GSA, PBS, D&C Contracts Branch (5PPCB-2), JCK Federal Building, Room 3360, 230 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60604-1696

C -- TOLEDO, OH, FEDERAL BUILDING, A/E DESIGN SERVICES FOR PROSPECTUS MODERNIZATION, ZIL95151 SOL GS05P95GBC0030. DUE 021495. POC Contract Specialist Rachel Zahn 312/886-4106 or Contracting Officer Yvonne Flores 312/886-6920. The General Services Administration (GSA) announces an opportunity for the design enhancement in public architecture. Architect-Engineering (A-E) services are required for the modernization of the Federal Building at 234 South Summit Street, Toledo, Ohio. The facility includes 16,576 gross square meters and approximately 11,197 occupiable square meters. The project shall include a single phase. The facility is presently occupied and will remain fully occupied during construction of this project. The estimated total construction cost for the project is estimated to range between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000. The project shall include but not be limited to an efficient and cost effective design for the following four (4) major work items necessary for the modernization of this building along with miscellaneous repairs, alterations, and improvements: 1. Curtain Wall Replacement: This work item consists of replacing the existing curtain wall with a new curtain wall. This also includes replacing street level masonry with new granite panels. 2. Restroom Renovation: This work item consists of demolishing the existing public restrooms and reconfiguring them to comply with the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards. 3. Fire Suppression System: This work item consists of installing a fire sprinkler system throughout the building. 4. HVAC System Modernization: This work item consists of converting the present inefficient system into a new more responsive and energy efficient system. The scope of the A/E services under this proposed contract may include but not be limited to the following: complete design services; computer-aided design and drafting (CADD, working drawings, specificatons - GSA versions of AIA Masterspec/CSI format); cost estimating (Uniformat level III/CSI Format); vaue engineering services; post construction contract services; construction inspection services and other required supplemental services if so requested by the Government. The A-E selection will be completed in two stages as follows: Stage I: The first stage will establish the architectural and mechanical engineering design capabilities of the A-E design firm and its lead designers. Recognizing that the mechanical engineering requirements are a large portion of the total scope of this project, it is essential that the term "A-E Design Firm" as use in this solicitation include the primary team of architect and mechanical engineer that will have the primary responsibility to conceive the design concepts and methods of accomplishing them. The A-E firm may be a partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity which will have contractual responsibility for the project design. In the first stage, a short list minimum of three A-E Design Firms will be selected for continuation into the second phase. The short list will be based on the A-E design firms' submittals in response to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The A-E design firm will provide specific evidence of its capabilities to delivery Design Excellence, and will express its design approach and philosophy. If the A-E design firm is a partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity, the proposed working and legal relationships between its components is to be briefly described. The A-E design firm will also identify its lead designers, architect and mechanical engineer for the project. Interested firms shall submit a letter of intent and modified Standard Forms 254 and 255 for the A-E Design Firm only. Project qualifications submitted by each firm will be reviewed and evaluated based on the following criteria: (1) Past Performance on Design (40%): The A-E Design Firm shall submit 8'' x 10'' graphics (maximum of three per project) and a typewritten description (maximum of one page per project) of not more than five designs completed within the past ten years. Two projects will demonstrate architectural accomplishments in an occupied building. Two projects will demonstrate mechanical engineering accomplishments in an occupied building. One project will demonstrate curtain wall replacement in an occupied building. The narrative shall address the design approach and salient features for each project and include tangible evidence where possible, such as certificates, awards, peer recognition, etc., demonstrating design excellence and discuss how the clients' design, economic, and operational objectives were satisfied by the design. (2) Philosophy and Design Intent (25%): In the lead designer's words (maximum of two typewritten pages for each primary discipline), state his or her overall design philosophy, approach to the challenge of resolving design issues and parameter that apply specifically to the modernization of the Federal Building with a focus on any unique aspects of the Federal Building and its locaton. (3) Lead Designers Profile (15%): Submit a biographical sketch including education, professional experience, recognition for design efforts inclusive of examples for each Lead Designer. Identify and describe areas of responsibility and commitment to this project. (4) Lead Designers (architectural and mechanical engineering) Portfolio (20%): Submit 8'' x 10'' graphics (maximum of three per project) and a typewritten description (maximum of one page per project) of not more than three designs completed in the last ten years attributable to each lead designer. Narratives shall include a discussion of design challenges and resolutions. Stage II: In stage two, the entire project team, including the A-E Design Firm selected in the first stage, including the designated Lead Designers, and all consultants who will work on this project will be evaluated. The A-E Design Firms will submit Standard Forms 254 and 255's which reflect the entire project team. It is not necessary to re-submit the information submitted in State I. The Government will establish the criteria and the date these submittals are due and provide the selection criteria for the interviews and final selection process, with the Stage I short list announcement. Once announced, the short list will be published in the CBD. Sufficient time will be provided for the A-E Design Firm to establish the project team. As a minimum, the project team will be required to demonstrate previous experience and understanding in Federal Court Expansion/Renovation projects and related facilities and/or include consultants specializing in those areas. It is encouraged that the project team include small, small disadvantaged and women-owned businesses. An interview with each project team will be included in this stage. The A-E Design Firm must have an active design firm within the state of Ohio. If the A-E design firm is a partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity, one of the associated firms mut satisfy this requirement. In developing the project team required for State II, those offerors selected for interview are advised that at least 65% of the level of contract effort must be performed in the state of Ohio, excluding speciality consultants (i.e., security acoustics, seismic, courts design, etc.) If the A-E Design Firm is a partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity permitted by law to practice architecture or engineering, a complete description of the proposed internal responsibilities of the components must be included in the Phase II submittal. This entity must be in place at the time of contract award. Although this procurement is open to both large and small business concerns, small and minority-owned business concerns are strongly encouraged to participate. The government recognizes the talent existing in smaller firms and encourages the contributions of new and innovative designers to public architecture. In accordance with Public Law 95-507, the Design Firm will be required to provide the maximum practicable opportunities for small business concerns and small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals to participate as subcontractors in the performance of the contract. As part of its commitment to socioeconomic initiatives of the Federal Government, GSA has established for fiscal year 1995 subcontracting goals of 32% for small business, 6% for small disadvantaged business, and 3% for women-owned business. The use of subcontractors/consultants shown on the submitted SF 254's and 255's will be reflected in a Small and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting plan. An acceptable subcontracting plan must be agreed to before contract award. Small businesses are not subject to this requirement. The criterion for a small business concern in the A-E category is a concern with average annual receipts for the preceding three years not exceeding $3.5 million. Firms must also provide a brief written narrative of outreach efforts made to utilize small, small disadvantaged and women-owned businesses. The narrative shall not exceed one typewritten page. Firms having the capabilities to perform the services described in this announcement are invited to respond by submitting the information requested in the four evaluation criteria for Stage I included herein with a letter of interest identifying this announcement by solicitation number no later than February 14, 1995, by 4:00 P.M. (local time) to the address above. A follow up listing of firms for interview will be placed in this publication. Contract award is contingent upon funding approval. All submittals must clearly indicate our solicitation number on the outside of the envelope. Late submittals will be handled in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.215-10. This is not a request for fee proposal. See Note 24. (005)

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