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REQUEST FOR QUALIFICAITONS
FOR GEOTECHNICAL SERVICES
City of Birmingham, Alabama
Purpose of Request
The City of Birmingham is seeking Geotechnical services for a proposed park and civic space in the Pratt Community. Geotechnical Engineering firms or teams with a track record of providing geotechnical testing and report for large municipal projects are invited to respond. This RFQ requests information for geotechnical services associated with the construction of the OnePratt Project.
Project Description As part of the ongoing disaster recovery and community revitalization process, the City of Birmingham desires to construct an 8-acre open space and community building(s) for the Pratt Community. This open space is to act at the community ‘front yard’ and is intended to act as a catalyst for future investment in the area. Components for the project, currently under design by Tom Leader Studio, may include a large elevated terrace, a look-out tower, an amphitheater, playground, community building, central lawn and an outdoor reading area.
It is anticipated that this project will be under construction by late March, 2017.
Project concept and supporting documents:
The concept for the OnePratt Project and additional documentation may be found at http://www.birminghamal.gov/community-development/bid-and-proposal-opportunities/
Anticipated Scope of Services:
It is anticipated that the following items will be included as a scope of services for this project: Evaluate the suitability of proposed site and building developments; Develop parameters for foundation and earth retention design; Identify potential construction problems; Reduce potential for overdesigning and excessive construction costs; Determine site seismic class.
Tasks may include, but are not limited to: Engage in field exploration; Perform laboratory tests; Analyze tests results; Assess alternatives; Prepare report; Provide design assistance; Provide services during construction.
Process
1. Qualifications should be prepared simply and economically, providing straight-forward and concise description of the firm’s capability to satisfy the requirements of the request. Emphasis should be on completeness and clarity of content.
2. Responses to this RFQ will be accepted by e-mail only; paper copies will not be accepted. Interested parties may submit an e-mail response to:
Mr. Matthew Churnock, Senior Urban Designer Community Development Department [email protected]
3. Any questions concerning this RFQ process should be directed in writing via email to Mr. Matthew Churnock at [email protected].
4. Use the subject line for the project: OnePratt Geotechnical Services. Paper responses will not be accepted.
5. Use a .pdf file format for your attachments. A shareable link to the attachment will also be accepted.
6. Proposals must be received via e-mail no later than 5:00 PM CST on October 14, 2016.
7. Qualifications received after this date will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the responding firms to ensure proposals are received by the deadline.
8. The City of Birmingham reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted and to request additional information from any firm.
Qualifications should include:
1. Brief information on firm background including any residential design projects within the last five (5) years.
2. A list of representative projects completed by your firm that represent a similar scope, budget, and complexity as listed in the Project Description and supporting documents. Please include the completion date of the project, location, budget, and photos of the project.
3. Information related to specialized knowledge of soils, familiarity of local soil and groundwater conditions, ability to identify and implement appropriate testing methods, ability to identify and manage risks.
4. Lead staff who would be assigned to this project.
5. Suggested scope of work and related fee proposal.
Method of Evaluation
The evaluation of each firm’s qualifications will be accomplished by an evaluation team, to be designated by the City, which will determine the firm’s qualifications most advantageous to the City, taking into consideration the evaluation factors set forth in the RFQ. Each firm’s qualifications will be reviewed based on the criteria stated above including:
• Understanding of the OnePratt project (5 pts): • Experience in the immediate vicinity or in the City of Birmingham (10 pts): • Clarity and completeness of proposal (10pts): • Past working relationship with the design team and the City of Birmingham (15 pts): • Experience with similar project (10 pts): • Qualification, experience and communication skills (5 pts): • Suggestions of the geotechnical firm regarding the scope of services and possible alternates (5
pts): • Commitment to meeting schedule requirements (15 pts): • Quality of laboratory and testing equipment and experience of laboratory personnel (10 pts): • Fee and proposed scope of service (15 pts):
PARTICIPATION OF HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
The City, as a matter of public policy, encourages participation of minority-and women-owned business enterprises and the use of Section 3 qualified individuals and businesses to the maximum extent possible, subject to 24 CFR Pt. 85.36, which requires competitive procurements to be conducted in a manner providing full and open competition and prohibits the imposition of geographical or other unduly restrictive preferences in the evaluation of bids and proposals.
Contract Award and Execution
Final contract will be negotiated with representatives of the City of Birmingham and will be subject to City Council approval.
MACKNALLY LAND DESIGN - DESIGN INITIATIVE - KRISTEN JEFFERS MEDIALandscape Architecture
COMMUNITY PRESENTATION - AUGUST 16, 2016
CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN
HIBERNIAN COMMONS - COMMUNITY FRONT PORCH
HIBERNIAN COMMONS - FARMER’S MARKET SETUP
CENTRAL LAWN
MACKNALLY LAND DESIGN - DESIGN INITIATIVE - KRISTEN JEFFERS MEDIALandscape Architecture
COMMUNITY PRESENTATION - AUGUST 16, 2016
BIRD’S EYE VIEW
PICNIC LAWN CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND DUGAN CORNER & AMPHITHEATER
MACKNALLY LAND DESIGN - DESIGN INITIATIVE - KRISTEN JEFFERS MEDIALandscape Architecture
COMMUNITY PRESENTATION - AUGUST 16, 2016
SITE SECTIONS
GREAT LAWNMEADOWDG PATHMEADOW DG PATHSHADY BIRCH
GROVE WALK PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY WALKWAY
OPEN GREEN SPACE:EXERCISE, GAMES, SPORTS + RELAXING
MEADOWS FLOWERS EXERCISE PATHWAY OUTDOOR CLASSROOM
STORMWATER TREATMENTPEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY STREETSREBUILDING PRATT’S CANOPY
CIVIC LAWN & PARKING GARDEN
DUGAN AVE DUGAN WALKWAY MEADOW LAWN + PLAYGROUND GREAT LAWMEADOW MEADOW MEADOWPATH PATH
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HIBERNIAN COMMONS
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DUGAN WALKWAY DUGAN PLAZA + LOOKOUT AMPHITHEATER
IMPROVED SIDEWALKPUBLIC PAVILION
PUBLIC PLAZA: CONCERTS, PERFORMANCES, PLAY
LOOKOUT & AMPHITHEATER
MACKNALLY LAND DESIGN - DESIGN INITIATIVE - KRISTEN JEFFERS MEDIALandscape Architecture
COMMUNITY PRESENTATION - AUGUST 16, 2016MACKNALLY LAND DESIGN - DESIGN INITIATIVE - KRISTEN JEFFERS MEDIALandscape Architecture
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