Okaloosa County Sealed Solicitation

Title: Design through Construction Car Rental Return Lot

Deadline: 10/18/2023 3:00 PM   (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

Status: Awarded

Solicitation Number: RFQ AP 71-23

Description: Scope of Work
Okaloosa County plans to retain professional architect/engineer (A/E) services to perform project design, bidding, and construction phase services to construct shade structures over the rental car ready return lot at the Destin—Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS). The scope of work includes but is not limited to design, permitting, bid phase, construction phase services, and any grant or project related financial services by the A/E to support the project. The project will entail several parts including but not limited to demolition, new foundations, install of shade structures, lighting, electrical cabling, guidance signs, conduits, lightning protection, security and access controls into/out of the parking lot, paving, striping, and customer service booths, including all materials, equipment, labor, and incidentals required to complete the shade structure construction.
Shade structures over the rental car ready return lot is needed to provide relief from the elements to our passengers and tenants at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport using rental car services. The shade structures will utilize consistent themes with the current shade structures located across the terminal entrances and sidewalk areas. The approximate project area is 190,000 square feet (4.34 acres) and is located at the east side of the airport main terminal east of baggage claim. The shade structures will be designed to provide not only shade from extreme heat but protection against frequent rain storms and lightning.
Deliverables will include a complete set of bid documents consisting of the bid manual and release for bid set of 100% percent design plans. A/E will lead the effort for permitting review and coordination with any regulatory agency related to permits. Hard copies and electronic copies of these documents will be provided in the preferred County format in order to issue for the competitive procurement bid process for the construction phase. A conformed set of construction plans with all permitting comments addressed and bid process changes incorporated will be provided for the selected construction contractor to execute the project. During construction the AE will approve submittals, participate in construction meetings, answer any design related questions by the contractor, perform inspections as needed, and assist in project documentation as defined by the scope of a detailed contract.
The following items will be requested by the Architectural and Engineering firm or team.
1. Provide design services to include development of plans, specifications, permitting, and any other required documentation to ready the project for bid.
2. Provide grant phase services to include supporting exhibits, quarterly reports for any design or construction grants, and assistance with preparation of grant applications
or other documents as needed for FDOT, CFC, or other funding streams as determined eligible.
3. Coordinate design with internal and external agencies including particularly County Growth Management, the Airport, and Rental Car Agencies among others during the project design phase.4.Provide bid phase services including pre-bid meeting preparation and execution, clarifications to designs or specifications, bid evaluation, recommendation of award, production of a conformed plan set, and any other services requested during project bidding.5.Provide Construction Phase Services including contract administration, inspection, material testing, and Resident Project Representative services as deemed necessary based on the technical nature of the project.

4. Provide bid phase services including pre-bid meeting preparation and execution, clarifications to designs or specifications, bid evaluation, recommendation of award, production of a conformed plan set, and any other services requested during project bidding.5.Provide Construction Phase Services including contract administration, inspection, material testing, and Resident Project Representative services as deemed necessary based on the technical nature of the project.


Documents:

Documents as of 10/4/2023
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Addition 1

Posted: 10/5/2023

Type of Addition: Addendum 1

Overview: RFQ AP 71-23
Design through Construction Car Rental Return Lot (VPS)
Please find the attached document and information below, for the above referenced Addendum 1. This Addendum is hereby made a part of the Contract Documents and Specifications of the above referenced project. All other requirements of the original Contract Documents and Specifications shall remain effective in their respective order.
Utilize the following Updated “General Services Insurance Requirements”, “Bid Schedule”, “Response Document List”, and “RFQ Ranking Sheet” when your company submits its response: See Pages Attached
The purpose of Addendum No. 1 is to answer questions from potential vendors and update the “General Services Insurance Requirements”, “Bid Schedule”, “Response Document List”, and “RFQ Ranking Sheet”.

The solicitation opening date remains October 18, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. (CST).

Deadline: 10/18/2023 3:00 PM

Solicitation #: RFQ AP 71-23

Documents:

Addition 2

Posted: 11/14/2023

Type of Addition: Award Information

Question 1

Posted: 9/18/2023

Question: 1. Please confirm the following insurance requirements for this professional design services through construction phase services contract as written: Business Automobile $15M each accident, Commercial General Liability $15M each occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, Professional Liability $15M each occurrence. 2. If confirmed, may we request the insurance requirements for this project be reduced to limits more in line with standard practice of professional design services such as: Business Automobile $1M each accident, Commercial General Liability $1M each occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, and Professional Liability $1M each occurrence?

