SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- RFI - Determination of Eligibility for Banneker Park and 10th Street Washingtron, DC
- Notice Date
- 6/19/2013
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541620
— Environmental Consulting 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
- RFI13-03
- Archive Date
- 7/20/2013
- Point of Contact
- Deborah Young, Phone: 2024827228
- E-Mail Address
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deborah.young@ncpc.gov
(deborah.young@ncpc.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
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- Description
- Request for Information Determination of Eligibility for Banneker Park and 10 th Street Washington, DC This is a Request for Information (RFI) solely for planning and general budgeting purposes; it does not constitute a formal solicitation, Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue a formal solicitation. Responders are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this RFI and all costs associated with responding will be solely at the interested parties' expense. The National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), in partnership with other federal agencies and the Government of the District of Columbia (DC), seeks to evaluate the historic significance of Banneker Park and the 10 th Street Corridor in order to determine whether either site is eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. The purpose of this RFI is not to evaluate qualifications or cost proposals, but to obtain feedback from professional practitioners so as to understand what the cost would be to complete two separate determinations of eligibility DOE). The scopes of work described in this RFI may ultimately be contracted either as one or two contracts. Responders should include a cost for the DOE for Banneker Park and a separate cost for the DOE for the 10 th Street Corridor. Responders should also include a project approach and methodology to complete the proposed scopes of work. This RFI describes two scopes of work - one scope of work addresses a Determination of Eligibility (DOE) Form for Banneker Park and the second scope of work addresses a DOE for the 10 th Street Corridor. NCPC will serve as lead agency and coordinate the work of the selected consultant, and will partner with the National Park Service (NPS), the U.S. General Services Administration, and the District of Columbia State Historic Preservation Officer (DC SHPO) on both DOEs. Work that has been completed to date is summarized within this RFI in order to provide a context for what remains to be done and what the current effort will entail. Information submitted in response to this RFI will become the property of NCPC. We reserve the right to accept, reject, or use without obligation or compensation any information submitted in response to this RFI. The information provided in this RFI is all the information the Government has available at this time. There are no additional specifications, drawings, bid packages, or source lists available. RFI responses must be received no later than July 5, 2013, at 5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Saving Time. All interested parties must respond to this notice by email at bizops@ncpc.gov. Background In January 2013, the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) adopted the SW Ecodistrict Plan: A Vision for a More Sustainable Future ( SW Ecodistrict Plan ). The SW Ecodistrict Plan is a comprehensive forward-looking approach to urban sustainability and redevelopment focused on SW Washington, DC. The plan includes neighborhood and environmental strategies including four focus areas that organize site specific recommendations. One of the focus areas is the 10 th Street Corridor and Benjamin Banneker Park (also referred to as Banneker Park in this scope of work) (Figure 1). The plan envisions 10 th Street and Banneker Park as an inviting civic corridor connecting the National Mall and Smithsonian Museums to the southwest waterfront. Objectives for the 10 th Street Corridor and Banneker Park include: •· Design 10 th Street as a walkable, vibrant mixed-use cultural corridor •· Create a setting along the corridor and at Banneker Park befitting a national cultural destination, to serve as an extension of the National Mall •· Program the corridor for daily activity and for special exhibitions and events •· Design the corridor to serve as the energy and water management spine of the Ecodistrict •· Use the lower level of 10 th Street to accommodate energy, water, and parking infrastructure •· Showcase state of the art urban design and environmental practices to increase public awareness Historically, the 10 th Street Corridor was a neighborhood that serviced the active shipping industry along the Potomac River. In the mid-20 th century during the era of urban renewal, 10 th Street was altered into a large plaza-like street (L'Enfant Promenade) and a park with an overlook constructed at the southern terminus of the street, formally named Benjamin Banneker Park in 1971. I.M. Pei, the architect, and Dan Kiley, the