CC598-24 ? CASPER COLLEGE NEW BUILDINGS LEVEL I STUDY

Location:	West Virginia
Posted:	Jan 10, 2025
Due:	Jan 16, 2025
Agency:	Casper College
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	U - Education and Training Services
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Date Issued: 12/17/2025

Request for Proposal:

Casper College New

Buildings Level I

Study

Request for Qualifications

Number: #CC598-24

PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME:

January 16, 2025 – 2:00 P.M. Mountain Time

Request for Proposal Opening:

January 16, 2025 – 2:00 P.M. Mountain Time

Question Deadline:

January 9, 2025 – 2:00 P.M. Mountain Time

Non-Mandatory Site Visit:

January 7, 2025 – 3:15 P.M. Mountain Time GW 312

PROCUREMENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Shane Pulliam

E-MAIL ADDRESS: shane.pulliam@caspercollege.edu

TELEPHONE NO: (307) 268-2633

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION ONE: DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY

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SECTION TWO: SPECIFICATIONS AND SCOPE OF WORK

SECTION THREE: EVALUATION METHODOLOGY

Overview

Evaluation Criteria

SECTION FOUR: INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS AND PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

1. General Conditions

2. Preparation of Proposals

3. Pre-Proposal Meeting and Job Walk

4. Submission / Modifications / Withdrawals / Late proposals

5. Questions About RFQ / Addendums

6. Bid Opening

7. Award and Contract Information

8. Required Documentation for Awarded Proposal

9. Qualification of Bidder

10. Laws and Regulations

11. Environment, Health, and Safety

SECTION FIVE: SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

SECTION 1: Definitions and Terminology

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Wherever used in this request for qualifications (RFQ) these or other related procurement

documents, the following terms have meanings indicated which are applicable to both the

singular and plural thereof. The terms can be used interchangeably.

Addendum: Written or graphic instruments issued prior to the opening of bids that clarify,

correct, or change the bid documents or the related procurement documents.

Bidder / Firm: The company/vendor that is submitting a statement of qualifications (SOQ).

Contract: An agreement between Casper College and the bidder that will include a written

contract, RFQ, addendums (if any), purchase order(s), purchase order terms and conditions,

as well as the bidder’s response to the RFQ.

Contractor / Architect: The Company awarded a contract or PO for this Bid.

Evaluation Committee / Stakeholders: Casper College hired contractors or employees

that have an interest in the project.

Purchase Order / PO: A contractual agreement with a firm for goods or services that

specifies payment terms, delivery dates, item identification, quantities, freight terms, and

other obligations and conditions.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) / Proposal / REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

(RFQ): This formal publicly released document outlining a need and inviting businesses to

submit responses to fulfill our request.

Schedule of Values: A start to finish list of work items on a project including the cost

associated with those work items that the bidders will want to be paid on throughout the

project.

Specifications / Scope of Work: Those portions of this proposal consisting of written or

graphic technical descriptions of materials, equipment, construction systems, standards,

workmanship, goods, services, and administrative details applicable.

SECTION 2: SPECIFICATIONS AND SCOPE OF WORK

1. Purpose

1.1. Casper College is accepting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from licensed

architects and planners for Level 1 planning, development, and design of two (2) new

buildings on the Casper College Campus. The intended structures will include a new

School of Health Sciences and Industry Building that have been identified in our 2024

Campus Master Plan Refresh.

1.2. This project will consider planning and programming under the titles of

reconnaissance and feasibility statutorily required for State funded projects. Casper

College through it 2024 Campus Master Plan Refresh has identified the need for a new

School of Health Sciences and a new School of Business and Industry industrial

building. Casper College currently faces a space deficiency that hinders the growth of

academic programs, research, and don’t maximize educational relationships. The

existing facilities are either outdated or inadequate to meet the increasing enrollment

demands and evolving technology. The new construction aims to alleviate these issues

by providing modern infrastructure to support innovative teaching, research, and

interdisciplinary approach to education.

