(RFQ) request for qualification statements-architect services for TH

Chesterfield County, South Carolina is soliciting a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for architectural services to design and construct an Emergency Management and 911 Communications Dispatch Center. The project entails developing an approximately 11,300 square foot facility that will accommodate eight dispatch workstations/consoles, five manager offices, and supporting spaces including bunk rooms, training rooms, Emergency Operations Center spaces, server rooms, kitchen, and break room. Architectural firms must submit comprehensive qualification statements by 5:00 P.M. on September 29, 2023, with technical questions due by September 22, 2023. The county will evaluate submissions based on four key criteria: prior specialized experience (30 points), project delivery performance (30 points), project management team experience (20 points), and references (20 points). Respondents must demonstrate expertise in cost containment, internal system design (electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection), and provide a registered Professional Engineer to integrate and approve the complete design package. The project will be governed by the 2021 SC Edition International Building Code and Clarendon County regulations.

The RFQ does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment has been completed by Alliance Consulting Engineers, covering the 10-acre project site, which reveals minimal environmental risks and provides comprehensive site characteristics. The site includes existing infrastructure such as generators, aboveground storage tanks, and various site features that may require careful integration during design and construction. While no specific budget is mentioned, the county reserves the right to negotiate with the highest-ranked offeror and may terminate negotiations if a satisfactory contract cannot be reached. The conceptual site plan indicates the facility will include 32-34 parking spaces, with one ADA-compliant spot per 25 spaces, and preliminary engineering estimates suggest potential costs for topographic survey (approximately $15,000), geotechnical exploration (approximately $10,000), and engineering design and permitting services.