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RFP 23-04 Structural Assessment for the Inarajan Baptist Church

The Guam Preservation Trust (GPT) is soliciting proposals for the services described above.

Proposals must meet specific requirements. The Scope of Work is available at the GPT office, located on the 2nd floor of the Historic Lujan House, 167 Padre Palomo St., in Hagatna, Guam, or on the GPT website: www.guampreservationtrust.org.

Two sets of the proposals must be submitted to the Chief Program Officer, at the GPT office no later than 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

The Guam Preservation Trust reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any defect in said proposal, in its sole opinion, to do so is in the best interest of GPT. All proposals shall become the property of GPT.

Property: Inalåhan Baptist Church, Inalåhan

    1. INTENT
      In an effort to preserve Guam’s historic past, it is the intent of the Guam Preservation Trust (GPT) to conduct a structural assessment of the Inalåhan Baptist Church in the village of Inalåhan as part of the GPT’s disciplined approach to care for all historic structures on Guam. In this respect, the GPT is seeking for professional structural engineering services to prepare a Structural Assessment Report for the property described above.
    2. DESCRIPTION OF WORK
      The scope of work involves the preparation of a Structural Assessment Report of the Inalåhan Baptist Church in the village of Inalåhan with the following general rules:

      • Description of Structure and Property
      • Field Investigation and As‐built (visual examination, foundation, soil and material testing)
      • Structural Analysis (perform linear elastic analysis to determine live load, wind load, and seismic)
      • Structural Calculations to Support Analysis
      • Recommendations for Repair and Cost Estimates
      • Preparation of a Structural Report
    3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
      All items stated in this scope of work shall be completed and ready for use upon final acceptance and shall comply with all provisions governing laws and regulations applicable to Guam.
    4. COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION OF WORK
      The completed historic structure assessment must be submitted to the GPT for review and approval in accordance with the following:

      • Full documentation of the physical condition of the historic structure;
      • Assessment that contains photographs, illustrations, and information in narrative form that reflects a comprehensive understanding of the condition and needs of the structure. This information will include details specific to the historic character and significance; specific materials, features, elements, and spaces; and the intended use; and
      • The existing conditions that dictate the amount of information contained within any given assessment.
        The draft and final Structural Assessment Report submittals must be in four (4) sets of printed copies and one (1) digital copy.
    5. CHANGES
      Guam Preservation Trust may, at any time, by written notification, make changes to, within the General Scope of Work of the Contract in the services to be performed. If such changes cause an increase or a decrease in the Contractor’s cost of, or time required for, performance of any services under this contract, whether or not changed by any order, an equitable adjustment shall be made and the contract shall be modified in writing accordingly. Any claim of the professional services for adjustment under this clause must be asserted in writing within 30 days from the date of receipt by the Contractor of the notification of change unless the GPT grants further period of time before the date of final payment under the contract.
    6. TERMINATION
      The GPT may, by written notice to the Contractor, terminate this contract in whole or in part at any time, either for GPT’s convenience or because of the failure of the Contractor to fulfill his/her contract obligations. Upon receipt of such notice, the Contractor shall: (1) immediately discontinue all services affected (unless the notice directs otherwise) and (2) deliver to the GPT all data, drawings, specifications, reports, calculations, cost estimates, summaries, reports, and such other information and materials as may have been accumulated by the Contractor in performing this contract, whether completed or in‐process.If the termination is for the convenience of GPT, an equitable adjustment in the contract price shall be made, but no amount shall be allowed for anticipated profit on unperformed services.

      If the termination is due to the failure of the Contractor to fulfill his/her obligations, the GPT may take over the work and prosecute the same to completion by contract otherwise.In such case, the Contractor shall be liable to the GPT for any additional cost occasioned to the Government thereby.If, after notices of termination for the failure to fulfill contract obligations, it is determined that the Contractor had not so failed, the termination shall be deemed to have been effected for the convenience of the Government. In such event, adjustment in the contract price shall be as provided in paragraph two of this clause.

      In no event, shall copies of this contract or of any plans, specifications, or other similar documents relating to work under this contract be furnished to any assignee of any claim arising under this contract or to any other person not entitled to receive the same. However, a copy of any part or all of this contract so marked, may be furnished to such assignee upon the prior written authorization of the GPT.

