Request for Proposals Architectural and Engineering Services for Construction of a Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF)

Ozaukee County is seeking architectural and engineering (A/E) services for constructing a Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) at the Lasata Senior Living Campus in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. The procurement involves professional services for designing an approximately 18,000 square foot facility that will house 24 residents across two households, including residential and service spaces. The project requires comprehensive A/E services spanning pre-design, conceptual design, final design, construction documents, and construction engineering, with specific requirements including ADA compliance, wheelchair access ramps, and integration with the existing Lasata Care Center nursing home. Proposals are due by 4:00 PM CDT on May 9, 2024, at the Ozaukee County Clerk's Office, with the selection process anticipated to be completed by May 31, 2024. The evaluation criteria will assess project coordinator experience (20 points), firm project completion background (20 points), references (20 points), responsiveness to project specifications (20 points), and budget feasibility (20 points). Proposers must demonstrate experience with at least one previous CBRF project and provide three written client references.

The project is funded through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal financial assistance, though standard federal procurement restrictions like Davis-Bacon wages and Buy America provisions do not apply. The total project construction budget is $4.5 million, with an expected construction timeline targeting fall 2024 start and substantial completion by August 30, 2025. Proposers must work collaboratively with Altius Construction, the already-selected Construction Management as Adviser (CMaA) firm. The facility must comply with Wisconsin State Statutes Chapter 50 for licensing as a Class C semi-ambulatory facility serving over 21 residents. While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned, the RFP requires detailed fee proposals with costs delineated by phase and task, including staffing requirements, estimated hours, hourly rates, and fixed not-to-exceed reimbursable expenses. The selected firm will be responsible for civil engineering aspects including site grading, parking, utility connections, and coordination with WE Energies for potential gas and electrical utility relocations.