Water resources pole barn architecture design

Washtenaw County's Finance Department is seeking architectural and engineering services for a Water Resources Pole Barn Architecture Design project through RFP 8597. The procurement involves full design services for a 100' x 60' pole barn located at the Washtenaw County Road Commission property, which will include 8 vehicle bays, roll-up doors, exterior steel entry doors, a heating system, interior spaces, and material storage areas. The project requires comprehensive deliverables including construction drawings and construction administration, with potential alternates for adding two additional garage bays, renovating an existing storage garage, and implementing renewable energy sources. Evaluation will be conducted using a 100-point system, with 50 points allocated to pricing and 50 points to technical evaluation, which includes assessments of technical experience, project team experience, and delivery/work plan. Key dates include a voluntary pre-bid meeting on February 28, 2024, at 11:30 AM, with sealed electronic proposals due by March 15, 2024, at 10:00 AM EST. Bidders must demonstrate professional liability insurance and provide detailed qualifications, including technical experience, vendor specifications, references, and team resumes.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. However, federal funding is involved, which requires bidders to have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration and a Unique Entity ID. The total project budget is estimated at $1,223,400, which encompasses the base bid and solar/alternative energy components. Bidders must comply with federal procurement standards and regulations, and the contract will have an initial award period of one year with options to renew for two additional years. The pole barn is designed to store water resources equipment, including pipes ranging from 12 to 18 inches in diameter, with a maximum vertical storage height of 6 feet. The facility will be fully electrified and include specific infrastructure requirements such as maintaining a minimum 50-degree temperature, incorporating windows for an office area, and utilizing existing utilities. Potential bidders should review attached documents including site surveys, topographical surveys, and soil boring reports to understand the full project scope.