SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- Architect-Engineer Services for the Modernization of the Lafayette Building
- Notice Date
- 4/5/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541310
— Architectural Services
- Contracting Office
- General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service (PBS), Property Development Division (WPC), 7th and D Streets, S.W., Room 2002, Washington, DC, 20407
- ZIP Code
- 20407
- Solicitation Number
- GS11P04MKC0038
- Response Due
- 5/12/2004
- Archive Date
- 5/27/2004
- Point of Contact
- Christine Kelly, Contracting Officer, Phone (202) 205-5862, Fax (202) 260-7650, - Priscilla Chaney, Contract Specialist, Phone (202) 260-3390, Fax (202) 708-4964,
- E-Mail Address
-
christine.kelly@gsa.gov, priscilla.chaney@gsa.gov
- Description
- Continuing a centuries-old legacy of extraordinary public architecture that was initiated with the founding of the nation, the General Services Administration (GSA) Design Excellence Program seeks to design Federal buildings of outstanding quality and value, buildings that provide quality workplaces for civilian Federal employees as well as give contemporary form and meaning to our democratic values. In this context, the General Services Administration (GSA) announces an opportunity for DESIGN EXCELLENCE in public architecture for performance of Architectural-Engineering Design for the Lafayette Building Modernization. Constructed in 1940's, The Lafayette Building is nestled in a prominent Washington location at 811 Vermont Avenue, NW. It is situated north of Lafayette Square between H and I streets. The building is listed on the National Register of Historical Places and it is intended that the significant historic features will be retained and restored. The design shall be performed in accordance with GSA quality standards and requirements. The Lafayette Building will be accomplished in two phases while being partially occupied throughout the entire project. The A/E team will demonstrate experience in restoration, rehabilitation, and renovation of historically significant structures. A/E will be responsible for preparation of documents and presentation required for the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Commission of Fine Arts (CFA), District of Columbia State Historic Preservation Office (DCSHPO), and National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC). A/E shall be responsible for obtaining approvals from all appropriate entities. Estimated Construction Cost range is $90-100 million. Additional funds maybe provided to upgrade the building to meet the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) Security Design Criteria. The facility will be designed in Metric units. The scope of work will require some or all of the following: A Program Development Study (PDS) to define the project requirements and establish a firm construction budget, complete design, construction documents, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, renderings, mock-ups, computer graphics, color/material selections and presentations, detailed design investigations, constructability review, systems design and calculation, life cycle costing, value engineering, site design, programming, space planning, studies as required, other similar services as determined to be required. This is a request for qualification (RFQ) of A/E firm/lead Designers interested in contracting for this work. The A/E 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 to conceive the design concept and the building?s architecture. The A/E firm must address the contractual relationship with the Lead Designer and project team in Stage II. A/E firms are advised that at least 35% of the level of contract effort must be performed in the Washington DC Metropolitan area. (Includes the District of Columbia; the City of Baltimore, the Counties of Montgomery, Prince Georges, Howard, Anne Arundel, and Baltimore in Maryland; the Cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, and Manassas, and the Counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William and Loudoun in Virginia.) The government will not allow payment for travel, living expense, computer time or hookups for the prime or the consultants. The A/E selection will be completed in two stages as follows: In STAGE I, interested firms will submit portfolios of accomplishment that establish the design capabilities of the A/E Firm and its Lead Designer. All documentation will be in an 8 ?? x 11? format. The portfolio should include the following: a cover letter referencing the FBO announcement and briefly describing the firm and its location, organizational makeup, and noteworthy accomplishments; and modified Standard Form 254 (Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire) and Standard Form 255 (Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project). Identification of consultants is not required at this stage. Stage I Submission requirements and evaluation criteria: (1) PAST PERFORMANCE ON DESIGN (35%): The A/E firm will submit graphics (maximum of three pages per project) of not more than five modernizations of projects in the last ten years. At least two projects shall demonstrate state-of the-art sustainability, environmental, electrical and mechanical engineering accomplishments. One project shall demonstrate accomplishments in incorporating accessibility and code compliance within a historical building. The narrative (maximum of two pages per project) shall address the design approach with salient features for each project. The narrative should discuss (1) how the client?s program, function, image, mission, economic, schedule and operational objectives were satisfied by the overall design/planning solution; an (2) how the mechanical and electrical systems complied with constructability, flexibility, maintainability and durability needs as well as being cost effective. The A/E design firm shall clearly identify the portions of the submitted designs for which they had responsibility. 