2060 FOLSOM APARTMENTS

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1 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES 2060 FOLSOM APARTMENTS Chinatown Community Development Center and Mission Economic Development Agency ( Chinatown CDC and MEDA ; together, Sponsors ) are requesting evidence of qualifications from applicants interested in providing pre-construction and general contracting services through the design and construction phases of the 2060 Folsom Apartments (the Project ), a new construction, approximately 110 unit, multi-family and transitional age youth (TAY) affordable apartment development with ground floor child development center and nonprofit uses, in San Francisco. Qualified applicants must demonstrate completion of at least one new construction project with a construction contract amount of $30 million or more, and bonding capacity of $45 million or more. For any possible amendments to this RFQ during the posting period, please refer to the City & County of San Francisco s Bids & Contracts website ( PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Project is an affordable housing development financed in part by the San Francisco Mayor s Office of Housing and Community Development ( MOHCD ). The location of the Project is a 126,651 sf vacant site at 2060 Folsom, between Shotwell and Folsom Streets (Block 3571, Lot 18). Total construction cost is estimated to be $43 million. The project is proposed to contain approximately 110 residential units (studios, 1BRs, 2BRs, and 3BRs), a variety of ground floor commercial uses including a child development center and other nonprofit services offices, management offices, a community room, and central courtyard. The project will total approximately 127,000 gross square feet, be a mixture of Type I and Type III construction, and be approximately 75 feet tall at its highest point. An alternative design under consideration has a building height of 85 feet, which may involve all Type I construction. The housing development is adjacent to a new neighborhood park that the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department will begin constructing in March Please see Attachment A for project design. Chinatown CDC and MEDA were chosen by MOHCD to be the developers for this currently city-owned site. The architects selected for the project are Mithun Solomon with Y.A. Studio (the Architect ). Sponsors and Architect are currently in the process of completing schematic design. Sponsors and Architect are committed to green building and to exploring green elements in the design and construction of the Project. The building will be designed to meet Green Communities or other green criteria, to be determined at a green charrette after schematic design completion. MOHCD requires that the Sponsors institute a community planning process, which is now underway. Sponsors and Architect recognize the value of involving a general contractor early in a project's design. We believe in cultivating an effective design/construction team early in development, and that a general contractor's input and involvement throughout a project makes for a better design and a smoother construction period. We believe that, even at preliminary stages in a project s development, a general contractor can provide valuable services including plan review, cost estimating, and value engineering that can help to reduce a project s cost and increase overall quality. We therefore intend to conditionally select a qualified applicant to join the design/construction team prior to initiating the 2060 Folsom Apartments - General Contractor RFQ Page 1 of 6

2 design development phase of this Project. Sponsors will enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (the MOU ) with the selected applicant (the Contractor ) establishing that the Contractor will provide pre-construction services and aid in meeting the construction program within the fixed limit of construction cost. After completing schematic design and before the start of design development, Sponsors, Architect and Contractor will establish this fixed limit of construction cost for the Project. At or near the completion of Construction Documents, Contractor will furnish a construction cost estimate that will serve as the basis for a construction contract (modified AIA A111 Cost Plus Fee with a Guaranteed Maximum Price, and a modified AIA A201 General Conditions). If Contractor and Sponsors are unable to negotiate, in good faith, a contract amount within the previously established fixed limit of construction cost, the Sponsors reserves the right publicly bid the Project with no obligation to the Contractor. If the Sponsors and Contractor are able to negotiate a construction amount within the fixed limit of construction cost, the Sponsors may either execute the contract or choose not to enter into the contract and duly compensate the Contractor for all services provided to that point, per the terms of the MOU. SCHEDULE Schematic design is currently underway and the Sponsors are conducting a community outreach process. Design development will be complete by early fall 2016 and construction documents around spring Sponsors expect construction to start in late 2017 and to take 18 months. The selected general contractor must be available starting immediately after selection to participate on the design/construction team for cost estimating, plan review, and value engineering services. The Contractor is expected to play an important role throughout the pre-construction period, including development of schedule and scope to meet project timeline and budget while maximizing value. PROJECT SPONSORS AND TEAM Chinatown CDC is a nonprofit organization with a 38-year history of serving low income San Franciscans. We have played a role in the development of over 2,500 units of housing serving a wide variety of residents of all ages and ethnicities. Chinatown CDC manages most of the buildings it has developed and owns, and takes pride in providing appropriate supportive services to the ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse residents of our community. We currently own and/or manage 25 buildings throughout San Francisco that are home to more than 2,000 resident households. Chinatown CDC has received numerous awards for its activities, including the Fannie Mae Foundation's Sustained Excellence Award awarded to ten community development corporations in the nation which are "the best examples of organizations who are building and sustaining communities through their work in housing." MEDA is a nonprofit organization with over 42 years of experience serving San Francisco s low- and moderate-income, Latino, and Spanish-speaking immigrant communities through services that build assets and create family economic success. In 2013, MEDA launched its Community Real Estate Program, and in 2014 began co-developing 400 units of public housing through the RAD program. Mithun Solomon, the lead architect, is a firm with a long history of designing award-winning residential projects and extensive experience in affordable housing. Mithun has been a national leader in sustainable design and urbanism since 1949, and seeks to blend design, technology and nature to create places that excel in beauty, spirit and performance Folsom Apartments - General Contractor RFQ Page 2 of 6

