Request_for_Proposal-bdg_6v3.pdf

Request for Proposal (RFP)- Construction Management Rowlett Academy

Project Name: Rowlett Middle Academy Bldg 6 Renovation

Response Deadline: 11/8/24 4:00pm

Project Location: 400 30th Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205

Owner: William Monroe Rowlett Academy For Arts and Communication, Inc.

RFP Delivery Method: Electronic

Submit RFP to: Chuck Fradley at fradleyc@rowlettacademy.org

Submit all questions regarding this RFP in writing to Chuck Fradley at fradleyc@rowlettacademy.org

By 11/1/2024 4:00pm

Mandatory walkthrough for all prospective Architects and General Contractors scheduled for Friday, October 18, 2024 at 2:00pm. Email fradleyc@rowlettacademy.org to schedule visit.

Project Overview

I. Project Description:

In 2016, Rowlett Academy purchased the Orange Ridge Bullock Elementary School building and campus from the School District of Manatee County for use as a Middle School Campus. Rowlett

Middle Academy (RMA), is a leadership and arts focused school. The classrooms in building 6 are used for our arts programs- art, dance, orchestra, band, chorus, Spanish, PE, and Drama. These rooms were originally designed as special education classes, and as such, are not conducive for the current arts programs. We are seeking an innovative Architect and General Contractor to improve the quality of the instructional space and to update the building. The project scope is:

Interior (Please review attached map for locations corresponding to letters A, B, C, D, E, F)

A. Remove walls between classrooms(626 and 627, 622 and 623) to create two large spaces for band and orchestra. Remove walls surrounding 2 closets in chorus room 616 to expand classroom.

B. Add 2 walls outside room 616 with new entry door.

C. Soundproof walls between music classrooms.

D. Build one (1) accessible unisex student restroom in band room.

E. Extend art room (614) west under existing roof overhang with a 21’X15’ expansion.

F. Construction of 3 storage closets on the interior of the building outside rooms 621 and

622.

G. Remove acoustical ceiling in all rooms and replaced with new, with music rooms converted to open soundproofed ceiling systems with reused main ductwork, new branch ductwork, painted structure, and new LED pendant lighting.

H. New interior paint, flooring, cabinetry typical , and storage solutions for each classroom.

I. Replace all existing lighting with LED.

J. Install backbone conduits in the walls and device boxes/plates for multimedia system by owner to view, play, and record in chorus, orchestra, and band rooms.

K. Ensure interior doors to and between classrooms meet a sound transmission class rating of 45.

L. New interior paint and flooring in all front offices in the building.

Exterior

1. Correct all water intrusion issues at exterior doors.

2. Repair any roof leaks and damaged roofing material.

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3. Removal of the electric sliding entrance door and replace it with a framed double steel door with glass, panic bars, and a removable mullion bar. Access control similar to main office entryway in Building 1.

II. Project Timeline:

The intent is to start the project as quickly as possible.

All interested firms must sign up and conduct an RFP walkthrough on October 18th at 2:00pm on site prior to the RFP submittal deadline of November 8, 2024. It is highly encouraged that firms bring their planned structural and mechanical/ electrical engineers to the walkthrough.

III. Estimated Budget:

The estimated amount allocated for this project will be between $1,000,000 and $1,500,000 including Owner-provided equipment and furniture/fixtures, budgeted at $250,000.

IV. Services Required:

All services, permit submissions and responses, inspections by the general contractor, necessary to complete the project on or under budget are required. Design documents require a project manual of letter-sized CSI formatted specifications

V. Insurance Required:

• Commercial General Liability; Each Occurrence $1,000,000, General Aggregate

$2,000,000

• Automobile Liability; $500,000

• Umbrella Liability; $1,000,000

• Professional Liability; $1,000,000

• Workers Compensation and Employees Liability; $500,000

VI. General Contractor

General Contractor responses to include pre-construction services such as probable costs at the end of schematic design including specifications, engineering narratives for all design phase meetings, and probable costs at 50% construction documents. The probable costs should be broken down by CSI division, to track what the architect is assembling in the progress drawings and specifications, and be comparative at both cost intervals in columnar format.

VII. Evaluation Criteria for Selection:

• Demonstrated ability to meet Owner’s programmed project vision, scope, budget, and schedule on previous projects.

• Proposal includes all Architects/Design Professional and Contractor costs.

• Submit a proposed schedule for design phases, permitting, and construction.

• Previous experience compatible with the proposed project. (Minimum 3)

• Previous experience with school remodeling and specifically charter schools.

• Qualifications and experience of individual’s directly involved with the project.

• References-- Provide a list of a minimum of five (5) references. Provide references where you have completed a project similar in scope to the proposed project. We will contact references for short-listed firms.

Please include the following:

Name of Reference and contact information (including email address)

Project-including scope and construction budget

Date the Project was initiated and completed

• Litigation-- list of all pending litigation and all litigation within the past five years, including explanation of each.

• Proximity of prospective firms to the project site.

• Proposed construction timeline to include non-student days.

• Compliance with the Jessica Lunsford Act