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. A portion of one page presented for each project must include a representative floor plan and either a site plan or a building section. (2) PHILOSOPHY AND DESIGN INTENT (Architectural, Interior, Electrical and Mechanical) (25%): In the lead Designers words, (maximum of two typewritten pages for each Architectural, Interior, Electrical, and Mechanical engineering disciplines) state his/her overall design philosophy and approach to the challenge of resolving design issues, and parameters that apply specifically to a modernization with a focus on the unique aspects of installing state-of-the-art systems in an existing building and commitment to integrated design. (3) LEAD DESIGNER PROFILE (Architectural, Interior, Electrical and Mechanical) (15%): Submit a biographical sketch (maximum of three pages for each discipline) including education, professional experience, recognition for design efforts inclusive of examples. Identify and describe areas of responsibility and commitment to each project. (4) LEAD DESIGNER PORTFOLIO (Architectural, Interior, Electrical and Mechanical) (25%): Submit a portfolio representative of each 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 for each discipline) of up to three (3) Modernization projects completed in the last ten years attributed to each lead designer. The narrative shall address the design philosophy as well as the design challenges and resolution. Include the 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. Where there is duplication with criteria (1), the lead Designer will address his or her participation in the project. An A/E Evaluation Board consisting of a private sector peer and representatives of the client and GSA will evaluate the submissions. The Board will establish a short-list of three to six firms. 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 firm 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 that 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 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 design team?s understanding of the unique aspects of the project, their design philosophy, project management process, and quality assurance plan. The Stage II evaluations will culminate with an interview with the A/E Evaluation Board. Stage II rankings will be determined in conjunction with Stage I evaluations. FOR STAGE ONE SUBMITTALS: Firms having the capabilities to perform the services described in this announcement are invited to respond by submitting modified SF-254 (for the A/E Design Firm), which must not be dated more than twelve (12) months before the date of this synopsis and modified SF-255 (for the "A/E Design Firm") along with letter of interest and the portfolio TO: General Services Administration, PBS, NCR, 301 7th street SW, Bid Room 1065, Washington DC, 20407 Attn: Christine Kelly, Contracting Officer by 3:00PM local time on the DUE DATE of this notice. A total of three (3) copies should be submitted. 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 the SF-255, the A/E Design Firm MUST respond to the FOUR (4) EVALUATION CRITERIA stated in the FBO announcement for Stage One Solicitation. In Block 11of the SF-255, the A/E Design Firm MUST sign, name, title and date the submittal. This procurement is being made under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program (See F.A.R. 52-219-19). This procurement is open to small and large business concerns. Before award of the contract, the A/E (if not a small business of $4,000,000 gross average over three years) shall be required to present an acceptable Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 19.7. Small, women-owned, veteran-owned and small disadvantaged firms are strongly encouraged to participate as prime contractors or as members of joint ventures with other small businesses. All interested large business firms are reminded that the successful firm will be expected to place subcontracts to the maximum practical extent with small and disadvantaged firms as part of their ORIGINAL SUBMITTED TEAMS. This Solicitation is being procured under the Brooks Act and F.A.R. 36. The selected A-E will receive Contract awards for the Program Development Study and the Design Services for the Modernization. This is not a request for Proposal.
- Place of Performance
- Address: 811 Vermont Ave. NW, Washington, DC
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN00560376-W 20040407/040405212910 (fbodaily.com)
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