3 CONTRACTOR SELECTION PROCESS The selection process will take place in two phases: 1) Phase I: A review panel determined by the Sponsors and approved by MOHCD and the Contract Monitoring Division ( CMD ) will evaluate all submissions of qualifications using the Phase I Scoring Criteria (see Attachment B). After MOHCD and CMD verification of scoring, a short list will be announced naming four or fewer applicants who will proceed to Phase II of the selection process. Sponsors may perform reference calls to help inform its selection of firms for the short list. 2) Phase II: Short-listed contractors will be interviewed by the selection panel. Short-listed firms will be provided with the interview questions and interview scoring criteria prior to interviews. Shortlisted contractors will also be required to submit for evaluation a proposed fee including itemized general conditions costs, and documentation supporting their experience with plan review and cost estimating (see Phase II Requirements for Short Listed Applicants below). The selected Contractor will be the highest scoring applicant based on qualifications submitted, reference calls, and interviews. Scoring will take into account the firm s experience and the experience of individual staff assigned to the Project. Short-listed applicants will be scored using the following criteria: A) Construction experience and qualifications with projects of similar size, type, and contract amount (45 percent) B) Value engineering, cost estimating, and negotiated contracting experience; including quality of submitted work samples (20 percent) C) Proposed contractor team for the Project (20 percent) D) Green building experience (5 percent) E) Proposed Fee and General Conditions (5 percent) F) Experience and success with meeting Section 3/Local Hire and LBE/SBE subcontracting goals (5 percent) The applicant with the highest score from Phase II will be selected to join the design/construction team for the Project, provide pre-construction services, and conditionally enter into a negotiated construction contract. PHASE I REQUIREMENTS FOR RFQ RESPONSES Applicants responding to this RFQ must submit the following: AIA Document A305 - Contractor's Qualifications Statement: All interested applicants must complete AIA Document A305 - Contractor's Qualifications Statement. All questions must be answered completely. Incomplete or missing information will constitute grounds for rejection of your proposal. The AIA A305 does not need to be notarized. In Section 3.5 of the AIA A305, major projects shall include all projects with a construction cost of $20,000,000 or greater completed in the last five years. Applicants shall provide current phone numbers for owners and architect of all projects listed. Please use Attachment C of this RFQ to respond to Section 3.5 of the AIA A305. Evidence of Qualifications: In addition to the information requested on Document A305, please be aware of and provide 2060 Folsom Apartments - General Contractor RFQ Page 3 of 6

4 documentation substantiating the following requirements: 1) Contractor shall have been in business for a minimum of three years without any official unresolved record of complaints registered or filed with the Contractor's State License Board of the California Department of Consumer Affairs. 2) During the past three years, Contractor shall have successfully completed, on time and within budget, a minimum of two new construction projects of building and construction type (Type I and/or Type III) and cost similar to the proposed project. 3) Contractor shall indicate its current capacity to complete the proposed Project by providing a summary of its current workforce and staffing, and a complete list of projects i) currently under construction, ii) under contract, and iii) in negotiation. 4) Contractor shall identify an individual who will be responsible for providing project management for the duration of the project and a full-time site superintendent who will communicate with the Sponsors or their designated representative(s). These individuals shall be authorized to act on behalf of the Contractor. The work experience of these individuals shall be provided. Contractor shall not change or substitute these individuals without Sponsors prior approval. The Sponsors reserve the right to determine the acceptability of these individuals. 5) The Contractor shall provide evidence of its experience with residential green building, including a minimum of one project with significant green elements or green certification. 6) The Contractor shall provide evidence of its ability to meet requirements of public funding agencies, including SBE contracting requirements, and Section 3/Local Hire requirements. Sponsors, MOHCD, and CMD desire a high level of participation by Small Business Enterprises (SBE) in all contracting efforts. We strongly encourage SBEs to submit qualifications to serve as the general contractor individually, as part of a Joint Ventures, or as subcontractors. To promote SBE participation, the Sponsors and CMD will establish SBE participation goals at a later date. The Contractor will be required to meet the SBE participation program requirement. Sponsor will evaluate all applicants using the Scoring Criteria provided (see Attachment B). For information regarding SBE certification or requirements, please contact Romulus Asenloo of the San Francisco Contract Monitoring Division (CMD) at (415) or romulus.asenloo@sfgov.org or Seth Benkle at seth.benkle@sfgov.org. PHASE II REQUIREMENTS FOR SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS Applicants proceeding to Phase II of the selection process shall submit the following only applicants proceeding to Phase II are required to submit the following: 1) Proposed fee for an assumed construction contract of $43 million in current dollars, which includes overhead, profit, bonds, and itemized general conditions. For the purposes of calculating the general condition costs, applicants should propose a construction term in which they believe they can successfully complete construction of the Project. 2) A sample prepared by the proposed project manager/superintendent from a recent, comparable project of each of the following: 2060 Folsom Apartments - General Contractor RFQ Page 4 of 6

