REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS CONTENTS Advertisement Preliminary Schedule Attachments: Selected information from Design Blitz Study dated 8/20/15 Format Requirements of the Submittal Required Response Items Statement of Qualifications Form Consultant Experience Form ADVERTISEMENT ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE OF L & S PHASE 1 ADVISING RELOCATION PROJECT NUMBER 12660A UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY CAMPUS The Berkeley campus of the University of California requests that architects submit written statements of th qualifications by Monday, November 9 , 2015 at 12:00 PM (noon) for providing architectural services for the following project: Description of Work The project will remodel two classrooms (1550 sf) in Dwinelle Hall to create an Advising office for Undergraduates in the College of Letters and Science. The renovated space, identified as ‘Phase I’ in attached documents, will include reception, intake and administrative areas, shared workspace and private offices. Work includes removal of interior walls, equipment and finishes, creating new openings in existing interior walls, and providing new partition walls, finishes, casework and furnishings. Existing utilities will be reconfigured and supplemented as required for the new configuration. The work will need to be carefully planned to accommodate the surrounding ongoing classroom use. Additional advising staff may be relocated to Dwinelle in the future, as shown in attachments identified as ‘Phase 3’. Scope of Services Preliminary Schematic Design was completed by Design Blitz during an earlier study phase and the general scope of work has been established with an estimated construction cost of $600k. Based on the established programmatic requirements, the selected architect will finalize the design, confirm the budget, prepare Construction Documents and provide complete Construction Administration services. The architect will be responsible for determining all required code upgrades and engaging and coordinating all sub-consultants, including but not limited to accessibility, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, life safety systems and furnishings. This project will be Design Bid Build. Qualification Content Demonstrated design and CA experience on projects of similar scale and value is required. The project requires acoustical controls and the configuration of space for simultaneous use by individuals and groups engaged in different activities. The architect should be knowledgeable and have a proven track record of creating successful academic and collaboration spaces for college level environments in fully occupied buildings. The selected design firm will have experience in providing complete and coordinated construction documents for Public Bidding. In keeping with UCB’s commitment to sustainability, new construction needs to adhere to sustainable design and construction practices and a demonstrated ability to achieve this on small remodeling projects is required. Qualification statements should be a single PDF file of no more than seven (7) pages (excludes attached Statement of Qualifications and Consultant Experience Form) – outlining specific, comparable project experience, including the scope, size and value of that work, with client contact information, for no more than four (4) projects. Qualification statements should identify key staff that will be committed to the project on a day-to-day basis, include the firm’s fee schedule, and, confirm the firm’s capability to start immediately and meet the proposed schedule. Questions and Qualifications must be submitted electronically to Valerie Zylla (
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Qualification Statements are due no later than 12:00 PM (noon) on Monday November 9 , 2015. Selection Process Design work will commence once the selection process is completed and the architectural firm is under contract. Selection of an Architect is anticipated to complete within two weeks of RFQ Submittals.
The University will review all Qualification Statements and determine the three most qualified Consultants. After review, firms may be asked to provide more detailed information or may be invited for an interview at the University’s option.
Selection will be based on past, applicable experience submitted, the staff proposed, and the confirmation of the Consultant’s ability to adhere to the Schedule.
The successful firm will be required to sign the University’s Executive Design Professional Agreement (EDPA), which is available for review at http://realestate.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/edpa_verb_lumpsum_rev2008.pdf
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Every effort will be made to ensure that all persons, regardless to race, religion, sex, color, ethnicity and national origin have equal access to contracts and other business opportunities with the University.
