Construct a New Health Sciences Building - SIUE

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The Five (5) prime trades as mandated by the Illinois Procurement Code include General, Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, and Electrical.

Additional subcontractors should be included if known at time of Phase I submittal, but must be included for the Phase II submittal.”  Please confirm that key or protected trades are not required to be identified in the Phase I submittal.

Those Firms may be identified in the Phase I submittal, but they are required to be identified in the Phase II submittal. Including them at the time of the Phase I submittal may provide a more complete picture of the overall project team to the selection committee but they are not required until Phase II

See answer above.

See answer above.

There are no liquidated damages included in the RFP documents.

There are no consequential damages included in the RFP documents.

Phase I goals are for the design team and Phase II goals are for the construction team. In both cases the stated goals must be exceeded by 30% to receive maximum points.

The requirements state that "projects should be successfully certified" and therefore will need to be completed projects. A project that has not received the LEED Certification will not meet this requirement.

Some of the projects we’re considering for this exercise were Construction Manager at Risk project delivery. Can these be used? If we use one or more of these projects, can we write “Construction Manager at Risk” on the lines underneath the two options listed above?

Construction Manager at risk would be considered Design-Bid-Build for the purpose of Past Performance Evaluation Questionnaire.

Yes

No. A minimum of three (3) references must reflect the experience of the Offeror and a minimum of two (2) references must reflect the experience of the design team.

In accordance with the Design-Build Procurement Act (30 ILCS 537/20(d)) and CDB’s Rules and Regulations (44 IAC 1030.150 b), the A/E firm(s), Hellmuth Obata & Kassabaum (HOK), and their sub-consultants, preparers of the bridging documents for this RFP, and Farnsworth Group, and their sub-consultants, have been determined to be ineligible to compete for the design-build contract to be awarded via this RFP.

​The LEED V4 projects must be successfully certified.

It should be included in the $87 million. Per the RFP, The contractor will be assessed three percent (3%) of their awarded contract (base bid plus any awarded alternates). Offerors shall include an allowance for the CAF assessment in their Phase II cost proposal.

​This information is provided in the Bridging Documents, Appendix 3.02 Program Document.

The available drawings are provided in the Bridging Documents, RID 4.11 and 4.12

What date will the building be fully vacated, beside pharmacy? What guarantees does the D/B team have that this work will be completed and the other occupants will be vacated prior to start of construction for this project?

This scope requires coordination with the Using Agency.

1. Pharmacy is on the Lower Level, 12,200 SF & First Floor, 11,000 SF.
2. See 1.01.4 Textbook Services Relocation is in the DB scope, 7,000 SF.
3. Marketing on the First Floor will be moved by SIUE before Construction begins, 5,200 SF. No move date at this time.
4. Two small Leased spaces will be vacated on the First Floor before Construction begins, 900 SF & 700 SF. No move date at this time.

The Chair of the Selection Committee, the CDB Project Manager, Representatives from SIUE, Representatives from HOK and other members of the Design Team, a representative from the Commissioning Agent, and whoever attends from each of the 4 shortlisted teams.

Or will it be completed under a separate contract by another GC? If the later, what is the expected completion date of this scope?

The plant is part of the design-builder's scope.

1. Oak Tree 30" Diameter / 9.4" Caliber Tree. In memory of our classmate Aaron Michael Fagan 1986 – 2008 SIUE School of Pharmacy Class of 2010   
2. Crabapple Tree. 16" Diameter / 5.0" Caliber Tree. Celebrating the life of Bradley Brown Pharm. D. SIUE School of Pharmacy Class of 2017     
3. Ginko Tree.8" Diameter / 2.5" Caliber Tree     
4. Crabapple Tree. 20" Diameter / 6.3" Caliber Tree    
5. Redbud Tree. 13" Diameter / 4.1" Caliber Tree     
6. Pine Tree. 20" Diameter / 6.3" Caliber Tree 
7. Memorial Garden: 21'-6" deep x 52' wide, Brick Memorials: 24" wide x 40' long, 8' Bench SIUE School of Pharmacy Class of 2020

This information can be derived from the Bridging Documents. See Appendix 3.02 Program Document, Section 2.0, and the RID sections 4.11 and 4.12.

​See the Bridging Documents, Appendix 3.03 Medical Education and Laboratory Equipment Matrix for this information.

Given only one proprietary meeting with end-users, it is not reasonably possible for the design-builders to present and confirm programmatic priority assumptions that meet the University's needs and vision for the project while aligning with the funds available.  Please confirm which of the following option(s) are being considered to allow for productive conversations at the proprietary meeting.