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1.3. Casper Colleges 2024 Campus Master Plan Refresh is available at this URL:

https://www.caspercollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-Casper-College-

Master-Plan-Refresh-FINAL_Completed.pdf

1.4. The successful bidder will be responsible for delivering Casper College a

completed Level 1 Reconnaissance Study outline in Wyoming State Statue 9-2-

108 (i).

1.5. Casper College also requires the completion of Level 1 Reconnaissance Study

for each building. In addition, each building will need an individual conceptual

design work, resulting in two separate studies and corresponding design efforts.

1.6. The conceptual design will need to include estimated overall cost, square

footage, and space allocations.

1.7. This is not a Request for Proposals. Casper College is not obligated by this RFQ to

award any contracts. Responding proposers may be invited to submit proposals

pending the outcome of this request of qualifications.

1.8. Project Overview: This project will consist of:

• Level 1 reconnaissance studies shall, to the extent possible:

• Describe the project.

• Identify the need for the project

• Assess the status of proposed site ownerships, including existing conflicts,

and recommendations for resolution of the conflicts and recommendations

for resolution for the conflicts and any other potential obstacles. This needs

to be done in cooperation with appropriate local, county, and state agencies.

• Assess and describe local, state, and federal permits required for

construction.

• Assess environmental considerations and constraints.

• Identify legal constraints to development.

• Identify alternate sources of space to purchase and/or lease.

• Summarize public testimony received at meetings held by the commission

in the county of the proposed construction.

• Contain the commission’s recommendation to the legislature whether to

terminate further consideration of the proposed project or to continue the

project at its current level of study, or to proceed with further activity.

1.9. Possibility to proceed with the Level II Feasibility Studies.

1.10. Qualifications

• The following are the mandatory qualifications and licenses for this project:

• Professional Licensed and insured architect.

• The managing professional/project managers to be licensed or registered

in Wyoming prior the execution of a contract. Respondents should provide

assurance that each managing team member will be able to expediently

secure Wyoming license/registration.

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• A work portfolio and reference that contains a minimum of three (3) similar

projects with in the last five years.

2. Proposal Format

2.1. The Statement of Qualification shall be no more than thirty (30) pages. Cover page,

table of contents, and divider tabs/pages will not count toward the total number of

pages.

2.2. The Statement of Qualifications submittal shall be tabulated and include the following

information, forms, and supporting information.

• Tab 1:

• General: Table of Contents and Executive Summary

• Table of Contents: The table of contents should include all items listed in each

section.

• Executive Summary: The executive summary will condense and highlight the

contents of the scope in such way as to provide the College with a broad

understanding of the proposer’s qualifications and approach to meeting the

requirements of the RFQ.

• Provide a statement stating that your firm meets the minimum qualifications

requirement for this project.

• Provide a statement indicating your firm’s ability to commit personnel and

resources to the project.

• Single Point of Contact: The proposer should identify a single point of contact

for all contract management activities and approvals. Also include the name,

firm address, title and email address of the individual with signature authority.

The proposer’s Project Manager’s name and resume should be submitted

with the proposal. The successful proposal should not change the Project

manager without written Agency approval.

• Tab 2:

• Please state the qualifications of the Firm and individuals involved with this

project. Company information, key personnel information, past work on similar

projects. Firm Qualifications submittals must include a listed summary of

experience and certifications demonstrating qualifications.

• The proposer should include a company summary including the company history,

geographic location, office location(s), company size, and the statement of

technical areas of expertise.

• Please include an organization chart should be included with all proposed

personnel, including the supervisor level, functional responsibilities, key

personnel, and other staff members who will be involved in the project.

• Tab 3:

• Please include a list of successfully completed similar projects for which your firm

has preformed in the last five (5) years. We are asking that firms have completed

a minimum of three (3) similar project in this time frame. Key information that is

needed on these projects is an overview of the project, project location, client

information, clients contact information (if you can provide more than one contact

for each project please do), start and end date of the project, construction costs,

and size of the building(s).

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

CC598-24 ? CASPER COLLEGE NEW BUILDINGS LEVEL I STUDY

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