SOLICITATION NOTICE
41 -- Construction Manager As Constructor (CMC) Services
- Notice Date
- 5/2/2005
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 236220
— Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Contracting Office
- General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service (PBS), Office of Property Development, Rm 3512 (5PE), 230 South Dearborn Street, Room 3512, Chicago, IL, 60604
- ZIP Code
- 60604
- Solicitation Number
- GS05P04GBC0050
- Response Due
- 6/2/2005
- Archive Date
- 6/17/2005
- Description
- Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) Services The General Services Administration (GSA) Great Lakes Region announces an opportunity for Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) Services related to the HVAC modernization of the existing Paul H. Findley Building-U.S. Courthouse in Springfield, IL. The Paul H. Findley Federal Building- U.S. Courthouse, was constructed in 1929. The three-story building provides 127,249 occupiable square feet. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as of 1978 and has a NR Rating of 3. The scope of the CMc services under this proposed contract includes Pre-Construction Phase Services and a unilateral option for Construction Phase Services. A firm, fixed-price contract is contemplated. The Government intends to evaluate price proposals according to the CMc?s cost of Pre-Construction Phase Services as the Base Contract and Construction Phase Services as an Option. The Government contemplates the Option pricing will be broken down, for evaluation purposes, into prices corresponding to: Construction Phase Construction Management Services, General Construction, Profit, Overhead, Daily Delay Rate, Subcontractor Commission, and General Conditions. A firm, fixed-price based upon the general construction services required will be negotiated prior to exercising the Construction Phase Option. The CMc will be competitively chosen using Source Selection Procedures (FAR 15.3). For this procurement, technical factors when combined are more important than cost or price. Project Summary: Selection of the CMc ? type firm will be in accordance with the federal acquisition regulations, source selection procedures and the ?Best Value Trade-Off? process. All elements of work to be executed must be within the congressionally mandated cost limitation. The HVAC modernization project will replace the existing failing and inefficient HVAC system in order to improve the basic level of functionality. Work items include replacing heating and cooling systems, temperature control/energy management system, piping systems, ceiling support of HVAC replacement, and the complete abatement of asbestos present in the structural fire proofing and pipe wrap affecting the alteration work. The design is 95% complete and currently designed over budget. The intent of this solicitation is to bring a CMc onto the team to evaluate the project and make suggestions to bring the project within budget. The intent during preconstruction is for the CMc to review the sequencing, phasing, material purchase, individual phase timelines, swing moves, etc. to prepare a more realistic schedule and phasing plan. The project will benefit from the CMc expertise in aligning the construction cost with a realistic schedule, bringing it within the project budget. If the team is unsuccessful in bringing the project within budget, the construction option will not be exercised. As part of the CMc Pre-Construction Phase, the CMc shall work with the A E and the Government in a cooperative team effort to ensure a quality project, within the mandated schedule and budget. For the Pre-Construction portion of this contract, GSA intends to have the contractor perform services such as: evaluation of construction documents, reporting on progress, reviewing designs, developing a construction phasing plan, reviewing cost estimates, preparing independent cost estimates in various formats, controlling schedules, develop subcontractor and supplier interest, keeping records, identifying problems or errors in the design and design documentation, resolving problems, conducting Value Engineering (VE) exercises, conducting constructability reviews and performing administrative and other services as defined in this scope of work, in addition to other related services deemed necessary to provide for a completely functional facility. For the Construction Phase of this project, the major work items include replacing heating and cooling systems, temperature control/energy management system, piping systems, ceiling support of HVAC replacement, and the complete abatement of asbestos present in the structural fire proofing and pipe wrap affecting the alteration work. Construction will be phased and the building will be occupied during construction process. All building systems will remain in operation during construction and the project phased to avoid disruption of occupants. The building will be fully occupied during construction. Construction will be accomplished with a combination of after normal business hour work (6pm-6am, weekends, and holidays) and swing space. The US Attorneys are vacating the building prior to the project start opening approx. 3,000sf of swing space. We will use this space in addition to other existing vacant space in the building to swing the tenants during construction. The swing space will need some alterations to accommodate the various tenants? operational needs. The phasing plan will be required to include time to allow tenants to swing from their current space to a temporary location, and then back. Existing furniture may need to be temporarily removed to accommodate construction. The Estimated Construction Cost at Award (ECCA) range is $5 million to $5.2 million which does not include the preconstruction services. The construction duration will be approximately 24 months. This duration does not include Pre-Construction Phase services (Base Contract). FUNDS ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR THE BASE CONTRACT. Definition of Construction Manager as Constructor: A CMc contractor is defined as a firm engaged under direct contract to a building owner or client (in this case the GSA) to provide services such as design review, cost estimating, constructabilty review, scheduling and general construction services. The services requested of the CMc shall cover a wide range of design and construction activities which are often performed by both Construction Managers (CMs) and General Contractors (GCs). In contrast to a CM that is not also a constructor; the CMc is at risk and is involved with project development and administration of the construction. The CMc shall be a member of the project development team during the design and construction phases, working with the A/E and the Government to ensure a quality project, within the mandated schedule and budget. The CMc contractor will perform services including, but not limited to: review and evaluation of the construction documents for constructability, value engineering/cost savings suggestions, identification of any problems or errors in the design and design documentation, project schedule