ESBD_File_331707_2023.08.23 - SRSU FAB+MoBBR - Addendum No. 2 (final).pdf

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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

FOR

DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES

FOR

SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY

ALPINE, TEXAS

FINE ARTS FACILITIES EXPANSION

AND MUSEUM OF THE BIG BEND

RENOVATION

ALPINE, TEXAS

RFQ No.:

758-23-07018

Submission Date:

August 31, 2023 – 2:00 p.m. (C.D.T.)

September 13, 2023, 2:00 p.m. (C.D.T.)

Notice To All Respondents:

The following is Addendum No. 2 to the Request for Qualifications (RFQ)

Addendum No. 1 was posted on August 22, 2023 ESBD Posting No. 758-23-07018 was posted on July 31, 2023

Prepared By:

Donna Bryce, Senior Contract Administrator

The Texas State University System

601 Colorado Street

Austin, TX 78701 - 512-463-1808

Donna.Bryce@tsus.edu

Addendum No. 2 Issued August 23, 2023

Addendum No. 2 - RFQ for Design-Build Services (posted 08/23/2023) Fine Arts Facilities Expansion and Museum of The Big Bend Renovation Sul Ross State University - Alpine, Texas

RFQ No. 758-23-07018

I. GENERAL:

A. Page 6 of 29, SECTION 1.5.2 DEADLINE AND LOCATION: The Submittal deadline has been extended to September 13, 2023. The time and location remain unchanged. This date change should be made to the following Sections:

1). Cover Sheet 2). Sections 2.4.4

B. Below are the questions that were presented along with answers to each in relation to this RFQ prior to the August 22, 2023, 12:00 p.m. deadline:

1. Question: The requirements of the RFQ are extremely lengthy and detailed. We would like to respectfully request an extension to the bid date in order to have additional time to address all of the questions as well as gather all of the information from the Architects, Engineers, and Subcontractors and consolidate them.

Answer: The deadline for submittal of Qualifications has been extended to 2:00 p.m. on September 13, 2023. Please refer to the revised Project Planning Schedule included in this Addendum No. 2, for other revised milestone dates.

2. Question: The construction cost limitation is set at $17M. However, the work is to be performed at different facilities. Is the intent to award one single contract for the $17M and request performance and payment bonds for the overall amount? Or will the project be broken down into single contracts, with individual performance and payment bonds required per facility?

Answer: The Design-Build Contractor Agreement resulting from this solicitation will cover the scope of the entire Project. The Security, Payment, and Performance Bonds will need to cover the entire value of the Construction Cost Limitation.

3. Question: The RFQ calls for a HUB subcontracting plan for the "Design" services. Is the intent that we bring a State HUB certified Architect, or can this requirement be satisfied with HUB certified engineering (consultant) firms?

Answer: The HUB Subcontracting Plan for Design services covers the Architect/Engineer’s (A/E’s) scope of services. We require that A/Es make a good-faith effort to incorporate HUB firms into their team. There is no requirement that the Architect is a HUB, and this requirement can be fulfilled by consultants to the architect. The basic requirement is that a good-faith effort is made to include HUB firms on the A/E team. HUB firms can be architects, engineers, or any other consultant on the design team.

II. REVISIONS:

A. Page 15 of 29, SECTION 2.4, PROJECT PLANNING SCHEDULE: The schedule shall be revised as follows:

2.4.1 Owner publishes RFQ for D/B Services ................................................ 07/31/2023

2.4.2 Optional Pre-Submission Conference (2:00 p.m.) ................................. 08/16/2023

2.4.3 RFQ submittal of questions deadline (12:00 p.m.) ................................ 08/31/2023

2.4.4 Deadline for submittal of Qualifications, HCL and HSP (2:00 p.m.) .... 09/13/2023

Addendum No. 2 - RFQ for Design-Build Services (posted 08/23/2023) Fine Arts Facilities Expansion and Museum of The Big Bend Renovation Sul Ross State University - Alpine, Texas

2.4.5 Respondents name read aloud virtually from Sam Houston State University

............................................................................................................... 09/13/2023

2.4.6 Owner selects shortlisted Respondents for interview (if required) ........ 09/27/2023

2.4.7 Interview of shortlisted Respondents (if required) ................................ 10/03/2023

2.4.8 Owner issues request for phase two information (to short-listed firms) 10/05/2023

2.4.9 Deadline for submittal of phase two information (2:00 p.m.) ............... 10/12/2023

2.4.10 Owner selects top ranked Respondent ................................................... 10/17/2023

2.4.11 Owner commences negotiations ............................................................ 10/23/2023

2.4.12 Owner and Respondent agree to terms of the D-B Agreement .............. 11/20/2023

2.4.13 Execute D/B Agreement ........................................................................ 11/27/2023

2.4.14 Notice to Proceed for Design/Pre-Construction Services ...................... 11/28/2023

2.4.15 Board of Regents approval of Design Development Submittal ............. 05/16/2024

2.4.16 Owner approves Guaranteed Maximum Price Proposal ........................ 06/03/2024

2.4.17 Notice to Proceed for Construction Phase issued .................................. 06/14/2024

2.4.18 Construction Documents complete ........................................................ 07/01/2024

2.4.19 Owner accepts Substantial Completion of Construction ....................... 06/13/2025

2.4.20 Final Completion ................................................................................... 07/11/2025

2.4.21 Occupancy ............................................................................................. 08/04/2025

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Addendum No. 2 - RFQ for Design-Build Services (posted 08/23/2023) Fine Arts Facilities Expansion and Museum of The Big Bend Renovation Sul Ross State University - Alpine, Texas