Request For Proposal (RFP) | Architectural/Engineering Services for the FEMS and MPD Training Facility

The District of Columbia Department of General Services (DGS) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for comprehensive architectural and engineering services to design a new Police and Fire Training Academy located at 4600 Shepherd Parkway SW, Washington DC. The project involves two design packages: Package A focuses on validating the Program of Requirements and creating a Schematic Design with Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) drawings, Net Zero Energy requirements, and a Civil Master Plan; Package B involves detailed design development and construction documents for two buildings (S1 and S2) and a parking garage. The facility will encompass approximately 368,500 gross square feet, including specialized training facilities for fire and emergency medical services and metropolitan police departments. The project requires compliance with DC Green Building Act and Net-zero-energy Building Code Requirements, with a total estimated construction cost of $156,169,274 for Design Package B. A pre-proposal conference and site visit are scheduled for October 10, 2024, at 12:00 PM, with proposals due on November 4, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The design submission process includes multiple review stages at 15%, 35%, 70%, and 90% completion, with 100% Construction Documents to be completed within 90 calendar days from the contract date.

The solicitation is specifically set aside for Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) certified by the District of Columbia Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD), with a minimum of 35% of the contract work to be awarded to SBE-certified entities. An Owner's Allowance of $45,000 is included, and the selected firm must provide hourly rates for various professional roles. The project emphasizes workforce diversity, mandating that at least 51% of new employees be District of Columbia residents, and requires compliance with various local employment and contracting regulations. Contractors must adhere to the Living Wage Act, with current rates set at $17.05 per hour (increasing to $17.50 on July 1, 2024), and must complete a comprehensive First Source Employment Agreement. Additional requirements include Equal Employment Opportunity commitments, Campaign Finance Reform disclosures, and tax compliance certifications. While a specific contract award value is not explicitly stated, the project's scale and complexity suggest a significant investment in municipal infrastructure for public safety training facilities.