RFS 25-722 Architectural Design of SporTran ADA, Maint., Oper., and Admin. Complex

Location:	Louisiana
Posted:	Nov 18, 2025
Due:	Dec 18, 2025
Agency:	City of Shreveport
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	C - Architect and Engineering Services - Construction
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CITY OF SHREVEPORT-PURCHASING DIVISION

P.O. BOX 31109 SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA 71130-1109 ⚫ Suite 610, 505 TRAVIS SHREVEPORT, LA 71101-3042

Phone 318-673-5450 web site: www.shreveportla.gov Fax 318-673-5408

November 18, 2025

TO: Prospective Consultants

You are invited to submit a response for RFS 25-722 Architectural Design of SporTran ADA,

Maintenance, Operational, and Administrative Complex. A complete Request for Statement of

Qualification package is attached for use in preparing your response.

Please make single-sided copies of the Transmittal Letter and Standard Form 330, which is

available on the web at: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/getFormFormatPortalData?mediaId=33261

In the Transmittal Letter include the names of all subs and an estimate of the Fair Share/DBE goal to

be achieved. Submit these with any other documentation and return one (1) clearly identified original

and twelve (12) copies (TOTAL OF THIRTEEN (13) DOCUMENTS) on or before the date/time as

shown on page number two (2). Provide an electronic copy (CD or USB drive) of your response in

an ATTACHED (NOT A LOOSE) pocket file with each copy (13 documents) of your submittal. It

is up to you to make sure that all the information requested is returned to us by using the envelope

format shown in this package. Fees and reimbursable expenses are limited based upon the information

listed on page number three (3).

This solicitation does not commit the City to award a contract, to pay any costs incurred in the

preparation of a response, or to contract for the services. The City reserves the right to accept or reject

any or all responses received as a result of this request, to waive informalities, to negotiate with all

qualified consultants, or to cancel in part or in its entirety, if it is in the best interest of the City to do so.

The selected consultant will be requested to adhere to the City’s Fair Share/DBE Program

requirements.

Sincerely,

Angela McNicoll

Assistant Purchasing Agent

Attachment:

Return Envelope Format (one page)

The Fair Share Forms (Appendix 1, Forms 1 – 4 & Form 6), as enclosed, must be submitted with your response.

The Felony Conviction/ E-Verify Affidavit (Appendix 3) must be submitted with your response.

Revised 12/04/19

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Account: 0000002676

Proof of Publication Required

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CONTROL NUMBER MUST BE INCLUDED ON INVOICE

City of Shreveport

REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

SEALED QUALIFICATION STATEMENTS, addressed to the Purchasing Agent for the City of Shreveport must be received

in the Purchasing Division, Government Plaza, Suite 610, 505 Travis Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101, not later than

3:00 p.m. on December 18, 2025, for the following project:

RFS 25-722

Architectural Design of SporTran ADA, Maintenance, Operational, and Administrative Complex

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mail, you will have to register with BidNetDirect. Registration is free. Only paper responses are allowed for RFS submittals.

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on this. Solicitation documents are also posted on the City’s website at www.shreveportla.gov/Solicitations.

BidNetDirect.com shall be the official source for solicitation documents. Email inquiries should be directed to

angela.mcnicoll@shreveportla.gov.

Renee Anderson, Purchasing

MBA, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP

07-01-2019

Advertise:

11/18/25

11/25/25

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CITY OF SHREVEPORT

REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

FOR

ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS

PURPOSE

SporTran is seeking to acquire professional architectural consultant to provide architectural services for the

SporTran’s ADA, Maintenance, Operational, and Administrative Complex.

PROJECT NAME

RFS #25-722 Architectural Design of SporTran, ADA, Maintenance, Operational, and Administrative Complex.

PRIMARY DISCIPLINE(S) REQUIRED

Architecture

MAXIMUM DESIGN FEE: $125,000.00

If the lowest responsive construction bid exceeds the Construction Budget, the Designer shall redesign

the project for no additional cost to the City.

OTHER FEES

Only other fees allowed will be: As negotiated for Surveying, Right-of-Way an Environmental, when needed.

The City reserves the right to contract for these separately.

REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES

These must be approved in writing by the City before their incurrence.

The successful consultant will provide a not to exceed itemized Reimbursable Expenses Budget and it will be

computed as follows:

Actual Cost X 1.0.

INTENT OF REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

The City of Shreveport A/E Selection Committee is seeking qualified individuals or firms to design and prepare

appropriate documents for the project listed above, and to represent the interest of the City of Shreveport during

the design, construction, and close out of the project.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

The Consulting Firm shall at its own expense provide and maintain certain insurance in full force and effect at

all times during the term of this Agreement and any extensions thereto.

Such insurance, at a minimum, must include the following coverages and limits of liability.

Commercial General Liability Insurance in an amount not less than a combined single limit of $1,000,000 per

occurrence.

This policy should be endorsed to name the City as an additional insured and proof provided via a DEC

and/or endorsement.

It is the intent of the City that the policy coverage should not be limited by an annual aggregate limitation. If

this policy is to be limited by an aggregate annual limitation, the aggregate limitation shall not be less than

$2,000,000 Million otherwise the Consulting Firm must provide a $1,000,000 per project aggregate applicable

for the project specified in this contract.

Comprehensive Auto Liability Insurance, including hired, rented or non-owned automobiles, in an amount not

less than $100,000 per person or $300,000 each occurrence or a combined single limit of $500,000 per

occurrence.