    7. COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES
      The Contractor warrants that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure this contract upon an agreement or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting bona fide employees or bona fide established commercial or selling agencies maintained by the Contractor for the purpose of securing business. For breach or violation of this warranty the GPT shall have the right to annul this contract without liability or in its discretion to deduct from the contract price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee.
    8. METHOD OF PAYMENT
      Upon satisfactory completion by the Contractor and acceptance by GPT of the work done by the Contractor, the Contractor will be paid the unpaid balance of nay money due to work under this contract.Prior to final payment under this contract, or prior to the settlement upon termination of the contract, and as a condition precedent thereto, the Contractor shall execute and deliver to the GPT a Release of All Claims arising under or by the virtue of this contract, other than such claims, if any, as may be specifically expected by the Contractor from the operation of the release in stated amounts to be set forth therein.
    9. GUAM PRESERVATION TRUST’S DECISIONS
      The extent and character of the work to be done by the Contractor shall be subject to the General Supervision, Direction, Control, and Approval by the GPT.
    10. TECHNICAL ADEQUACY
      Approval by the GPT of reports, drawings, specifications and other historic structures report work or materials furnished hereunder shall not in any way relive the Contractor of responsibility for the technical adequacy of his/her work.

    GUAM PRESERVATION TRUST
    P.O. BOX 3036, HAGATNA, GUAM 96932
    TEL: (671)472-9439/40; Email: jqpreservation@guam.net

RFP 23-03 Land Survey for a Conservation Easement on Hila’an Property, Lot 10187 Dededo, Guam

The Guam Preservation Trust (GPT) is soliciting proposals for the services described above.

Proposals must meet specific requirements. Information is available at the GPT office, located in the Historic Lujan House, 167 Padre Palomo St., in Hagatña, Guam, or on the GPT website at www.guampreservationtrust.org.

Three sets of proposals must be submitted to the Chief Program Officer, at the GPT office no later than 3:00 p.m. April 28, 2023.

The Guam Preservation Trust reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive ay defect in said proposal, in its sole opinion, to do so is in the best interest of GPT. All proposals shall become the property of GPT.

SCOPE OF WORK

INTENT

In an effort to preserve Guam’s historic past, it is the intent of the Guam Preservation Trust (GPT) to seek professional services to prepare a land appraisal in connection with Hila’an real estate property located at Lot 10187, Dededo, Guam. Upon final selection of the best qualified Offeror, the Scope of Work for the Land Survey Services may be modified and refined during the fee negotiation.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

  1. Services Required – The specific services consist of the following:
    Land Survey to produce Maps, Cross-Sections, and Data Sets. Provide surveying and engineering services to produce plan drawings, topographic and contour maps, cross sectional diagrams, and data sets.The Offeror shall respond to questions and comments from the Chief Program Officer and provide any requested additional information or address any deficiencies noted.
  2. Personnel and Equipment Requirements
    1. General. Provide the survey crews, surveyors, engineers, office staff, and equipment necessary to accomplish the services as tasked by GPT. Project sites can be located in remote areas.
    2. Additionally, access to Global Positioning System (GPS) surveying equipment along with personnel trained in its use, are required. Typical requirements will include requesting site access from land owners prior to work being performed.
    3. Land Surveyor Requirements. Surveying work accomplished under this Scope of Services will be performed in accordance with the laws of Guam and rules of the Guam Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors.
    4. Equipment. Provide the surveying instruments and transportation equipment best suited to accomplish the services required by GPT.
  3. Typical Deliverables
    1. Plans shall be 11″ x 17″ size drawings bearing the seal of the responsible Professional Engineer or Professional Land Surveyor and may include:• Topographic and contour maps
      • Cross-sections
      • Plan views (Overlay on aerial or satellite photography)
      • Property and Right-of-Way Maps Plans shall be submitted as directed by GPT. Digital copies of plans shall also be submitted digitally in AutoCAD 2015 or newer (*.dwg) format, *.dwf and *.pdf formats.
    2. Technical reports and memorandums.
    3. Survey logs and field notes.
    4. Progress reports.
    5. Digital data sets listing all points, corresponding elevations, coordinates and descriptions shall be submitted in comma delimited ASCII format.
    6. Progress reports.
    7. Benchmark descriptions (data sheet, photographs, and GPS network benchmark report).

