RFQQ 185300 Addendum 4.docx

CITY OF DETROIT

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 185300

ADDENDUM NO. 4

(Engineering, Design, Program Management and Construction Management, Planning Services) For the Detroit Supply Schedule #9

June 23, 2025

CITY OF DETROIT

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS 185300

ADDENDUM NO. 4

(Engineering, Design, Program Management and Construction Management Services) For the Detroit Supply Schedule #9

June 23, 2025

To All Prospective Applicants:

Please reference the above request for qualifications (RFQQ) that is open until December 31, 2029 and note the following changes:

A. Cover Page Title Change from:

Engineering, Design, Program Management and Construction Management Services Change to:

Engineering, Design, Program Management and Construction Management, Planning Services B. The Introduction Section to RFQQ 185300 (on page 2 of 7) is hereby amended as follows.

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This Detroit Supply Schedule Program establishes a list of pre-qualified vendors to provide Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Architectural, Geological and Environmental Engineering, for Design, Construction Management and Program Management Services. The purpose of this Engineering Request for Qualifications (RFQQ) Application is to enable the City of Detroit to meet demands for engineering work order tasks for various City departments through multiple potential Service providers.

This is an open (available to all) RFQQ application. All potential businesses are eligible to participate.

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This Detroit Supply Schedule Program (Supply Schedule) establishes a list of pre-qualified vendors to provide Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Architectural, Geological and Environmental Engineering, Construction Engineering & Inspection, for Design, Construction Management and Program Management Services. This Supply Schedule also establishes a list of pre-qualified vendors to provide Planning Services. The purpose of this Engineering Request for Qualifications (RFQQ) Application is to enable the City of Detroit to meet demands for engineering and planning work order tasks for various City departments through multiple potential Service providers.

This is an open (available to all) RFQQ application. All potential businesses are eligible to participate.

C. The Approved Detroit Supply Schedule Supplier List Section to RFQQ 185300 (on Page 2) is hereby amended as follows.

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Firms deemed to be qualified to provide the Services specified in this Request for Qualifications (RFQQ) will be placed on a list of pre-approved suppliers which will be submitted to the Detroit City Council for approval. From the list of approved suppliers, the City shall solicit bids on a project-by-project basis to provide Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Architectural, Geological and Environmental Engineering, for Design, Construction Management and Program Management Services for various departments within the City of Detroit. Acceptance as an approved Detroit Supply Schedule Supplier is not a guarantee of business. Suppliers will compete through the normal solicitation process for City work.

Pre-Qualifications are valid until December 31, 2029. Receipt of applications will end 90 days prior to the expiration date of December 31, 2029 via the City of Detroit Oracle Supplier Portal system.

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Firms deemed to be qualified to provide the Services specified in this Request for Qualifications (RFQQ) will be placed on a list of pre-approved suppliers which will be submitted to the Detroit City Council for approval. From the list of approved suppliers, the City shall solicit bids on a project-by-project basis to provide Electrical, Civil, Mechanical, Structural, Architectural, Geological and Environmental Engineering, Construction Engineering & Inspection, for Design, Construction Management and Program Management Services; and Planning Services for various departments within the City of Detroit. Acceptance as an approved Detroit Supply Schedule Supplier is not a guarantee of business. Suppliers will compete through the normal solicitation process for City work.

Pre-Qualifications are valid until December 31, 2029. Receipt of applications will end 90 days prior to the expiration date of December 31, 2029 via the City of Detroit Oracle Supplier Portal system. Firms will need to submit qualifications by 4:00 pm Friday, March 7, 2025 in order to be pre-qualified and on the Supply Schedule for the first round of project(s).

D. Minimum Qualifications (on Page 3) is hereby amended as follows.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

The following minimum qualifications apply to respondents seeking to provide services under the Planning & Development Department (PDD) Detroit Supply Schedule. Qualifications are tailored to each subcategory of service defined in the Scope of Services and are intended to ensure that vendors possess the necessary experience, technical ability, and contextual knowledge to support planning and implementation efforts for the City of Detroit.

1. Public Engagement Support At least 5 years of experience designing and facilitating public engagement process planning or development projects.

Prior experience developing inclusive engagement strategies, including with non-English-speaking communities and/or historically disinvested neighborhoods.

At least two (2) examples of community meetings, open houses, or digital engagement platforms designed or led by the firm.

Familiarity with ADA requirements and best practices for accessible meeting design and materials.

2. Market and Feasibility Analysis At least 5 years of experience in real estate or economic development advisory services.

Proven capacity to produce development pro formas, market absorption studies, and commercial corridor assessments.

At least two (2) completed analyses for public-sector clients evaluating development feasibility or incentive needs.

Experience applying findings to inform land use decisions, housing strategy, or small business support programs.

3. Historic Preservation Experience with at least two (2) cultural asset inventories or preservation-focused planning efforts.

Familiarity with federal and state preservation standards (e.g., Section 106, SHPO review, NPS guidance).

Expertise in adaptive reuse analysis, including building condition assessments and funding strategy.

Demonstrated ability to work with communities to surface culturally significant or undocumented historic resources.

4. Urban Design Visualizations At least 5 years of experience in urban design or architectural visualization for planning and public-sector clients.

Portfolio showing at least three (3) visualization products (renderings, 3D massing models, or before/after images).

Proficiency with tools such as SketchUp, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design platforms.

Ability to adapt design outputs for both professional and public-facing audiences, including use in community meetings.

5. Implementation and Project Development At least 5 years of experience supporting capital project planning, budgeting, or implementation strategy.

