Architectural Services for the Construction of a Professional Housing Project

Introduction:

The K’ima:w Medical Center, a legal entity of the Hoopa Valley Tribe, Hoopa, California, is soliciting proposals from qualified firms for architectural services for the construction of a Professional Housing Project for clinical staff. This RFP is seeking services for concept/preliminary design, final design, bidding, and construction administration management services.

Background:

The K’ima:w Medical Center (KMC) is the primary health care provider for the Hoopa Valley Tribe (population 3,200) and provides additional services to the surrounding rural population.  KMC is located in northeastern Humboldt County, California and is in a remote location a little over an hour from the Arcata/Eureka coastline. The KMC Campus operates out of 13 different buildings that encompass over 41,000 square feet located on approximately 16 acres of land.

Project Details Site Location:

The proposed location is on four contiguous lots adjacent and to the north of the existing K’ima:w Dental Clinic (west side of Airport Road), Hoopa, CA.   The undeveloped area allocated is approximately 250 feet wide and 700 feet in length or roughly 4 acres. The Project is on Tribal Trust Land that the Hoopa Valley Tribe has committed to the Project and is located within the boundaries of the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation.

Project Description:

1. Concept Design and Opinion of Probable Cost for the Professional Housing Project: The selected firm will work with the K’ima:w Medical Center’s Project Manager to develop a design that is agreeable to the KMC Board of Directors and staff whose long-term goal is to provide safe, effective, and pleasing residential living quarters for personnel that are part of the K’ima:w Medical Center. The selected firm will evaluate and recommend variables in the design to address needs while adhering to an allocated budget.   It is anticipated that the Concept Design phase will take place June through August of 2023.
2. Schematic Design, Design Development and Final Design Phase – KMC anticipates this phase to take place from June through November, 2023.
3. Bidding and Contract Award Phase
4. Construction and Project Close-out Phase

Bid Submission Date:

Responsive bids must be received by Friday, May 19, 2023 at 5 pm.  

LATE PROPOSALS WILL BE REJECTED

There will not be a public opening for this Proposal

Scope of Project:

Each firm will submit a Scope of Services with their proposal. The Scope of Services listed in this section is intended to give firms direction and understanding as to what KMC values. Firms are encouraged to tailor their proposed Scope of Services as they see fit to deliver a process that balances timeliness, cost efficiency, input, exploration of options and best practices for the project development.

General:

• The selected architect shall work closely as a part of the project team to develop a design for the facility that meets the needs of the K’ima:w Medical Center. This objective will be accomplished through frequent and routine communication and meetings with the KMC Project Manager and others.
• Phase 1: Preliminary/Concept Design and an Opinion of Probable Cost for the Full Project: Complete a space needs assessment to verify building size and site requirements. The architect shall inspect the site location and the KMC facilities to develop a plan that is consistent with an improved medical campus design.

Please review full RFP file document below. 

For further information regarding this RFP, please contact Harley Smith: harley.smith@kimaw.org (530) 625-4261, Ext. 0223

Submission:

Please submit bids here