    All deliverables shall be accompanied by a typed Letter of Transmittal.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

  1. All items stated in this scope of work shall be completed and ready for use upon final acceptance and shall comply with all provisions governing laws and regulations applicable to Guam.
  2. Deadline for completing scope of work. All activities must be completed within ninety (90) days from the date of contract execution.

*** END OF SCOPE OF WORK***

RFP 23-02 Archaeological Consultant Services For the Historic FQ Sanchez Elementary School Facility Humåtak, Guam

The Guam Preservation Trust (GPT) is soliciting proposals for the services described above.

The Scope of Work may be obtained at the GPT office located on the 2nd floor of the Historic Lujan House and described below this announcement.

Proposals may be submitted electronically to jqpreservation@guam.net, or to the attention of the Chief Program Officer, at the GPT office, no later than December 19, 2022.

The Guam Preservation Trust reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any defect in said proposal if in its sole opinion, to do so is in the best interest of GPT.  All proposals shall become the property of GPT.

GUAM PRESERVATION TRUST
P.O. BOX 3036, Hagatña, Guam  96932
Office Location: The Historic Lujan House, 167 Padre Palomo St., Hagatña
For Info Contact: Joe Quinata, Chief Program Officer
Tel: 472-9439/40 email: jqpreservation@guam.net

GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSULTANT SERVICES
RESEARCH DESIGN DEVELOPMENT FOR: Rehabilitation of the Historic F.Q. Sanchez Elementary School GHPI 66-02-1661, Humåtak, Guam

  1. INTENT
    In an effort to preserve Guam’s archaeological and historic past, it is the intent of the Guam Preservation Trust (GPT) to seek professional archaeological services to prepare a research design to monitor all ground disturbing activities of and any new construction for the project described above.
  2. DESCRIPTION OF WORK
    GPT is seeking a research design and site monitoring services prior to and during the construction at and around the project site. The scope of work involves the preparation of these documents for GHPI 66-02-1661, F.Q. Sanchez Elementary School, Humåtak, Guam. These services will incorporate the following general rules:

    1. Maintain cultural and archaeological background and context of the site and related cultural materials, including an overview of the prehistory and history of the vicinity of the project area and the project area itself;
    2. Propose and describe what is likely to be found during construction;
    3. Propose research questions that will be answered by the archaeological investigations to includes maps and other background information.
    4. Utilize all materials available through GPT, Guam Historic Resources Division, Department of Parks and Recreation, and/or other local archives to research and maintain the historic integrity of site and during construction.
    5. Providing archeological monitoring of the site to ensure that any and all work does not subtract from the attributes or integrity that listed it on the National Register.
    6. There is a potential for burials to be uncovered at the site and the research design will include efforts to recommend to preserve in place.
    7. Include in the design plan their capability to test and conduct data recovery prior to any new construction at the site.
  3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    All items stated in this scope of work shall be completed and ready for use upon final acceptance and shall comply with all provisions governing laws and regulations applicable to Guam.The research design must be able to pass GPT and Guam Historic Resources Division-State Historic Preservation Office (GHRD-SHPO) review.
  4. RESEARCH DESIGN CRITERIA
    Drawings, specifications, and other related documents for this project shall be prepared in accordance with general criteria contained in the Secretary of Interior’s Standards (SOI) for Archaeology and Historic Preservation.
    The Consultant shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy and the coordination of all designs, drawings, specifications and other services furnished while under contract. The archaeologist shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in his/her research designs, drawings, specifications and other services.
  5. SITE INVESTIGATION
    The Consultant shall verify existing site conditions and all pertinent information needed for the satisfactory performance of the scope of work prior to submitting a proposal. The Consultant shall verify conditions prior to completion of the construction drawings. The Consultant will be responsible for obtaining such site data and information as may be necessary to adequately complete a research design.
  6. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
    In General, this project will follow current guidance from the Guam Department of Parks and Recreation Guam State Historic Preservation Office.