5 A) Cost estimate B) Plan review comments from either DD or CD phase set of documents C) Construction schedule 3) Brief constructability comments on conceptual drawings for 2060 Folsom (to be provided to shortlisted applicants). TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT The purpose of this section is to briefly describe some of the terms and conditions that will be set forth in the contract for construction. In submitting a response to this RFQ, applicants acknowledge that they have read and understand these requirements. The Sponsor reserves the right to revise and/or add any terms and/or conditions beyond those set forth below. 1) Insurance. The Contractor shall maintain insurance in accordance with the requirements of MOHCD (see Attachment D). In addition, the Contractor will be required to post payment and performance bonds in an amount equal to 100% of the construction contract. The bond issuer shall be listed in U.S. Treasury Department Circular No The Contractor shall obtain and maintain Worker's Compensation Insurance to the extent required by law. 2) Chapters 12B and 12C. To be eligible for the award of the contract, the Contractor must agree to comply with the requirements of Chapters 12B and 12C of the San Francisco Administrative Code. For information regarding Chapters 12B and 12C, please contact Romulus Asenloo of CMD at (415) or romulus.asenloo@sfgov.org. 3) Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Participation. A subcontracting goal for SBE participation is required and will be established at a later date. This project will be monitored by MOHCD and CMD. Only CMD-validated SBEs can be used to meet SBE contracting goals (see Attachment E for more information). Other CMD requirements will also apply to this project. For information regarding CMD certification or requirements, please contact Romulus Asenloo of CMD at (415) or romulus.asenloo@sfgov.org. 4) Section 3 Plus and Local Hire. This Project is subject to the SFHA Section 3 Requirements, and to the First Source Hiring Program under Chapter 83 of the Administrative Code of San Francisco. See Attachment F for more information. 5) Davis Bacon Prevailing Wage Requirements. The Project shall be subject to Federal Prevailing Wage requirements. The appropriate Federal wage determination shall be provided by MOHCD and incorporated in the Project Manual to become a part of the Contract Documents. See Attachment F for more information. GROUNDS FOR REJECTION Sponsors or its representative may reject any and all qualification submittals for the following reasons: 1) The submitted qualification package does not contain all the information requested in this document. 2) The submitted qualifications package was received after the designated deadline. 3) Sponsors decide to withdraw acceptance of the qualifications. 4) Acceptance of qualifications or proposals that would entail a violation of law or City codes. 5) Applicant is suspended or disqualified from projects funded by HUD or MOHCD Folsom Apartments - General Contractor RFQ Page 5 of 6

6 RESERVATION OF RIGHTS The Sponsors reserves the right to postpone or withdraw this request at any time and for any reason; postpone the project for convenience; reject any and all; submittals; and/or negotiate with any or none of the applicants. This RFQ does not commit the Sponsors to enter into a contract for construction of the Project. Sponsors reserve the right to waive any defects as to form or content of the RFQ or any other step in the selection process. CLAIMS PROCEDURES Applicants wishing to contest the selection process or results will have five (5) business days from the date of notice of the final selection to submit written complaints to the Contract Monitoring Division, in accordance with its prevailing guidelines. PROPOSED SELECTION SCHEDULE* Request for Qualifications available Friday, January 29, 2016 Phase I Qualifications Due Friday, February 12, by 12 noon Short-listed contractors notified for interviews Thursday, February 18 Phase II Proposals Due Wednesday, February 24 by 5pm Interviews (tentative) Monday, February 29 Final Selection/CMD Approval (tentative) Wednesday, March 2 *subject to change SUBMISSION DEADLINE FIVE copies of qualifications must be received by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 BY 12 NOON. Please submit proposals via AND in hard copies (5 copies) to: Shannon Dodge Project Manager Chinatown CDC Sdodge@chinatowncdc.org 1515 Vallejo Street, 4th Floor San Francisco, CA QUESTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS Potential respondents should address any questions regarding this RFQ to Shannon Dodge at sdodge@chinatowncdc.org or ATTACHMENTS A Architect s Project Concept Narrative and Drawings B - Phase I Scoring Criteria C AIA Document A305: Additional Information Form D City & County of San Francisco Insurance Requirements E SBE Program Requirements F - Applicable Governmental Regulations 2060 Folsom Apartments - General Contractor RFQ Page 6 of 6