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Architectural & Engineering Services for Parks & Recreation Maintenance Complex Expansion
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The City of Ames is soliciting proposals from qualified professional firms to provide architectural and engineering services and construction management for the Parks and Recreation Department. The project involves the renovation of the existing Parks Maintenance Building and the construction of a new cold storage building located at 700 E. 13th Street, Ames, Iowa. The scope of work includes site surveys, the development of design plans and specifications, and full construction management services to ensure operational efficiency. The design budget is set at 50,000 dollars with a total project budget of 640,000 dollars, aiming for occupancy by July 1, 2025. Proposals must be submitted via the AmesBids portal by 2:00 PM local time on September 25, 2024. Submissions are required in two separate volumes: a technical proposal covering methodology, experience, and personnel, and a standalone fee proposal providing a not-to-exceed total amount. Evaluation is based on a best-value trade-off process prioritizing proposal methodology, technical capability, and compliance, with cost serving as a final differentiator. A 1 percent local consideration preference is available for businesses located within Ames city limits that pay commercial property tax. The project follows a strict timeline with interviews scheduled for the week of October 7, 2024, and a contract award date of October 22, 2024, with work beginning October 28, 2024. Awarded firms must maintain commercial general liability, automobile, and workers compensation insurance, naming the City of Ames as an additional insured. The contract mandates adherence to the Iowa Open Records Law and requires the submission of an Employee Utilization Report to comply with the City's Affirmative Action Program.
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The preferred method is to submit proposals in AmesBids at amesbids.ionwave.net in the format required, included with these proposal documents with all prices and requested data properly filled in, prior to the time and date proposals are due. If technical issues occur while submitting the proposal, contact the Purchasing Manager for the proposal and determine an alternate method to receive the proposal. Failure to submit the required information may deem the proposal non-responsive. The proposal shall include acknowledgement of receipt of all addenda. Addenda numbers shall be filled in the proposal response.
PROPOSALS will be accepted by the City of Ames until 2:00 PM Local Time on September 25, 2024, in AmesBids at amesbids.ionwave.net or delivered to City of Ames, Purchasing Attn: Purchasing Manager, 515 Clark Avenue, Ames, IA 50010, City of Ames Contract No. 2025-034. Must be a registered supplier to submit a proposal in AmesBids. Proposals shall be made in the Response Attachment in AmesBids. Once proposals have been thoroughly evaluated, the winning proposal will be presented to the approving authority for action thereon.
Questions and requests for clarification of requirements for these services are encouraged. All questions and requests for clarification are to be submitted via AmesBids no later than 5:00 PM Local Time on September 17, 2024.
The schedule represents the City's best estimate of the schedule that will be followed. If a component of this schedule is delayed, the rest of the schedule will be shifted accordingly.
The approximate contract schedule is as follows: Issue Request for Proposal: September 3, 2024 Final Date to Submit Written Questions: September 17, 2024, at 5:00 PM Responses to Questions Posted: September 19, 2024, or Sooner Proposals Due: September 25, 2024, at 2:00 PM Interviews: Week of October 7, 2024 Contract Award: October 22, 2024 Project Start Date: October 28, 2024
Proposals received after 2:00 PM Local Time, September 25, 2024, will not be considered. It will be the sole responsibility of the Firm to have their responses submitted in AmesBids before the closing hour and date.
Contact with personnel of the City other than Karen Server, Purchasing Manager, or Keith Abraham, Parks & Recreation Director regarding this Request for Proposal may be grounds for elimination from the selection process.
The City of Ames Purchasing Division is the only authorized source of proposal documents. Proposal documents obtained from any other source may be incomplete.
It is expressly understood that any costs associated with preparing a proposal shall be at the expense of the Firm.
The City of Ames does hereby reserve the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities, and to make such awards as it shall deem to be in the best interest of the City.
Local Consideration Program
The City of Ames adopted a Local Consideration Program for the procurement of goods and/or services by competitive proposal. A 1% local consideration shall be applied to acceptable bids or proposals from businesses located within Ames City limits whom pays commercial property tax. Submit a notarized Local Business Certificate with your response. If the Consulting Firm is already registered, or if this does not apply to your business, do not complete the form. The Local Consideration Program details, application and current list can be found at http://www.cityofames.org/local-consideration-program.
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