Proven track record of preparing materials for use in interdepartmental coordination or grant applications.

Understanding of capital budgeting cycles and multi-agency coordination in a public-sector context.

6. Land Use and Zoning At least 5 years of experience in land use analysis, zoning code review, form-based codes or regulatory planning.

At least two (2) completed projects involving zoning map updates or land use policy recommendations.

Ability to translate technical zoning information into clear public-facing visuals and narratives.

E. Selection Criteria is hereby amended as follows:

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Factor 1: Experience - The number of years of experience in providing the engineering/program management services described under this RFQQ. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience is required. Provide an organization chart and direct staff member engineering disciplines.

Factor 2: Past Performance – The proposal must provide comprehensive details about three (3) pertinent contracts completed within the last three (3) years. These contracts should showcase the applicant’s experience and competence in successfully executing the required effort, and the following information must be included:

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Factor 1: Experience - The number of years of experience in providing the engineering/program management/planning services described under this RFQQ. A minimum of five (5) years’ experience is required. Provide an organization chart and direct staff member engineering disciplines.

Factor 2: Past Performance – The proposal must provide comprehensive details about three (3) pertinent contracts completed within the last five (5) years. These contracts should showcase the applicant’s experience and competence in successfully executing the required effort, and the following information must be included:

F. Application Requirements, Documents and Forms

Please add the attached Attachment M to the list of documents.

G. SCOPE OF WORK

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The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) requests proposals from qualified firms to provide its qualifications to be considered for potential engineering and program management services, as fully described in Attachments F, G, H, and I. Please note that the Scope of Work is subject to revision for the duration of acceptance in the Detroit Supply Schedule program. Please refer to the solicitation for the requirements for a project.

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The City of Detroit Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) requests proposals from qualified firms to provide their qualifications to be considered for potential engineering, program management, and planning services, as fully described in Attachments F through M. Please note that the Scope of Work is subject to revision for the duration of acceptance in the Detroit Supply Schedule program. Please refer to the solicitation for the requirements for a project.

Please consider this Addendum No. 4 as part of the RFQQ package. All other terms and conditions of RFQQ 185300 remain unchanged.

/plc Attachment: Attachment M

ATTACHMENT M

PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES (PDD)

A. INTRODUCTION

The City of Detroit Planning & Development Department (PDD) is seeking qualified firms to provide on-call services to support neighborhood planning studies, land use strategy, and citywide development initiatives. These services will supplement internal City capacity and allow PDD to efficiently access specialized expertise across a range of disciplines.

Firms selected under this scope will work closely with PDD staff and other City agencies to support equitable and implementable planning efforts, with a strong emphasis on design quality, community engagement, and real-world feasibility.

B. SCOPE OF SERVICES

1. Public Engagement Support Consultants will assist in the design and delivery of effective public engagement strategies that are inclusive, accessible, and tailored to specific neighborhoods. Services may include:

· Co-facilitation of community meetings, workshops, open houses, and design charettes.

· Preparation of multilingual and ADA-accessible presentation materials.

Creation of flyers, posters, boards, and other visual aids to explain technical planning content.

· Graphic and narrative summaries of community feedback, including thematic analysis.

· Survey design and analysis (digital and paper-based).

· Setup and moderation of online engagement platforms, including virtual meetings and interactive maps.

· Setup and moderation of in person engagement events.

2. Market and Feasibility Analysis Consultants will provide real estate and economic advisory services to ensure plans are grounded in market realities. Services may include:

· Real estate market analysis for residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use development.

· Development pro forma creation to evaluate the financial feasibility of proposed land uses.

· Site-specific gap analysis to identify the need for incentives or public-private partnership models.

· Property value trend and absorption rate studies.

· Evaluation of commercial corridors and retail potential based on foot traffic, demographic profiles, and competition.

· Strategic recommendations to support equitable economic development and small business growth.

3. Historic Preservation Consultants will assist in identifying, documenting, and planning for the preservation and adaptive reuse of historic resources. Services may include:

· Conducting Cultural Asset Inventories that identify historic buildings, culturally significant sites, and community institutions.

· Engaging community members and stakeholders in surfacing overlooked or informal cultural resources.

· Providing reuse feasibility analysis for historic structures, including building condition assessments, regulatory implications, and potential funding strategies.

· Delivering visualization materials and interpretive graphics to communicate preservation goals.

· Supporting integration of preservation goals into broader planning studies or neighborhood plans.

4. Urban Design Visualizations Consultants will support the design and visualization of planning concepts at various scales including single buildings, block-level redevelopment to corridor-wide frameworks. This may include:

· Production of 2D plans and sections as well as photorealistic 3D renderings to illustrate future conditions.

· Bird’s-eye and street-level perspectives to support public meetings, planning documents, and web communications.

· Before-and-after visuals of potential public realm improvements.

· Light-touch massing models for development feasibility analysis or density testing.

5. Implementation and Project Development Consultants will provide expertise in translating plan recommendations into capital improvements or strategic initiatives. Services may include:

· Packaging and costing of near-term capital projects for potential grant or bond funding.

· Preparation of materials for interdepartmental coordination and submission to capital budget decision-makers.

· Mapping of roles, responsibilities, and partnerships to ensure project delivery accountability.

· Physical site survey to support future planning and development, including parcel limits, existing vegetation or other appurtenances, utility location, and other critical features.

6. Land Use and Zoning Consultants will support land use and zoning analysis to facilitate implementation of Master Plan and Zoning updates. This may include:

· Zoning map amendments, background analysis and updates