Engineering/Construction Inspection Services Deadline Extended
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Request for Proposals
Engineering/Construction Inspection Services
G. Pierce Woods Memorial Hospital/ Carlstrom Field Property
Florida's Heartland Regional Economic development Initiative, Inc. (FRHEDI) will accept sealed proposals for Engineering/Construction Inspection Services of multiple structures, general infrastructure and underground infrastructure at the property formally known as Carlstrom Air Field, and G. Pierce Woods Memorial Hospital (The Site) located in Desoto County, Florida.
ALL SUBMITTALS ARE DUE ARE TO BE DELIVERED TO:
Florida's Heartland REDI, Inc.
Attn: Gina Reynolds, CEO
5901 US Highway 27 S., Suite 1
Sebring, Florida 33870
BY: NOT LATER THAN 4:00PM, October 14, 2011
Background
Florida's Heartland REDI, Inc. has been awarded a grant from the State of Florida to conduct in in-depth, multidisciplinary feasibility study of property located in DeSoto County Florida for Economic Development Purposes. The subject property consists of approximately 800 acres, eighty (80) existing buildings, and numerous ancillary structures. The property has been used for numerous federal/state purposes since the 1940s, most recently as a Juvenile Justice Complex and formerly as a State Mental Health Institution.
During the 2011 Legislative Session, the Florida Legislature ordered the closure of the DeSoto County Juvenile Justice complex. The property is currently being vacated and the full closure is anticipated to occur in August 2011. The University of South Florida Polytechnic (USFP) has been assigned lease rights to the entire property and serves as a partner to FHREDI in an endeavor to evaluate the property for future highest and best use with the goal of utilizing the property to draw private investment and create a regional employment center. FHREDI and USFP serve in a joint relationship for these processes. This RFP is being commissioned and governed by FHREDI.
Scope
1.To provide a thorough and complete analysis of 80 existing buildings located on the complex/property. Components of the review shall include a comprehensive analysis of the current condition of each building to include:
Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and screening for asbestos and/or Lead Base Paint.
Each structure is to be analyzed for any and all factors relating to Florida Building Code compliance and all aspects of a safety inspection for determining suitability for occupancy. A comprehensive report shall be submitted for each building that is analyzed and shall include a list of each deficiency noted in the inspection process and a professional estimate to repair all noted deficiencies on a building by building basis. The buildings to be evaluated are listed below:
Bldg ItemBldg DescYear BltExt. WallsHeated S.F.Actual S.F.
1 OFFICE LOW (004900) 1941 CB STUCCO (17)3057 3151
2 RESTAURANT (005600) 1941 CB STUCCO (17)15189 24785
3 WAREH STOR (008400) 1980 MOD METAL (25)7125 7125
4 OFFICE MED (005200) 1941 CB STUCCO (17)5628 6192
5 OFFICE MED (005200) 1941 CB STUCCO (17)16884 18755
6 OFFICE LOW (004900) 1983 CB STUCCO (17)864 1154
7 OFFICE MED (005200) 1983 CB STUCCO (17)864 1296
8 CONV HOSP (005310) 1941 CONC BLOCK (15)5805 6948
9 CONV HOSP (005310) 1941 CONC BLOCK (15)5805 6948
10 CONV HOSP (005310) 1941 CONC BLOCK (15)5805 6880
11 CONV HOSP (005310) 1953 CB STUCCO (17)6888 7568
12 CONV HOSP (005310) 1941 CB STUCCO (17)10812 12993
