DESIGN SERVICES RFP 2022-01
MUSEO DE ARTE DE PONCE, PONCE, PUERTO RICO
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN SERVICES
RFP 2022-01
Addendum No. 2
Issued March 1, 2022
This addendum is hereby incorporated into the solicitation package of the package of Request for Proposals (“RFP”) referenced above. The following items are clarifications, corrections, additions, deletions and/or revisions to and shall take precedence over the original documents.
RESPONDENT QUESTIONS:
Pursuant to the Schedule noted in the RFP, as modified by Addendum #1, the question deadline was February 28, 2022. The Museo de Arte de Ponce (“Museum”) issues this second Addendum to provide responses to the questions received from prospective Respondents (slightly revised for clarity). The Museum further confirms to all interested Respondents that the Proposal Due Date remains March 9, 2022. All Proposals must be submitted on or before this deadline and consistent with the requirements set forth in the RFP.
- Does the prime architect/designer need to be MBE/WBE/SBA certified per RFP SectionB.3.j?
• No. The Selected Vendor does not have to be MBE/WBE/SBA, but if the Selected Vendor opts to use subcontracting, it must follow 2 CFR 200.321 by taking affirmative steps to notify MBE/WBE of the opportunity. - Does the project manager mentioned in RFP SectionC.6 (page 18) need to be a separate consultant from the prime architect/designer?
• No. The RFP requests that interested vendors identify a Project Manager on its team that will meet the stated requirements. - Per 29 CFR Part 541, Learned and Creative Professional Employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Davis Bacon Act are exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements. Please confirm that requirements described in Section E.5 do not apply to architect and design consultants.
• That is correct. - During the site walk-through it was mentioned that a re-distribution of spaces at ground level may be part of the scope of work of this RFP. Can you confirm that layout changes and respective changes in lighting, A/C, and controls should be considered as part of this proposal?
• The Museum does not foresee any major layout changes. It does foresee changes in lighting, AC, ducts, and venting in the areas being retrofitted. - Are there any energy efficiency standards or rating systems to be considered as part of this SOW, other than the requirements to meet the current energy code?
• As a FEMA-funded project, the Museum must comply with FEMA policies related to repairs using the Consensus Based code policy. For reference this policy is attached to the response from the Museum. The design team will need to assist the Museum in the identification of the code elements with the scope of work. - Are there any specific museum design guidelines that the designers would need to adhere to?
• The Museum must adhere to international museum standards and other standards, as applicable. - Is there a FEMA-approved SOW that needs to be considered in this proposal?
• The FEMA approved SOW of work at this point does not include seismic code compliance measures or a hazard mitigation scope to reduce damages from future events, the selected design team will work with the Museum to develop these elements of the SOW. - Can you provide a list of existing assessments (i.e. structural, environmental, geotechnical, etc.) that have already been performed, their dates and who prepared them?
• As of March 1st, 2022, the Museum has performed the following studies: Geotechnical Study, Asbestos & Lead Study, Damage Assessment & Structural Mitigation and Seismic Evaluation. The studies will be provided to the selected vendor once under contract. - Is there an estimated construction budget for the project?
• The Museum does not have a construction budget at this time. The eventual construction budget will be contingent on the agreed upon final design.
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MUSEO DE ARTE DE PONCE, PONCE, PUERTO RICO
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN SERVICES
RFP 2022-01
Addendum No. 2: Certification of Receipt
Issued March 1, 2022
This Addendum No. 2 is hereby incorporated into the solicitation package of the package of RFP referenced above. Interested vendors must confirm receipt of the same by returning this certification with the vendor’s proposal signed by a legally authorized representative.
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