FORMAT REQUIREMENTS OF THE SUBMITTAL • Single PDF file of no more than seven (7) pages – outlining specific, comparable project experience, including the scope, size and value of that work, with client contact information, for no more than four (4) projects Submittals must be sent electronically to Valerie Zylla (
[email protected]) NO LATER THAN THE TIME INDICATED IN THE ADVERTISEMENT. All submittals will be kept by the University and will not be returned to the submitting firms. REQUIRED RESPONSE ITEMS (Provide information on the specific project team, not the firm in general) Cover/Intro Letter (1 page maximum) Introducing firm and committing to schedule. Summarize strengths of the project team for the commission. Include information describing the firm’s efforts to create an equal opportunity workplace. Relevant Project Experience (no more than four (4) pages) Key Staff Identify key staff that will be committed to the project on a day-to-day basis, include the firm’s fee schedule, and, confirm the firm’s capability to start immediately and meet the proposed schedule. University of California, Berkeley Consultant Experience Form Disclose all work performed on any University project in the previous five years including current projects and whether or not any disputes, claims or litigation arose from such work on the Consultant Experience Form. The Office of the President and/or the project manager of the project on which such claims or litigation arose will be contacted to discuss the underlying facts and circumstances.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY SUMMARY STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE OF L & S PHASE 1 ADVISING RELOCATION PROJECT NUMBER 12660A Company Information Firm Name Primary (Street) Address Firm Established (Year) Type of Organization: (check one)
Phone Corporation Limited Partnership
Email
Limited Liability Company Individual/Sole Proprietorship
General Partnership
If Corporation, incorporated in the State of Principal (P) and Associates (A): Check “P” or “A” for each Name
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Degree or Certificate
A
Issuing Institution
Relevant Project Experience Project No. 1 Summary Description:
Delivery Method:
Building Size (sq. ft.):
Proposed Budget:
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Email/Contact:
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Note: Indicate your firm’s role in project No 1. Identify team members who worked on Project No. 1 that are also proposed to work on this project. Check attributes that apply for Project No. 1: Was project built?
Yes
No
Similar project elements to proposed project?
Yes
Did the project involve renovation of an occupied building?
No Yes
No
Project No. 2 Summary Description:
Delivery Method:
Building Size (sq. ft.):
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Email/Contact:
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Note: Indicate your firm’s role in project No. 2. Identify team members who worked on Project No. 2 that are also proposed to work on this project. Check attributes that apply for Project No. 2: Was project built?
Yes
No
Similar project elements to proposed project?
Yes
No
Did the project involve renovation of an occupied building?
Yes
No
Project No. 3 Summary Description:
Delivery Method:
Building Size (sq. ft.):
Proposed Budget:
Client/Stakeholder:
Email/Contact:
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Note: Indicate your firm’s role in project No. 3. Identify team members who worked on Project No. 3 that are also proposed to work on this project. Check attributes that apply for Project No. 3: Was project built?
Yes
No
Similar project elements to proposed project?
Yes
Did the project involve renovation of an occupied building?
No Yes
No
References (3 minimum) Name
Client Company or Agency
Phone
1. 2. 3.
(Completed By)
(Date)
Note: Please attach this form to the other information identified in the section titled “Qualification content”. The forms will supplement the seven (7) page maximum Submittal.
Privacy Information The State of California Information Practices Act of 1977 requires the University to provide the following information to individuals who are asked to supply information about themselves: The principal purpose for requesting the information on this form is for use in the selection process for Professionals commissioned by the University. University Policy authorizes maintenance of this information. Furnishing all information requested on this form is mandatory - failure to provide such information will delay or may even prevent completion of the action for which the forms is being filled out. Information furnished on this form will be used by the University of California Berkeley campus in the consideration of commissions to Professionals. Individuals have the right to access to this record as it pertains to themselves. The official responsible for maintaining the information contained on this form is the Assistant Vice Chancellor & Campus Architect, Design and Construction Management, University of California, Berkeley, California.
University of California, Berkeley Consultant Experience Form Project: Undergraduate College of L & S Phase 1 Advising Relocation (12660A)
Note which is Prime Consultant
Active UC Projects Campus/Project Consultant/Firm Name
(list all for each firm)
All UC Projects within Last 5 Years Campus/Project (list all for each firm)
Claims* or Litigation? (Yes** or No)
(include information for all specialties and consultants on proposed design team)
Claims* or Litigation? (Yes** or No)
Specialty
All Other Projects with Any Claims* Active and Past 5 Years (list all for each firm)
Architectural(Prime)
Other Consultants (list all)
The information provided on this experience form was prepared by my office of the prime consultant listed above, who verifies under penalty of perjury that all information set forth on this form, to the best of my knowledge, is complete and accurate as of the date of submission of the Statement of Qualifications.
(Signature)
(Name)
(Title)
(Date)
Attach additional pages if necessary for any category *Claims shall include all claims including all pending, unresolved claims of professional negligence or breach of contract for professional services against your firm or any owner or principal of your firm. **If yes, explain: