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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF OCTOBER 23, 2002 FBO #0325
SOLICITATION NOTICE

C -- Architect Engineer Services for the modernization of the Warren E. Burger Federal Building and US Courthouse in St.Paul, MN

Notice Date

10/21/2002
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

Contracting Office

General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service (PBS), Property Development Division (5PCI), 230 South Dearborn Street, Room 3512, Chicago, IL, 60604
 

ZIP Code

60604
 

Solicitation Number

GS-05P-03-GBC-0004
 

Archive Date

12/25/2002
 

Point of Contact

Sherri Turner, Contracting Officer, Phone (312) 886-7879, Fax (312) 886-4103, - Cecelia Morris-Rivera, Contracting Officer, Phone 312-353-9780, Fax 312-886-4103,
 

E-Mail Address

sherri.turner@gsa.gov, cecelia.morris-rivera@gsa.gov
 

Description

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR TWO PHASE A/E SELECTION PROCESS C/Architect Engineer Services Solicitation # GS-05P-03-GBC-0004- St. Paul, MN The General Services Administration (GSA) Great Lakes Region announces an opportunity for Design Excellence in public architecture for performance of Architectural-Engineering Design for the modernization of the existing Warren E. Burger Federal Building and US Courthouse in St.Paul, MN in accordance with (GSA) quality standards and requirements. The seven-story building was constructed in 1966 and provides approximately 399,938 gross square feet. Major work items include tenant alterations, ADA upgrades, asbestos abatement, security enhancements, Art-in-Architecture, HVAC, mechanical and electrical upgrades. Construction will be phased and the building will be occupied during construction. All building systems must remain in operation during construction and the project phased to avoid disruption to the occupants. The Estimated Construction Cost range is $25 million to $35 million. Construction will utilize the CMc (Construction Manager as Constructor) approach. The scope of work will require at a minimum: programming, space planning, design services, construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, value engineering services, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) and post construction contract services (PCCS). The objective of the selection process is to select a renovation designer and a firm that exemplifies design excellence. This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) of A/E Design Firms/Lead Designers interested in contracting for this work. The A/E Design firm as used in this RFQ is an association, joint venture, partnership or other entity that will have contractual responsibility for the project design. The Lead Designer is the individual or design studio that will have primary responsibility for the design concept and the building?s architecture. The A/E Firm must clearly define the contractual relationship with the Lead Designer and its ability to manage the design and production of construction. The government will not allow payment for travel, living expense, computer time or hookups for the prime or the consultants related to meeting the requirements of this RFQ. The A/E selection will be completed in two stages as follows: In Stage I, an interested firm will submit a portfolio of accomplishments to establish the design capabilities of the A/E Firm and its Lead Designer. All documentation will be in an 8 1/2? x 11? format. The Stage I submission should include the following: A) a cover letter referencing the announcement and briefly describing the firm, its location, organizational makeup, and noteworthy accomplishments; B) Standard Form 254 (Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire) and Standard Form 255 (Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project) modified to include only the A/E?s information (Identification of consultants is not required at this stage) and C) a design portfolio which is to include the following submission requirements and evaluation criteria: (1) Lead Designer Portfolio (35% of evaluated score): Submit a portfolio representative of the Lead Designer?s ability to provide design excellence. Submit graphics (maximum of three pages per project) and a typewritten description (maximum of two pages per project) of up to three renovation projects of comparable size completed in the last ten years. Emphasis should be placed on projects utilizing a CMc approach in an occupied building with minimal interruptions to tenant operations. The narrative shall address the design philosophy with salient features for each project and discuss how the design was cost effective (both in terms of construction and maintenance), functional, and aesthetically appropriate. Include tangible evidence where possible such as certificates, awards, peer recognition, etc., demonstrating design excellence. Where there is duplication with criteria #2, the Lead Designer will address his/her participation in the project. (2) Past Performance on Design (25%): The A/E Firm will submit graphics (maximum of three pages per project) of not more than five renovation projects of comparable size completed in the last ten years. Emphasis should be placed on projects utilizing a CMc approach in an occupied building with minimal interruptions to tenant operations. The narrative (maximum of two pages per project) shall address the design approach with salient features for each project and discuss how the client?s program, functional, image, mission, economic, schedule, and operational objectives were satisfied