RFQ 23-06: Design-Build MRE-GYM

The Central Point School District #6 in Jackson County, Oregon, is seeking a design-build team for the Mae Richardson Elementary School gymnasium project through Request for Qualifications (RFQ) 23-06. The procurement involves designing and constructing a 6,400 square foot multipurpose gymnasium facility with sports courts, storage areas, and a kiln room, targeting substantial completion by August 1, 2025. Proposers must submit comprehensive qualifications demonstrating expertise in educational facility design and construction, with a two-phase selection process that will initially identify the top three proposers. Key submission deadlines include the RFQ response due date of October 27, 2023, with subsequent milestones such as selection of top proposers by November 6, design proposals due November 17, presentations and interviews from November 27 to December 1, and intent to award on December 6, 2023. Evaluation criteria will focus on the design-build team's qualifications, technical approach, project understanding, key personnel experience, and demonstrated capability to deliver a cost-effective, high-quality educational facility within the specified timeline.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified design-build teams without specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions. The project will utilize a Progressive Design-Build Agreement, which allows for an initial pre-construction phase focused on planning, criteria design, and target budgeting, followed by potential Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) amendments for design completion and construction. Compensation for pre-construction phases will be time and materials-based with a not-to-exceed amount, while subsequent construction phases will be based on a negotiated GMP. The contract will require compliance with Oregon prevailing wage laws and state requirements. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the documents, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a substantial investment in creating a modern, functional gymnasium facility for the elementary school. Proposers should be prepared to demonstrate financial stability, technical expertise, and the capability to manage a complex educational construction project within the specified budget and timeline.