REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

 

FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES

 

TOWN OF EGREMONT MA

 

DUE DATE – AUGUST 6, 2010 AT 1:PM

 

 

 

The Town of Egremont, MA. is requesting proposals from qualified firms or individuals for Engineering Design Services for Photovoltaic System and Heating System and Thermal Upgrades to existing Town Garage. The project is funded by EECBG Grant of $144,070 and all costs for the project including soft costs will not exceed that amount. The fees for Design services are not to exceed $14,000.

 

The scope of work includes all phases of design from design schematic through construction administration and project close out. The designer will prepare complete plans and construction bid documents in accordance with Chapter 7, Section 38A1/2 – Section 380 of the Massachusetts General Laws and will assist the town in the public bidding of the project with the goal of having the construction contract let out no later than Nov. 1, 2010.

Interested parties should submit their proposal with a statement of their qualifications and experiences via email marked “Design Services” Town of Egremont Photovoltaic System and Thermal Upgrades, to Egremont Green Committee at the following addresses: juliettehaas@yahoo.com, mwexler43@gmail.com, robngold@hotmail.com, spbach@aol.com. chuckog@hotmail.com, jverones@hughes.net. 

 

Proposals must include the following:

a. Detailed statement of the firms’ qualifications and experience with projects of this type.

b. Specific names, resumes, and responsibilities of individuals to be assigned to the project and their specific involvement.

c. Proposed Scope of Work to include all costs of compiling necessary information and data to generate plans and specifications, preliminary and final estimating and design, project review and consultation with the owner, coordination of preparation of bid documents, drawings and specifications, local plan review attendance of a pre-bid meeting, and construction site inspections, construction administration services necessary to implement the project including review of submittals shop drawings, schedule of values, change order and payment applications and issuance of certificate of completion.

d. Submit a separate fee proposal for each aspect of the project and segment of the proposed Scope of Services and a copy for the firm's per diem rates. All proposals must identify costs for each work item. Any sub-consultants should be identified and the responsibility for completion of work and coordination between disciplines should be detailed. No percentage of cost proposals will be accepted. Total Design Fees Not To Exceed $14,000.

e. A proposed time schedule for completion of the total project broken down by phases.

f. Prior to the issuance of a contract, the proposer will be required to submit an insurance certificate in amounts and types required by DOH pursuant to Bulletin #94-003 as well as all other certificates as are required under M.G.L. c.7 section 38H(e).

g. A copy of the firms’ Affirmative Action Policy or Plan, and if applicable, it’s State Department of Economic Development Small/Minority/Female Business Certification.

 

Questions regarding this RFP will be directed to the town’s Project Administrator at the following email address: jverones@hughes.net.