A/E Services, Preliminary Design thru Construction Administration, Plant Operations & Warehouse Bldg, RFP 242-18704-000. 1261/71621

The Commonwealth of Virginia, specifically the City of Newport News, is seeking architectural and engineering (A/E) services for the preliminary design through construction administration of a new Plant Operations and Warehouse Building for Christopher Newport University. The required A/E services include schematic design, preliminary design, construction documents, bidding assistance, and construction administration. The University is seeking an experienced A/E firm with expertise in designing energy-efficient and sustainable facilities management and warehouse buildings. The RFP has a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on April 8, 2024, and proposals are due by April 30, 2024. The University has a design-not-to-exceed construction budget and is evaluating proposals based on the A/E firm's qualifications, experience, and approach to the project.

The Commonwealth of Virginia has a 50% small business participation goal for this contract, and the selected A/E firm must provide information on its past utilization of small, women, and minority-owned businesses, as well as its plans for utilizing such businesses on this project. The contract will be awarded on a lump-sum basis, with payment negotiated considering the required scope of services and estimated labor hours. The RFP does not provide details on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify the award value or budget range for the project.