{"id":42388,"date":"2023-04-03T11:19:25","date_gmt":"2023-04-03T15:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/riverfront.org\/?p=42388"},"modified":"2025-03-07T17:02:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T22:02:49","slug":"rfq-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/riverfront.org\/rfq-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"RFQ Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"42388\" class=\"elementor elementor-42388\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6823d2a5 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6823d2a5\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-622760ec\" data-id=\"622760ec\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01b0857 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"01b0857\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">RFQ Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9144f62 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9144f62\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Questions about the RFQ? Use the form at the bottom of this page to submit them by April 21, and answers will be published here, no later than April 25.\u00a0 Please be sure to read the previously submitted questions and their answers before submitting.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-0d04ae9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0d04ae9\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-26e41c6\" data-id=\"26e41c6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ce012ac elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ce012ac\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6885e4a\" data-id=\"6885e4a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b3f2ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1b3f2ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Is the design of the Paddle Sport and Outdoor Center to be included in with the park design?<br \/><\/b>Yes<\/p><p><b>Is there a date that Riverfront Recapture would like this work completed?<br \/><\/b>We do not have a specific date identified.\u00a0 We would like to take the time to do what is best for the project and not what is best for the schedule.<\/p><p><b>Have any permits been submitted as indicated on line K under &#8220;Current Project Status&#8221;? Was this supposed to say identified instead of submitted?<br \/><\/b>Multiple permits have been submitted as part of the planning process for the remediation of the property, excavation of the cove, and completion of the Riverwalk across the property including the DEEP Structure Dredge &amp; Fill and 401 Water quality permits, Army Corp Regulatory, and DEEP Flood Management Certificate.<\/p><p><b>What year was the market analysis conducted?\u00a0\u00a0<br \/><\/b>2022<\/p><p><b>Can any of the previous studies listed under &#8220;Current Project Status&#8221; be provided? They would assist in determining approach and timelines.<br \/><\/b>The studies listed under \u201cCurrent Project Status\u201d are mainly related to the remediation process which is currently underway. The goal of this RFQ process is for Riverfront to learn more about your team\u2019s qualifications and experience in urban waterfront park design and community engagement.\u00a0 We will make those studies available to teams that are invited to move on to the next round and submit a proposal.<\/p><p><b>Do we need a structural \/ bridge engineer, or will bridge engineering be delegated prefab for the two water crossings?<br \/><\/b>No and yes.\u00a0 There are two bridges that will be built as part of the regional Riverwalk system that cross the project property.\u00a0 Both have been designed and will go into construction after permits are received and are not part of this RFQ process.\u00a0 If a building or unique structure is proposed during the park planning process, a structural engineer may be deemed necessary.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Does the commercial district need to be conceptually designed with layouts for this phase\u2014or should that area be excluded from community engagement\/design at this time?<br \/><\/b>The commercial development will be designed by the developer to meet our requirements, but our expectation is that it will complement the park.\u00a0 The park should be designed with future connectivity in mind. The consultant will be expected to complete an evaluation of existing utility infrastructure and develop plans for extending utilities to both park and commercial development area<\/p><p><b>Phase 1, 2 and 3 environmental investigations have been completed and a remedial action plan established\u2014do we need to have an environmental remediation and observation consultant on our team or will that be an owner engaged service?<br \/><\/b>You do not need an environmental remediation and observation consultant on your team. Planning and permitting of the remediation of the park is currently underway and will move into physical site remediation after permits are received. Riverfront is seeking a team experienced in redeveloping former brownfields and working with environmental land use restrictions.<\/p><p><b>Is the boat ramp intended for only kayak launching, or do larger vessels need to be accommodated? If larger vessels are intended what size?<br \/><\/b>The boat ramp should support the full range of paddlesports including but not limited to canoes, kayaks, paddleboard, dragonboats, and crew boats.\u00a0 It should also accommodate small motorized boats required for program operations.<\/p><p><b>Are any architectural elements such as a boat house or storage\/field house needed to store recreational and programing equipment? Is a stage\/shelter needed or envisioned for the event lawn\/amphitheater?