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Regarding your upcoming project, is there a way we can get updates of the design architect that is awarded this project?
Are the RFQs open to all firms, or were they sent to an invited list of firms?
Is this RFQ reserved for U.S. firms or is it open to international firms?
In the Appendices you specify that the Architect of Record must be local. Could you please clarify what constitutes a “local” architect?
Since you have put these two RFQ’s out at the same time, would you consider a design/build proposal from one team?
The RFQ for Exhibit Fabricator appears to be a duplicate of the one for Exhibit Design, specifically on page 5 of 10, Item 3.1 Minimum Qualifications, two of the three bullet points ask for proof of having provided “Design Services.” May we simply substitute the words “Fabrication Services” in these statements or should we be looking at a different document?
Does the 40-page submission limitation include cover letter, title page(s,) and Table of Contents?
Section 3.4 states to "present three (3) projects from the firm's portfolio." Appendix 1 states to "submit a minimum of four (4) projects of similar scope and design significance."
I was in attendance at the public meeting regarding City for Champions and heard about the RFP going out last week. Is there a list of interested bidders for the CM/GC on this project?
Section 3.2: The RFQ mentions sub-consultants. Is there a specific list of disciplines (eg structural engineering, MEP engineer, acoustics, AV/IT, landscape) that you would like, or should we include the disciplines that we think make the most sense?
Section 3.4: It asks for three projects from the firm’s portfolio, but in Appendix 1, it states we should show a minimum of four projects. Which is correct?
RFP states ASF is 60,000 ASF. What is the assumed gross square footage (GSF)?
Does the Museum want to see the following sub-consultants as part of the design architect’s team (structural engineering, mechanical + plumbing engineering, electrical engineering, interiors, IT/AV, acoustics, lead landscape architect)? Or is this as the design architect’s discretion?
Is it assumed the civil engineer will fall under the architect of record?
Please verify/confirm/correct the following project schedule: Design services start 7/2014, Construction to start 1/2016, Museum open 7/2017.
Define “Studio”. Does this mean full broadcast capability (radio, TV, internet, digital)? Does the studio area include audience space?
We understand that we are limited to 40 pages for the entire submission. Is there a page size limitation and a font size limitation that you require for the submission?
For Section 3.2, regarding the Qualifications and Experience of Sub-consultants, are the qualifications and experience of the sub-consultants to be included in the 40 pages?
In Section 3.4, References, it refers to 3 references for each of the 3 projects in that section, but in the Scoring Sheet, it refers to a minimum of 3 references. How many total references do you require?
We have read both the exhibit design and exhibit fabrication RFQs and it is not immediately apparent if a media/design production, or a hardware provider, should be included on either team. Will media production or AV hardware have their own separate RFQ/RFP process? The Fabrication RFQ refers to collaboration with media vendors.
(in reference to the CM/GC RFP) In section 3.4, Prior Experience and References. This section states specifically “The selected projects should all be the work of the same lead person proposed for this project.” What does the term “same lead person” specifically refer to? Is this meant to be the same company, Project Manager, Superintendent, Executive, etc.?
In section 4.5, Submission, the RFP discusses the max file size that can be sent and the address to send a USB drive in the event the file cannot be e-mailed. The address given is a P.O. Box and this does not allow for guaranteed mail, such as UPS or FedEx, as they will not deliver to P.O. Boxes. Also, this does not allow anyone to deliver in person to ensure delivery on time. Provide a physical address for delivery. Also as a secondary option, will a link to a Dropbox or FTP site be allowed for download of the RFP? This could be included in an e-mail without size restrictions. Please provide direction on how we can guarantee delivery by the specified date and time.
(in reference to the CM/GC RFP) Within the RFP, there is a disconnect between the questions within sections 3.0 through 3.4 and the scoring matrix provided. In addition, the minimum requirements on the scoring matrix differ from those in the RFP. For example: One of the minimum requirements in the RFP says provided Construction Management / General Contracting Services within the last five (5) years for at least four (4) projects each in excess of $40,000,000 and the matrix says two projects. Which outline are we to follow when creating our proposals?
(Exhibit design) We have consulted your request for proposal for an Exhibit Designer for the Olympic Museum and just have a point for clarification. Currently, are you looking for an architecture firm or a content creation firm?
Can you tell me if firms are able to submit qualifications for both Design Architect and Exhibit Designer, or must we select one or the other?
