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City of
Fort Collins
ADDENDUM No. 1
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Financial Services
Purchasing Division
215 N. Mason St. 2"' Floor
PO Box 580
Fort Collins, CO 80522
970.221.6775
970.221.6707
fcgov.com/Purchasing
Description of RFP 7051: Midtown Commercial Redevelopment Study
OPENING DATE: 3:00 P.M. (Our Clock) August 12, 2009
To all prospective bidders under the specifications and contract documents described
above, the following changes are hereby made.
QUESTIONS/ANSWERS:
Q1. The proposal calls for a multi -disciplinary set of expertise areas. Do you have a
preference regarding the primary skill set for the lead consultant (e.g.
economic/market/real estate OR design/planning/public involvement)?
Al. The City does not have a preference regarding the lead consultant; either will be
acceptable. The project scope will likely have equal weighting for both the
economic/market/real estate and design/planning/public involvement expertise.
However, the lead consultant should demonstrate experience managing
interdisciplinary teams on similar projects.
Q2. Would you consider engaging an out-of-state firm as the lead consultant on the
project?
A2. Yes, the location of the consultant(s) will not be a discriminating factor.
Q3.Are there any past plans that serve as precedent to this project with which we
should be familiar?
A3. This project is a new approach for the City. In essence, the City will be
engaging in pre -development activities on the mall property and along the
corridor. This has not been done before in the City of Fort Collins. Useful
background information can be found in the following previous studies:
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Title
Department
Year
City Plan (Comprehensive
Advanced Planning
2004
Plan
2008 Buildable Lands
Advanced Planning
2008
Inventory & Capacity
-Analysis
Transit Oriented
Advanced Planning (City
2007
Development Overlay Zone
Code — Division 3.10)
District
Mason Corridor Project
Transportation Planning
2007
Information
Mason Corridor Economic
Transportation Planning
2007
Analysis
These documents and many others are available at the following links:
■ http://www.fcgov.com/advanceplanning/documents.php
■ http://www.fcgov.com/mason/economic.php
■ http://citydocs.fcgov.com/
Q4. What information is readily available within the study area? What information can
the City provide?
A4. The City can provide the following information to the selected consultant:
Data Source Format
Property Boundaries
County
Assessor
GIS
Utility Locations/Easements
County/City
GIS
Property Ownership
County
Assessor
GIS/Tabular
Land Use/Zoning
City —
Planning Department
GIS
Property Tax Revenue
County
Assessor
Tabular
Relevant Plans
City & County
PDF/Word/Hard
Copy
Additional information may be available or require work by the consultant.
Data requirements and acquisition will be a part of the scope negotiation with
the selected consultant.
QS. What is the status of the Mason Corridor Bus Rapid Transit project? Is there a
formal study available for review?
A5. All of the City's information, including plans, schedules, video, project
elements, maps, etc., for the Mason Corridor BRT project are available via the
City's website:
http://www.fegov.com/mason/
Specific questions should be addressed to Steve McQuilkin, Mason Corridor
Project Manager, at e-mail: smcquilkin@fcgo.v.com or (970)416-2484 or
Kathleen Bracke at kbracke@fcgov.com or (970) 224-6140.
Q6.1s annual sales information available for the Foothills Mall?
A6. Yes, annual sales information will be made available to the selected consultant.
Under a confidentiality agreement the selected consultant will be provided
individual store sales figures for the past five years. This information cannot be
used outside of the scope of the project. Additional restrictions will apply.
Q7. Can a response address only one area of expertise described in the RFP?
AT This type of submittal is acceptable. However, please note that part of the
selection criteria will be firm capability. An interdisciplinary team that has
demonstrated experience working on this type of project is the ideal candidate.
Q8.How much detail should be provided regarding the budget?
A8. All respondents should provide a rough estimate of the allocation of the budget
by either team member or area of expertise (respondent's preference). The
budget allocation will provide the City insight into the respondent's priorities
for the scope of the project. The budget allocation will not be considered final
and will be revised as the scope and budget are refined with the selected
consultant.
Q9. Under the "Form of Submission " section in the RFP, the requirements include a
matrix, chart, or table describing project team roles and responsibilities. Can you
clarify this requirement?
A9. Please provide a matrix, chart,,or table describing the role of each member of
the team (e.g. firm/consultant). This is intended to provide the City with a clear
understanding of how the individual response addresses all the areas of
expertise identified in the RFP. Furthermore, it will assist the City in evaluating
the relevant experience of each team member.
QIO. Does the interdisciplinary team require a Civil Engineer?
A10. No, a civil engineer is not a required member of the anticipated
interdisciplinary team. During the definition of the scope, should this type of
service be required, the City and consultant will collectively select an additional
team member. However, this type of service is not anticipated as part of the
scope of services. Furthermore, the City's engineering department can provide
basic civil engineering information and analysis should questions arise requiring
this type of input during the project.
Q11. Does the interdisciplinary team require a transportation planner or modeler?
A11. No, a transportation planner or modeler is not a required member of the
anticipated interdisciplinary team. During the definition of the scope, should
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this type of service be required, the City and consultant will collectively select
an additional team member. However, this type of service is not anticipated as
part of the scope of services. Furthermore, the City's transportation planning
department can provide analysis should questions arise requiring this type of
input during the project.
Q12. Can the City provide any information about the current ownership at the
Foothills Mall property?
Al2. Please see the attached map entitled "Foothills Mall Parcel Ownership" for an
indication of the current General Growth Property ownership at the Foothills
Mall. This information has been taken from the Larimer County Assessor's
website and is subject to verification by the County Assessor.
Please contact Josh Birks at jbirks(i ,fc o� or (970)221-6324 with any additional
questions. Mr. Birks can discuss the project and the City's needs and provide additional
background information relating to the project.
Please contact James B. O'Neill II, CPPO, FNIGP at (970) 221-6779 with any questions
regarding this addendum.
RECEIPT OF THIS ADDENDUM MUST BE ACKNOWLEDGED BY A WRITTEN
STATEMENT ENCLOSED WITH THE BID/QUOTE STATING THAT THIS ADDENDUM
HAS BEEN RECEIVED.
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