<br \/><\/b>We plan to build facilities that support paddlesports and large-scale community events\/festivals.\u00a0 The park planning process will determine what infrastructure is needed to do that.<\/p><p><b>Is a portion of the wetland existing or will the wetlands be completely manmade?<br \/><\/b>There is a poor-performing wetland on the property that will be filled and replaced with a larger constructed wetland appropriate to the geographic location.\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Are there MBE\/WBE percentages that need to be met for these design services? If so what is the targeted goal?<br \/><\/b>We anticipate there being an MBE\/WBE requirement, but that has not been confirmed by our funding source. Clarification will be provided for the RFP stage of this process.<\/p><p><b>Can you share with the teams the preliminary site designs associated with Garmany Cove?<br \/><\/b>Not at this time. Design information related to Garmany Cove will be shared with teams selected to move on to the RFP phase.<\/p><p><b>Please describe the specific types of desired environmental remediation work desired: River edge; Soil stabilization\/reconstitution; Stream edge stabilization (Meadow Brook)<br \/><\/b>None. There is no environmental remediation included in the scope of this RFQ. Riverfront is seeking a team experienced in redeveloping former brownfields and working with environmental land use restrictions.<\/p><p><b>What, if any Community Engagement was carried out for the development of the concept plan included in the RFQ?<br \/><\/b>The concept plan represents the basic elements of the park &#8211; cove, Riverwalk, commercial development pad and wetland &#8211; that the future park will build upon. Riverfront\u2019s community engagement efforts over the last several years have focused on the remediation process, which is currently underway, and plans for the future park, which will be designed through this RFQ\/RFP process.<\/p><p><b>Please define what you mean by \u201cPreliminary Design.\u201d Whose definition of \u201cpreliminary design do you refer to (ConnDOT\u2019s), or is it your own definition? If so, what percent completion do you expect at the end of preliminary design? Please confirm that redevelopment planning services for the commercial development parcel are not part of the scope.<br \/><\/b>Through 30%. The consultant will be expected to complete an evaluation of existing utility infrastructure and develop plans for extending utilities to both park and commercial development area.<\/p><p><b>What funding has already been allocated for design and permitting services, and what is the source of that funding?<br \/><\/b>Riverfront has a $900,000 grant from Federal HUD. A portion of that funding will be used for the scope of services identified in this RFQ.<\/p><p><b>Does the Natural diversity database study include an inventory of all flora and fauna on the site?<br \/><\/b>Yes<\/p><p><b>Does the topographic survey of the site include a bathymetric survey of land under water both in the cove\/lagoon as well as at the river\u2019s edge?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-size: 19px;\">We have completed a bathymetric survey of the river&#8217;s edge. The cove hasn\u2019t been built yet.<\/span><\/p><p><b>What is the northern boundary of the park master plan? The concept plan shows park paths, trails and meadow crossing the Hartford\/Windsor line, with a bridge crossing the Deckers Brook. What, if any, of that is included in this scope?<br \/><\/b>The northern border is essentially Deckers Brook. The bridge and Riverwalk crossing the property are designed and fully funded. They are not included in the scope of this project.\u00a0 Secondary paths and the meadow area are part of the design of the new park.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Can the following documents you listed in your RFQ be made available:<br \/><\/b><b>Site boundary and topography survey, b. Phase I, II &amp; III environmental investigations, c. Archeological study, d. Natural diversity database study, e. Historic property study, f. Assessment, abatement, and demolition of three derelict structures, g. Remedial action plan developed, h. Preliminary site design for proposed cove, Riverwalk and commercial development area, i. Commercial market analysis, j. Conceptual commercial site and building elevations for marketing to private developers. k. Regulatory permits submitted<br \/><\/b>The studies listed under \u201cCurrent Project Status\u201d are mainly related to the remediation process. The goal of this RFQ process is for Riverfront to learn more about your team\u2019s qualifications and experience in urban waterfront park design and community engagement.\u00a0 We will make those studies available to teams that are invited to move on to the next round and submit a proposal.<\/p><p><b>What permits have you submitted for\/received to-date for the Russo property?<br \/><\/b>Riverfront&#8217;s future park is called Riverfront Land, Inc (RLI). Multiple permits have been submitted as part of the planning process for the remediation of the property, excavation of the cove, and completion of the Riverwalk across the property including the DEEP Structure Dredge &amp; Fill and 401 Water quality permits, Army Corp Regulatory, and DEEP Flood Management Certificate.<\/p><p><span style=\"font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold;\">Which permits do you believe you still need moving forward?<br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400;\">Riverfront is seeking a team experienced in regulatory permitting especially related to building in a floodplain that will identify the permits needed for carrying out the design they create for the park.