Civic Center Complex Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers will be updated on a regular basis.
• Week 1 – 7/30/07 thru 8/5/07
• Week 2 – 8/6/07 thru 8/12/07
• Week 3 – 8/13/07 thru 8/19/07
• Week 4 – 8/20/07 thru 8/26/07
• Week 5 – 8/27/07 thru 9/2/07
• Week 6 – 9/3/07 thru 9/9/07
• Week 7 – 9/10/07 thru 9/16/07
• Week 8 – 9/17/07 thru 9/23/07
• Week 9 – 9/24/07 thru 9/30/07
• Week 10 – 10/1/07 thru 10/7/07
• Week 11 – 10/8/07 thru 10/12/07
1. Will the development teams for this project be responsible for identifying their geotechnical, materials/soils testing, and special inspection services consultants, or will those consultants be chosen at a future date by CCDC?
During this first stage of receiving development team qualifications, the developer does not need to identify the consultants that will perform these services, unless they so desire. Once the semifinalist development teams are selected, the selected teams should identify all of their consultants prior to submitting a final proposal.
2. Has this project already been designed?
This project has not yet been designed. This first stage is only a request for development team qualifications and the selected semifinalist teams will be expected to provide conceptual designs/plans of the project with their final proposal.
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1. Will the selection of Geotechnical, Environmental, Material Inspections, and Laboratory Testing Services be done by CCDC or by the chosen development team? Will there be a separate RFP for these services at a later date?
The eventual selection of a geotechnical, environmental, material inspections, and laboratory testing services firm will likely be a joint selection by CCDC/City of San Diego and the selected development team.
2. Will the entire complex (all portions - nonexclusive list of uses as listed in Attachment A.1) of the proposed Civic Center Complex be required to meet certification for LEED silver?
The requirements for LEED certification will be addressed in detail at the presubmittal conference on September 6.
3. Will a percentage for Art be applicable to the entire project?
The City's current Public Art Ordinance requires one percent (1%) of the total building permit valuation to be set aside for public art enhancement. This requirement is applicable to all private, nonresidential, development projects with total building permit valuations over $5 million. A separate City Council Policy applies to all Capital Improvements Programs and Redevelopment Agency Projects with eligible project funds in excess of $250,000, to which the space occupied by the City would be subject. This policy requires two percent (2%) of the total building permit valuation to be set aside for public art enhancement.
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1. What is the role of the public in the design of the Site, in the evaluation of proposers, and in the selection for the finalist?
It is contemplated that three to four public visionary workshops will be held during the first quarter of 2008 in various locations throughout the city of San Diego. The two or three semifinalist development teams and their architects will attend these meetings. The public will be informed about the developer selection process, the site opportunities and constraints, the City's expectations and needs, and other pertinent site information. Public comment and opinions will be solicited in various aspects of the proposed development including public spaces, public art, cultural uses, private development uses, and the public's access to City Hall. The development teams will be expected to consider the public's comments and opinions in their final submissions to the City for selection. The final developer submissions also will be made available for public review and comment.
2. With regard to the 60-page page count:
- Does the table of contents count in the 60 pages? Yes.
- Does the Cover Letter count in the 60 pages? Yes.
- Do the Additional Required Documents (equal opportunity; litigation history) count in the 60 pages? Yes.
- Is double-sided layout permitted? Yes, and each side with printing counts toward the 60-page maximum. So 30 double-sided pages is equal to 60 pages. Blank pages do not count.
3. Do the additional required documents only need to be filled out by the developer/project lead, or by all the consultants as well?
The Additional Required Documents apply to the lead development firm, not partners or subconsultants with the exception of Attachment C.2. Attachment C.2 – Disclosure Statement is the only document that must be filled out by the lead developer, all partner developers, and the lead architect/planner.
1. Is it acceptable to include 11x17 pages in the submittal?
No. The submittal must include only 8.5" x 11" pages.
2. Does the chart of project experience described in Section 2.5 need to be contained on a single page?
No. The chart of projects may entail several pages, with each project consuming one or more pages. However, the chart format should be consistent for each project.
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