Johnston County Public Schools is hereby soliciting responses from qualified engineering and architectural teams to provide design and construction management s...

RFQ No. 200-JCPSFS-06102022-CR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS DESIGN SERVICES FOR MULTIPLE PROJECTS May 23, 2022 Johnston County Public Schools is hereby soliciting responses from qualified engineering and architectural teams to provide design and construction management services for the following projects; district-wide Building Automated System (BAS) control upgrades, window replacements, and replacement or upgrade of major mechanical system components such as boilers, chillers, air handlers, chilled/hot water lines and insulation, and other components as deemed necessary to improve indoor air quality and ventilation for the school district. The following criteria will be used to select firms for interview and final selection. Please address the following in your submissions: 1. Expertise and past performance in School Projects: ○ How many K-12 school construction projects has your firm completed in North Carolina in the last five years with a focus on improving indoor air quality,

ventilation, and mechanical system reliability? ○ On your last five K-12 school construction projects over $1M, what were your last budget estimates compared to the actual bid prices for each project? ○ Describe the cost control measures your firm uses to design projects that are cost effective and provide the final unit price information for these projects. ○ What was the number of bid addenda on each of these projects? ○ What was the number of change orders and how much was the initial bid increased for these projects? ○ Describe your process and experience in determining life cycle and ultimate selection of building components and systems: ○ Have you had any legal issues or major technical issues on any of your projects (Yes/No)? If yes, please include an explanation. ○ Has your firm been involved in any litigation arising out of any of your projects in the last five years (Yes/No)? If yes, please include an explanation. 2. Staffing and proposed design team for the project: ○ Provide the number of Engineers and Architects in your firm and list your proposed consultants as well if needed RFQ No. 200-JCPSFS-06102022-CR ○ List your proposed design team with a summary of their education background, professional registration, years of experience, and direct experience with K-12 school construction projects in North Carolina: ○ Provide a brief description of your firm’s process of developing a successful design. ○ What is your current workload? ○ What is the average percentage of MBE participation for sub-consultants on your last five K-12 school construction projects over $1M? ○ Describe your experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM): ○ Include any Letters of Recommendation that you desire. 3. Proximity to, and familiarity with the area where the project will be located: ○ Where is the closest office to Smithfield, North Carolina that will service this project? ○ Are you familiar with Johnston County building codes and ordinances (Yes/No)? 4. Sustainability in school design: ○ Describe your design strategy to achieve optimal energy efficiency and any other sustainable design features. ○ Describe your design strategy for building envelope, HVAC systems, and technology. ○ Describe your design strategy for building and product features to promote building efficiency. ○ List any awards, recognitions or professional acknowledgements you’ve received for sustainable design. 5. Construction Administration Phase ○ Does your firm provide construction administration services? If yes, please provide five examples of successful projects. ○ Describe how your firm seeks value engineering input from the successful bidder. ○ Describe how your firm supervises and inspects the work on a project to ensure quality workmanship and conformity to the contract documents and original schedule. ○ Describe how your firm works with lump sum low bid contractors to develop a smooth and effective working relationship to ensure a quality project on time and within budget. ○ What processes and/or procedures do you use to keep the Owner informed as to the status of the project? Attach any examples of forms that you use to illustrate the procedures. ○ What processes and/or procedures do you use to assist in soliciting participation of HUB contractors on projects. RFQ No. 200-JCPSFS-06102022-CR 6. Final Completion ○ Describe, using past examples, how diligent your firm is at ensuring punch list items are completed in a timely manner. ○ Describe how diligent your firm is at ensuring red line changes are documented and the Owner is provided an accurate drawing file of the final as-built construction. ○ How do you assist the Owner in obtaining corrective measures as necessary during the warranty period? 7. Miscellaneous ○ List specialized or appropriate expertise and current/past performance in these types of projects. ○ Provide a list of all K-12 school construction projects over $1M completed in the last five (5) years or currently active in North Carolina, including a contact person for the local school system. ○ Historically underutilized firms are encouraged to participate and identify their certification. 8. Evaluation Criteria ○ In accordance with North Carolina General Statute for the procurement of Architectural, Engineering, and Surveying Services, the following criteria thru information included in response to the above questions will provide the basis upon which design services will be selected for further consideration: ● Has a North Carolina office and proximity to Johnston County. ● Submission of information included in items 1-7. ● Specialized, appropriate expertise for the project types requested. ● Overall record and feedback from references on successfully completed K-12 projects without major legal or technical problems. ● Innovative and cost effective design solutions and approach. ● Quality control including cost control, change orders, design errors, and construction schedules. ● Workload and/or availability of the firm. ○ Qualifications will be received until 4:00 pm on June 10, 2022 by email to brooksmoore@johnston.k12.nc.us or by providing Three (3) paper copies of your response at 601-A West Market St, Smithfield, NC 27577. The responses to this RFQ shall be delivered to the attention of Brooks Moore, Chief of Facilities and Construction for Johnston County Public Schools. Complete response to each item in categories 1-7 is required. ○ Upon receipt of proposals, firms will be evaluated in detail and selected to interview with the selection committee. Following selection, contract terms, conditions, and fees will be negotiated with the selected firm. In the event contract negotiations are unsuccessful mailto:brooksmoore@johnston.k12.nc.us RFQ No. 200-JCPSFS-06102022-CR with the selected firm, the selection committee will select another firm to begin negotiations with. ○ Any questions regarding this RFQ shall be submitted directly to Brooks Moore by email at brooksmoore@johnston.k12.nc.us. A copy of the question and written response will be sent to all firms interested in the project. ○ Johnston County Public Schools reserves the right to reject any and all responses received at any time and/or request additional information or clarification. mailto:brooksmoore@johnston.k12.nc.us