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-753ed6e\" data-id=\"753ed6e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5906bbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5906bbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-size: 19px;\"><b>Please clarify the scope of the Phases I, II and III Site Investigation work.<br \/><\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 19px;\">Phase I, II, and III environmental site investigations have been completed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Aside from the removal of the three buildings, has there been any remedial action on the site for contaminated materials and if so, what have those actions been?<br \/><\/b>Planning and permitting of the remediation of the park, construction of the Riverwalk, and excavation of the cove is currently underway. That phase of remediation\/construction will go out to bid later this year and is fully funded through construction.<\/p><p><b>Is there a page count for the RFQ response? If yes, does this count CVs, Covers, and Dividers?<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The submission requirement specified in the RFQ document is \u201cSubmit a PDF proposal, not to exceed 50 MB, by 5:00 PM EST, May 8, 2023\u201d.\u00a0 The website has been updated to include that information.\u00a0 Otherwise, there is no page count limitation.<\/span><\/p><p><b>What specific consultants are you looking for with the new team? Are you looking to build an entire new team?<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riverfront Recapture is soliciting proposals from qualified teams experienced in waterfront park design to provide Master Planning, Landscape, Architectural Design, &amp; Engineering Services for a new riverfront park, regional trail extension, and a contemplated commercial development for our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/riverfront.org\/newpark\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the Hartford-Windsor line.\u00a0 Through this RFQ process, we will be looking for applicants to identify the team they would put together to carry out those services and the qualifications of that team.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Does it make sense, since so much work has been done by the existing team, to use existing team members? If so, which ones are to stay on the project and which new team members are desired?<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riverfront Recapture is seeking a team that will design an innovative and engaging public space on the banks of the Connecticut River that builds upon the initial work that will be completed, such as the construction of the Riverwalk across the property, excavation of the cove, and creation of the commercial pad.\u00a0 This is a competitive process and all firms are encouraged to apply.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Please provide a program for the paddle sport and outdoor center? How big are these buildings to be? What level of design will you be looking for in the architecture of these structures? Through CD\u2019s?<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Program development with a focus on community &amp; stakeholder input is part of the scope of this pro<\/span>cess.<\/p><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Have partner organizations already been selected for the waterfront recreation program spots?<br \/><\/b>Riverfront Recapture will manage the waterfront recreation programs. We are proud to be home to New England\u2019s second-largest community rowing program.<\/p><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Will this park be included within the Greater Hartford Mobility Study, or other transportation master plan?<br \/><\/b>Numerous regional and statewide multimodal transportation plans include the development and expansion of the Riverfront trail network.\u00a0 Riverfront Recapture is a participant in the Greater Hartford Mobility Study.<\/p><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\"><b>Can more information about Riverfront Recapture&#8217;s green building practices and sustainability standards be shared? Are there sustainability certifications that Riverfront Recapture intends to achieve?<br \/><\/b>Riverfront Recapture has always considered sustainability a priority when developing projects, including green infrastructure, both water and energy efficiency, recycling, and ecofriendly building practices, but has not pursued actual certification for past projects.<\/p><p><b>RFQ states that preliminary site design and conceptual building fa\u00e7ade elevations have been completed for the commercial development. Please clarify what scope includes related to design for the \u201ccontemplated commercial development\u201d? What is the expected deliverable within this scope for the upland 10-acre development?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The commercial development will be designed by the developer to meet our requirements, but our expectation is that it will complement the park.\u00a0 The scope of services related to the commercial development within this phase is an investigation of existing utility infrastructure that could support both the park and commercial development.\u00a0 The park should be designed with future connectivity to the commercial development in mind. If the program development driven by the community engagement process includes a park-related structure to be designed and built within the commercial area, then those services would also fall within this scope of work. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Has the impact of the cove inlet design been analyzed with respect to CT River?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/p><p><b>Please confirm whether the streams and\/or the banks of the streams to the north and south of the site are part of the scope of work.