Listing Summary

Background

The City of Forsyth is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide the city with a facilities condition assessment for Alderman Hall located at 68 N Lee Street and the Convention and Visitors Bureau located at 20 N Jackson Street. The assessment will concentrate on identifying existing deficiencies, especially as it relates structural soundness, and the costs to repair them and make specific recommendations for immediate repairs related to health and safety.

Scope

The selected individual or firm will provide a full reporting of the status of the buildings and cost estimates. These must be prepared in close communication with the City of Forsyth. The City of Forsyth expects an emphasis on cost control under this project. The contact for the project is Will Campbell, Project Manager, who can be reached at (478) 663-0765 or by e-mail at wcampbell@cityofforsyth.com.

The following services must be provided at a minimum:

1. Identify all major maintenance, repair, and replacement requirements.
2. Perform a thorough visual inspection of all architectural, civil/structural, mechanical, electrical, fire, plumbing, and sewer components/systems of each facility.
3. Identify and immediately report to the City’s point of contact components or situations that are considered urgent (endangering life and/property).
4. The facility condition assessment will focus on the following elements:
   1. Substructure – foundations
   2. Building Envelope – exterior siding, exterior doors, windows
   3. Interior Construction – walls, doors, flooring, visible structural components, ceilings and ceiling systems
   4. Interior Finishes – flooring, wall coverings, ceiling tiles
   5. Plumbing Systems
   6. Building Electrical Service and Distribution
5. For each building, provide recommendations and cost estimates for all repairs.