1. Request for Proposal (RFP)
Virtual Building Design Project
City of Webster City
400 Second Street – PO Box 217
Webster City, IA 50595
November 2011

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE
INTRODUCTION
 ABOUT W EBSTER CITY, IA
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
 PROJECT COSTS
 MINIMUM BUSINESS TERMS
SITE & LOCATION
 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
 UTILITIES
 ZONING & BUILDING REGULATIONS
PROPOSAL PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
 REQUIRED INFORMATION
 SELECTION PROCESS
 TIMELINE
 SUBMITTAL INFORMATION
 TERMS & CONDITIONS
 INDEMNIFICATION
 MINIMUM PROPOSAL ELEMENTS
 DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW

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INTRODUCTION
ABOUT WEBSTER CITY, IOWA
Located in North Central Iowa, Webster City sits on four lane Highway 20 roughly ten
minutes from Interstate 35 and has a population of 8,070, which is roughly half the total
population for Hamilton County. Webster City’s closest big city neighbors include Fort
Dodge (population 25,075) twenty five miles to the west and Ames (56,814) forty six
miles south. A virtual familiarization tour of our location and assets can be found at:
www.buildwebstercity.com/virtualfamiliarizationtour
More information about the City can be found at www.buildwebstercity.com.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Webster City owns a 4.72 acre parcel in the Southeast Development Park and seeks to
work with a company experienced in developing virtual building designs or building
information models (BIMs). The City desires to contract for the design of a virtual
industrial building. The goal of this project is twofold:
1. Develop a virtual speculative industrial building that will expand the marketing
opportunities for this property.
2. Have a project designed, pre-permitted and development ready.
Attributes that are sought in the virtual building or BIM:
 Building size of approximately 30,000 to 50,000 square feet and expandable to
between 50,000 and 75,000.
 A building design flexible enough that with minor changes it could be used for
manufacturing or warehouse, or combination thereof.
The City seeks qualified proposals from design professionals, including, but not limited
to, architects, planners, design-build companies and/or developers that have experience
in developing virtual buildings or BIMs.
The City reserves the right to select up to three firms that would be invited to interview
with the City for further consideration before a final selection is made.

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The City desires the virtual building or BIM be created and ready to use in the City’s
marketing before the end of January 2012.
PROJECT COSTS
Price is only one criterion that will be evaluated in reviewing qualified proposals for the
virtual design project. The City would encourage proposes to consider alternative
pricing, which may include holding back some of the design fee contingent upon sale of
the project or like alternative.
MINIMUM BUSINESS TERMS
The following are minimum business terms that the successful firm must accept:
1. The proposer will create either a virtual industrial building or a BIM.
2. The proposer shall carry adequate insurance.
3. The proposer will commit to a schedule for the completion of the project as
mutually agreed upon by the developer and the City.
4. The proposer will design the building in consideration of all city, state and federal
requirements, including any environmental review.
5. The proposer will indemnify the City for any damages resulting from activities or
omissions by the proposer.
SITE & LOCATION
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
The virtual speculative industrial building would be designed for Lot 2 in the City’s SE
Development Park. Lot 2 has an approximate slope of 3% with its highest point near the
SW corner of the lot and lowest point at the NE corner.

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Legal Description
C & I – WC South
Parcel Number
4965100002000
Coordinates
93°48'30.358"W
42°26'53.423"N
Size & Dimensions
The parcel is 4.72 acres. The dimensions are approximately 512’ x 419’.
Address & Access
The site is in the 100 block of East Commerce Drive. The site would take access from
East Commerce Drive.
Adjacent uses
North Right of Way & Highway 20 (four lane)
East Storage Sheds
South American Concrete, McMurray Hatchery, Vantec, Inc.
West Mitchell Machine (small business)
UTILITIES
Lot 2 is served by an 8” water main along the north side of E. Commerce Drive and a 12”
sewer line located on the south side of E. Commerce Drive. The site is also served by
13.2 kV underground lines. A map of the site and utilities is shown on the next page.
ZONING & BUILDING REGULATIONS
The site is currently zoned M1 Light Industrial. A copy of the City’s zoning regulations,
as well as other pertinent information on this project can be downloaded at:
http://www.buildwebstercity.com/VirtualBuildingRFP.aspx.