landscape architect, designed L'Enfant Plaza, the private mixed-use complex fronting on 10 th Street and the park. While Pei and Kiley are considered modern masters in their respective disciplines, the vistas associated with 10 th Street and the park are identified as non-contributing elements in the National Register of Historic Places nomination for the L'Enfant Plan of the City of Washington due to the alterations Pei and Kiley made in the mid-20 th century. However, the significance of Pei and Kiley's work has not been evaluated for its contribution to the redevelopment of Washington, DC during the period of urban renewal. Prior to implementing the vision for 10th Street and Banneker Park as described in the SW Ecodistrict Plan, additional analysis is required in order to evaluate the historic significance of the 10th Street Corridor and Banneker Park within the context of the urban renewal period. Work Completed Several historical studies will assist in completing two separate DOEs - one DOE for Banneker Park and one DOE for the 10 th Street corridor. These studies are listed below. -Historic American Building Survey, Southwest Washington, Urban Renewal Area (2004) In 2004, the Historic American Building Survey (HABS) completed a report on the history of Southwest Washington and urban renewal. This written report provides a history of the efforts behind urban renewal in Washington, DC for the area bounded by Independence Avenue, Washington Avenue, South Capitol Street, Canal Street, P Street, Maine Avenue & Washington Channel, 14 th Street, D Street, and 12 th Street. This document provides a broad overview of the planning efforts behind urban renewal in general with some specific information related to Banneker Park and 10 th Street. -DC Modern: A Context for Modernism in the District of Columbia, 1945-1976 (2009) In 2009, the District of Columbia State Historic Preservation Office completed DC Modern: A Context for Modernism in the District of Columbia, 1945-1976. The study examines the Modern Movement of architecture in Washington, D.C., concentrating on buildings and landscapes designed and built between 1945 and 1976. The document identifies the architects, landscape architects, planners, developers, and clients who supported Modernism in the city and documents the social, political, economic, and artistic forces that shaped the movement. The study locates notable examples of the Modern Movement in Washington and illustrates their influence on the continuing evolution of architecture within the city. - Federal Office Building 6, Department of Education, Lyndon Baines Johnson Building- Determination of Eligibility (2011) The U.S. General Services Administration completed a DOE for FOB 6 (LBJ Building) in 2011. GSA determined that the building was eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and the District of Columbia State Historic Preservation Officer concurred with that finding. The building was found eligible under Criteria A as the first federal office building constructed specifically as part of the Southwest Urban Renewal Plan. The building was also found eligible under Criteria C as a representative example of Modern (International style) architecture and for its integration of the landscape design with the design of the building. -Federal Office Building 10B, Wilbur Wright Building- Determination of Eligibility (2011) The U.S. General Services Administration completed a DOE for FOB 10B (Wilbur Wright Building) in 2011. GSA determined that the building was eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and the District of Columbia State Historic Preservation Officer concurred with that finding. The building was found eligible under Criteria A for its association with urban renewal. In addition, the building was found eligible under Criterion C as a successful example of the adaptation of the International Style to the specific requirements of federal design in Washington, DC. Given its direct associations with the Wilbur Wright Building, the Orville Wright Building was also found eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. -U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Robert C. Weaver Federal Building The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is listed in the National Register of Historic Places under Criteria C. Designed by Marcel Breuer, the building is an exceptional Modern-era design and was constructed between 1965 and 1968. It was the first Federal project in the nation's capital built under the 1962 "Guiding Principles for Federal Architecture," which codified the use of quality design for Federal buildings. - Miscellaneous Research Materials Through work on the SW Ecodistrict Plan, NCPC has gathered research materials (articles, studies, photographs, etc.) that may be useful in the development of the historic context statement. These materials will be made available to any selected consultant. Current/On-going Work - Benjamin Banneker Park Cultural Landscape Inventory (National Park Service) The National Park Service is in the process of completing a Cultural Landscape Inventory (CLI) for Banneker