The intent of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is for the County of Loudoun, Virginia to select a qualified Architectural and Engineering (AE) team with specific experience in the design, preparation of construction documents and construction administration of Courts/Criminal Justice facilities and historic masonry structures for the Loudoun County Department of Transportation and Capital Infrastructure (DTCI).
The Courts Complex Phase IV project includes the renovation of approximately 78,500 square feet (SF) of space in two (2) buildings, the existing courthouse, and the historic Valley Bank Building.
The existing courthouse, located on a 3.276-acre parcel at 18 East Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176 (Parcel Identification Number 231-48-6608) is a contributing building in the Leesburg Historic District. Located on a tight urban site, surrounded by occupied buildings, construction access to the project site will be constrained. Additionally, the construction laydown area will be limited in size. The two (2)-story courthouse building is comprised of three (3) building parts: the original 1845 brick buildings (Academy & Clone buildings), the 1970’s linear building and the 1999 courthouse expansion connecting the former two (2) buildings. While renovations of each segment of the building were completed in previous years, this project will be the most significant renovation in the last 24 years.
The existing Valley Bank Building, located at 20 East Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176 (Parcel Identification Number 231-48-6608), is also a contributing building in the Leesburg Historic District. The building is believed to date back to 1814, however the Leesburg Branch of the Bank of the Valley of Virginia opened later, circa 1818.
In July of 2022, under a previous contract, programming was completed, and existing building assessments were prepared. (See Attachments 1 through 7).
The successful AE team will demonstrate a strong record of management skills and the technical expertise to:
• Produce a unique and functional design within budget and schedule.
• Produce detailed and fully coordinated architectural and engineering designs, construction drawings and specifications.
• Obtain any necessary approvals and permits from the County of Loudoun including the Loudoun County Department of Building & Development, and all other authorities having jurisdiction.
• Present designs and descriptions of the work to the internal project stakeholders.
• Prove a history of excellent internal Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) practices and consultant management and leadership.
• Develop fully coordinated, detailed and accurate construction documents.
• Provide superior construction administration services.
The County intends to use the Construction Management method to award the construction contract. The AE firm awarded the design contract for the Courthouse Phase IV Complex shall provide the Construction Management firm access to design documents and respond timely to their inquiries and recommendations.
