RFP addendumn.docx
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- Wilcox County, Georgia
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This document is an addendum to a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the City of Lafayette for the design, supply, and construction of a climbing park with walls and/or boulders. The city is seeking proposals that incorporate at least three auto belay systems and accommodate a diverse range of skill levels to enable multiple climbers simultaneously. While the city has specified a 30-foot climbing section, they are flexible regarding the choice between climbing and bouldering for the rest of the wall, as well as the number of anchors, provided they are sufficient. The city has not yet finalized the management approach, with the possibility of staffing the elevated or anchored areas and leaving the bouldering areas open and unstaffed.
The RFP requires the selected company to provide a turnkey project, including finding concrete contractors and excavators, and adhering to ASTM/playground standards in the design. The city will not provide a geotechnical survey but will assist with any rock-related challenges encountered during excavation. The project timeline targets a spring or early summer 2024 commencement and a June 1st, 2025 completion. Respondents are permitted to submit up to two distinct proposals featuring unique designs or materials.
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DESIGN, SUPPLY, AND CONSTRUCTION OF CLIMBING PARK WITH WALL(S)/BOULDERS RFP ADDENDUMN
1. How many anchors does the City of Lafayette anticipate wanting at/or above 30’ and/or how much roped climbing versus bouldering would be preferable by ratio (if any preference).
Answer: We recommend incorporating at least three auto belay systems. The city largely entrusts the design decisions to the experts. Our goal is to create a climbing wall that accommodates a diverse range of skill levels and enables multiple climbers at once. While our grant stipulates that one section must reach a height of 30 feet, we are flexible regarding the choice between climbing and bouldering for the rest of the wall as well as anchor provided they are in sufficient numbers.
2. How does the City anticipate managing this climbing area? Will it be staffed or left unattended?
Answer: We haven't reached a final decision yet. We're certain that anything elevated or equipped with anchors will be enclosed and restricted after a specific time and most likely staffed. Bouldering areas may be left open and unstaffed.
3. Does our company need to account for finding a concrete contractor and excavator?
Answer: Yes, your company's proposal should be a complete turnkey project. Nevertheless, the city could offer a list of unvetted contractors specializing in excavation and concrete tasks who are local
4. Does our company need to account for completing a geotechnical survey of the area or will the City complete this and provide results?
Answer: We will not provide a geotechnical survey only the survey for the placement of the climbing park.
5. Is there a building that we could connect to or will this all be freestanding?
Answer: It will be freestanding.
6. Can we exclude the footing design and installation excluded from the SOW? If we cannot exclude this then we need to include language that site prep is cost plus in the event that they hit rock with the excavator and need to jackhammer.
Answer: Footing design and installation cannot be omitted; it must be included in the budget. Feel free to incorporate a contingency for potential rock-related challenges in your proposal. The city can assist in the event of encountering rocks with our equipment.
7. It was not explicitly mentioned that a fall zone surface material needed to be accounted for. Does it need to be accounted for? If so, is there a preference? (mulch, wet pout/rubber crumb, etc) Answer: The budget should include the surface material for the fall zone. Since the city doesn't have a specific preference, we'll defer the decision to the professionals, considering both aesthetics and budgetary constraints.
8. In the 30'+ climbing area, are auto belays preferred over ropes? If so, what is the preferred total of belay stations?
Answer: The city is asking for at least three auto belay stations for the climbing section that meets or exceeds 30 feet, ensuring beginners can safely enjoy the taller segments. Any further decisions will be left to the discretion of the professionals submitting the proposals.
9. Do we need to account for prevailing wage?
Answer: No
10. Do we need to take into account ASTM/playground standards when designing?
Answer: Yes
11. Are there other GC’s that we can bid with so we only take the climbing under our own scope?
Answer: To our knowledge no; however, the city will allow the company to act as their own General Contractor, given that they adhere to the specified engineered plans you provide.
12. What is the project timeline and any intended LD’s?
Answer: The accepted proposal may commence in the spring or early summer of 2024, with a target completion date of June 1st, 2025.
13. How much area do we have to work with for our design?
Answer: Max 20,000 sq feet or about .5 acres. This area includes your fall zones.
14. Would it be appropriate to offer 2 options (for example, different designs or different materials used)?
Answer: The city will accept up to two distinct submissions per company, each featuring unique designs or materials that align with our Request for Proposals (RFP).
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