development, construction phasing plan development, cost estimates, and development of subcontractor and supplier interest and identification of long-lead items, controlling schedules, keeping records, constructing the facility at or below the defined budget or Estimated Construction Cost at Award (ECCA), administering the construction contract and all subcontracts, coordinating construction meetings, CPM scheduling, monitoring construction costs and performing administrative and other services as defined in the scope of work to provide for a completely functional facility. Proposal Submission Requirements: Proposals will be evaluated using the Source Selection Best Value Process. Offerors must submit information addressing the technical evaluation factors identified in the Request for Proposal (RFP) that will be evaluated by the Source Selection Board as well as pre-construction fees (base award) and a guaranteed maximum price for construction (option). With a competitive range established, the most qualified firms will then be invited to deliver an oral presentation that will take place in Chicago, IL. A ?best value, trade-off? process will determine which offer is in the best interests of the Government. For this procurement, technical factors when combined are more important than cost or price. The Government reserves the right to make an award based on initial proposals without conducting negotiations. Technical Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated using a two stage Source Selection Process ? In Stage I, offerors must submit information regarding the following qualifications: (I) Experience in Providing General Construction, Construction Management and Pre-Construction Services on Similar Projects, (II) Past Performance in Providing General Construction, Construction management and Pre-construction Services on Similar Projects, (III) Qualifications and Experience of Key Personnel l, (IV) Project management plan, (V) Price evaluation. Submissions shall clearly address the evaluation factors identified in Stage I Request for Proposal (RFP) as well as pricing for pre-construction and construction. The evaluation factors stated in the RFP represent the factors that will be used by the Source Selection Board in evaluation and determination of a competitive range of firms. A competitive range of the most highly qualified firms will then be invited to deliver oral presentations for Stage II, Firms determined to be in the competitive range shall participate in an oral presentation that will take place in Chicago, IL. The Government reserves the right to make an award based on initial proposals without holding discussions. Contract Award: The base contract will be awarded to the selected firm to provide Pre-construction Phase services. Option prices will be accepted for Construction Phase services at the time of the base contract award, but will be negotiated once preconstruction services are completed. Small Business Participation: This procurement is open to large and small business concerns in accordance with the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. The NAICS code applicable to this solicitation is 238990 and the corresponding size standard for determining whether or not a firm qualifies as a small business is $12 million in average annual receipts (gross) over the past three years. Although this procurement is not set aside for small business, small firms (including woman-owned, minority-owned, HUBzone, Veteran-owned small firms, and service disabled Veteran-Owned business) are strongly encouraged to participate in the HVAC modernization of the existing Paul H. Findley Building, U.S. Courthouse. In accordance with 15 USC 631, large businesses will be required to provide these small firms the maximum practical opportunities to participate as subcontractors in the performance of this contract. Each large firm will be required to submit an acceptable subcontracting plan that meets, and preferably exceeds, the minimum acceptable subcontracting target goals established by the Small Business Administration (SBA). An acceptable subcontracting plan must be reviewed and approved by the SBA prior to award of this contract. Small businesses are not subject to this requirement. However, all firms seeking consideration for this contract will need to demonstrate a proactive effort to achieve the highest possible subcontracting goals for local (Illinois area) business concern participation. Contractors will submit a written narrative (limited to one type written page) along with their offers that outlines their outreach efforts made to utilize local firms. In order to receive the benefit of a price evaluation preference as a HUBZone small business concern and/or a small disadvantaged business concern, firms must be certified by the SBA. Please refer to the SBA website for details at www.sba.gov. Joint Ventures: Joint venture or firm/consultant arrangements will be considered and evaluated on a demonstrated interdependency of the members to provide a quality CMc team effort. How to Offer: Potential offerors having the capabilities to perform the services described herein are invited to respond by submitting the following information: a one-page letter on company letterhead stating interest in the project referencing SOL: GS05P04GBC0050, a copy of a valid business license or other documentation granted by the State or local jurisdiction to conduct business (containing at a minimum the following information- name, address, phone number of the company, state of incorporation, and the name of the individual legally authorized to act for the company); a valid DUNS number for the business whose license is presented (If a company does not have a Duns number please contact Dun & Bradstreet at (1-800-362-3425); a valid IRS Tax ID number for the business whose license is presented; and a valid picture state drivers license of the person(s) to whom the documentation is to be entrusted. Firms providing this information will be provided a copy of the Request for Proposals (RFP) package. The tentative date for release of the RFP is May 18, 2005. The RFP will provide additional information regarding the proposal submission format. Letters of interest and support documentation should be mailed to Ms. Bobbie Tyler, GSA, PBS, Office of Property Development - 5PE2, 230 S. Dearborn Street, Room 3512, Mail Stop 35-7, Chicago, Illinois 60604. Once GSA has received the proper information, each contractor will be faxed a Document Security Form (2 pages) in which they must sign and fax back. Failure to sign and return by fax will delay your company from receiving the RFP. NOTICE: A Pre-proposal meeting will be held at the Paul H. Findley Federal Building ? US Courthouse. Information on the date and time will be announced on the FedBizOpps. Any further announcements regarding this solicitation will be posted in FedBizOpps at www.eps.gov.
- Place of Performance
- Address: 600 East Monroe Street, Springfield, IL
- Zip Code: 62703
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 62703
- Record
- SN00799407-W 20050504/050502212239 (fbodaily.com)
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