RFQ for Architectural Consulting Services

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MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ARCHITECTURAL CONSULTING March 1, 2023 Contact information for this request for proposal: Department of Finance and Administration Office of Procurement and Contracts 501 North West Street Suite 1301-A Woolfolk Building Jackson, Mississippi 39201 procurement@dfa.ms.gov Architectural Consulting Request for Qualifications 1 1. GENERAL: The Department of Finance and Administration’s (DFA) Office of Procurement and Contract’s will contract for an initial three-year term with up to two one-year renewals for professional architectural consulting services for the scope of work listed in this document. Basis of contract will be a combination of stipulated fees as stated in Section 14 plus a submitted hourly rate to be negotiated with selected professional. 2. FACILITIES: There are a total of 38 facilities comprising 3,450,404 GSF of facilities under the control of the Office of Capitol Facilities (OCF), including 33 buildings comprising 2,673,971 GSF and 5 parking garages comprising 776,433 GSF which the OCF both operates and maintains, as well as 7 buildings comprising 684,945 GSF for which the OCF provides only major maintenance. 3. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: The OCF will require the selected Professional to manage any asbestos abatement and lead paint as a routine part of the Professional’s contract. Consultants may be used; however, a separate consulting contract for planning of asbestos abatement or lead paint removal will not be issued by the OCF. 4. INSTITUTION/AGENCY IMPOSED SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: On occasion, some OCF tenants will request pre-interview meetings or requirements, inclusions of certain consultants, or other special conditions for consideration of a Professional. Please be advised that none of the conditions are necessary for our selection unless issued as an Addendum to this RFQ by the OCF. The participation of any Professional in these type activities will not be considered as a part of the evaluation for selection. 5. SUBMISSIONS: Any individual, firm, or corporation desiring to provide services should submit the following in hard copy and digital format to the Office of Procurement and Contracts in DUPLICATE, per project. All submissions shall include the following: 1. Letter of Interest: Submission must be accompanied by an individual letter. 2.