REQUEST FOR proposal

Architectural Services: Paramount Theatre Post Flood Rehabilitation, RFQ #0409-277

Scope of Work:
 

The Paramount Theatre has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1976.  Flood water rose to seven feet above the lobby floor, was one of over 7,000 properties impacted by the flood. The City of Cedar Rapids had completed a renovation of and addition to the Paramount Theatre in 2003 to stabilize the building and secure its future as the home of the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra and as the host venue to many community-based and travelling performances.

Flood water destroyed many of the improvements as well as historic building finishes below the flood level. Moisture above the flood level has damaged the building and fixtures above the flood level.  Emergency measures were undertaken to remove flood damaged building components, however the building has exhibited deterioration since then and additional mediation and/or reconstruction may be necessary.  Additionally, dust generated from the demolition operations has migrated to all parts of the theater.

The City requires architectural and engineering plans for the post flood rehabilitation of the Paramount Theatre to meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation.  The successful firm will include on their team at least one professional qualified in the fields of Architectural History or Historic Architecture as set forth in the Professional Qualifications Standards from the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines to advise and assist the design team and to assist in the preparation of documentation that may be required to substantiate the project’s conformance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines. The design team shall also include a full complement of design professionals including but not limited to flood recovery expertise, the architect of record, structural engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and electrical engineer.

Issued:
April 9, 2009

Pre-Proposal Meeting:
Site Tours, 4/21/09 @ 10:00 AM CDT

Proposal Opening:
Friday, May 1, 2009 @ 3:00 PM CDT

City Hall

3851 River Ridge Drive NE

Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402

Bid Bond Required:
N/A