SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- SELECTION FOR MULTIDISPLINE ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACT FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE NATIONAL AIR & SPACE MUSEUM, NATIONAL MALL BUILDING, SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, WASHINGTON, DC
- Notice Date
- 3/13/2012
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541310
— Architectural Services
- Contracting Office
- Smithsonian Institution, Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Contracting, 2011 Crystal Drive, Suite 350, Arlington, Virginia, 22202
- ZIP Code
- 22202
- Solicitation Number
- F12SOL10019
- Archive Date
- 5/2/2012
- Point of Contact
- Christine Grant, , Willard Powell,
- E-Mail Address
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grantca@si.edu, powellwb@si.edu
(grantca@si.edu, powellwb@si.edu)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- CONTRACT INFORMATION: The proposed procurement listed here is unrestricted. The NAIC code 541310, size standard is 7 Million. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Smithsonian Institution. This announcement is for the selection and award of an Architect-Engineer Multidiscipline Contract that would provide design support for the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum National Mall Building (NASM) in Washington, DC. This contract is being procured in accordance with the Brooks Architect-Engineer (A-E) Act as implemented by FAR Subpart 36.6-Architect-Engineer Services. The intent of this RFP is to procure professional design services for NASM for a multi-year, multi-phase major revitalization of NASM. The project will require that the building remain open to the public during the phased renovation and allow SI staff to maintain and protect collections and conduct daily operations during the revitalization. The design is intended to be funded incrementally over a period of three fiscal years, and the construction is anticipated to be funded incrementally over a period of a minimum of four fiscal years. The project includes total replacement of building HVAC, plumbing and wet pipe sprinkler systems and controls, and associated architectural and other base building systems; hazmat abatement, blast and CBR mitigation; installation of insulation and vapor barrier, and envelope improvements including remediation of problems associated with the Tennessee Pink Marble façade. SITE VISITS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : Firms submitting qualifications are welcome to visit those portions of the site and buildings open to the public (see www.si.edu for visitor information) but are not required to do so. Firms selected for interviews will be provided with selected electronic building drawings and site plans for use in preparing for their interview. SUBCONTRACTING PLAN REQUIREMENTS: If the selected firm is a large business concern, a subcontracting plan consistent with FAR 19.7 and statutory requirements of PL 95-507, PL 99-661, and PL 100-656 will be required prior to contract award. A minimum of 40% of the total planned subcontracting dollars shall be placed with small business concerns. At least 5% of total planned subcontracting dollars shall be placed with Small disadvantaged businesses (SDB), including Historically Black Colleges and Universities or Minority Institutions; 5% with Women-owned small businesses (WOSB); 3% shall be placed with Hub-zone Small Businesses (Hub-SB), 3% with Veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB); and 3% with Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The subcontracting plan is not required with this submittal. PROJECT INFORMATION: Multidisciplinary architectural and engineering services to be provided for the Smithsonian Institution may include but are not limited to the following: preparation of reports, studies and design criteria; site and geotechnical investigations; surveys; programming; conceptual design; facilities assessment; feasibility studies, sustainability studies, presentations for project review by various bodies including the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA), and the D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board; multidisciplinary architectural and engineering development of contract documents comprised of drawings and specifications for architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security systems, hazardous materials abatement, detailed construction cost estimating, value engineering; code compliance, commissioning; landscape design, interior space planning, sustainable design, and design for mitigation of blast and CBR hazards. Post design and construction phase services may include construction bid and negotiation support, site visits, construction administration, shop drawing and submittal reviews, technical assistance, commissioning/start-up/fit-up design support and preparation of as-built record drawings. PRIMARY SELECTION CRITERIA: Firm evaluation and selection will be conducted in accordance with FAR 36.6 and will be based on the following primary criteria which are listed in descending order of importance: A. Prime contractor and subcontractors' firm qualifications, experience and past performance (within 5 years) of the solicitation issuance date in the following types of projects: design of multi-year, multi-phased major revitalization of museums or similar large public buildings while maintaining operations; projects incorporating building envelope improvements in a curtain wall stone veneer façade; projects involving incorporation of CBR and blast mitigation, temporary utilities and other appurtenances to enable phased construction, and design and documentation of all LEED credits towards achieving LEED Silver or better, for an entire phased project. Projects submitted must demonstrate experience in addressing issues associated with National Landmark Properties, facilities accommodating large numbers of public visitors and environmentally sensitive sites. Responding firms are required to clearly identify disciplines to be performed in-house and those to be subcontracted. Firms must submit the names and supporting qualifications of all