According to the answers of some of the previous questions, either the exhibit designer OR the exhibit fabricator could potentially include a media production firm as part of their team (If they do not have these capabilities in house). This could potentially result in the Museum selecting BOTH and exhibit design vendor AND an exhibit fabricator with two separate media producers on board. Generally, multimedia design and production falls under EITHER the exhibit designer's scope...OR the fabricator's scope, with sometimes media design falling under the design contract and then actual production and programming coming under the fabrication contract. How would the Museum propose handling potentially two different media vendors on the project? Could it be further clarified that media design and production will be included under one scope or the other? Or, might media design/production be a completely separate RFQ process, as this scope of work is large enough to merit this?
Does an Architecture Firm whose office is outside of Colorado but is licensed in Colorado qualify as a local AOR?
Will an Exhibit Designer be needed for the Design Architect team or will the Museum Board hire them separately?
What consultants will the Museum Board want the Design Firm and AOR firm to hire/be included on the team?
Where can I find the RFQ for CM/GC Services?
I am inquiring to find out how the services of geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing will be procured. I have reviewed both the architectural and CM/GC RFP’s and through the CM/GC RFP it looks like these services will be through the owner. Will these services be advertised or should we get on a list of interested vendors.
The RFQ soliciting for Design Architecture Services for the exciting United States Olympic Museum has come to my attention.
I am interested in learning more about the prior work that has lead to the release of the museum RFP. I noticed there are several renderings on your website however I do not know which firm/s have been involved previously and would like to reach out to them. Can you please provide that information?
Section 3.0 states “Provided design services for Exhibit spaces with a minimum budget of seven million, five hundred thousand dollars ($7.5M) in five permanent museums.” Shall we assume you meant to say fabrication services as opposed to design?
Section 3.0 also states “Provided design services for Exhibit spaces with a minimum square footage of 15,000 square feet in five permanent museums.” Shall we also assume you mean fabrication as opposed to design?
Section 3.4 states “Explain how you would communicate with architects, engineers, contractor and fabricators and content provide and integrate into the design.” Instead of fabricators shall we assume you mean exhibition designers?
The exhibit designer proposal is still open - open to all?
Has a general been awarded the project? And how can we get on a list for updates?
Paragraph 3.4 states that, "Projects must be built." Is an otherwise very relevant project that is 80% complete and scheduled to open this July acceptable?
RFP Qualifications (3.0) does not fully match Appendix C Evaluation Form. Please clarify the following inconsistencies between the two documents. Should we be following all requirements in the RFP and not Appendix C Evaluation Form when submitting our proposal?
I see in the milestone report that the Olympic museum says the 2.5 acres necessary for its project will be donated. Can you tell us who the owner of this land is?
I understand that the three significant projects require three references each. For the other projects that we include how many references are required?
Our company cannot meet the minimum requirements at stated in 3.1 of the RFQ. We would be able to meet this criteria through various subconsultants who will bring a wealth of expertise to our team. Do you think the committee will think this is acceptable or are they looking for the lead exhibition designer to stand alone with this experience? If we are able to add subconsultants, will the exhibition designer be required to retain and maintain all of specialty exhibition design consultants or will the lead architect or architect of record be managing contracts separately?
We are interested in submitting an RFQ for Design Architect. As part of the submittal, for Section 3.2 can we propose an AOR as part of our team or will the selection process be completely separate?
In order to maintain high quality display of our submission, we will not be able to get the file size under the 16.7 MB size. Is it permissible to deliver our submission via WeTransfer? WeTransfer provides a time stamp when you receive the email download instructions as well as confirmation of successfully downloading the file.
Page 9 of the RFP states, "Firms selected as finalists for interview will be required to submit Pre-construction Services Fee, Construction Services fee, and General Conditions cost per the matrix schedule below, which will be incorporated into the contract as Exhibit A." This information appears to be on the Appendix 3 Cost Proposal Form. Please clarify if this information is to be submitted at a later date after the shortlisted firms are announced or is it to be submitted with our proposal on April 14, 2014?
The RFQ for Exhibit fabricators has minimum qualification listed as "Provided design services for Exhibit spaces with a minimum budget of seven million, five hundred thousand dollars ($7.5M) in five permanent museums." Do these qualifications exclude design and fabrication teams who have created non-museum destination based entertainment venues? Do these qualifications exclude design and fabrication firms that meet the minimum budget requirement with the exception that the exhibits were for non-permanant exhibitions?
May we know the composition of the selection committee?
Would you consider extending the deadline of this RFQ to Friday, April 18th?
I see that you are looking for project design architects and wanted to know if the project is going to require a Commissioning Authority?