Response: Insurance requirements will be adjusted to $1M for Business Automobile, Commercial General Liability, and Professional Liability per the Airport.

Question 2

Posted: 9/26/2023

Question: Please confirm which set of dates are the correct dates for the last day for questions and RFP opening. On page 1, the last day for questions is 10/3/23 and the RFP Opening Date is 10/18/23. On page 14 of the RFP, a different set of dates is listed, showing the last day for questions as 9/20/23 and Proposal Responses Due 10/4/23. Which dates are correct?

Response: The last day for questions is 10/03. The deadline for the bid is 10/18.

Question 3

Posted: 9/26/2023

Question: Are there forms for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and Certificate of Good Standing (see page 22 of the RFP)? For Response Document #16 - Certificate of Good Standing it states, "See #32". Where is #32? Page 32 is the List of References form. Please advise.

Response: The DBE Program form is not a normal response document we provide, this has been removed from the solicitation and the response document page has been updated. The certificate of good standing is something the vendor provides, there are no forms for this, the contractor must provide a certificate of good standing for the State of Florida.

Question 4

Posted: 9/26/2023

Question: Is there federal funding anticipated for this project that would require DBE participation? If so, what are the DBE participation goals?

Response: Federal funding is not being used for this project.

Question 5

Posted: 9/26/2023

Question: Page 11 of the RFP states the proposal shall be limited to 10-single sided pages. Are these pages limited to 8.5x11 size?

Response: Yes, the pages are limited to standard letter size.

Question 6

Posted: 9/27/2023

Question: The insurance requirement states that for Commercial General Liability and Professional Liability, we need to have a limit coverage of $15 Million. Would the County evaluate the option of reducing that limit? It seems a bit high for the design of shade structures.

Response: Insurance requirements will be adjusted to $1M for Business Automobile, Commercial General Liability, and Professional Liability per the Airport.

Question 7

Posted: 10/2/2023

Question: If a vendor is on a responding firm’s team as a subconsultant, will that particular vendor be precluded from participating in the construction of the project (either as a bidder or subcontractor/vendor)?

Response: The prime cannot bid on the project and the subcontractor cannot bid on the project either.

Question 8

Posted: 10/2/2023

Question: The allocation of ranking points listed on page 12 of the RFQ pdf does not match the allocation of ranking points provided in the Ranking Sheet on page 47. Please clarify which will be used for the selection.

Response: The following will be used for the selection: Level of previous experience of proposed team personnel with commercial airport development, specifically shade structures. (40 pts); Accomplishments: How well did the submittal demonstrate a past record of professional accomplishments related to the specific scope of shared structure design and construction execution? (25 pts); Firm’s resource capability for required services (ability to execute immediately) and proven history of on-time contract and construction execution. (15 pts); Performance Assurance: Firm demonstrates a history to meet schedule and budget requirements: cites past airport examples. (10 pts); Level of previous experience working with airports regulatory and funding agencies to design all aspects of major construction projects within the airfield and commercial airport environment as well as permitting requirements with local authorities having jurisdiction. (5 pts) Note: proposal should clearly describe the location of supporting personnel and ability to respond to project concerns immediately; References (5 pts)

Question 9

Posted: 10/2/2023

Question: On page 11 of the RFQ document, the subheading a (Letter of Interest) and subheading b (Organizational Chart and Description of key personnel) references qualifications and experience for concourse expansion, hold rooms, and boarding bridges. Please clarify if this text was intentional or if it was meant to apply more specifically to the scope of this project.

Response: The subheading (Organizational Chart and Description of Key Personnel) should read as follows: “Include assigned roles as well as past experience with airport projects.”

Posted: 10/5/2023

Type of Addition: Addendum 1

Overview: RFQ AP 71-23
Design through Construction Car Rental Return Lot (VPS)
Please find the attached document and information below, for the above referenced Addendum 1. This Addendum is hereby made a part of the Contract Documents and Specifications of the above referenced project. All other requirements of the original Contract Documents and Specifications shall remain effective in their respective order.
Utilize the following Updated “General Services Insurance Requirements”, “Bid Schedule”, “Response Document List”, and “RFQ Ranking Sheet” when your company submits its response: See Pages Attached
The purpose of Addendum No. 1 is to answer questions from potential vendors and update the “General Services Insurance Requirements”, “Bid Schedule”, “Response Document List”, and “RFQ Ranking Sheet”.