Park. A Draft CLI is anticipated to be complete by September 2013 and therefore the CLI and DOE for Banneker Park should be coordinated. Information gathered for the CLI should inform the DOE by providing an inventory of the existing conditions. - Forrestal Building Determination of Eligibility (U.S. General Services Administration) The U.S. General Services Administration is in the process of preparing a DOE for the Forrestal Building. Note that the above projects and studies are not meant to be an exhaustive list of resources or the only resources used to complete the DOE for Banneker Park and the 10 th Street Corridor. The purpose of identifying these documents is to provide an idea of the work completed to date that may be useful as responders identify a project approach and research methodology. Scope of Work for Banneker Park The scope of work includes finalizing the DOE for Banneker Park. A DOE for Benjamin Banneker Park was completed for the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in 2012. USACE determined that Banneker Park was not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. However, the DC SHPO did not concur with the USACE determination and stated that additional research and coordination with the National Park Service would be needed before a final DOE could be made. The DC SHPO requested additional contextual research regarding the L'Enfant Promenade, the redevelopment of SW Washington DC, and clarification about the contributions of landscape architect Dan Kiley and architect I.M. Pei. The DC SHPO also highlighted that because Banneker Park is less than 50 years old, a strong case for "exceptional importance" is required to meet Criteria Consideration G. Both the DOE and DC SHPO response is available for review. The following tasks will be required. •1. Historical Research and Preparation of Historic Context Statement •a. Conduct sufficient contextual research to augment and complete the DOE for Banneker Park. This research must be sufficient to place Banneker Park within the history of the redevelopment of 10 th Street and SW Washington, DC and the context of Dan Kiley's work. The design of Banneker Park must be seen in the context of the overall planning effort for the redevelopment of SW Washington and in particular the plan approved by NCPC in 1956 and the subsequent implementation of that plan. •2. Field Survey •a. Conduct a physical survey of Banneker Park to evaluate its integrity and determine National Register of Historic Places eligibility. Note that information from the NPS Cultural Landscape Inventory (scheduled to be completed in September 2013) should be available to be incorporated into the DOE. •b. Banneker Park should be evaluated as a landscape and landscape characteristics that may be required to be documented include the following: natural systems and features, spatial organization, land use, topography, vegetation, circulation systems, views and vistas, buildings and structures, constructed water features, small-scale features (street furniture), and any other resources as identified by project stakeholders. •c. Record all elements and landscape characteristics through written and photographic documentation, identify character-defining features, and provide graphics/maps indicating location of all elements recorded. •3. Determine NRHP eligibility and Prepare DOE Prepare a DOE for Banneker Park. The DOE must evaluate the resource against National Register of Historic Places criteria (including Criterion G, if applicable). •a. Draft DOE for Agency Review - As noted above, a DOE for Banneker Park has been drafted and therefore, the current effort will build upon that document. The DOE will follow the format of and include all the information required for a District of Columbia State Historic Preservation Office DOE Form. Coordination with NPS and the DC SHPO will be required. The DOE should include a detailed physical description of Banneker Park and the identification of character-defining features; historic context statement; statement of significance; and assessment of integrity. In addition, any photographic documentation of existing conditions as well as historic plans, photographs, and images that are used to evaluate the significance of the site should be included in the DOE. •b. Draft DOE for Public Comment - NCPC will compile comments from all agencies (NPS, GSA, DC SHPO, etc.) on DOE and submit to consultant. Following receipt of comments from NCPC, consultant will revise Draft DOE prior to issuance for public comment. NCPC will post revised DOE on its website for public comment. •c. Final DOE - Following close of public comment period, consultant will respond to all comments received and revise DOE prior to issuing final document. Final document is subject to approval of NCPC and DC SHPO. •4. Meetings and Schedule •a. Kick off meeting - Attend 1 kick off meeting with NCPC and other stakeholders to discuss scope, project approach and methodology, and schedule. (Work is anticipated to be complete within 6-8 months of the kick off meeting.) •b. Attend up to 3 additional meetings with NCPC and project