Advetisment 298-HCCARigging-JulyFY25.pdf

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Project Name: Architectural and Design Services for Rigging Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville

Project Number: 298-HCCARigging-JulyFY25

Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 143-64.31, Statements of Qualifications for Professional Services will be received by the City of Asheville,87 Haywood Street, Asheville NC 28801,Architect until 3:00 pm on August 16, 2024 for the following:

Description of Work:

The City of Asheville, North Carolina is seeking Statements of Qualifications for professional services as required for engineering, construction and design services related to rigging enhancements and fall arrest safety systems in the rigging grid of the ExploreAsheville.com Arena at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center - Asheville.

● Installation of fall arrest lines in ‘heavy use areas above the main stage location and wings.

● Installation of additional rigable beams to help touring productions reduce the total amount of required bridles during a concert build and to increase the maximum height possible to hang touring production equipment.

● Design to meet within the project's total maximum budget of $1,300,000. Total budget includes design, construction, materials etc.

The City of Asheville is seeking a qualified Firm to:

● Review a 2013 roof framing document, perform on-site discovery, review large touring production rigging documents and design rigging enhancements to best support a safe, ‘tour friendly’ facility in terms of rigging.

● Original building blueprints, print and electronic are available for review.

● Construction oversight assistance

It is expected that this request will result in the development of a list of 3-5 firms that will be interviewed.

Based on the submittals and possibly the interviews, the highest-ranking firm will be selected for negotiations for a contract.

Qualifications Schedule:

Issuance of RFQ Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Deadline to Submit Questions Thursday, August 1, 2024 3:00 pm Qualifications Due August 16, 2024 3:00 pm Projected Project Start Upon execution of Contract https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B08k55GN2SfnMWVyVDRjQnM2bFk/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-21UKlTxPY6VKX6kt-8DHJw

Qualifications Documents:

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is posted on the City procurement website at www.ashevillenc.gov/bids. This is the official source of this solicitation. All updates to this solicitation shall come in the form of published addenda and shall be published to the same location. The City will not be responsible for full or partial sets of Contract RFQ including any addendum obtained from any other source.

Letters of Interest and Statements of Qualifications may be emailed to:

Chris Corl ccorl@ashevillenc.gov

The City of Asheville reserves the right to reject any or all Letters of Interest and Statements of Qualifications.

Information:

All questions concerning this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) should be submitted via email to:

Chris Corl, Project Manager ccorl@ashevillenc.gov

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Asheville is a drug-free workplace employer. By submitting this bid, the prospective contractor certifies that if awarded the contract, they and their subcontractors shall comply with the following:

The City requires contractors/vendors entering into a contract with the City to provide a drug-free workplace in the performance of said contract. The contractor, upon execution of the contract, certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace during the performance of the work on this contract. The contractor agrees to do the following:

Notify employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and specify the actions that will be taken for violations of such prohibitions. Responsive actions should be appropriate and sufficient to address and remediate any violations of this requirement.

Miscellaneous Requirements of the Submittals:

● Prospective Consultants are notified of a City policy that prohibits contracting with persons or firms who are delinquent in the payment of ad valorem taxes owed to the City of Asheville.

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City of Asheville - RFQ-298-HCCARigging-JulyFY25 Qualifications due 3:00 pm on August 16, 2024 http://www.ashevillenc.gov/bids http://www.ashevillenc.gov/Bids