DBB/A/E Svcs Fire Station 23 5650 Milam Rd 30213

The City of Fairburn, Georgia is soliciting sealed proposals for design-bid-build architectural and engineering services for Fire Station 23 located at 5650 Milam Road, Fairburn, Georgia under RFP No. 22-015, with proposals due September 9, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. EST. An economically disadvantaged firm participation criterion weighted at 10% applies to evaluation.

The scope encompasses comprehensive A&E services for a one-story, 9,000 square-foot facility including site study analysis, programming, concept design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, cost estimation, permitting, bidding support, construction administration, commissioning, and FF&E design. The fire station must include three drive-through bays with exhaust systems meeting NFPA 1500 and OSHA standards, sleeping quarters for eight personnel, day quarters with kitchen and exercise facilities, commercial gear laundry, covered patio of at least 450 square feet, emergency generator, HVAC systems, fire sprinkler system compliant with NFPA 13R, security cameras, LED lighting, detention pond, and parking facilities.

Minimum qualifications include a current Georgia business license, authorization to conduct business in the state, and at least ten years of experience in specified work areas. Licensed architects and engineers on staff are preferred but not mandatory; firms providing services in-house must have licensed personnel in those disciplines, and subconsultants must have licensed personnel in their respective disciplines. General liability insurance of at least $500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability insurance of at least $500,000, and statutory workers' compensation coverage are required.

The contract term is 730 days from execution through project closeout. Liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day apply for delays beyond 730 days. Payment is rendered within 30 days of work inspection and review. Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: management and staff qualifications (20%), experience with similar clients and contracts (15%), past performance (15%), technical response and project understanding (20%), price (20%), and economically disadvantaged firm participation (10%). Proposals must include pricing per Exhibit A (architectural fee schedule) and Exhibit C (hourly rates).

A pre-proposal meeting and mandatory site visit are scheduled for August 23, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., respectively, at Fairburn City Hall and Fire Station 23. Four firms submitted proposals ranging from $251,960 to $575,000. Pieper O'Brien Herr Architects (POH) was awarded the contract for $266,660.