The Project includes the design and construction of a new Combination Recreation and Library Facility at the site of the current Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center (NFWC) at 7300 Newport Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia. The Project will be the first of its kind in Norfolk. This new center combines two independent municipal departments into one. Under one roof, typical features of a recreation center; aquatics and fitness, will coexist with a library, youth programs, and shared gathering areas. These interior programs will be complemented by shared outdoor amenities, taking full advantage of the available grounds and natural features. Being the first of its kind in this area, initial involvement is required from stakeholders who will be involved in daily programming and operations of the new department, and guidance from a design-build team with relevant experience is critical to develop collaborative, efficient use of the building. Such input is necessary in ensuring these two departments can maximize the benefits of coexisting. The Project includes a library, fitness area, a gymnasium, a game room, meeting rooms, and indoor pools, and a lazy river. The total programmed Gross Square Footage (GSF) is planned at just under 110,000 GSF, with a total project budget of $68 million including design, construction, permitting, utilities, and other soft costs. The existing NFWC, including a building, parking, and outdoor recreational amenities currently occupy the site. The City is interested in a cost-effective approach to design, which may or may not include the reuse of some or all of the existing building. The green space in the northwest corner of the site is highly regarded by the community, and the creek that borders the south and east sides of the site presents a unique amenity. It is a priority to maintain the continuity of existing NFWC programs within the existing building, to the maximum extent feasible, during construction. It is anticipated that the site entrances will continue to be from Newport Avenue All questions about the meaning or intent of the RFP shall be submitted through the Questions portal at the OpenGov procurement page for this Project Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by Owner in response to such questionsm will be issued by Addenda and posted on the OpenGov site. Proposers are solely responsible for checking this website regularly for all Addenda. Questions received less than seven (7) business days prior to the date for opening of the proposals may not be answered. Only questions answered by formal written Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect. Addenda may be issued to clarify, correct, or change the RFP as deemed advisable by Owner. Finished subgrade, within and for at least 10 feet beyond the floor slab, should be protected from traffic, rutting, or other disturbance and maintained in a relatively moist condition until floor slabs are constructed. If the subgrade should become damaged or desiccated prior to construction of floor slabs, the affected material should be removed,and structural fill should be added to replace the resulting excavation. Final conditioning of the finished subgrade should be performed immediately prior to placement of the floor slab support course. Proposers must provide ability to provide performance and payment security for its proposed Work in accordance with Section 33.1 of the City Code. The amount of the security will depend on the Proposer's approach to construction and schedule. Proposer must provide a signed statement from their Surety stating that, based on present circumstances, the Surety will provide performance and payment bond for the Proposer in connection with the Project to satisfy requirements of Section 33.1 of the City Code the City desires to meet goals for participation by value of 12% by certified minority-owned subcontractors and 13.3% certified women-owned subcontractors.