SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- Design Services for the New U. S. Courthouse in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Notice Date
- 7/30/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541310
— Architectural Services
- Contracting Office
- General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service (PBS), Southeast Sunbelt Region (4PCC), 401 West Peachtree Street, Suite 2500, Atlanta, GA, 30308
- ZIP Code
- 30308
- Solicitation Number
- GS-04P-04-EXC-0046
- Response Due
- 8/31/2004
- Archive Date
- 9/30/2004
- Point of Contact
- Laurie Chestnut, Contract Specialist, Phone (404) 331-4368, Fax (404) 730-9643, - Laurie Chestnut, Contract Specialist, Phone (404) 331-4368, Fax (404) 730-9643,
- E-Mail Address
-
laurie.chestnut@gsa.gov, laurie.chestnut@gsa.gov
- Description
- C-Architect/Engineer Services Solicitation #GS-04P-04-EXC-0046 TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA, CONTACT - LAURIE CHESTNUT, CONTRACT SPECIALIST AT 404-331-4368. 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 commission our nation's most talented architects to design Federal buildings of outstanding quality and value, buildings that provide superior workplaces for civilian Federal employees as well as give contemporary form and meaning to our democratic values. In this context, GSA announces an opportunity for Design Excellence in public architecture for performance of Architectural-Engineering Design for a New U. S. Federal Building to be constructed in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in accordance with GSA quality standards and requirements. The building is approximately 12 046 gross square meters (gsm) 129,664 gross square feet (gsf) without parking, and approximately 13 941 gsm 150,064 gsf including 51 interior parking spaces. The proposed federal building will provide space for multiple agencies including US District Court, US Bankruptcy Court, Social Security Administration, and several other executive agency offices. The proposed facility will be constructed in downtown Tuscaloosa, AL with the exact site still to be determined. The Estimated Construction Cost range is approximately $30 million to $40 million. The facility will be designed in metric units. The scope of work will require at a minimum: metric construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, value engineering services, life cycle costing, space planning, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) and construction phase services (option to be exercised at a later date) for a facility that includes the construction of a new building and related systems, inside parking, site development, client program requirements, and sustainable features. The facility must be designed to meet the energy goal established by GSA. The building is also to include the GSA design standards for secure facilities; Facilities Standard for the Public Buildings Services; the Courts Design Guide requirements; the U. S. Marshal's design requirements, and any other agency specific guidelines as part of the design. The design of the facility shall include sustainable design and construction practices following the LEED format and will incorporate total building commissioning as defined by GSA design guides. GSA will contract separately during the design phase for construction management (CM) and/or Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) services. The CM/CMc will be involved in the design process to provide: construction expertise, estimating and cost information, and functionality and constructability reviews. The CMc may continue with construction by separately procuring subcontracts for construction. There will be a formal partnering process throughout the design and construction phases to promote successful project development and execution through voluntary commitments to accomplish established agreed-upon project objectives by all involved parties to their mutual benefit. This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) of A/E Firms/Lead Designers interested in contracting for this work. The A/E Firm as used in this RFQ means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity permitted by law to practice the profession of architecture or engineering that will have contractual responsibility for the project design. The Lead Designer is the individual or the team of designers who will have primary responsibility to develop the concept and the project design. The A/E firm must address the contractual relationship with the Lead Designer and project team in Stage II. The Lead Designer will also be involved in commissioning an artist or artists for this project and in assisting with the successful integration of works of arts into the architectural design. A/E firms are advised that at least 35% of the level of contract effort must be performed in the State of Alabama 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 submission should include a cover letter referencing this FedBizOpps announcement and briefly describing the firm and its location, organizational makeup, and noteworthy accomplishments; and Standard Form 330 Architect Engineer Qualifications Part II. Identification of consultants is not required at this stage. The assembled Stage I portfolio should be no more than ? inch thick. STAGE I submission requirements and evaluation criteria: (1) PAST PERFORMANCE ON DESIGN (35%): The A/E Firm or team will submit graphics (maximum of three pages per project) of not more than five new construction projects completed in the last ten years. 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, function, image, mission, economic, schedule and operational objectives were satisfied by the overall design/planning solution. Include tangible evidence 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 (20%): In the Lead Designer's words, (maximum of two typewritten pages) state his/her/their overall design philosophy, approach to the challenge of public architecture, issues, and parameters that may apply in creating a state-of-the art federal building, and commitment to integrated design. (3) 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. (4) LEAD DESIGNER PORTFOLIO (30%): Submit a portfolio representative of the Lead Designer's ability to provide design excellence. If a single designer, submit graphics (maximum of three pages per project, and a typewritten description (maximum of two pages per project) of up to three projects completed in the last ten years. If the lead designer is a team, submit graphics and typewritten description of up to two projects from each lead designer discipline. The narrative shall address the design philosophy with salient features for each project and discuss how the client's program, functional, image, mission, economic, schedule, and Operations & Maintenance objectives were satisfied by the overall design/planning solution. Include tangible evidence 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 approximately 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 firm will be required to complete Standard Form 330 Architect Engineer Qualifications Parts I and II 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. In developing the project team for the Stage II submission, the A/E Firms are advised that at least 35% of the level of contract effort must be performed within the state of Alabama. The office(s) meeting this 35% (minimum) requirement must have an active production office within the state of Alabama established at least 90 days prior to the date of this announcement. As a member of the A/E team, the Architect of Record must be licensed in the state of Alabama. The required license must be in place within 60 days of award of the contract. Oral presentation will be conducted and 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. Stage II rankings will be used in conjunction with Stage I rankings to determine the firm that will be recommended for selection. FOR STAGE ONE SUBMITTALS: Firms having the capabilities to perform the services described in this announcement are invited to respond by submitting Standard Form 330 Architect Engineer Qualifications Part II, which must not be dated more than twelve (12) months before the date of this synopsis along with letter of interest and the portfolio TO: General Services Administration, 401 West Peachtree Street NW, Suite 2500, Atlanta, Georgia 30308, Attention: Laurie Chestnut, by 3:00 PM local time on August 31, 2004. Please address inquiries to Laurie Chestnut, Contract Specialist 404-331-4368 or by e-mail to laurie.chestnut@gsa.gov. A total of five (5) copies should be submitted. The following information must be on the outside of the sealed envelope 1) Solicitation Number/Title, 2) Due Date, and 3) Closing Time. Late responses are subject to FAR 52.214-7. A PRE-SUBMITTAL MEETING for Stage I will be held on or about August 18, 2004. The exact date, time and location will be provided at a later date. For additional information call 404-331-4368. This procurement is being made under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program (FAR 52.219-19). This procurement is open to small and large business concerns. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS( code is 541310 and the Size Standard is $4 million. Before award of the contract, the A/E (if not a small business of $4,000,000 gross average receipts over three years) shall be required to present an acceptable Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with Public Law 95-507 and will be expected to place subcontracts to the maximum practical extent with small and small disadvantaged firms as part of their original submitted teams. Small, small disadvantaged, woman-owned, HUBZone and Service-disabled Veteran-owned 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 required to place subcontracts to the maximum practical extent with small and disadvantaged firms as part of their ORIGINAL SUBMITTED TEAMS. Contract will be procured under the Brooks Act and FAR Part 36. This is not a Request for Proposals. Contract award is subject to the availability of funding.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- Record
- SN00634232-W 20040801/040730212949 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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