MODIFICATION
R -- Design Competition Advisor
- Notice Date
- 8/30/2011
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 541490
— Other Specialized Design Services
- Contracting Office
- National Capital Planning Commission, Office of Administration, Budget and Finance Section, 401 Ninth Street, NW, Suite 500 North, Washington, District of Columbia, 20004
- ZIP Code
- 20004
- Solicitation Number
- NCPC-RFQ-11-06
- Archive Date
- 9/15/2011
- Point of Contact
- Charles J. Rieder, Phone: (202) 482-7255
- E-Mail Address
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charles.rieder@ncpc.gov
(charles.rieder@ncpc.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS: DESIGN COMPETITION ADVISER This is a solicitation for services under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13, Simplified Acquisition. All submissions in response to this solicitation must be received by 5:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, August 31, 2011. Proposals submitted after the deadline shall not be accepted or reviewed. This is a small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 54149. The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), in cooperation with the U.S. General Services Administration, National Capital Region (GSA), is seeking Requests for Quotation (RFQ) for the services of a competition advisor (Competition Advisor) to assist in the development of design parameters and the management of a design competition (Design Competition) related to a temporary art installation within a symbolic and commemorative context on a pre-selected public site in Washington, DC. The Competition Advisor must have significant experience in one or more of the following areas: urban design, public art administration, curatorial expertise, and/or related fields. Experience with management and leadership of sensitive and nationally significant projects is required. Additional experience with temporary art installations and public engagement is a plus. 1. PURPOSE a. This RFQ is issued to acquire the services of a Competition Advisor who shall perform as follows: i. Assist with the planning, management, and administration of a competition of artists and/or designers to create an art installation that is related to (but not limited to or defined by) commemoration in Washington through provision of the following services: 1. Provide technical assistance to encourage outstanding design submissions at each stage of the Design Competition pre-planning and during the Design Competition process; 2. Provide guidance to achieve a fair competition, so all participants receive equitable treatment; 3. Translate NCPC and GSA goals into a successful competition; and 4. Serve as an impartial intermediary between the GSA, NCPC, the Evaluation Board and the competitors. b. In preparation for the Design Competition, identify broad design and program parameters for a pre-selected site in Washington, DC (including security, historic preservation, environmental and public access issues). 2. OVERVIEW a. GSA and NCPC are sponsoring a juried Design Competition leading to the display of a site specific outdoor, temporary installation in Washington, DC. The Competition Advisor will support this effort. The Design Competition may be conducted under a modified procurement model associated with GSA's Design Excellence Program. Submissions for the Design Competition will explore alternatives to Washington's traditional approach to permanent commemoration, and they will not be limited to or defined as a "commemorative work," as described in the Commemorative Works Act (see 40 U.S.C. §§8901 et seq.). b. Design Competition submissions are intended to support a public dialog about alternative ways to design art installations with a symbolic, monumental, historic, cultural and/or thematic context. The submission that wins the Design competition will be temporarily displayed on a pre-selected site for approximately one year. c. Design Competition submissions may, but are not required to, address one or more of the following: i. Evoke dynamic forms of remembrance and celebration; ii. Include nontraditional forms and materials that are experiential, interactive, or responsive to the environment; iii. Explore notions of sacred space and public space; iv. Include public engagement as an element of form and a vehicle for supporting vital spaces and experiences; and/or v. Explore memorial language (ideals and symbolism) 3. SCOPE OF WORK a. To ensure implementation of a successful Design Competition, NCPC is soliciting professional services to oversee and advise NCPC and GSA throughout all steps of the Design Competition process. General and specific tasks to be incorporated into a contract with the successful candidate are identified below. b. General tasks to be performed by the Competition Advisor i. Serve as a consultant reporting directly to the Project Managers (PM) at NCPC and GSA. ii. Manage the Design Competition in conjunction with NCPC and GSA, including the planning, organizing, and conducting the Design Competition. iii. Advise and assist the Project Managers in all aspects of the Design Competition elements, including planning and execution and coordinate development and dissemination of the necessary competition materials. c. Competition Planning Tasks to be Performed by the Competition Advisor and Required Deliverables i. Competition Planning Tasks 1. Review and provide comments to the schedule of milestones and draft competition and installation budget. 2. Develop broad design and program guidelines, such as specific location on the selected site and parameters related to height, dimension, noise, etc. Guidelines will include any infrastructure that may be required to protect the site or support the installation. 3. Develop a competition plan that includes a two-step selection process to identify a short-list of finalists based on qualifications and a winning submission based on a conceptual design. Include key dates and deliverables. 4. Draft a RFQ/Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit potential competitors for the Design Competition from which the short list of competitors will be selected to submit concept designs. The RFQ/RFP should identify, among others, goals, guidelines, submission requirements, key dates, and deliverables. 