1. Providing additional funds to allow for design & construction of the program identified in the bridging documents.
2. Re-evaluating the program to provide design-builders with a minimum acceptable program as a baseline.
3. Requesting design-builders make programmatic assumptions regarding the end-user's priorities to deliver a project compliant with the budget.  This is the least desirable option and will result in design-build proposals which are difficult to evaluate due to non-compliance with bridging document project objectives and programmatic requirements.

The published budget is $87,000,000 and it is the responsibility of the Design-Build team to identify a way though design to achieve a proposal that is within 10% of that amount. That may be achieved through deviations from the requirements of the bridging narratives or through program adjustments that have been vetted with the end user. For this purpose, CDB will schedule a second set of meetings with each of the teams to allow for additional follow up and feedback as teams develop their solutions/proposals.

No, there will need to be either phased work or provide an area to complete the studies.

​The room will have a project and screen which you may connect your laptop or other device to.

SIUE does have a Master Plan. The bridging documents have taken the Master Plan into consideration.

The electrical rate is fixed at $.10/kWh. The natural gas ($/dth) varies by month. January $2.71 February $2.96 March $3.29 April $2.93 May $3.19 June $3.23 July $3.83 August $4.27 September $4.59 October  $6.07 November $6.66 December $5.99

See SIUE website  https://www.siue.edu/compliance/drones/index.shtml

This information is not available at this time but will be provided in a future Amendment.

No specific incentives have been identified. It is up to the D-B firms to determine which might apply and which they include in the overall program.

Yes, LEED v4 Silver is a requirement. It is the DB firm's responsibility to define the LEED boundary and create the scorecard.

Yes. AutoCAD file is provided for 7019-Alumni Hall.

Space listings are provided from SIUE. See the attached Excel file "SIUE TMA Areas List 2015", AutoCAD file and PDF's are provided for 7019-Alumni Hall. This Areas List/Space Tabulations is from 2015 so a few things might have changed since.

​This will be addressed in Amendment #2. Textbook Services existing space will be available for the D/B Team to take over at the beginning of the summer of 2023.

Yes, AutoCAD file will be provided for 7019-Alumni Hall.

Space listings are provided from "SIUE TMA Areas List 2015" . See Excel file "SIUE TMA Areas List 2015" & PDF floor plans. This Areas List is from 2015 so a few things have changed since.

​(SIUE-SoP=School of Pharmacy & SIUE-SoN=School of Nursing)

SIUE-SoP: 45 (10-yr); 50 (20-yr);   SIUE-SoN: 89 current, 109 (10-yr), 119 (20-yr)

SIUE-SoP: Current: 74-82 per cohort; 3 cohorts on campus; Future: 90-100 students per cohort

SIUE-SoN: 162-224 per cohort for traditional BSN students; 3 cohorts currently on campus totaling 578 students; Future: 237 per cohort for BSN students; 96 per cohort for Nurse Anesthetist Program; 2 cohorts on campus; Future: 120 per cohort for Nurse Anesthetist Program; 2 cohorts on campus.

SIUE-SoP: B2-5 response: YES, if co-located with B2-6, B2-7, B2-8;

SIUE-SoN: for Nursing Simulation, classrooms can typically be used for prebrief and debrief as long as they are reasonably close to simulation rooms and consistently available during times that simulation is scheduled.

SIUE-SoP: individual rooms; 
SIUE-SoN: individual rooms.

​SIUE-SoP: Counter height and overhead cabinets similar to kitchen but no plumbing. 
SIUE-SoN: Same.

SIUE-SoP: Lounges/Office Areas: YES; Individual Offices: NO;

SIUE-SoN: Same.

Furniture is a part of the FF&E and is not included in the published budget as it will be provided by SIUE. Any casework or millwork which is attached the building and a part of the design prepared by the Design-Build Entity must be included in the construction budget.

SIUE-SoP: No;

SIUE-SoN: No.

​SIUE-SoP: No for B2-2, B2-3, B2-8, B2-9; YES for B2-5, B2-6, B2-7;

SIUE-SoN: Yes for C1-6 Telehealth Teaching Lab and C4-1 Task Training Lab 

(1) Washer/disinfector - C-441684

(1) Sterilizer - STE0623
Sterilizer dimensions:   42.24"w x 77"d x 89.06"h

Yes.

MCT will provide the pad and structure, but the project will be responsible for utilities. Also, after it's installed, SIUE will be responsible for maintaining it. Be aware that stop locations can impact the LEED credits. It is up to the DB firms to determine the LEED scorecard and pathway to achieve Silver, however, may want to consider this in the response so it allows the DB firms the most flexibility.

4000 MIPS is the maximum floor vibration design criteria recommended for general laboratories and associated support rooms. Criteria should be confirmed with the basis of design manufacturer(s) of any vibration sensitive lab equipment.

The narrative leaves the quality (other than pharmaceutical use) open to the University standards or equipment mfr. recommendations, whichever is more stringent.

​Any item which is attached to the building and a part of the design prepared by the Design-Build Entity must be included in the construction budget.

​No. See 2.03.8 for criteria related to vertical transportation.

This requirement is indicated on page 2.014-3 of the Bridging Document Report.

​A glass wall system is preferred but not required.

​Disposable cage rack systems are not acceptable.

​Yes.

No.

At sash height no higher than 18" (usually marked on the unit). Face velocities of 0.4 m/sec to 0.6 m/sec (80 fpm to 120 fpm) provide containment if the hood location requirements and laboratory ventilation criteria of this standard are met.

​Yes, SIUE Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and the company contracted for all of SIUE is Moore-Mattli

​No, but regardless of campus standards, they are required to meet all applicable codes, including NFPA 30

The Program is not new but rather prioritized to allow teams greater ability to provide designs that meet the budgetary constraints of the project. There has never been a "design" that teams were expected to price but it has always been intended that each team would come up with its own design solution to the programmatic needs of the project. Proposal requirements outlined in Section 00 42 10.3: Technical & Cost Proposal - Submittal Contents - Phase II remain unchanged.

If it is allowed by the bridging documents then it would be considered a design discretion whereas a deviation is something that does not comply with one or more requirements of the bridging documents.

This will be addressed in Amendment #2.

With the current market conditions and supply chain challenges, e.g., curtainwall lead time currently is 18-20 months, how will a proposal be rendered if the proposed schedule is in excess of 640 days to design and construct the project? Is a schedule in excess of 640 days deemed a deviation or is it considered non-responsive?

There is one evaluation criteria that relates to the schedule. Teams will be scored on that criteria as defined in the RFP. Not meeting the schedule does not make the proposal non-responsive, however, a team that is proposing a schedule that takes longer will not score as well as a team that meets or exceeds the proposed timeline.

The tentative Authorization to Proceed (ATP) date to be used in the development of the Schedule is February 6, 2023, per the RFP. With the revised submission and approval dates issued, what date for ATP are we to utilize?

​This will be addressed in Amendment #2.

This will be addressed in Amendment #2.

This will be addressed in Amendment #2.

Yes.

​These will be provided.

This will be addressed in Amendment #2.

​The room will be used to conduct academic tests for students on a periodic basis. Final layout of the room should accommodate this.

The ability to split the room in half to enable two cohorts to do different activities was discussed as a preferred feature for flexibility. Design-build team can evaluate if it wants to pursue this degree of flexibility.

SIUE has indicated the need for a piped distribution system.

D1-1 indicates 4 4' hoods, none listed on equipment list
D1-2 indicates 2 4' hoods, none listed on equipment list
D1-3 indicates 2 4' hoods, none listed on equipment list
D1-4 indicates 2 4' hoods, none listed on equipment list
D1-4 indicates 1 BSC and 2 4' hoods, none listed on equipment list
D1-16 indicates 2 hoods (no size) vs. 1 on equipment list
D1-17 indicates 2 hoods (no size) vs. 1 on equipment list
Per equipment schedule floor-mounted (walk-in) hood indicated for D1-2, but is not indicated on room data sheet, which is correct? D1-7, D1-8, D1-9 and D1-10 call for Class II B2 BSC's conflicts with quantity and locations in equipment schedule.

​Room data sheets govern for fixed, contractor furnished, contractor installed equipment. Equipment sheets govern for loose, scientific equipment. Consult with Owner for final confirmation of layout and equipment.

Room data sheets indicate piped gases to rooms. Assume that all fume hoods should have Cold Water, Compressed Air, Vacuum, and Laboratory Gas.

Signage players are not included in the published budget of $87m.

Room Data Sheets should govern.

There are no known agreements.

100 psf is an acceptable minimum live load for the labs.

​Typically, CDB does not waive any of the requirements in the DCM, however, a team could choose to include this as a deviation.