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PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED INFORMATION
Proposers shall submit the following required information:
Company/Team Information
Please provide a general overview of your company. At a minimum, you must provide
the following information:
 Name and title of the company’s representative
 Name of the company
 Address, telephone numbers (work and cell), fax number and email addresses
Relevant Project Experience
Please provide specific examples of projects that demonstrate your experience in
creating virtual building designs or BIMs, especially any experience you have working
with economic development entities or municipal governments.
Pricing and Fees
Please provide maximum detailed as to what is and is not included in your proposed
price and/or fees. Proposers may submit proposals that include multiple design options.

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SELECTION PROCESS
The City will convene a selection committee to review the responses and recommend
the most Qualified Respondents to the City Council. RFPs will be reviewed to determine
the ability of the Respondent to meet the City’s objectives for this project. Selection
consideration will consider, but not be limited to, the following elements (the weighting
shown is illustrative only, and the City reserves the right to depart from the relative
weighting shown here in order to select the most qualified and desirable proposer):
Demonstrated Overall Experience 20%
Demonstrated Experience with Similar Projects 20%
Building Concept 20%
Proposed Cost/Fee Schedule 20%
Potential to Develop a Positive Working Relationship with City 20%
100%
If a City is unable to negotiate an agreement with the highest ranked proposer, the City
will attempt to negotiate the next highest ranked proposer. If unsuccessful with the top
three proposers, the City may choose to negotiate with any other proposer who
participated in the process or may choose to reopen the RFP.
TIMELINE
The proposed process will follow the timeline below:
City Publishes the RFP November 8, 2011
Deadline for Submission of Response November 22, 2011
Selection of Short List November 23, 2011
Interviews of Proposers TBD – November 2011
Selection of Preferred Proposer December 5, 2011
Contract Executed TBD – December 2011
SUBMITTAL INFORMATION
Proposals must be submitted in person, by mail, or electronically not later than 5:00 PM
Central Time (CT) on November 22, 2011.
Please note that UPS and FedEx overnight do not always arrive overnight when coming
to Webster City, Iowa. Please plan accordingly.
Proposals must be clearly marked “Virtual Building Design Project” and shall be to
the attention of:
David Toyer, Economic Developer
City of Webster City
PO Box 217 / 400 Second Street
Webster City, IA 50595
info@buildwebstercity.com

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Please direct all questions to David Toyer, Economic Developer, at 515-832-9151 or
david@buildwebstericty.com.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The following terms and conditions shall apply to this process:
 Respondents shall be responsible for the accuracy of the information they
provide the City.
 The City reserves the right to reject any and all submittals, to waive minor
irregularities in any proposal, to issue additional RFPs, and to either substantially
modify or terminate the Project at any time prior to the final execution of a
contract.
 Nothing herein shall require the City to enter into exclusive negotiations and the
City reserves the right to amend, alter, and revise its own criteria in the selection
of a developer for the property without notice.
 The City reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted, and
to request additional information from any Respondent.
 The City shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by the Respondent(s) in
preparing, submitting, or presenting its response to the RFP or other information
required to be submitted by the City.
 The City may select, at its sole discretion, proposals it deems most feasible and
beneficial to the City.
 City may negotiate contracts with Respondents that differ from the terms
contained in this RFP.
 The City reserves the right to amend or revise the RFP. In the event that it
becomes necessary to revise any part of the RFP, an addenda will be provided in
the same manner as publication of the RFP.
 The City will not be liable for any errors in the Respondent’s proposal.
Respondents will not be allowed to alter their proposals after the deadline for
submission unless the alterations are the result of a request by the City.
 The City reserves the right to make corrections or amendments to the response
due to errors identified by the City or Respondent. This type of amendment will
only be allowed for such errors as typing, transposition, omission, or any other
obvious error.
 The City must receive the Respondent’s proposal in its entirety at the address or
email address, date and time specified herein. Proposals arriving after said
deadline will be returned to the Respondent. Respondent assumes the risk for
delivery and City assumes no responsibility for delays in receipt of proposals.
 Postmarking by the deadline is not a substitute for submittal.
 All proposals become the property of the City. The City will maintain the
confidentiality of proposals as prescribed by law. Proprietary information must be
marked as such to prevent disclosure under law.