1. Regarding your upcoming project, is there a way we can get updates of the design architect that is awarded this project?

We are currently seeking an Architect of Record, Design Architect, Exhibit Designer, Exhibit Fabricator, and CM/GC per the RFQs and RFP posted on this website. We will post who receives each project award on this website.

2. Are the RFQs open to all firms, or were they sent to an invited list of firms?

Yes, the RFQs are open to all firms. Please see the RFQ public notice at www.usolympicmuseum.org to respond.

3. Is this RFQ reserved for US firms or is it open to international firms?

Our intent is to open the RFQ to all, while giving preference to United States firms, as this is a United States Olympic Museum. That being said, please examine the score sheet carefully. There is one criterion for “located in the United States”. Our intent is to open the RFQ to all, while giving preference to United States firms, as this is a United States Olympic Museum. That being said, please examine the score sheet carefully. There is one criterion for “located in the United State”. Jurors will judge the importance of this score among many criteria in selecting the firm that best advantages the project.

4. In the Appendices you specify that the Architect of Record must be local. Could you please clarify what constitutes a “local” architect?

We welcome all responses from Colorado architectural firms meeting the minimum requirements for the AOR RFQ. There is a section in the RFQ score sheet for location. While one criterion of the selection will give maximum credit to Colorado Springs firms, firms located near Colorado Springs will receive prorated scores on this criterion. For example, a firm located in Colorado Springs might receive a “5” score in this criterion, a Denver firm might receive a “4” or a “3” depending on the juror’s discretion.

Please read the Weighted Evaluation sheet carefully. It is designed to produce the best team possible for our project.

5. Since you have put these two RFQ’s out at the same time, would you consider a design/build proposal from one team?

Per the RFQ, we desire to engage separate firms for Exhibit Design and Exhibit Fabricator. We envision that these firms will engage each other, the Owner, and the building architects in an integrated design process in which the Exhibit Fabricator will provide budget and constructability feedback to the Exhibit designer. We do not envision a Design/Build scenario.

However, as the RFQ indicates, firms are welcome to submit for both Exhibit Designer and Exhibit Fabricator in separate responses.

6. The RFQ for Exhibit Fabricator appears to be a duplicate of the one for Exhibit Design, specifically on page 5 of 10, Item 3.1 Minimum Qualifications, two of the three bullet points ask for proof of having provided “Design Services.” May we simply substitute the words “Fabrication Services” in these statements or should we be looking at a different document?

Yes. Please look at the Exhibit Fabricator appendix.

7. Does the 40-page submission limitation include cover letter, title page(s,) and Table of Contents?

No. The body of the submission must be no more than 40 pages. Please respect the time limitations of our review committee.

8. We would like clarification on one of the RFQ requirements:

Section 3.4 states to "present three (3) projects from the firm's portfolio." Appendix 1 states to "submit a minimum of four (4) projects of similar scope and design significance."

Please clarify the requirement.

Please refer to the score sheet. Your submission will be judged specifically on three significant projects. These should be addressed in more depth. However, the minimum requirements are four projects. They should be listed.

9. I was in attendance at the public meeting regarding City for Champions and heard about the RFP going out last week. Is there a list of interested bidders for the CM/GC on this project?

The RFP/RFQ’s are advertised and open to those meeting the minimum requirements. We have no way of knowing who will respond. Hence, we have no list.

10. Section 3.2: The RFQ mentions sub-consultants. Is there a specific list of disciplines (eg structural engineering, MEP engineer, acoustics, AV/IT, landscape) that you would like, or should we include the disciplines that we think make the most sense?

This Section was meant to apply to the AOR. Design architects should highlight their skills in working with sub-consultants, but NOT submit a list of proposed sub-consultants.

11. Section 3.4: It asks for three projects from the firm’s portfolio, but in Appendix 1, it states we should show a minimum of four projects. Which is correct?

Respondents should feature three projects which the selection panel will score. However, the minimum requirement is four projects. They can be listed.

12. RFP states ASF is 60,000 ASF. What is the assumed gross square footage (GSF)?

ASF and GSF ratios will evolve in the course of program confirmation, adjacency studies, and building design. There is no mandated ratio.

13. Does the Museum want to see the following sub-consultants as part of the design architect’s team (structural engineering, mechanical + plumbing engineering, electrical engineering, interiors, IT/AV, acoustics, lead landscape architect)? Or is this as the design architect’s discretion?