by the overall design/planning solution. Include tangible evidence where possible such as certificates, awards, peer recognition, etc., demonstrating design excellence. Provide a client reference contact for each project, including name, title, address, phone, and fax numbers. (3) Philosophy and Design Intent (25%): In the Lead Designer?s words, (maximum of two typewritten pages) state his/her overall design philosophy and approach to the challenge of public architecture, issues, and parameters inherent in this project. (4) Lead Designer Profile (15%): Submit a biographical sketch (maximum of three pages) including education, professional experience, recognition for design efforts inclusive of examples. Identify and describe areas of responsibility and commitment to each project. An A/E Evaluation Board consisting of a private sector peer, a representative of the client and professional representatives from GSA will evaluate the submissions. The Board will establish a short-list of three to six firms. For Stage II, the short-listed firms will be notified and asked to submit more detailed information indicating each member of the design team, including all outside consultants. The firms will be required to complete Standard Forms 254 and 255 that reflect the entire design team. The Government will establish the detailed evaluation criteria and the date these submittals are due and provide the selection criteria for the interviews along with the Stage I short-list announcement. Sufficient time will be provided for the A/E Design Firm/Lead Designer to establish its team. The Selection Board will interview each team. Candidates should be prepared to discuss all aspects of the criteria indicated above and to demonstrate their ability to fulfill all project requirements. Emphasis will be placed on the unique aspects of the project, design philosophy, possible approaches in carrying out the project, project management experience in occupied buildings and overall project management. The Stage II evaluations will culminate with an interview with the A/E Evaluation Board. Award of this contract is contingent upon the receipt of design funds and negotiation of a reasonable fee. This is not a request for a fee proposal. A/E firms will not be reimbursed for expenses or efforts under Stage I and/or Stage II submissions. This procurement is being made under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program (F.A.R. 52.219-19). This procurement is open to small and large business concerns. In accordance with 15 USC 631 Et. Seq., the A-E will be required to provide the maximum practical opportunities to small, small women-owned, HUBZone small businesses and small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals to participate as subcontractors in the performance of the contract. The use of subcontractors/consultants shown in the Stage II 255 and SF 254 will be reflected in a Subcontracting Plan which will be included in the contract. The detailed plan is to be submitted with the SF-255 in Stage II. Each individual firm will determine the minimum acceptable subcontracting target goals for this project. A small business criterion for each category is based on the contractor?s average annual receipts for the proceeding three fiscal years. Contact your local SBA office for further information. Firms seeking consideration for this contract shall demonstrate a proactive effort to achieve the highest subcontracting goals possible for small business, woman-owned small business, HUBZone small business and small disadvantaged business concerns. Firms advancing to Stage II must also provide a brief written narrative of outreach efforts made to utilize small, disadvantaged, HUBZone and women-owned businesses. The narrative shall not exceed one written page. An acceptable subcontracting plan must be reviewed and approved by SBA prior to award of this contract. Small businesses are not subject to this requirement. For Stage I Submittals: Firms having the capabilities to perform the services described in this announcement are invited to respond by submitting five (5) complete copies of the entire submittal including the portfolios, modified SF-254 (information just for the ?A/E Design Firm?), which must be dated not more than twelve (12) months before the date of this synopsis, and a SF-255 (information just for the ?A/E Design Firm?) and a letter of interest TO: Ms. Sherri Turner, Contracting Officer, General Services Administration, 230 South Dearborn, Suite 3512, DPN: 35-6, Chicago, IL 60604, by 3:00 PM December 10, 2002. The following information MUST be on the outside of the sealed envelope 1) Solicitation Number/Title, 2) Due Date, 3) Closing Time. Late responses are subject to F.A.R. Provision 52.214-7. In Block 8 of the SF-254 specify only current W-2 payroll (non-contract) personnel of each firm. In block 10 of SF-255, the A/E Design Firm is to reference their portfolio submission which MUST respond to the FOUR (4) EVALUATION CRITERIA stated in the announcement for this STAGE I Solicitation. In Block 11 of the SF-255, the A/E Design Firm MUST sign, name, title and date the submittal. Contract will be procured under the Brooks Act and F.A.R. 36. This is not a Request for Proposal.
 

Place of Performance

Address: Warren E. Burger Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 316 North Robert Street, St. Paul, Minnesota

Zip Code: 55101

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00191374-W 20021023/021021213526 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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