SOQ for Wayfinding and Monumental Signage
| Agency: | Town of Apex |
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| State: | North Carolina |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Due Date: | Apr 18, 2024 |
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| Bid Title: |
SOQ for Wayfinding and Monumental Signage
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| Category: | Professional Services |
| Status: | Open |
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ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
Project Description
Town of Apex
Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
for
Architectural and/or Engineering Services
The Town of Apex is requesting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for professional services related to
the installation of town wide wayfinding and monumental signage. The intent of this Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) is to solicit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) from architectural and/or
engineering firms qualified and interested in the project. The Town of Apex plans to select a firm to
develop the design and construction documents, budget, perform bid services, and construction
administration for complete installation of town wide wayfinding signage. Design standards for signage
were previously completed by Merje and need to be site adapted to suitable locations with
consideration given to utilities, footings, easements, permits, ROWs, lighting, etc.
Scope of Work
The work elements may include, but not be limited to the following:
• Design Services including:
o Architectural
o Civil Engineering
o Structural Engineering
o Electrical Engineering
• Construction Document Development
• Budget Estimate
• Bid Phase Services
• Construction Administration Services and Project Closeout
Requirements
• Interested firms must submit four (4) written and bound responses and one electronic PDF copy
by 12:00 PM EST on April 18, 2024. The electronic PDF copy should be submitted on a single
USB drive with the bound copies.
Written responses and USB drive must be delivered to:
Water Resources Building
Subject: Town of Apex Wayfinding Signage
Attention: Daniel Edwards, CCM, PEM
105-B Upchurch Street
PO Box 250
Apex, NC 27502
TOWN OF APEX
The Peak of Good Living
PO Box 250 Apex, NC 27502
www.apexnc.org
• USB drive should only contain the one PDF file, and if other info is on the drive, the submittal
and firm will be disqualified. Both the written copies and USB drive must be received by the
deadline above. Responses received after the deadline above will not be accepted or
considered.
• None of the items submitted will be returned.
• Responses submitted must be concise and address the objectives requested.
• Responses shall be limited to a maximum of 10 single-sided pages, including items 1 through 10
below
• Statement of Qualifications shall address the following, at a minimum, and should conform to
the following numbering system:
1. Letter of transmittal identifying contact person
2. Statement substantiating firm’s understanding of project objectives and task assignments
3. Company background and history
A. A brief history of the firm
B. Resumes of the principals
C. Firm’s NC license number
4. List similar design work performed by the company over the last 5 years
A. Include, at a minimum: size, scope, cost, location, photos, dates, time adherence, and
owner contact
5. Identify the proposed project architect/engineer (person directly responsible for the design
and production of working documents) and the proposed principal-in-charge and/or project
manager (if different from the project architect/engineer)
A. Include five projects the proposed project architect/engineer completed in the last five
(5) years. For each project, include size, scope, cost, location, project photos, owner
contacts, date completed versus original scheduled completion date, final actual cost
versus initial budget, and percent of change orders issued for the project. Projects listed
in Number 4 above may be included.
B. Include resumes of project architect/engineer and principal-in-charge and/or project
manager
6. List the firm/consultant and individual(s) who will perform or be responsible for the close
supervision of the following design work:
(a) Architect
(b) Civil Engineer
(c) Structural Engineer
(d) Electrical Engineer
7. Provide three (3) client references (other than items 4 and 5 above). Local Government
references are preferred. Provide one reference from a financial institution.
8. Describe previous litigation or arbitration in which your firm has been involved and the
outcome during the past five (5) years.
9. Describe your firm’s approach to construction administration. How will you ensure that the
contractor meets the owner’s objectives in terms of schedule, cost control, and quality
control? List the person who will be providing construction administration and include their
resume.
10. State any history or present condition that would put the firm in a conflict of interest in the
design and/or construction of the project. Attach any supporting material to your response.
Selection and Award
The Town of Apex may interview one or more firms before making a final selection.
The Town of Apex shall select the most qualified firm and reserves the right to reject any and all
responses based on the following criteria:
1. Demonstrated understanding of the project
2. Demonstrated experience with public facilities
3. Accessibility to the project site
4. Ability of the firm to meet the project schedule and remain within the budget
5. Such other appropriate information as the Town deems advisable
The Town of Apex will award the contract to the selected firm based on successful negotiation of the fee
for this work. If unsuccessful, the Town may enter negotiations and award the contract to another
qualified firm.
The Town of Apex is not responsible for any costs incurred by Firms in preparing, submitting, or
presenting their SOQ’s.
Additional Information and Documents
The below documents are available upon request:
• 01 Sign Location Plans
• 02A Design Intent Drawings
• 02B Technical Specifications Executive Summary
• 02C Technical Specifications
• 03 NCDOT Approved Encroachment Agreement
• https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1Kz8nLCpwBlf_slkwyiLMasGXLHi0fSO1&ll=3
5.71868626378018%2C-78.90441455&z=12
Questions:
Please submit all questions by email to:
Daniel Edwards
Town of Apex
daniel.edwards@apexnc.org
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