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 A Respondent may withdraw or amend a proposal prior to the submission
deadline. To do so, a written request must be signed by an authorized
representative of the Respondent and submitted to the City.
 Any oral representations, commitments and warranties offers by the Respondent
during the RFP process will not be considered unless formally reduced to writing.
Any and all oral representations, commitments and warranties, if reduced to
writing by the Respondent, will be binding and may be considered by the City
during the evaluation process.
 Selection of a Respondent does not imply endorsement by the City nor suggest
that Respondent’s proposal is the best or only solution, and respondent agrees
not to make reference to the City in any marketing or promotional materials
without express written consent of the City.
 The successful Respondent will be expected to contractually agree that no
individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of,
subjected to discrimination under, or denied employment in the administration of
or in connection with any program provided by the contract between the City and
the respondent because of race, color, creed, marital status, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, national origin, Vietnam Era or disable veterans status, age, or the
presence of any disability. The prohibition against discrimination in employment
shall not apply if the particular disability prevents the individuals from performing
the essential functions of his/her position, with or without reasonable
accommodations.
 The successful respondent will be required to have insurance including some or
all of the following and any other provisions as deemed necessary by the City:
o No limitation. Respondent’s maintenance of insurance as required by a
contract with the City shall not be construed to limit the liability of the
Respondent to the coverage provided by such insurance, or otherwise
limit the City’s recourse to any remedy available at law or in equity.
o Respondent shall obtain and show proof of automobile liability insurance
covering any auto with a minimum combined single limit for bodily injury
and property damage of $1,000,000.00 per accident.
o Respondent shall obtain and show proof of general liability insurance with
limits no less than $1,000,000 for each occurrence, $1,000,000
aggregate.
o Respondent shall maintain builder’s risk, construction or other such
applicable insurance in an amount sufficient to cover the liabilities of the
project.
o Any subcontractor, sub-consultant or other party working on behalf of the
Respondent shall be named as an additional insured with respect to the
project.
o Respondent’s insurance shall be the primary insurance coverage with
respect to the City.
o Respondent shall assume full responsibility for all loss or damage from
any cause whatsoever to any tools, machinery, equipment, computers,

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hardware, software, motor vehicles owned or rented by Respondent, or
the Respondent’s agents, suppliers, consultants, contractors, sub
consultant or sub-contractors. This includes such tools, machinery,
equipment, hardware, software, motor vehicles owned or rented by the
Respondent’s employees.
o The Respondent and City waive all rights against each other, any of their
sub-contractors, sub-consultants, agents and employees, and each of the
other, for damages caused by fire or other perils to the extent covered by
Builders Risk Insurance (if applicable) or other property insurance
obtained pursuant to the insurance requirement provisions agreed to by
contract or other property insurance otherwise applicable to the work.
The policies shall provide such waivers by endorsement or otherwise.
o Respondent shall furnish to the City one or more Certificates of Insurance
and a copy of the amendatory endorsements, including but not
necessarily limited to the additional insured endorsement, evidencing the
Automobile Liability and Commercial General Liability Insurance of the
Respondent, before commencement of the work. Before any exposure or
loss may occur, the Respondent shall file with the City a copy of the
Builder Risk Insurance Policy (if applicable) that includes all applicable
conditions, exclusions, definitions, terms and endorsements related to the
work.
o Respondent shall ensure that each sub-contractor or sub-consultant of
every tier obtain and maintain a minimum of the same insurance
coverage and limits as stated herein for the Respondent. At the request
of the City, the Respondent shall provide evidence of such insurance.
INDEMNIFICATION
The Respondent performing the project for the City of Webster City shall indemnify, hold
harmless, and defend the City, if officers, agents, consultants and employees from any
and all liability, including claims, damages, demands, losses, costs, and expenses of any
kind and description or damage to person or property arising out of or in connection with
or occurring during the course of any agreement between the Respondent and the City
of Webster City where such liability is founded upon or grows out of the acts or
omissions of any agents or employees of the Respondent.
MINIMUM PROPOSAL ELEMENTS
All proposals, at a minimum, shall provide such sufficient documentation, detail and
narrative as to:
 Show Respondent’s acceptance of the minimum business terms
 Provide all the required information
 Provide a Federal Suspension and Debarment Certification

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AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW
The City has posted documents and additional information online, which can be found
at: http://www.buildwebstercity.com/VirtualBuildingRFP.aspx
QUESTIONS
Please do not hesitate to contact David Toyer, Economic Developer, at 515-832-9151 or
david@buildwebstercity.com with any questions you may have or requests for additional
information.