RFP ? Professional Construction Management Services for Rochester Riverside Convention Center Project No. 20017

Agency:	City of Rochester
State:	New York
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support Services
Posted:	Nov 21, 2023
Due:	Dec 15, 2023
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RFP – Professional Construction Management Services for Rochester Riverside Convention Center Project No. 20017

The City is seeking the services of a Consultant to perform the following services to implement the

Project. Respondent’s proposal shall address each of the following services and identified tasks. The proposal shall address each of the requested services, using the same identifying language, including any paragraph or section numbers or letters as used in the RFP.

Services will involve providing a qualified Construction Manager (CM) / Project Representative (RPR) & Construction Inspection staff for the duration of the project. This includes, but not limited to: providing a full time Project Representative, construction inspection and support staff as needed.

The personnel would work under the supervision of a City project manager and perform technical duties associated with the project. These duties would include but are not limited to observation of the work, quality assurance & control, submission of daily construction reports & photographs; review of contractor invoices & change orders; and coordination between the design engineer(s), contractor, agencies having jurisdiction, utility companies, the general public and the City project manager. All other duties are as described in the Draft Professional Service Agreement for Professional Services included with this RFP.

The Project(s) consist of various work at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center located at 123 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14604.

The scope of work for part one includes, but is not limited to, repairs to the existing river wall, including a concrete wall facing and structural repairs to existing stone masonry and concrete wall; expansion of the existing terrace cantilevered edge over the river, including steel framing, concrete work, expansion joints and waterproofing, metal panel system and river railings. The work also includes site/river staging and access, river bedrock removals, demolition, asbestos removal, and minor plumbing, HVAC and electrical relocations for installation of the work.

The scope of work for part two includes, but is not limited to, renovation and expansion to the building frontage along Main Street, to create a single story 2,000 square foot revitalized event space, including site landscaping, exterior digital signage and additional restrooms within the facility. Repair and restoration of deteriorated exterior building and site materials, including but not limited to, foundation walls, expansion joints, granite masonry veneer, metal panel system, joint sealants, replacement of exterior doors and cleaning of the building façades. Design is currently in progress for this part of the project.

Drawings & specifications are available at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/new‐york/city‐of-rochester/ after 11/20/23 for review.

RFP Schedule and Delivery Information

Proposals must be received digitally by the City no later than 12:00 PM Friday, Dec 15, 2023.

Proposals shall be submitted in PDF version to:
Andrew Wojewodzic, Manager of Construction
andrew.wojewodzic@cityofrochester.gov : (585) 428-6523

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR:

Construction Management & RPR Services for

Rochester Riverside Convention Center

River Wall & South Terrace (Part 1) &

Main Street Building Addition (Part 2)

City Project No. 20017

City Bldg. ID No. 1.17

RFP Issued: November 20, 2023

Proposals Due: December 15, 2023

City of Rochester

Department of Environmental Services

Bureau of Architecture and Engineering

Holly Barrett, P.E.

City Engineer

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 General Information

o Project Title and Information

o Project Timetable

o Submission Delivery Information

o Communications

o Pre‐Proposal Site Walk‐Thru

o Project Budget

o General

2.0 Project Overview

o Project Background and Details

o Additional Materials and Background Information

3.0 Scope of Services

o Preconstruction Phase Services

o Construction Phase Services

o Special Inspections, Environmental & Material Testing Services

o Temporary Facilities

o Project Closeout

4.0 Proposal Preparation & Submission Process

o Proposal Content

 Direct Reimbursable Expenses

 Eligibility Qualifications and Requirements

o Evaluation Criteria

 Living Wage Requirements

 Local Preference

 MWBE Goals

 Workforce Goals / EEO

o Miscellaneous

Attachments

Exhibit A: MWBE Utilization Plan OCSD‐4 and OCSD‐5 if required

Exhibit B: Workforce Staffing Plan OCSD‐2

Exhibit C: Draft Agreement

Exhibit D: Consultant Information Form

Schedule A: Fee Schedule

Supplemental Information:

Rochester Gas & Electric Corporation (RG&E) FERC License Requirements for Genesee River Access

New York State Canal Corporation Permit Requirements

Project Site Photographs

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1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

PROJECT TITLE:

Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center

Construction Management & RPR Services ‐ Part 1 & 2

LOCATION:

123 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14604

OWNER:

City of Rochester, NY

This RFP is posted online for public viewing and all other interested parties:

http://www.cityofrochester.gov/bidandrfp/

THIS CONTRACT CONTAINS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 (ARPA) FUNDS

FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS

THIS CONTRACT CONTAINS EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT (ESD) FUNDED PROJECTS

AND M/WBE REQUIREMENTS

THIS CONTRACT CONTAINS ROCHESTER GAS & ELECTRIC CORPORATION (RG&E)

FERC LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

PROJECT TIMETABLE:

Design and construction timetable (anticipated and subject to change):