13 OFFICE LOW (004900) 1953 CONC BLOCK (15)6902 7652
14 GARAGE (006500) 1941 CORG METAL (24)2440 2440
15 SERV SHOP (006700) 1941 CORG METAL (24)1240 1440
16 SERV SHOP (006700) 1941 MOD METAL (25)1972 1972
17 WAREH STOR (008400) 1941 CORG METAL (24)24903 27927
18 WAREH STOR (008400) 1941 CORG METAL (24)26880 26880
19 SINGLE FAM (000100) 1947 COMMON BRK (19)2049 2237
20 SINGLE FAM (000100) 1947 COMMON BRK (19)1701 1850
21 SINGLE FAM (000100) 1949 COMMON BRK (19)1656 1812
22 SINGLE FAM (000100) 1949 COMMON BRK (19)2070 2258
23 SINGLE FAM (000100) 1949 COMMON BRK (19)2086 2274
24 SINGLE FAM (000100) 1949 COMMON BRK (19)2086 2785
25 SINGLE FAM (000100) 1949 COMMON BRK (19)2369 2927
26 DUPLEX (002700) 1949 CONC BLOCK (15)2186 3206
27 DUPLEX (002700) 1953 CONC BLOCK (15)2924 3668
28 DUPLEX (002700) 1953 CONC BLOCK (15)2924 3668
29 DUPLEX (002700) 1953 CONC BLOCK (15)2924 3668
30 DUPLEX (002700) 1953 CONC BLOCK (15)2924 3668
31 DORMITORY (001700) 1955 CB STUCCO (17)2939 4032
32 OFFICE LOW (004900) 1955 WD ON PLY (08)6547 6677
33 DUPLEX (002700) 1955 CB STUCCO (17)2232 3113
34 DUPLEX (002700) 1955 CB STUCCO (17)2836 3731
35 DUPLEX (002700) 1955 CB STUCCO (17)2836 3781
36 CONV HOSP (005310) 1955 CB STUCCO (17)14213 15968
37 CONV HOSP (005310) 1955 CB STUCCO (17)14109 15871
38 CONV HOSP (005310) 1955 CB STUCCO (17)12792 14824
39 CONV HOSP (005310) 1955 CB STUCCO (17)12792 14824
40 CONV HOSP (005310) 1955 CB STUCCO (17)12981 16303
41 OFFICE LOW (004900) 1957 CONC BLOCK (15)14220 15470
42 CONV HOSP (005310) 1959 CONC BLOCK (15)20050 24120
43 WAREH DIST (008200) 1959 CONC BLOCK (15)13340 14140
44 HOSPITAL (005300) 1960 CB STUCCO (17)61191 65474
45 CHURCH (009100) 1964 COMMON BRK (19)5550 5740
46 SERV SHOP (006700) 1964 CONC BLOCK (15)14280 15320
47 GYMNASIUM (006050) 1968 COMMON BRK (19)11481 11726
48 STORE RETL (003500) 1968 COMMON BRK (19)9935 19060
49 CONV HOSP (005310) 1966 COMMON BRK (19)28691 29475
50 OFFICE LOW (004900) 1968 COMMON BRK (19)3088 4550
51 CONV HOSP (005310) 1968 COMMON BRK (19)6448 7804
52 RESTAURANT (005600) 1968 COMMON BRK (19)3243 3243
53 CONV HOSP (005310) 1968 COMMON BRK (19)6448 7804
54 OFFICE MED (005200) 1968 COMMON BRK (19)3184 4424
55 CONV HOSP (005310) 1968 COMMON BRK (19)6448 7804
56 SINGLE FAM (000100) 1968 COMMON BRK (19)2792 4512
57 SINGLE FAM (000100) 1968 COMMON BRK (19)2114 3388
58 SINGLE FAM (000100) 1968 COMMON BRK (19)2114 3388
59 RESTAURANT (005600) 1968 COMMON BRK (19)8190 17378
60OFFICE LOW (004900) 1968 COMMON BRK (19)5404 7572
61CONV HOSP (005310) 1968 COMMON BRK (19)7233 7736
62CONV HOSP (005310) 1968 COMMON BRK (19)7233 7736
63 CONV HOSP (005310) 1968 COMMON BRK (19)7233 7736
64 CONV HOSP (005310) 1968 COMMON BRK (19)7233 7736
65 OFFICE LOW (004900) 1968 COMMON BRK (19)1768 3604
66 CONV HOSP (005310) 1968 COMMON BRK (19)7233 7736
67 CONV HOSP (005310) 1968 COMMON BRK (19)7233 7736
68 CONV HOSP (005310) 1968 COMMON BRK (19)7233 7736
69 CONV HOSP (005310) 1968 COMMON BRK (19)7233 7736
70 OFFICE LOW (004900) 1968 COMMON BRK (19)1768 3604
71 CONV HOSP (005310) 1969 COMMON BRK (19)7233 7736
72 CONV HOSP (005310) 1969 COMMON BRK (19)7233 7736
73 CONV HOSP (005310) 1969 COMMON BRK (19)7233 7736
74 CONV HOSP (005310) 1969 COMMON BRK (19)7233 7736
75 OFFICE LOW (004900) 1969 COMMON BRK (19)1768 3668
76 OFFICE LOW (004900) 1970 COMMON BRK (19)2762 5068
77 CONV HOSP (005310) 1970 COMMON BRK (19)7747 10663
78 CONV HOSP (005310) 1970 COMMON BRK (19)7747 9627
79 CONV HOSP (005310) 1970 COMMON BRK (19)7747 9627
