The University District of Columbia Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of (the "District") is seeking a qualified Design Build Services - Lamond-Riggs Community College Modernization Project. SCOPE OF WORK: The University of the District of Columbia is issuing this request for proposal (RFP) to solicit design-build proposals from offerors interested in serving as the design-builder for the modernization of The University of The District of Columbia, Lamond-Riggs Community College located at 5171 South Dakota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017. SCOPE OF SERVICES The University of the District of Columbia (UNIVERSITY) anticipates awarding a design-build contract to the Offeror whose proposal is advantageous to the university pursuant to the evaluation and award criteria set forth in Sections 'L' and 'M' of this RFP. The project includes preconstruction, full design, and construction services for approximately 119,029 square feet of facilities for university use to include making necessary exterior improvements, interior fit-out, and building system upgrades to support the programming efforts and sustainability requirements for the University. The Design-Builder shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, swing space accommodations, and supervision for the complete design, renovation, and modernization to provide operational buildings in accordance with all applicable laws, permits, codes, and standards for educational facilities in the District of Columbia. The work will include obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals, testing, commissioning, and facility training as required by the scope of work. In addition, some of the wings will remain occupied during construction (further defined in Section 2), and any necessary swing space will need to be taken into consideration and reflected in the price as appropriate. The project is located on the University's Lamond-Riggs Campus in Northeast Washington, DC. The following description of the work pertains. Scope Summary. Design-Builder shall provide a "turnkey" project, including design, all necessary equipment, materials, manufacturing, and installation services for the modernization and renovation of all three buildings based on the scope defined below. This project shall meet all requirements of this Scope of Work, and other specifications included that apply. Design-Builder is expected to submit a comprehensive proposal, allowing for obtaining all necessary permits, including but not limited to permits required by the District of Columbia and associated regulatory agencies, and shall pay all taxes and regulatory fees, including interconnecting processing costs. In addition, their price shall include all costs associated with investigatory services required for work, including but not limited to an Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) analysis. This project requires design and construction sustainability adherence for LEED certification for all facilities as required by DCRA. This must be included in the Design-Builder's proposal.