5. Develop an outreach plan to potential competitors. 6. Consult and develop ideas related to an outreach and education plan for the public. ii. Competition Planning Deliverables 1. Plan for Design Competition 2. Design and program guidelines 3. Draft RFQ/RFP d. Evaluation and Design Competition Services and Deliverables i. Evaluation and Design Competition Services 1. Work with NCPC and GSA to implement the Design Competition plan, as described in subsection 3.c.1. above. 2. Refine working documents for each phase, as needed. These may include, but are not limited to: submission requirements, vision statements, announcements, instructions, evaluation factors and other reports. 3. Assist in logistical arrangements for the competition including providing materials and guidance to the Evaluation Board. 4. Act as an advisor to the Evaluation Board. 5. Attend question and answer sessions for the short-listed compeititors. 6. Attend any interviews with competitors, as needed. 7. Document findings of the Evaluation Board during each phase, including a summary document detailing how the Evaluation Board selected the winning proposal. 8. Be available to participate in post selection briefings with NCPC and GSA. ii. Evaluation and Competition Services Deliverables 1. Working Documents for each phase as described above (submission requirements, vision statements, announcements, instructions, evaluation factors and other reports). 2. Written report (in 8 ½" x 11" format) describing the Evaluation Board's findings and basis for its decision. 3. Post Competition Documentation of Materials: Arrange for at least three copies of all design competition materials for NCPC and GSA e. Total Contract Cost i. The total cost of any contract resulting from this RFQ shall not exceed $50,000. f. Key Milestones i. The following are the anticipated milestones for the Design Competition. The milestones may be modified by NCPC and GSA in consultation with the Competition Advisor. 1. Contract with Competition Adviser - September 2011 2. Design Competition Process - November 2011 - June 2012 3. Contract with Winning Artist - not later than August 1, 2012 g. Work/Meeting Locations i. Meetings will take place in Washington DC. The Competition Advisor will be required to attend NCPC-GSA meetings, design review meetings, public hearings, etc to assist with the management and administration of this process. 4. PROPOSALS SUBMISSION a. All quotes must be submitted via electronic mail to bizopps@ncpc.gov or hand-delivered to the Contracting Officer at the address identified in Section 10. All quotes must be received by 5:00 p.m. EDST on Friday, August 31, 2011. Proposals submitted after the deadline shall not be accepted or reviewed. b. The following information must be printed on the cover page of the quotation: 1) NCPC RFQ 11-06; 2) Due Date: August 31, 2011, c. All submissions become the property of the National Capital Planning Commission and will not be returned. All costs associated with an RFQ/RFP shall be assumed by the offeror. Offerors not selected shall not be reimbursed for any costs associated with their submission. 5. EVALUATION a. NCPC intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose proposal conforms to this solicitation and will be most advantageous to the Government. The following evaluations factors shall be used to evaluate proposals: i. Significant experience in one or more of the following areas: urban design, public art administration, curatorial expertise, and/or related fields; management and leadership of sensitive and nationally significant projects; and experience with temporary art installations and public engagement. ii. Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of the required services, to include, without limitation, registrations, licenses and other professional affiliations or accreditations; iii. Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time; iv. Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules; and v. Best value to the government. This factor will consider the overall benefit received from an offeror's proposal in response to the services provided with cost being one, but not the sole, benefit to be considered. All offerors must be registered in the Central Contractors Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov for their submission to receive consideration. 6. PROPOSAL CONTENTS a. Offerors must address the following in their submissions: i. A statement addressing each of the evaluation factors specified in the Section 5.a.i.-v. above. ii. The identity of all individuals who will conduct and be responsible for each task if a team approach is utilized. iii. A total contract price with itemized costs assigned to specific tasks. iv. A Tax Identification Number and Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. 7. FAR REQUIREMENTS a. Offerors must include a completed copy of the FAR Clause 52.212.-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commerical items (JUN 2006) b. Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (FEB 2007), applies to this acquisition. c. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (MAR 2007), including relevant additional FAR Clauses listed in 52.212-5, applies to this acquisition. 8. CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS Contracting Officer National Capital Planning Commission 401 9th Street, NW, Suite 500 North Washington, District of Columbia 20004 9. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE Washington, District of Columbia 20004 10. PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT AND QUESTIONS Charles Rieder Administrative Officer/Contracting Officer 401 9th Street, NW, Suite 500 North Washington, DC 20004 bizops@ncpc.gov Phone: 202-482-7200 Fax: 202-501-2550 NCPC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS SOLICITATION AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON AND/OR DECLINE TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE WINNING OFFEROR
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- Address: Washington, District of Columbia, 20004, United States
- Zip Code: 20004
- Zip Code: 20004
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