stakeholders as needed. Meeting may be required after the Draft DOE for Agency review is completed and prior to release of DOE for public comment. Following the public comment period, a meeting may be required to discuss public comments received. •5. Deliverables •a. Draft DOE for Agency Review •b. Draft DOE for Public Comment •c. Final DOE •d. All research materials, photographs, and documentation collected to complete final DOE. Scope of Work for 10 th Street Corridor The current scope of work includes researching and writing a DOE for the 10 th Street Corridor. The following tasks will be required. •1. Historical Research and Preparation of Historic Context Statement •a. Conduct research and prepare a historic context statement for the 10 th Street Corridor. This task includes research and the preparation of a historic context statement documenting the history of the design and planning efforts behind 10 th Street in the context of the 1950s and period of urban renewal. Historic context should also discuss the street's original configuration, width, and physical condition in order to gauge how much the street has been modified. Discussion of how the current street relates to the L'Enfant Plan should be included. Research must be sufficient to write a historic context statement that will be used in the evaluation of the corridor against National Register of Historic Places criterion. •2. Field Survey •b. Conduct a physical survey of the 10 th Street Corridor to evaluate its integrity and determine National Register of Historic Places eligibility. •c. 10 th Street should be evaluated as a landscape and landscape characteristics that may be required to be documented include the following: natural systems and features, spatial organization, land use, topography, vegetation, circulation systems, views and vistas, buildings and structures, constructed water features, small-scale features (street furniture), and any other resources as identified by project stakeholders. •d. Record all elements and landscape characteristics through written and photographic documentation, identify character-defining features, and provide graphics/maps indicating location of all elements recorded. •3. Determine NRHP eligibility and Prepare DOE Prepare a DOE for the 10 th Street Corridor. The DOE must evaluate the resource against National Register of Historic Places criteria (including Criterion G, if applicable) and follow the format of and include all the information required for a District of Columbia State Historic Preservation Office DOE Form. •a. Draft DOE for Agency Review - The Draft DOE shall include a detailed narrative description of the 10 th Street Corridor and identification of character-defining features; historic context statement; statement of significance; and assessment of integrity. In addition, any photographic documentation of existing conditions as well as historic plans, photographs, and images that are used to evaluate the significance of the site should be included in the DOE. Coordination with the DC SHPO will be required and coordination with the District Department of Transportation may be required to complete the Draft DOE. •b. Draft DOE for Public Comment - NCPC will compile comments from all agencies (DDOT, NPS, GSA, DC SHPO, etc.) on DOE and submit to consultant. Following receipt of comments from NCPC, consultant will revise Draft DOE prior to issuing document for public comment. NCPC will post revised DOE on its website for public comment. •c. Final DOE - Following close of public comment period, consultant will respond to all comments received and revise DOE prior to issuing final document. Final document is subject to approval of NCPC and DC SHPO. •4. Meetings and Schedule •a. Kick off meeting - Attend 1 kick off meeting with NCPC and other stakeholders to discuss scope, project approach and methodology, and schedule. (Work is anticipated to be complete within 6-8 months of the kick off meeting.) •b. Attend up to 3 additional meetings with NCPC and project stakeholders as needed. Progress meeting may be required to discuss findings of research and application of National Register criteria prior to release of Draft DOE for Agency review. Meeting may be required after the Draft DOE for Agency review is completed and prior to release of DOE for public comment. Following the public comment period, a meeting may be required to discuss public comments received prior to issuing final DOE. •5. Deliverables •e. Draft DOE for Agency Review •f. Draft DOE for Public Comment •g. Final DOE •h. All research materials, photographs, and documentation collected to complete final DOE. Professional Qualifications The consultant shall ensure that principal project personnel meet appropriate professional qualifications in the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Standards formerly located at 36 CFR Part 61, and now located at http://www.nps.gov/history/local-law/arch_stnds_9.htm. All work shall be performed and deliverables produced in accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Preservation Planning.
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