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C -- A/E SERVICES FOR REPAIR & ALTERATIONS SOL GS-10P-95-LTC-0025 DUE 071395 POC Contact,Bobbi Ohm,206/931-7680,Contracting Officer,Barbra J. Ohm,206/931-76 80 Architect-Engineer (A/E) services for Modernization and Addition to the Federal Building and US Courthouse, 222 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage AK and Federal Building and US Courthouse Annex, 222 West 8th Avenue, Anchorage AK Project scope consists of replacing landscaped dirt roof with an approx. 4,459 GSM (48,000 GSF) building story; and upgrade HVAC, fire alarm and elevator controls in the entire three-block facility. Work will be phased in occupied office and court facilities. Total construction budget is estimated between $12,000,000 and $22,000,000. An option to the contract includes build-out of approximately 1,765 GSM (19,000 GSF) for US Courts administrative spaces. The objective of the selection is to choose an experienced quality Key Designer (lead designer), Key Design Firm and Mechanical Designer/Firm, supported by highly qualified design professionals who will produce a project exemplifying design excellence and creativity and be a visual testimony to the dignity and stability of the American Government. Further, designs must be cost effective and efficient as well as provide quality solutions. Scope of services under this firm fixed price contract may include programming; site investigation; computer- aided design; working drawings; specifications; estimating; metric unit design; space planning; interior design; value engineering; post construction contract services; and other services as requested. Selection will be completed in two phases. Phase I will establish design excellence as the initial level of selection. Phase II will evaluate the entire project team (Key Design Firm plus all other consultants). Phase I: The first phase will establish the design excellence capabilities of the A-E design firm and its lead designer. The Key Designer, the Key Design Firm and the Mechanical Designer/Firm will develop the philosophy, design intent, and approach to design. No other information shall be considered in the first stage. Interested firms will submit a letter of intent and modified Standard Forms 254 and 255 for the Key Design Firm and Mechanical Design Firm only. If the ''A-E design firm'' is comprised of 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 I submittal. This entiry must be in place at the time of contract award. A short-list will be selected based on the following: (1)Past Performance (35%): For the Key Design and Mechanical Firms, submit 8''x10'' graphics (maximum three per project) and typewritten description (maximum one page per project) of not more than five relevent designs completed by each firm within the past ten years. ''Relevant'' means those projects similar to that requested under this solicitation, including projects of similar size and occupancy, repair and alteration work in occupied space, phased construction, or experiences demonstrating as many of the above requirements as applicable. Narrative shall address design approach, philosophy and intent for each project (Include tangible evidence-affidavits, certificates, publication, awards, peer recognition, etc.); (2) Philosophy and Design Intent (25%): In the personal words of the Key Designer and Key Mechanical Designer, (maximum three typewritten pages) state the overall design philosophy, approach to the challenge of resolving design issues, and parameters that apply to the design of this type of project; (3) Profile for Key Designers (25%): Submit a biograph- ical sketch including education, professional experience, recognition for design efforts and description of areas of responsibility and commitment to this project; (4) Portfolio for Key Designer (15%): Submit 8''x10'' graphics (maximum three per project) and typewritten description (maximum one page per project) of not more than three designs completed in the last ten years attribute to the Key Designer. Narratives shall include discussion of design challenges and resolutions. Phase II: Following Phase I slate selection successful offerors will submit Standard Forms 254 and 255 which reflect the entire project team. It is not necessary to resubmit Phase I information. The government will establish and provide Phase II criteria with the Phase I short list. In developing the project team, offerors selected for interview are advised that either the prime A-E or at least one member of a prime joint venture must have an existing professional design production office within the State of Alaska in operation as of the date of this announcement. The primary project team (Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical) must have capability to perform at least 90% of the services within the geographical area consisting of the state of Alaska. This procurement will be open to large and small businesses pursuant to the SBA Competitiveness Demonstration Program. GSA has established subcontracting goals of 32% for small business, 6% for small disadvantaged business and 3% for women owned small businesses. Firms seeking consideration for this contract SHALL DEMONSTRATE A PROACTIVE EFFORT TO ACHIEVE THE ABOVE GOALS. Use of a subcontractors/consultants shown on submitted SF 254's will be reflected in a Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Concern Subcontracting Plan to be submitted with Phase II submittal and included in the contract. Firms must also provide a brief written narrative, not to exceed one page, of outreach efforts to utilize small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small businesses during Phase II. An acceptable subcontracting plan must be agreed to before contract award. LARGE FIRMS ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED PHASE II EVALUATION WILL CONSIDER THE LEVEL OF PARTICIPATION BY SMALL BUSINESSES, SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES AND SMALL WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES ON THIS PROJECT. (Small businesses are not subject to this requirement). A pre-submission meeting will be held February 24, 1995, at 1:00 p.m., in Room 130 of the Federal Building/U.S. Courthouse at 222 West 7th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska. Interested firms having qualifications which meet the above requirements are invited to submit the required documentation described above (Phase I information only) by 4:00 P.M. Pacific Time on March 24, 1995. Interested parties shall submit their qualifications, along with letter of interest, or may request additional information on this project by writing: General Services Administration, Contracts Division, 10PPC, 400 15th Street SW, Auburn, WA 98001-6599 (0039)

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