subcontractors. B. Demonstration of specialized experience and technical competence of the staff with the following: design of multi-year, multi-phased major revitalization of museums or similar large public buildings while maintaining operations. Projects submitted must demonstrate experience in addressing issues associated with National Landmark Properties, facilities accommodating large numbers of public visitors, environmentally sensitive sites, renovation of facilities while maintaining operations, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria, incorporation of CBR, blast mitigation and vapor barrier in an existing building in a phased execution.; projects incorporating temporary utilities and other appurtenances to enable phased construction. The firm must have registered and licensed personnel, either in-house or through consultants, in the following key disciplines and areas of expertise: Project manager, architect, mechanical and HVAC engineer, plumbing engineer, building envelope specialist, fire protection engineer, civil engineer, electrical engineer, communications and related systems engineer, structural engineer, geotechnical engineer, land surveyor, interior designer, cost estimator, landscape architect, and industrial hygienist, blast engineer; CBR specialist engineer, sustainability specialist ( LEED AP). The fire protection engineer shall also have a minimum of five years experience dedicated to fire protection engineering, and have a degree in Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited university. The evaluation of these disciplines will consider education, training, overall and relevant experience, experience with others on the project team and on submitted projects demonstrating relevant project experience, and longevity with the firm. C. Capacity of the project team to accomplish the work within specified time constraints based on submittal of firms' current and projected workloads. Firms should demonstrate experience with large complex multi-year, multi-phased design and construction projects. The availability of an adequate number of personnel in the key disciplines shall be presented to insure that the firm can meet the anticipated goals of the project. D. Firm competence on contracts in terms of work management, responsiveness, quality of work, cost control and compliance with performance schedules. A proposed Work Management and Design Quality Management Plan shall be submitted with your SF 330 and shall include an organization chart and briefly address management approach, team organization, professional registration, coordination of in-house disciplines and consultants, and prior experience of the prime firm and any of their significant consultants on similar projects. The plan shall also address quality control procedures, cost control, coordination of in-house disciplines and consultants, and scheduling procedures. E. Firm location in reasonable proximity of Smithsonian Institution facilities, especially Washington, D.C. The primary office where the work will be performed and the staffing at that office shall be clearly indicated on the Work Management Plan. The geographic location of the firm will also be considered in order to evaluate the firm's knowledge of the potential project location. F. Computer capability. Contractor and subcontractors must be able to comply with Smithsonian Institution standards for documentation, drawings and specifications. These standards are available for viewing at the SI Office of Facilities Engineering and Operations Architect-Engineer Information Center website, at http://www.ofeo.si.edu/ae_center/index.asp. Required proficiencies include the following: (1) AutoCAD 2008; (2) Microsoft Office, including Project (3) Adobe Acrobat Professional; (4) 3-dimensional modeling, rendering and animation in specialized software such as Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk Maya; (5) Building Information Modeling in specialized software such as Autodesk Revit, Google SketchUp Pro, Graphisoft ArchiCAD, Navisworks, Onuma Planning System, as well as familiarity with IFC and Cobie file standards; (6) Experience with computer aided facilities management software such as Facility Center is highly recommended. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS : The successful firm will be expected to sign a standard, unmodified, Smithsonian A-E contract. Interested, qualified firms are invited to submit the required information as specified below via courier or Express Delivery to Smithsonian Institution, Office of Contracting & Personal Property Management (OCON&PPM), 2011 Crystal Drive, Suite 350, Arlington, VA 22202, Attention: Christine Grant no later than April 17, 2012 by 3:00pm Fax submissions will NOT be accepted. Firms must submit Parts I and II of the Standard Form 330 for the prime and joint venture(s). Part II of the SF330 must be submitted for each consultant. On SF 330, Part I, Block 5, include DUNS number for the prime firm. On the SF 330, Part I, Block F, provide the title and contract award dates for all projects listed in that section. 5 copies of the SF 330 are required. Failure to submit the completed SF 330 will render the submission unacceptable. Part I of the SF 330 shall have a page limit of 125 pages. A page is one side of a sheet. Font size shall not be less than 10pt font. Preface the submission with an attached original and loose copy of a brief letter on company letterhead. Questions can be directed to Christine Grant in the Office of Contracting & Personal Property Management at (202) 633-7262 or grantca@si.edu. The Smithsonian will dispose of submitted material 60 days after receipt unless a specific written request is made for its return. Returns will be at the expense of the firm submitting the information. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. INTERVIEWS: It is anticipated that the short-listed firms will be contacted and invited to interview and may be required to present an oral presentation in Washington, D.C. during the month of May 2012.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum National Mall Building (NASM) in Washington, DC., United States
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