June 2017


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Vibrant Spaces Announces Selden Market: Downtown Norfolk’s First Retail Incubator


ARCHITECTURAL & ENGINEERING SERVICES REQUIRED


PROJECT: THE LAKES, PRINCESS ANNE PLAZA, AND WINDSOR WOODS COMBINED DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS – (CIP 7-051, 7-050, 7-028) (PWCN-17-0192)


DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The City of Virginia Beach, Virginia is soliciting statements of interest and qualifications from Architectural/Engineering firms to provide technical engineering services including, but not limited to developing and applying stormwater management models, working with the City’s stormwater watershed models, hydrological/hydraulic analysis of stormwater management infrastructure, identification and analysis of


solution options for areas experiencing flooding resulting in a program of recommended


improvements including cost and phasing plans, design, preparation of construction documents, and construction phase services, as required for this multiphase project. A multiphase project is a project that requires the completion of earlier phases of work to obtain the critical information necessary to determine the scope of succeeding phases.


The Lakes, Princess Anne Plaza, and Windsor Woods Combined Drainage Improvements project is anticipated to include, but is not limited to, stormwater master planning & programming services, canals/channels/ditches, collection systems, stormwater management ponds, closure structures, flood walls, stormwater pumping stations, outfalls, street improvements, automated systems, SCADA, and public utility adjustments. The project area is roughly bounded by I-264, Lynnhaven Parkway, Princess Anne Road, Edwin Drive, and South Independence Boulevard. This combined drainage improvement project will consist of three sections The Lakes, Princess Anne Plaza, and Windsor Woods, which will each have multiple sub-phases.


QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The successful firm must have specialized experience in the field of project management, construction management and stormwater


management engineering; stormwater NORFOLK, Va. – Downtown


Norfolk Council is pleased to announce that Vibrant Spaces, an incentive program


developed to stimulate


street-level business, is partnering with the City of Norfolk to open Selden Market. Located in the Selden Arcade that sits between Main and Plume Streets in Downtown, Selden Market will serve as a storefront incubator for new businesses.


Selden Arcade is the historic connector between Slover Library and


Hilton Norfolk pop-up The Main.


Selden Market will be transformed into a vibrant space with multiple small-business tenants, mentors and kiosks for


program will stimulate


businesses. The street-level


activity with low rents and short-term leases to help businesses shape their model, learn from each other and build community in a low-risk environment.


“This market concept is a


culmination of all of the lessons we’ve learned from the successful Vibrant Spaces program,” said Drew Ungvarsky, chairman


and CEO


and executive creative director of Grow. “Vibrant Spaces matched new businesses with existing spaces in Downtown and provided grants and reduced


rents. Additionally, grants


were awarded to existing businesses that brought unique concepts to create street-level


vibrancy. The goals for


Selden Market are regular activation, a unique atmosphere and continual transformation.”


“One thing we discovered was the need for smaller spaces that allow businesses to


get started and then


grow,” added Mary Miller, president and CEO of Downtown Norfolk Council. “We


anticipate this stimulate businesses across the


will city


and provide a learning and sharing environment. Plus, the synergy of the location adjacent to Slover Library and The Main is a huge benefit. The market is an interim use for two to three years, and we are working with Work Program Architects on a moveable design approach.”


The Slover Library Maker


Studio, an initiative of the Slover Library Foundation, will be added to the library’s first floor in the Arcade for patrons to experiment with all kinds of new technologies and tools to create and invent. It will include a


Selden Market will be operated


by the Downtown Norfolk Council, and the call for entry is available now through July 13. In addition to incubator storefronts, DNC will offer a few mentor spaces to help with tenant education and traffic generation. Kiosk rentals will allow businesses to test concepts by the day or week. Construction will begin on connectors to The Main and Slover Library this summer, and a fall launch is anticipated.


Vibrant Spaces started in 2015.


The first phase attracted 86 applicants for six spaces in seven weeks. Three businesses opened in Downtown: Prince Ink at 433 Granby, Lamia’s Crepes at 401 Granby Street and Muddy Paws Downtown at 400 Granby Street. Eight additional grants were awarded to existing businesses including Brick Anchor Brew-House, Work | Release, Leone’s and Hurrah Players.


been filled through connections with Vibrant Palette


(Downtown)


Additional vacancies have Spaces including


Pinot’s (Ghent); Town Center Cold


Pressed (Ghent); Jollity & Co. (Ghent; Pacers (35th Street); Bearded Bird Brewing (NEON); Corks & Caps (Downtown); Bonchon


and The Rustic Tart (Downtown).. THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS


sound recording studio, laser cutter and sewing machines.


The is Selden progressive but


Market not


concept Downtown Norfolk Council


uncharted. has


incorporated the best practices in retail incubation,


markets, food halls and


hybrid spaces across the country. Downtown Norfolk Council


and the Vibrant Spaces Applications are


will accept applications for potential tenants.


committee available


online at www.seldenmarket.com. Tenant selections will be made for


those that communicate the following qualities:


• •


Exciting and unique street-level businesses


Inclusive of retail, experience, food, service


and


• Exemplifies the original program criteria: incredible design, regular activation, exceptional offerings


especially


hybrids and non-traditional business models


management modeling using PC SWMM model; drainage and stormwater pumping system design including architecture and civil, electrical, mechanical, geotechnical, and structural engineering; interactive automated controls; environmental assessments; environmental permitting; surveying; utility adjustment design and coordination; maintenance of traffic plans; public outreach and participation; aesthetic design; design of pumping stations and stormwater systems in tidal waters; design of flood walls and closure structures; vibration monitoring and control; cost estimating; development of construction documents; development of stormwater management programs including multiple phases of design and construction contracts; program management of CIP projects and Architectural /Engineering firms, and construction phase services. Familiarity with the hydrology, soils, vegetation, and topography of the Tidewater area is important. This project does not guarantee that all design efforts and program management for The Lakes, Princess Anne Plaza and Windsor Woods Combined Drainage Improvements project will be performed by the selected A/E Firm. This project will develop a stormwater management program of multiple phases that may utilize other Architectural/Engineering firms as well as the selected A/E firm to develop the construction documents and work with the City to manage the construction phases.


