in existing facility.

10. Are all elements to be moveable or just the walls and seating? This is a Request for Statements of Qualifications. Such actual scope details will be determined through interaction with selected firm/team(s) and contract, however your firm’s experience in this particular detail is welcome.

11. Are any of the exhibit components part of outdoor area development or all indoors? Indoors.

12. Are the interior finishes and architectural construction of the museum space to be design-build similar to the exhibit and display casework? This is a Request for Statements of Qualifications. Such actual scope details will be determined through interaction with selected firm/team(s) and contract, however your firm’s experience in this particular detail is welcome.

13. Is there a target maximum / minimum meeting group size? This will be finalized through interaction with selected firm/team, but our desire is that the Center accommodate as many attendees as possible.

14. Will there be a question period after the Addendum to address any questions regarding the concept drawings? Not necessary for Request for Qualifications.

15. Is there a list of potential artifacts for display? This will be finalized through interaction with selected firm/team.

16. Has the overarching story or educational message for the museum been chosen?

This will be finalized through interaction with the selected firm/team. The intention is a physical exhibition to illuminate the rich and diverse histories of African Americans in Athens, Georgia and surrounding communities, highlighting and solidifying a steadfast commitment to justice through dedicated truth-telling, and inspiring youth to become architects of a fair and inclusive future.

17. Please confirm that CCA is looking for a Design-Build contractor/team to create the exhibition, from concept through installation. Confirmed.

18. What is the subject of the exhibition, and is there a working title? Center for Racial Justice and Black Futures.

19. Project Goals identifies what purpose of the Athens-Clarke County Center for Racial Justice and Black Futures but doesn’t clarify what the exhibition is intended to be about. The intention is a physical exhibition to illuminate the rich and diverse histories of African Americans in Athens, Georgia and surrounding communities, highlighting and solidifying a steadfast commitment to justice through dedicated truth-telling, and inspiring youth to become architects of a fair and inclusive future.

20. Is there a need for A-E services in this scope of work, for adjustments to the building, architectural infrastructure, lighting, etc. Minimal, but the firm/team should be qualified and capable of providing a turnkey solution if there are such requirements.

21. The bulleted list of items includes things like conditioned storage room, office space, volunteer storage space, plumbing, and a meeting space. Those are all part of this scope of work? Possibly, and the firm/team should be qualified and capable of providing a turnkey solution if there are such requirements.

22. What is the anticipated total project budget for the exhibition? $2,000,000 currently.

23. Where can we find photos or floor plans of the exhibition space? We will provide additional information to finalists upon review of your SOQs.

24. Item C-4 asks vendors to provide an anticipated milestone schedule for the project. What is CCA’s anticipated approximate start-date? And when does the project need to be completed and open? Not determined. Your milestones can make assumptions based on RFQ information.

25. Are the cover, dividers, letter, and TOC included in the maximum 20 pages of the submittal? No, they can be excluded from the limit. This will be an electronic submittal.

26. What artifacts will be displayed in the exhibition? This will be finalized through

27. Does the 3,500-4,000 SF include all of the spaces on the list on page 4 (ie. the office space, lockers, break, and storage room) or just exhibit space? Currently it includes all space for the Center.

28. Does the CCA anticipate incorporating audiovisual experiences throughout the space? The RFO mentions projectors and TVs, are these to be integrated into interactive or immersive experiences, or used by the Center for other purposes?

This will be finalized through interaction with selected firm/team, but please provide any experience and qualifications in this area in SOQ.

29. Are all items listed under "Requirements Envisioned" in scope of the contractor, including wifi and internet connection, office space, lockers, faucet/sink/small refrigerator, and conditioned storage room? This will be finalized through

30. Is there a bonding requirement for this project? Not currently, however this scope may be subject to Payment bond (for payments to subcontractor/fabricators) and Performance bond at discretion of CCA.

31. Will the contractor be responsible for any content development and/or image rights and acquisitions? Generally, no, but this will be finalized through

32. Will the CCA be releasing a RFP in addition to the RFQ? If so, will the RFP be released to a few respondents? The Committee may select one or more finalists for further eligibility, possibly including additional proposal submittal.

33. If a designer is submitting a response with a fabricator on their team to complete the design/build requirements, does each firm need to submit items listed under V. Deliverables for Statements of Qualifications or just the prime on the team? We are asking due to the page limit requirement. Prime should provide the information inclusive of the key merits of the fabricator, and should adhere to the page limit requirement.

34. Are you and the (Committee) accepting qualifications from Design/Build teams?

Yes.

35. Since this project appears to be a design-build contract, is there a preferred fabricator you have worked with who we could reach out to for partnering? No

END OF ADDENDUM #1