The IT standards can be downloaded here: https://www.siue.edu/its/construction/

The process must be initiated by SIUE personnel who then need to respond to the question of “Will you be the pilot…” they will select “No” and then select the “External Pilot” option in the Key Personnel section. Once the form is filled out and submitted, those selections will route the form to IT to add the external person as a Kuali User. Once the person is added as a user, the form will be sent to the external pilot to fill in the required pilot information. The form will route for approvals as usual from there.

No Permit Costs are required on SIUE Campus.

Since the Health Sciences project agreed to resurface the existing WH lot and Lot 7, they won’t need to replace the approximately 60 spaces to the north of 200 University Park if your project includes removing that lot.

Our typical spaces are 9’ wide. If 90°, spaces should be between 18’ and 20’ long with 24’ drive isle. If angle parking, we use 16’ drive isle.

Marketing, Educational Outreach & Tenant will be out of the building by February 2023. Textbook Services will be out of the building by September 2023. Building 220: Pharmacy remains per the Bridging Documents for the D/B Team to relocate as needed, schedule, design & execute.

If not, please provide details about the new spaces and dates when the programs can be moved so that a design & budget can be determined for this work.

Building 200 & 220: Pharmacy remains per the Bridging Documents for the D/B Team to relocate as needed, schedule, design & execute. D/B Team can have the swing space after the Spring 2023 Session is over. Pharmacy can be moved between semesters after Summer 2023 session is over. See PDF and AutoCAD files of the available swing space in Science Lab East (SLE), 1st & 3rd Floor, 200 Wing (building area, not shaded) to modify as needed. Including Rooms in 1st Floor 1225, 1230, 1252, 1254 & 1256 = 5,500 SF; 3rd Floor 3204, 3205, 3220, 3227, 3228, 3229, 3230, 3252, 3254, 3256, 3264, 3265, 3270, 3275, 3208/3280 = 15,000 SF.

All of the existing swing spaces in SLE on the 1st Floor will be for the pharmacy classrooms from 200-UP #’S 1102, 1103, 1104 & 1127 so SIUE can start scheduling them for Fall 2023. Total Swing Space Available = 20,500 SF. SIUE currently has Temporary Offices that are dismantled and in storage on the SLE 3rd floor and they all can be used for this swing space for Pharmacy (see PDF "SIUE Swing Space"). File references are in the shared folder that was previously provided to the shortlisted teams.

The DB-PTF includes the 5 prime trades mandated by the Illinois Procurement Code. Additional trades may be added to the DB-PTF based on the discretion of the Design Team. The Pricing Schedule should include all trades that may be utilized based on the bridging documents in order to provide the most accurate numbers as possible.

Files have been updated to the Shared Folder.

Available information is provided in the Reference Information Documents included with the RFP package. For information specific to ACT and Lead see 4.08 and 4.09.

​There is not a required format for resumes. Refer to RFP for information required on resumes and keep the page limits in consideration.

This will be addressed in Amendment #3.

Per the report: “if the owner is not willing to accept the risks of supporting floor slabs over existing undocumented fill materials, then the existing fill should be removed and replaced to support floor slabs. If the owner is willing to accept the risks of supporting the floor slab on existing fill, then at least 24 inches of new placed LP structural fill should be placed beneath the bottom of the floor slab.” Please note, the existing fill is estimated to be extend approximately 3-6 feet below grade per the geotechnical report.

​The owner will not assume this risk. If the Design-Build team is uncomfortable assuming the risk they can always perform their own geotechnical analysis as a part of their proposal.

​Files have been updated to the Shared Folder.

Is there a budget for this equipment what would need to be accounted for and deducted from the overall project budget? Also many of these pieces such as ethernet switches, UPS’s and computers may be integral to the startup of many of the contractor furnished and installed systems such as BAS/SCADA, Video Surveillance, Access Control, Simulation systems, AV systems, Lighting controls and others it will be critical to have the data rooms operational as early in the project schedule as possible, what would be the expected time required for the SIUE IT team to install the owner furnished IT equipment and have the network within the new facility operational so the systems listed previously can be completed and tested?

2.11.2.14 IT Equipment is a part of the FF&E Project funded budget of $105M and is not included in the published budget of $87M. As soon as the project is programmed and things like size/location of network switch locations are finalized, electronics (Ethernet switches, wireless access points, and UPS) will be ordered so that they can be received and configured in advance. Construction team to install fiber-optic cabling and certified as early as possible. With that and AC power, SIUE can bring campus network service to the building before interior work is complete.