SOURCES SOUGHT
C -- A/E Services - User Hostel
- Notice Date
- 8/13/2004
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541310
— Architectural Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Energy, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (DOE Contractor), Lawrence Berkeley, 1 Cyclotron Road MS: 937-200, Berkeley, CA, 94720
- ZIP Code
- 94720
- Solicitation Number
- 5157
- Response Due
- 9/21/2004
- Archive Date
- 10/6/2004
- Point of Contact
- Sarah Eary, Manager, Construction Real Property Subcontracts, Phone 510-486-6265, Fax 510-486-5115,
- E-Mail Address
-
sseary@lbl.gov
- Description
- PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT The University of California, Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), which is operated under Prime Contract DE-AC03-76SF00098 with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), intends to subcontract for professional Architect-Engineering (AE) services for a proposed new User Hostel. Construction cost for the project is estimated at $5,000,000.00 and approximately 22,000 Gross Square Feet in size. The construction value and size are currently being evaluated and may be slightly greater when the project begins. The proposed User Hostel will be a new three or four story structure adjacent to the Laboratory Commons on the main LBNL site. The new facility will provide convenient, affordable, short-term housing for visiting scientists performing research at LBNL. This is not a request for quotation. It is an announcement for subcontracting opportunities with the University of California, Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Interested firms are encouraged to submit qualifications as indicated below. SCOPE OF SERVICES: The work includes, but is not limited to, professional architectural and engineering services. Architectural and engineering schematic and preliminary designs including drawings, performance specifications and calculations. Construction cost estimating. Preparation of a Request for Proposal for a design-build subcontract. Attendance at meetings scheduled for design reviews or coordination. Professional design support services during final design and construction phases. Project Scope Summary: Documents and support for the construction of the new User Hostel building including earthwork, site utilities, roadway modifications and landscaping Minimum Requirements: In order to qualify, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements: a. Location: The primary firm and major sub-consultants (architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical) must maintain a local office within seventy five (75) air miles of Berkeley, California and must assign a principal to lead the effort on behalf of the firm from the local office. All other sub-consultants must be located within the United States. b. Registered Architect to Lead the Design Team: The primary firm (not a consultant) must have a registered architect in charge of the design for the entire project. This individual must have experience in presenting projects to decision-making bodies. c. Design Team: It is expected that the following specialized expertise will be represented by the proposing AE Teams: Leading discipline: Architecture. Engineering: Mechanical; Electrical; Structural; Civil; Plumbing; Fire Protection. Consultants: Geotechnical; Acoustical; Landscape. Construction cost estimating. Life cycle cost / operating and maintenance efficiency/ energy conservation strategists. d. Qualifications/Collaboration: All work must be sealed by a California licensed Architect or Engineer of the appropriate discipline. The primary firm and major sub-consultants must have worked together on at least two projects with similar scope in the past ten years. e. Documentation Compatibility: The primary firm and sub consultants must be able to generate, receive, or convert documents into Microsoft WORD, Microsoft EXCEL, Microsoft Project, and AutoCAD 2000. f. California Registered Professionals: The primary firm and each of its consultants must have a California registered professional assigned to the project team. Selection Criteria: For firms meeting the above minimum requirements, the following criteria shall be the basis of selection. The criteria are listed in descending order of importance. 1) Firm Experience: The primary firm (Architectural) and major sub-consultants (Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil/Structural) must have recently completed projects that involve economical limited-service hotels. Projects should be of similar size and complexity to the proposed User Hostel. The firm shall describe each project and specify the role and responsibilities of the personnel assigned to the project. Special consideration will be given to firms that are able to assign the same personnel from the similar projects. The projects shall be listed in the Standard Form SF 330, Section F, and include any other supplemental information necessary to address this criteria. The firm shall demonstrate knowledge of the EPA Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines for recycled-content building materials, and experience in cost effective environmentally sustainable design. 2) Project Experience: The firm and individuals assigned to this project must demonstrate successful experience completing projects performed with a design-build method of delivery. Experience should include preparation of schematic and preliminary designs and performance specifications to define the scope of work, cost estimating, preparation of a design-build request for proposal, and serving as owner's consultant during the final design and construction phases. 3) Assignment of Personnel: The principal and individuals assigned to this project must demonstrate successful experience in the design and coordination of design disciplines on economical limited-service hotel projects within the last five years. Commitment of the firm and its consultants to assign qualified personnel to positions of responsibility for the duration of the project will be considered. 4) Past Performance: Past record of successful performance within the approved project budget, schedule, and program for the University of California, other universities and private industry. 5) Affirmative Action: Ability of the firm to further the University?s small, disadvantaged or woman-owned business affirmative action objectives. Interested firms meeting the requirements described above must submit six (6) completed copies each of U.S. Government Standard Form 330 Parts I and II. They may also submit six (6) copies of any supplemental information necessary to further address the Selection Criteria. Site Visit: Interested parties may attend a site visit on Wednesday September 8, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. Please contact Ms. Jeannetta Ocean 510-486-7461 to confirm attendance and arrange for gate access. Submissions: Submissions must be received by close of business, September 21, 2004. Submissions that are received after the time and date specified or with insufficient copies of the SF 330 forms may not be considered. Facsimile copies of the submittal will not be considered. Submissions should be addressed to Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, One Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA 94720: Attention: Laura Crosby, Building 69, MS 69R0109. Direct any questions concerning this announcement to Laura Crosby (510) 495-2607, e-mail LBCrosby@lbl.gov.
- Place of Performance
- Address: One Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA
- Zip Code: 94720
- Zip Code: 94720
- Record
- SN00643364-W 20040815/040813211847 (fbodaily.com)
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