Armory Building Assessment

Tuolumne County is seeking proposals for a comprehensive building assessment of the Armory Building, a 10,164 square foot facility located at 10747 Airport Road in Columbia, with the intent to convert it into a Community Resilience Center. The Request for Proposal (RFP #RFP-2022-0021) requires a detailed evaluation of multiple building systems, including structural, mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and low voltage systems, as well as an investigation of potential hazardous materials. Proposers must provide a thorough assessment report with detailed cost estimates for improvements, which will support a Community Resilience Center grant application due in November/December 2022. The county will evaluate proposals based on three key criteria: Experience and Qualification of Firm (20%), Approach and Timing of Project (30%), and Cost Proposal (50%). Key deadlines include a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on August 29, 2022, at 10:30 am, with electronic proposal submissions due by 3:00 pm on September 14, 2022. The county anticipates awarding the contract on September 16, 2022, with contract execution targeted for September 27, 2022.

The RFP does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. A comprehensive roof assessment previously conducted by the Garland Company revealed significant building deterioration, with recommended roof replacement options ranging from $260,000 to $300,000, including additional work such as asbestos testing, roofing material removal, and fascia/gutter replacement. The total budget for the project is not explicitly stated, but the Sample Agreement indicates that compensation will be determined based on rates in Exhibit B, with a total not-to-exceed amount left blank. Consultants must maintain various insurance policies, including Workers' Compensation, General Liability (minimum $1 million per occurrence), Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability (minimum $1 million per claim). Funding for the project is contingent on County and State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD) budget allocations, with the County reserving the right to cancel or amend the agreement if funding is reduced or deleted.