SELECTION CRITERIA: The selection criteria requires: (1) Professional qualifications of staff assigned [12%]; (2) Specialized experience in the type of work required [15%]; (3) Familiarity with project and conceptual approach proposed to address those requirements [13%]; (4) Quality of past performance on similar projects [10%]; (5) Experience and qualifications of any consultants [10%]; (6) Evidence of cost control effectiveness [5%]; (7) Current volume of work that could affect ability to complete the work on time [15%]; (8) Accessibility of the project team to the project site [5%]; (9) Capability to provide aesthetic design features in keeping with the City and community goals for a quality outcome [5%]; and (10) Demonstrated ability for a high degree of public participation and related coordination for input and resolution of project issues [10%]. The percentage listed in


parenthesis is the weight that each selection criteria will have in the evaluation of the proposals.


PROPRIETARY INFORMATION: Offerors are advised that Section 2.2-4342 of the Code of Virginia, i.e., the Virginia Public Procurement Act, shall govern public inspection of all records submitted by the Offeror. Specifically, if Offeror seeks to protect any proprietary data or materials, pursuant to Section 2.2-4342, Offeror shall (i) invoke the protections of this section prior to or upon submission of the data or other materials, (ii) identify the data or other materials to be protected, and (iii) state the reasons why protection is needed. Furthermore, the Offeror shall submit proprietary information under separate cover, and the City reserves the right to submit such information to the City attorney for concurrence of the Offeror’s claim that it is in fact proprietary. References may be made within the body of the proposal to proprietary information; however, all information contained within the body of the proposal not labeled proprietary or otherwise not meeting all three of the requirements of Section 2.2-4342 shall be public information in accordance with State statutes.


SWaM CERTIFIED SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION: It is the policy of the City of Virginia Beach to encourage the participation of SWAM certified businesses in city procurement activities.


In furtherance of this policy


the City adopted sections 2-224.1 through 2-224.8 of the City Code on February 28, 1995 (commonly referred to as the "Minority Procurement Ordinance"). City Council amended sections 2-224.1 through 2-224.8 of the City Code on September 27, 2011 to enact an Enhancement program for SWAM-certified Businesses (commonly referred to as the “Small Business Enhancement Program”).


Pursuant to Section 2-224.3, in order for a response to this RFP to be given further consideration, the offeror must provide a SWAM-Certified Sub-consulting Participation Plan, CVAB-P2 (“The Plan”) detailing at a minimum: (a) Whether the offeror intends to utilize any sub-consultants; (b) What, if any, SWAM-certified business sub-consultants the offeror intends to utilize; (c) The work to be performed by each SWAM-certified business; (d) The estimated dollar amount to be paid to each SWAM-certified business, performing work as a sub-consultant;


The Plan is a matter of responsiveness. If the offeror intends to utilize sub-consultants, The Plan must either (i) provide for at least 50% of the value of the sub-consulted work to be provided by a SWAM certified business or (ii) provided detailed documentation showing with specificity, the efforts undertaken to meet the 50% usage requirement.


If The Plan does not meet the above referenced requirements, the entire proposal shall be declared nonresponsive. Offeror is required to have on file with the Purchasing Division the composition of the offeror’s workforce, which should be updated annually. Offeror shall also be required to provide monthly updates as to payments made to sub- consultants listed on the plan via the Monthly SWAM-certified Sub-consultant payment Data Sheet (CVAB-P). Prior to final payment, each offeror shall submit a report documenting its efforts undertaken in compliance with “The Plan”. The Plan shall become a part of the contract with the City of Virginia Beach. SWAM-Certified Sub- consulting Participation Plan forms are available on the City of Virginia Beach Purchasing Division’s website, located at Minority Business Council Documents :: VBgov.com - City of Virginia Beach and by contacting the City of Virginia Beach Purchasing Division at (757) 385-4438.


OFFEROR MUST ADDRESS ALL ELEMENTS OF THE SWAM CERTIFIED SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION PLAN IN ITS RESPONSE TO THE RFP. If detailed responses are not practicable at this stage due to uncertainty as to the precise scope of the project, please indicate that the specifics are unknown at this time.


FAILURE TO SUBMIT A SWAM CERTIFIED SMALL BUSINESS PARTICPATION PLAN WITH THE PROPOSAL SHALL RESULT IN THE PROPOSAL BEING DECLARED NON-RESPONSIVE.


CLOSING: A pre-proposal meeting for this project is scheduled for Tuesday, May 23, 2017, from 9:30-11:00 a.m., in the Agricultural Conference Room, Building 14, 2nd Floor, 2249 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA. Project information will be distributed during the meeting.


Statements of Interest and qualifications should be limited to 25 pages (front and back in total). Interested parties should submit statements of interest and qualifications (Seven copies) to Mr. John E. Fowler, P.E., City Engineer, City of Virginia Beach, City Engineer’s Office, 2405 Courthouse Drive, Building 2, Room 345, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456 no later than 5:00 p.m., June 22, 2017. For additional information, contact Michael Mundy, P.E. at (757) 385-4131.


Notice of intent to award any contract resulting from this RFP will be publicly posted for inspection at the City of Virginia Beach, City Engineer’s Office, 2405 Courthouse Drive, Building 2, Room 345, Virginia Beach, Virginia.


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