All sub-consultants except those on the Exhibit Designer’s team will be contracted to the AOR. We are asking the AOR to propose a team, but anticipate that final team composition will be subject to negotiation with the Design Architect and the Owner. Design Architects responding should highlight their experience and working relationships with sub-consultants.

14. Is it assumed the civil engineer will fall under the architect of record?

Yes.

15. Please verify/confirm/correct the following project schedule: Design services start 7/2014, Construction to start 1/2016, Museum open 7/2017.

We are working to develop a mile-stone schedule that will be posted to the website as Addendum One. Please look for it early next week.

16. Define “Studio”. Does this mean full broadcast capability (radio, TV, internet, digital)? Does the studio area include audience space?

The broadcast studio will be better defined in the Program Confirmation design phase. At a minimum, the Museum desires a studio capable of broadcasting live television feeds of, e.g., interviews with athletes being honored.

17. We understand that we are limited to 40 pages for the entire submission. Is there a page size limitation and a font size limitation that you require for the submission?

No. However, most jurors will be evaluating from computer screens. Legibility and ease of navigation will be much appreciated.

18. For Section 3.2, regarding the Qualifications and Experience of Sub-consultants, are the qualifications and experience of the sub-consultants to be included in the 40 pages?

Yes.

19. In Section 3.4, References, it refers to 3 references for each of the 3 projects in that section, but in the Scoring Sheet, it refers to a minimum of 3 references. How many total references do you require?

Three for each of the three projecs.

20. We have read both the exhibit design and exhibit fabrication RFQs and it is not immediately apparent if a media/design production, or a hardware provider, should be included on either team. Will media production or AV hardware have their own separate RFQ/RFP process? The Fabrication RFQ refers to collaboration with media vendors.

Firms that lack in-house capability for these services should include the qualifications of the firms they would contract with for those services in the RFQ response.

21. (in reference to the CM/GC RFP): In section 3.4, Prior Experience and References. This section states specifically “The selected projects should all be the work of the same lead person proposed for this project.” What does the term “same lead person” specifically refer to? Is this meant to be the same company, Project Manager, Superintendent, Executive, etc.?

The purpose of the requirement is establish the experience level of the project team proposed. We leave it to your judgment who to feature in your response. We leave it to our jurors to evaluate your team’s experience with this type of project.

22. In section 4.5, Submission, the RFP discusses the max file size that can be sent and the address to send a USB drive in the event the file cannot be e-mailed. The address given is a P.O. Box and this does not allow for guaranteed mail, such as UPS or FedEx, as they will not deliver to P.O. Boxes. Also, this does not allow anyone to deliver in person to ensure delivery on time. Provide a physical address for delivery. Also as a secondary option, will a link to a Dropbox or FTP site be allowed for download of the RFP? This could be included in an e-mail without size restrictions. Please provide direction on how we can guarantee delivery by the specified date and time.

We have tested the incoming email capacity of the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by sending a 16.7 MB. file. The file was received. Since email messages are time-stamped, we believe that proof of timely delivery is assured. If you have concerns, we suggest the following: divide your submission in two messages, or send a separate email notifying us of your submission. If the submission was rejected, and you can supply evidence of failure to deliver, we will make the necessary arrangements to accept it and rule it timely.

23. (in reference to the CM/GC RFP): Within the RFP, there is a disconnect between the questions within sections 3.0 through 3.4 and the scoring matrix provided. In addition, the minimum requirements on the scoring matrix differ from those in the RFP. For example: One of the minimum requirements in the RFP says provided Construction Management / General Contracting Services within the last five (5) years for at least four (4) projects each in excess of $40,000,000 and the matrix says two projects. Which outline are we to follow when creating our proposals?

The intent of the RFP/Score Sheet is dual. Firms will be judged on their ability and experience in constructing projects of this scope. Additionally, firms will be judged on their experience with the project team proposed for our more specific project type. We ask you to propose three comparable projects for scrutiny. The firm’s experience is expected to be broader.

24. (Exhibit design) We have consulted your request for proposal for an Exhibit Designer for the Olympic Museum and just have a point for clarification. Currently, are you looking for an architecture firm or a content creation firm?

Content creation is being addressed by separate contract. We are seeking a firm that can collaborate with the content creator and the Exhibit Fabricator to design, specify, and communicate the infra-structure requirements to the Architect of Record and the Design Architect.

25. Can you tell me if firms are able to submit qualifications for both Design Architect and Exhibit Designer, or must we select one or the other?

Firms are encouraged to submit responses to as many RFQ categories as they wish and to which they meet the minimum requirements.

