DFCM Construction - VBS Design Services - UTA DMU Maintenance Facility FrontRunner 2X - Project #26301900

The contract involves providing comprehensive design services for the UTA DMU Maintenance Facility FrontRunner 2X project in Salt Lake City, Utah, with an estimated construction budget of 160 million dollars. The scope includes pre-construction, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding, construction administration, project closeout, and warranty services, supporting a fleet of 10 DMUs expandable to 20, with office, maintenance, storage, and wash facilities. The design must be completed by October 1, 2026, with construction substantial completion targeted for December 1, 2028. The project delivery method is CMGC, and the work requires close coordination with UTA, UDOT, and DFCM, adhering to federal and state standards, including the FTA requirements, Utah High Performance Building Standard, and UTA Design Criteria Manual. The procurement process emphasizes a best-value selection based on a point-scored evaluation of the statement of qualifications, management plan, and past performance, with a total of 270 points. Key criteria include team experience, project approach, risk mitigation, and references, with mandatory submission of federal certifications such as Build America Buy America, debarment, lobbying restrictions, EEO/DBE statements, and the DEI restriction certification. Proposal submissions must follow strict formatting, page limits, and organizational guidelines, with proposals uploaded via the U3P portal by October 16, 2025. The contract incorporates DFCM general and supplemental conditions, federal supplemental conditions, and referenced federal and state compliance documents. No explicit packaging, preservation, or marking requirements are specified, and inspection and acceptance will occur at the project site in Salt Lake City, with UTA acting as the final authority for inspection and acceptance, ensuring compliance with design standards and quality controls.