<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both Meadow and Decker\u2019s Brooks could be a part of this scope of work.\u00a0 \u00a0If the community engagement process and resulting site program include connections to either or both brooks, then those improvements would be a part of the park planning effort.<\/span><\/p><p><b>What would the scope be for this project relative to the development parcels?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scope of services related to the commercial development within this phase is investigation of existing utility infrastructure that could support both the park and commercial development.\u00a0 If the program development driven by the community engagement process includes a park-related structure to be designed and built within the commercial area, then those services would also fall within this scope of work<\/span><\/p><p><b>Is the architectural scope more related to the development parcel or the park?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This RFQ is for the park.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>What consultants \/ disciplines, if any, will Riverfront Recapture continue to retain separately from the design team during the master plan process?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The physical remediation of the property, which includes the excavation of the cove and construction of the Riverwalk, will likely be underway during the park planning process.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Can we include additional materials within the submission, such as an Appendix which includes additional projects beyond the 3-5 required?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The requirement for the RFQ is 3-5 examples of the team&#8217;s work. It is optional to provide information beyond that. Additional projects worth noting can be simply referenced in the response. Additional information will not count for or against a team.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Is the intent that the commercial development be planned to a master plan level and then sold to a private developer to execute?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/p><p><b>Has Riverfront Recapture developed an overall target construction budget for the 76 acres (excluding the commercial site development)? If so, can that information be shared?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The budget for the park will be discussed with firms invited to move on to the next round and submit a proposal.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Please define the level of community engagement that you\u2019re expecting for the initial concept design and master planning effort.<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Robust. We are seeking a team to lead an inclusive and accessible process that utilizes a range of engagement tools and includes multiple community meetings\/forums\/interviews to reach a wide range of stakeholders such as community members, business owners, property owners, government, nonprofit &amp; community leaders\/advocate, realtors, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Does the Riverfront Recapture have an estimated timeline for the work?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We do not have a specific timeline identified.\u00a0We would like to take the time to do what is best for the project and not what is best for the schedule.<\/span><\/p><p><b>How tied to the proposed plan\/design is the Riverfront Recapture Group?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The core elements of the park (cove, Riverwalk and commercial development pad) will be constructed during the physical remediation of the property.\u00a0 Otherwise, the property is a blank slate.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Is there an estimated budget for the construction of the project?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The budget for the park will be discussed with firms invited to move on to the next round and submit a proposal.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Given the work to date outlined under the heading Current Project Status, which includes a preliminary site plan, building design, and regulatory permitting, how flexible is the plan to change through the services requested by the forthcoming RFP?<br \/><\/b>The preliminary site plan and regulatory permitting that have been completed are related to the remediation of the property and design for proposed cove, Riverwalk and commercial development pad.\u00a0 Conceptual plans for the commercial development have been completed to use as a tool to talk to developers, but no building have been designed. Other than the core elements (Riverwalk, area excavated for the cove, and the commercial development pad) the park is a blank slate.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><p><b>Are there geotechnical studies or data available?<br \/><\/b>Yes.\u00a0That information will be provided to firms that move forward to the RFP round.<\/p><p><b>Does Riverfront Recapture have relationships and contacts with local community groups and stakeholders that the design team can rely on during the outreach process?<br \/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes<\/span><\/p><p><b>We see that no more than five projects may be submitted in the Relevant Project Experience section. Could you verify whether all five of these example projects should come from the Prime Consultant\u2019s portfolio? Would we be able to add additional projects reflecting relevant experience of our subconsultants? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The requirement for the RFQ is 3-5 examples of the team&#8217;s work. 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