RFP 23-01 Cultural Resource Inventory for Atantano Heritage Preserve

The Guam Preservation Trust (GPT) is soliciting proposals for the services described above.

The Scope of Work may be obtained at the GPT office located on the 2nd floor of the Historic Lujan House and shown below this announcement.

Proposals may be submitted electronically to jqpreservation@guam.net, or to the attention of the Chief Program Officer, at the GPT office, no later than 4:00 p.m. on January 6, 2023.

The Guam Preservation Trust reserves the right to reject any, and all proposals and to waive any defect in said proposal if in its sole opinion, to do so is in the best interest of GPT. All proposals shall become the property of GPT.

GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSULTING SERVICES
CULTURAL RESOURCE INVENTORY FOR:
LOTS 15 & 16, Tract 2411, Municipality of Piti/Santa Rita, Guam

  1. INTENT
    In an effort to preserve Guam’s archaeological and historic past, it is the intent of the Guam Preservation Trust (GPT) to seek professional archaeological services to prepare a cultural resources inventory at GPT’s Atantano Property, Lots 15 & 16, Tract 2411, Municipality of Piti/Santa Rita, Guam.
  2. II. DESCRIPTION OF WORK
    GPT is seeking a cultural resources inventory which will be inclusive of a 1) archaeological field survey and 2) cultural resource documentation and inventory report preparation at the above project site. The following tasks and services will incorporate the following general rules:

    1. Maintain cultural and archaeological background and context of the site and related cultural materials, including an overview of the prehistory and history of the vicinity of the project area and the project area itself;
    2. Propose and describe what is likely to be found.
    3. Propose research questions that will be answered by the archaeological investigations to includes maps and other background information.
    4. Utilize all materials available through GPT, Guam Historic Resources Division, Department of Parks and Recreation, and/or other local archives to research and maintain the historic integrity of site.
    5. There is a potential for burials to be uncovered at the site and the research design will include efforts to recommend to preserve in place.
    6. Include in their proposal their capability to test and conduct data recovery for resources found at the site.
    7. Archaeological Field Survey:
      1. 1) The consultant will undertake cultural resource pedestrian inventory of approximately 700,000 square meters of land at GPT’s Atantano Property, focusing on areas with the highest probability to contain resources sensitive to the proposed impacts, prioritizing areas lacking previous survey coverage, and revisiting previously documented resources.
      2. Parts of the project areas contain steep terrain and interlocking vegetation. Subsequently, the consultant has latitude to use professional archaeological judgement to determine an appropriate survey strategy for these areas.
      3. Previousl y unrecorded cultural resources or updates to existing records will be documented with the Guam Historic Resources Division of the Department of Parks and Recreation (GHRD) forms.
      4. The consultant will supply GPT with brief field session progress reports monthly for use in planning.
    8. Cultural Resource Documentation and Inventory Report Preparation:
      1. The consultant will prepare a draft and final cultural inventory report summarizing the results of the Atantano property Field Survey; this report may utilize elements from the cultural resources inventory reports.
      2. The consultant will prepare cultural resource documents for any newly identified, or updates for previously documented resources, on appropriate GHRD forms.
      3. The cultural resource consultant will also provide GPT and GHRD with a PDF version of the approved archaeological survey report and prepared site documentation.
  3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    All items stated in this scope of work shall be completed and ready for use upon final acceptance and shall comply with all provisions governing laws and regulations applicable to Guam.
  4. RESEARCH DESIGN CRITERIA
    Drawings, specifications, and other related documents for this project shall be prepared in accordance with general criteria contained in the Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties.The Consultant shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy and the coordination of all designs, drawings, specifications and other services furnished while under contract. The archaeologist shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in his/her research designs, drawings, specifications and other services.
  5. SITE INVESTIGATION
    The Consultant shall verify existing site conditions and all pertinent information needed for the satisfactory performance of the scope of work prior to submitting a proposal. The Consultant will be responsible for obtaining such site data and information as may be necessary to adequately complete a research design.
  6. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
    In General, this project will follow current guidance from the Guam Department of Parks and Recreation Guam State Historic Preservation Office.