This policy should be endorsed to name the City as an additional insured and proof provided via a DEC

and/or endorsement.

Workers Compensation Insurance as required by the laws of the State of Louisiana and Employers Liability

Insurance in a minimum amount of $1,000,000.

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This policy shall contain an Other States Coverage Endorsement. When required by the City, this policy shall

also be endorsed to include coverage required by the United States Longshoreman and Harbor Workers

Compensation Act and Maritime Coverage.

The certificate of insurance required herein, must have the following statement shown in the remark section:

This policy for workers compensation protects all members of the insured organization, including an employer,

a sole proprietor, a partner or bona fide officer of the insured organization, and all employees.

Professional Liability Insurance.

For projects with an estimated total cost in excess of $1 Million the limit of liability shall be in an amount not less

than $1 Million per claim and in the annual aggregate.

For projects with a total estimated cost of $500,000 to $1 Million the limit of liability shall be in an amount not

less than $500,000 per claim occurrence and in the annual aggregate.

For projects with a total estimated cost less than $500,000 the limit of liability shall be in an amount not less

than $250,000 per claim and in the annual aggregate.

Coverage shall be maintained for at least two years following completion of the project.

The Consulting Firm shall promptly notify the City if any claim is asserted against the contractor whenever such

a claim would apply to this coverage.

This notification requirement applies whether the claim results from services performed under this agreement

or from any other agreement with any other client.

The City’s intent is to make certain, to the extent possible from such information, the adequacy of the annual

aggregate amount of coverage provided under the required professional liability insurance.

All coverage provided for above shall be effective under insurance policies issued by solvent insurance carriers

qualified to do business in the State of Louisiana and having an A. M. Best rating of B+VII or better.

This rating requirement is waived on the Workers Compensation coverage only.

The City reserves the right to inspect any and all insurance policies required pursuant to this Agreement, prior

to commencement of the services specified in the Agreement and anytime thereafter.

Proof that such insurance coverage exists shall be furnished to the City by means of a DEC page and/or

endorsement form before any part of the service specified by this Agreement are commenced. A provision

should be included that in case of cancellation, or any material change in the coverage stated above the City

shall be notified thirty (30) days prior to any such change or cancellation. Said provision shall include

cancellation for non-payment of premium. The Contractor shall be liable for its subcontractors' insurance

coverage of the types and in the amounts stated above and shall furnish the City with copies of such DEC

page and/or endorsement.

The Consulting Firm and all of its insurers shall, in regard to the above stated insurance, waive all right of

recovery or subrogation against the City, its officers, agents or employees and its insurance companies.

The payment of any deductible specified by such insurance policies shall be the responsibility of the Consulting

Firm and will be paid solely by the Contractor.

If any of the insurance policies referred to above do not have a flat premium rate and such premium has not

been paid in full, such policy must have a rider or other appropriate endorsement or waiver sufficient to establish

that the issuer of the policy is entitled to look only to the Contractor for premium payment and has no right to

recover premium payment from the City.

The City will give the Consulting Firm prompt notice in writing if the institution of any suit or proceeding and

permit the Consulting Firm to defend same, and will give all needed information, assistance, and authority to

enable the Contractor to do so.

The Consulting Firm shall similarly give the City immediate notice of any suit or action filed or prompt notice of

any claim arising out of the performance of the Contract.

The Consulting Firm shall furnish immediately to the City copies of all pertinent papers received by the

Consulting Firm.

If any part of the services specified by this agreement is sublet, similar insurance shall be provided by or on

behalf of the subcontractor to cover their operations, and evidence of such insurance, satisfactory to the City,

shall be furnished to the city by the Consulting Firm.

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BEFORE A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY IS SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OR THE PURCHASING AGENT,

YOUR INSURANCE AGENT MUST VERIFY THE CORRECT COVERAGE ON YOUR INSURANCE

CERTIFICATE.

Revised 08/29/16 -Contractor’s requirements.

SCOPE OF WORK

Project Overview and Objectives

The project involves the design, construction, and close-out of a new comprehensive facility for SporTran,

including maintenance, operational, and administrative functions.

The new complex will replace the existing complex at 1115 Jack Wells, which will be demolished to create

additional parking.

Project Components and Requirements

Design Services:

Develop detailed design drawings and specifications for the new complex.

Design must integrate with and tie into the existing old maintenance shop.

Wrap the exterior of the old shop to match the new building’s aesthetic.

Include facilities such as:

Four (4) new maintenance bays

Body shop with paint booth

Operational dispatch center

Administrative office spaces (12 offices)

Conference room (18 people)

ADA Certification and Travel Training Simulator Center

Parts room and parts counter

Additional support spaces as required

Construction Services

Construct a new facility adhering to applicable codes, standards, and best practices.

Construct the maintenance bays, body shop with spray booth, dispatch center, offices, ADA area, conference

room, and parts room.

Install furnishings, fixtures, and equipment associated with operational needs.

Demolish the existing office and warehouse complex at 1115 Jack Wells to facilitate parking expansion.

Tie-in with existing facilities to ensure seamless operational integration.

Wrap the exterior of the existing maintenance shop to match the new construction aesthetics.

Project Close-Out

Complete all punch list items.

Conduct final inspections and ensure compliance with all project specifications.

Provide all operation and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, and warranty documentation.

Facilitate training for staff on new systems and facilities.

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