80DORMITORY (001700) 2002 CONC BLOCK (15)56599 65346
*Building inventory list provided was obtained from the public records of the DeSoto County Property Appraiser's website. Actual building square footage may vary.
2.Locate and evaluate existing underground utility infrastructure and evaluate condition of all existing paved roads throughout the complex. Identify power load capacity for entire complex in coordination with the utility provider. The Consultant shall identify all relevant on-site infrastructure and provide a comprehensive report of the current condition and deficiencies. Consultant shall provide a comprehensive report to include professional cost estimates to address deficiencies of any existing infrastructure.
Submittal Requirements
Any qualified firm desiring to provide the required economic development professional services should submit one (1) original and ten (10) copies for a total of eleven (11) sets of the entire proposal including a letter of interest, requested documents and information. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the proposal being considered non-responsive.
Eleven (11) copies of a submission package limited to a maximum of 20 pages (double-sided) should include, at a minimum:
a.Demonstrated competence in preparation of economic development plans and background documentation. Include examples, which demonstrate a diversity of experience in a variety of projects
b.Summary of the specialized experience and education of key personnel
c.Demonstrated evidence of the continuity of the firm, ability to meet schedules, balance workload and maintain a reliable working staff
d.Typical client list and letters of reference
e.Brief history of the firm, including the year it was established, and
f.State the time, in total number of calendar days, it will take to complete the work from the date of acceptance by the University.
Please be advised that failure to comply with the following criteria will be grounds for disqualification and will be strictly enforced.
A Selection Committee will evaluate each RFP according to the criteria set forth in the Submittal Requirements listed above. Additional evidence of unique skills or relevant experience will also be considered.
Once the RFP's are evaluated and ranked, the Committee may choose to conduct oral presentation(s) with the Proposer(s) to provide further information on a firm's ability to meet the submittal requirements.
Receipt of submittal by the specified cut-off date and time.
The number of originals and/or copies of the submittal specified.
Adherence to maximum page requirement.
Deposit of submittal to the correct location.
4.0 General Terms and Conditions
The applicant shall defend, indemnify, save and hold FHREDI harmless from any and all claims, suits, judgments and liability for death, personal injury, or property damage arising directly or indirectly from the performance by the applicant, its employees, subcontractors, or assigns, including legal fees, court costs, or other legal expenses. Applicant acknowledges that it is solely responsible for complying with the terms of this RFP.
FHREDI, in its sole and absolute discretion, with or without cause, and without liability of any kind to any consultant, reserves the right to:
Reject any and all proposals, waive minor formalities, or award to and/or negotiate with the firm(s) whose proposal(s) best serve the interests of FHREDI.
Cancel this RFP at any time and/or take any action in the best interest of the Region.