26. According to the answers of some of the previous questions, either the exhibit designer OR the exhibit fabricator could potentially include a media production firm as part of their team (If they do not have these capabilities in house). This could potentially result in the Museum selecting BOTH and exhibit design vendor AND an exhibit fabricator with two separate media producers on board. Generally, multimedia design and production falls under EITHER the exhibit designer's scope...OR the fabricator's scope, with sometimes media design falling under the design contract and then actual production and programming coming under the fabrication contract. How would the Museum propose handling potentially two different media vendors on the project? Could it be further clarified that media design and production will be included under one scope or the other? Or, might media design/production be a completely separate RFQ process, as this scope of work is large enough to merit this?

We do not anticipate a separate RFQ for media design/production. Our intent is to engage the Exhibit Designer and Exhibit Fabricator best suited to our project. That suitability will largely be based on those firms’ ability to engage collaboratively. We believe the collaboration process (including the Owner) will assure that media design and production will be effectively coordinated and avoid duplication of effort.

As this is an RFQ, it does not aspire to provide absolute contractual divisions between disciplines. Respondents should focus their responses. More specific instructions will be issued to those invited to the oral interview round.

27. Does an Architecture Firm whose office is outside of Colorado but is licensed in Colorado qualify as a local AOR?

No.

28. Will an Exhibit Designer be needed for the Design Architect team or will the Museum Board hire them separately?

A separate Exhibit Design RFQ is posted on the website: http://www.usolympicmuseum.org/

29. What consultants will the Museum Board want the Design Firm and AOR firm to hire/be included on the team?

We expect that a typical range of consultants, i.e. Civil, Landscape, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical will be contracted to the AOR. When the team is selected, we will decide collaboratively regarding the best fit for Acoustical and IT/AV consultants.

30. Where can I find the RFQ for CM/GC Services?

The RFP for CM/GC services is located at www.usolympicmuseum.org under the RFP/RFQ tab – Request for Proposal.

31. I am inquiring to find out how the services of geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing will be procured. I have reviewed both the architectural and CM/GC RFP’s and through the CM/GC RFP it looks like these services will be through the owner. Will these services be advertised or should we get on a list of interested vendors.

We will solicit for Geotechnical services once we have solidified site selection. These services will be by Owner.

32. The RFQ soliciting for Design Architecture Services for the exciting United States Olympic Museum has come to my attention.
It would be appreciated if you could clarify the Clients expectations and ambitions for the discussion and material shown during the Stage Two interview, and whether there will be any form of compensation for participation.

We will issue letters to the Stage Two invitees outlining our expectations. Stage Two will be more specific to the project, but is not envisioned as a design competition. Invitees will be encouraged to share their vision of the possibilities, but only to the extent of encouraging our excitement and your firm’s capabilities. We leave it to the firms’ discretion and imagination to provide visuals, but anticipate providing no compensation. We are hopeful that the chance to participate in a project of this profile will be sufficient motivation for design architects to share their capabilities and initial thoughts.

33. I am interested in learning more about the prior work that has lead to the release of the museum RFP. I noticed there are several renderings on your website however I do not know which firm/s have been involved previously and would like to reach out to them. Can you please provide that information?

Renderings on the website were performed by City of Champions advocates to generate excitement for this and other related projects. While we appreciate those efforts, we wish to make clear that we are in process of selecting a design and construction team to design the project. The images on the website represents our vision for the project only in a general way. It is pre-mature to reach out to design firms.

34. Section 3.0 states “Provided design services for Exhibit spaces with a minimum budget of seven million, five hundred thousand dollars ($7.5M) in five permanent museums.” Shall we assume you meant to say fabrication services as opposed to design?

Yes.

35. Section 3.0 also states “Provided design services for Exhibit spaces with a minimum square footage of 15,000 square feet in five permanent museums.” Shall we also assume you mean fabrication as opposed to design?

Yes.

36. Section 3.4 states “Explain how you would communicate with architects, engineers, contractor and fabricators and content provide and integrate into the design.” Instead of fabricators shall we assume you mean exhibition designers?

We expect the Exhibit Fabricator to participate in an integrated design process wherein that firm participates actively in pre-construction services, particularly as regards budget and constructability. Therefore, the ability to communicate effectively with the above will be a necessary pre-requisite.

37. The exhibit designer proposal is still open - open to all?

Yes. The timetable for submissions can be found on the website under RFP/RFQs, Request For Qualifications, Addenda, Addendum One - Milestones.