The solicitation opening date remains October 18, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. (CST).

Deadline: 10/18/2023 3:00 PM

Solicitation #: RFQ AP 71-23

Documents:

Posted: 11/14/2023

Type of Addition: Award Information

Posted: 9/18/2023

Question: 1. Please confirm the following insurance requirements for this professional design services through construction phase services contract as written: Business Automobile $15M each accident, Commercial General Liability $15M each occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, Professional Liability $15M each occurrence. 2. If confirmed, may we request the insurance requirements for this project be reduced to limits more in line with standard practice of professional design services such as: Business Automobile $1M each accident, Commercial General Liability $1M each occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, and Professional Liability $1M each occurrence?

Response: Insurance requirements will be adjusted to $1M for Business Automobile, Commercial General Liability, and Professional Liability per the Airport.

Posted: 9/26/2023

Question: Please confirm which set of dates are the correct dates for the last day for questions and RFP opening. On page 1, the last day for questions is 10/3/23 and the RFP Opening Date is 10/18/23. On page 14 of the RFP, a different set of dates is listed, showing the last day for questions as 9/20/23 and Proposal Responses Due 10/4/23. Which dates are correct?

Response: The last day for questions is 10/03. The deadline for the bid is 10/18.

Posted: 9/26/2023

Question: Are there forms for the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and Certificate of Good Standing (see page 22 of the RFP)? For Response Document #16 - Certificate of Good Standing it states, "See #32". Where is #32? Page 32 is the List of References form. Please advise.

Response: The DBE Program form is not a normal response document we provide, this has been removed from the solicitation and the response document page has been updated. The certificate of good standing is something the vendor provides, there are no forms for this, the contractor must provide a certificate of good standing for the State of Florida.

Posted: 9/26/2023

Question: Is there federal funding anticipated for this project that would require DBE participation? If so, what are the DBE participation goals?

Response: Federal funding is not being used for this project.

Posted: 9/26/2023

Question: Page 11 of the RFP states the proposal shall be limited to 10-single sided pages. Are these pages limited to 8.5x11 size?

Response: Yes, the pages are limited to standard letter size.

Posted: 9/27/2023

Question: The insurance requirement states that for Commercial General Liability and Professional Liability, we need to have a limit coverage of $15 Million. Would the County evaluate the option of reducing that limit? It seems a bit high for the design of shade structures.

Response: Insurance requirements will be adjusted to $1M for Business Automobile, Commercial General Liability, and Professional Liability per the Airport.

Posted: 10/2/2023

Question: If a vendor is on a responding firm’s team as a subconsultant, will that particular vendor be precluded from participating in the construction of the project (either as a bidder or subcontractor/vendor)?

Response: The prime cannot bid on the project and the subcontractor cannot bid on the project either.

Posted: 10/2/2023

Question: The allocation of ranking points listed on page 12 of the RFQ pdf does not match the allocation of ranking points provided in the Ranking Sheet on page 47. Please clarify which will be used for the selection.

Response: The following will be used for the selection: Level of previous experience of proposed team personnel with commercial airport development, specifically shade structures. (40 pts); Accomplishments: How well did the submittal demonstrate a past record of professional accomplishments related to the specific scope of shared structure design and construction execution? (25 pts); Firm’s resource capability for required services (ability to execute immediately) and proven history of on-time contract and construction execution. (15 pts); Performance Assurance: Firm demonstrates a history to meet schedule and budget requirements: cites past airport examples. (10 pts); Level of previous experience working with airports regulatory and funding agencies to design all aspects of major construction projects within the airfield and commercial airport environment as well as permitting requirements with local authorities having jurisdiction. (5 pts) Note: proposal should clearly describe the location of supporting personnel and ability to respond to project concerns immediately; References (5 pts)

Posted: 10/2/2023

Question: On page 11 of the RFQ document, the subheading a (Letter of Interest) and subheading b (Organizational Chart and Description of key personnel) references qualifications and experience for concourse expansion, hold rooms, and boarding bridges. Please clarify if this text was intentional or if it was meant to apply more specifically to the scope of this project.

Response: The subheading (Organizational Chart and Description of Key Personnel) should read as follows: “Include assigned roles as well as past experience with airport projects.”