Part one schedule (River Wall Repairs & South Terrace Addition):

 Advertise for bidding:

November 20, 2023

 Pre‐bid meeting:

December 5, 2023 at 10:00 AM, at RRCC in Aqueduct AB

 Award contracts:

~ March 2024

 Notice to proceed:

~ April 2024

 Begin construction:

~ April 2024

 Substantial completion: 565 days after Notice to Proceed

Part two schedule (Main Street Building Addition Work):

 Advertise for bidding:

~ March 2024

 Award contracts:

~ August 2024

 Notice to proceed:

~ September 2024

 Begin construction:

~ September 2024

 Substantial completion: ~ 365 days after Notice to Proceed

A Professional Services Agreement resulting from this RFP shall commence on the agreement

start date for a term of “The term of the agreement shall extend until three (3) months after

the completion of a two (2) year guarantee inspection of the project.”

The dates shown above may be subject to change within the City of Rochester’s sole discretion

and upon written notification as set forth herein.

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SUBMISSION DELIVERY INFORMATION:

PDF’s of the proposal are to be submitted no later than 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Friday,

December 15, 2023 to:

Andrew Wojewodzic

City of Rochester

Department of Environmental Services

Bureau of Architecture and Engineering

Construction Division

30 Church Street, Room 300‐B

Rochester, New York 14614

Andrew.Wojewodzic@cityofrochester.gov

COMMUNICATIONS:

Submit all questions related to this RFP in writing no later than Friday, December 8, 2023

All communications by parties who have indicated an intent to submit or have submitted a

proposal in response to this RFP (“Respondents”), including any questions or requests for

clarifications, submission of the proposal, requests for status updates about the proposal

selection process and any other inquiries whatsoever concerning this RFP shall be sent, in

writing, to the following City staff person(s):

Andrew Wojewodzic / Manager of Construction

Andrew.Wojewodzic@cityofrochester.gov

(585) 428‐6523

No contact is permitted with any other City staff member with regard to this RFP during the RFP

process unless specifically authorized in writing. Prohibited contact may be grounds for

disqualification.

To ensure that all Respondents have a clear understanding of the scope and requirements of

this RFP, the City will respond to all timely questions submitted via e‐mail to the City Contact by

the question deadline stated above. Questions and the responding answers will be sent via e‐

mail to all Respondents who have provided an e‐mail address to the city contact and will be

posted on the City’s web page for this RFP. The City’s failure to timely respond or provide

responses to any questions shall not delay or invalidate the City’s right to make a decision to

award an agreement pursuant to this RFP.

The City will make every reasonable effort to keep Respondents informed about the RFP

process. Notifications about timeline date changes, amendments to the RFP and other

information about the RFP will be sent by e‐mail to Respondents who have provided an e‐mail

address to the city contact and will be posted on the City’s website for this RFP. The City’s

failure to provide such information shall not delay or invalidate the City’s right to make a

decision to award an agreement pursuant to this RFP.

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PRE‐PROPOSAL SITE WALK‐THRU:

In order to provide the City with an opportunity to discuss the project and Respondents with an

opportunity to ask questions, a contractor’s pre‐bid meeting & pre‐proposal site visit will be

held as follows:

Date:

December 5, 2023

Time:

10:00 A.M.

Location: In room Aqueduct AB at JAF RRCC 123 E. Main Street, Rochester NY

There is no requirement to attend the site conference and no obligation by the City to provide

information from the conference to parties who fail to attend.

PROJECT BUDGET:

The total project budget is $16,000,000. This budget is inclusive of: design & construction of

part 1 & 2, abatement, construction management and RPR fees, utility charges, testing &

special inspections, air monitoring, contingency, etc.

GENERAL

1) The City reserves the right to amend or withdraw this RFP in the City’s sole discretion,

including any timeframes herein, upon notification of all Respondents as set forth above,

and in such case, the City shall have no liability for any costs incurred by any Respondent.

2) The City may request additional information from any Respondent to assist the City in

making its evaluation.

3) The proposal and all materials submitted with the proposal shall become property of the

City and will be subject to NYS Freedom of Information Law. If any proprietary information

is submitted with the proposal, it must be clearly identified and a request to keep such

information confidential must be submitted.

4) The selection of a Consultant is within the City’s sole discretion and no reasons for rejection

or acceptance of a proposal are required to be given. Although costs are an important

consideration, the decision will be based on qualifications and compliance with the

requirements of this RFP and not solely on cost. The City reserves the right to reject any or

all proposals or to accept a proposal that does not conform to the terms set forth herein.

The City further reserves the right to waive or modify minor irregularities in the proposals

and negotiate with Consultants to serve the City’s best interest.

5) Questions must be submitted in writing (preferably e‐mail) to the project contacts, listed

above. All questions and City responses will be shared with all who have indicated intent to

submit a proposal and have provided an e‐mail address.

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