38. Has a general been awarded the project? And how can we get on a list for updates?

No contracts have been awarded yet. Please keep checking the website for updates and answers to your questions. A timetable can be found on the website under RFP/RFQs, Request For Qualifications, Addenda, Addendum One - Milestones.

39. Paragraph 3.4 states that, "Projects must be built." Is an otherwise very relevant project that is 80% complete and scheduled to open this July acceptable?

Yes, that is considered acceptable. We will accept projects that are more than 50% complete as completed projects.

40. RFP Qualifications (3.0) does not fully match Appendix C Evaluation Form. Please clarify the following inconsistencies between the two documents. Should we be following all requirements in the RFP and not Appendix C Evaluation Form when submitting our proposal?

The RFP language was developed from the general language of the RFQ's. It seeks to inform respondents of both minimum requirements and our aspirations. It should guide respondents to convey firms' capabilities to the selection committee. The score sheet weights provide additional information regarding our priorities. Ideally, respondents will lay out their responses to the score sheet, and ensure as they do so that they weave the RFP requirements into the submission.

41. I see in the milestone report that the Olympic museum says the 2.5 acres necessary for its project will be donated. Can you tell us who the owner of this land is?

At this time we are not able to disclose the details as we do not yet have a donation of land. As soon as the land is secured we will issue a press release of the donation agreement and detail it on our website as well.

42. I understand that the three significant projects require three references each. For the other projects that we include how many references are required?

Three references from three significant projects are required. Other references are optional.

43. Our company cannot meet the minimum requirements at stated in 3.1 of the RFQ. We would be able to meet this criteria through various subconsultants who will bring a wealth of expertise to our team. Do you think the committee will think this is acceptable or are they looking for the lead exhibition designer to stand alone with this experience? If we are able to add subconsultants, will the exhibition designer be required to retain and maintain all of specialty exhibition design consultants or will the lead architect or architect of record be managing contracts separately?

You should submit. If you want to add work of subs that is ok. The exhibit designer will be required to retain and maintain all of specialty exhibit design consultants; they will be subs under the exhibit designer contract and exhibit designer will be responsible for oversight and management of subs. However, when we assemble the team and discuss how to best organize overlapping responsibilities, we may agree to assign a particular consultant to the area of responsibility that contains the most scope. We envision that that conversation will include acoustic engineering and IT/AV engineering. Other disciplines may also fall into this category. For the purposes of the RFQ, Exhibit Design firms should demonstrate the ability to provide full services with or without the inclusion of subcontractors.

44. We are interested in submitting an RFQ for Design Architect. As part of the submittal, for Section 3.2 can we propose an AOR as part of our team or will the selection process be completely separate?

The AOR process is separate and should not be part of your team.

45. In order to maintain high quality display of our submission, we will not be able to get the file size under the 16.7 MB size. Is it permissible to deliver our submission via WeTransfer? WeTransfer provides a time stamp when you receive the email download instructions as well as confirmation of successfully downloading the file.

That is acceptable.

46. Page 9 of the RFP states, "Firms selected as finalists for interview will be required to submit Pre-construction Services Fee, Construction Services fee, and General Conditions cost per the matrix schedule below, which will be incorporated into the contract as Exhibit A." This information appears to be on the Appendix 3 Cost Proposal Form. Please clarify if this information is to be submitted at a later date after the shortlisted firms are announced or is it to be submitted with our proposal on April 14, 2014?

Only the short-listed firms will required to submit this information.

47. The RFQ for Exhibit fabricators has minimum qualification listed as "Provided design services for Exhibit spaces with a minimum budget of seven million, five hundred thousand dollars ($7.5M) in five permanent museums." Do these qualifications exclude design and fabrication teams who have created non-museum destination based entertainment venues? Do these qualifications exclude design and fabrication firms that meet the minimum budget requirement with the exception that the exhibits were for non-permanant exhibitions?

Firms that have done major design or fabrication for entertainment venues are acceptable, along with firms that have completed temporary exhibits with budgets of $7.5M.

48. May we know the composition of the selection committee?

The review/selection committee is comprised of local architects, US Olympic Museum board members, philanthropists & museum consultants.

49. Would you consider extending the deadline of this RFQ to Friday, April 18th?

We cannot extend as we have already established milestones to meet and the RFQ will have been posted for over a month by the time responses are due.

50. I see that you are looking for project design architects and wanted to know if the project is going to require a Commissioning Authority?

We will likely engage a commissioning firm through a future RFQ. Please continue to check updates on the website.