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C -- U.S.COURTHOUSE ANNEX SOL GS-11P-95-EGC-0012 DUE 040795 POC Contact,Ronald Noll,202/708-9734,Contracting Officer,David E. Wardrop,202/7 08-9734 The General Services Administration (GSA) announces an opportunity for Design Excellence in Architecture, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. Architect-Engineer (A-E) Services are required for an Annex to the U.S. Federal District Courthouse plus phased Renovations, Washington, DC., for the GSA National Capital Region(NCR), Solicitation No.GS11P95EGC0012. The existing facility located at 3rd Street & Constitution Avenue, NW, is approximately 52,700 gross square meters (567,000 GSF), while containing 37,350 occupiable square meters (402,000 OSF) excluding interior parking. The new Annex will be approximately 32,650 gross square meters (351,500 GSF), containing 13,500 occupiable square meters (140,000 OSF) excluding interior parking, adjacent and connected to the existing building and is to house nine (9) courtrooms, chambers for judges, office space for court related components, and interior parking. The Annex will include space for 250 interior parking spaces replacing 72 interior spaces in the existing building and 188 exterior spaces. The existing building, eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places, houses the U.S. Courts and court related agencies. The design will require maintaining full operations in the existing building with temporary access to existing interior parking until the Annex is completed. Following Annex completion and occupancy, required renovations in the existing building must be phased to minimize interference with ongoing operations of the Courts. The estimated total construction cost ranges for the project ranges between $65,000,000 and $90,000,000 with completion/occupancy of the Annex planned for Fall 1999, and existing building renovations completed in late 2001. The new ANNEX DESIGN will include, but not be limited to the following: foundations; substructure; superstructure; building closure, elevator, fire protection, heat, ventilating and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical distribution, lighting, acoustics, security, state-of-the-art communication and data systems; general interior design and space planning; energy efficiency; and exterior site work and landscaping. The RENOVATION DESIGN will include, but not be limited to the following: a temporary entrance to interior parking area; reinforcement of existing floors; exterior window repairs; accessibility improvements; compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA); upgrade restroom facilities; general interior design and space planning; elevator upgrades; fire safety upgrades; including sprinkler systems; HVAC; electrical and lighting modifications; state-of-the-art communication and data systems; energy efficiency; and design for removal of asbestos, lead paint and PCB materials. The SCOPE of A-E Services under this proposed Fixed Firm Price Contract may include, but not be limited to the following: predesign programming; survey of the existing conditions; site investigations (including geotechnical, topographical, and boundary surveys); studies; coordinating with regulatory agencies; presentations for National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) and the Fine Arts Commission (FAC); energy conservation analysis; complete architectural and engineering design; preparation of specifications (AIA Masterspec/CSI format)and CADD drawings for Construction Documents; Value Engineering; Cost Estimating (Uniformat Level III/CSI format); Space Planning; Interior Design; Post Construction Contract Services(PCCS), Record Drawings and Construction Phase A-E Inspection Services; and other related Services. The project will be designed and constructed in metric units. The A-E SELECTION will be completed in Two Stages as follows: STAGE I: The first stage will establish the Architectural, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Design Excellence capabilities of the ''A-E Design Firm''. The Mechanical/Electrical Engineering requirements are a large portion of the total scope of this project and it is essential that the term ''A-E Design Firm'' shall include the primary team of Architect, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers that will have the primary responsibility to conceive the design concepts and methods of accomplishing them. In the first stage, a short list minimum of three (3) ''A-E Design Firms'' will be selected for the project. The short list will be based on the ''A-E Design Firms''' submittals of SF255 and applicable SF254s in response to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The ''A-E Design Firm'' will provide specific evidence of its capabilities to deliver Design Excellence in Architectural Design and Engineering, and will express its design approach and philosophy. 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''X10'' graphics (maximum of three per project) and a typewritten description (maximum of one page per project) of projects completed within the past 10 years. Three (3) projects shall demonstrate architectural accomplishments related to expansion and renovation of historically significant COURTHOUSE facilities. Two (2) projects shall demonstrate electrical and two (2) projects shall demonstrate mechanical engineering accomplishments. The narrative shall address the design approach and salient features for each project (include tangible evidence where possible i.e. certificates, awards, peer recognition, etc. demonstrating design excellence) and discuss how the clients' design, economical, and operational objectives were satisfied by the design. (2) PHILOSOPHY AND DESIGN INTENT (25%): In the lead designers' words (maximum of two typewritten pages for each architectural, electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines), state their overall design philosophy, approach to the challenge of resolving complex design issues, and parameters that may apply specifically to the expansion and renovation of historically significant COURTHOUSE facilities. (3) LEAD DESIGNERS (ARCHITECTURAL, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) PORTFOLIOS (20%): Submit typewritten description (maximum of one page per project) of Two (2) designs completed within the past 10 years attributed to each lead designer. Narratives shall include a discussion of design challenges, resolutions and 8''X10'' graphics (maximum of three per project). (4) LEAD DESIGNERS (ARCHITECTURAL, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) PROFILES (15%): Submit a biographical sketch including education, professional experience, and recognition for design efforts for similar projects. Identify and describe areas of responsibility. STAGE II: In this stage, the entire project TEAM, including the ''A-E Design Firms'' selected in the first stage, its designated lead designers, and ALL the consultants who will work on the project will be evaluated. The ''A-E Design Firms'' will resubmit Standard Forms 254 and 255's which reflect the entire project TEAM. 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, published in the CBD. Sufficient time will be provided for the ''A-E Design Firms'' to establish the project teams. This is a Nationwide Solicitation. The ''A-E Design Firm'' MUST have, or MUST ESTABLISH within 30 days after the award of the contract, an active production office within the boundaries of the GSA NCR. The boundaries of the GSA NCR consist of the District of Columbia; Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties in MD; Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William and Loudoun Counties in VA; and the Cities of Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax in VA. The government will not allow payment for travel, living expenses, computer time or hookups for the prime or the consultants. In developing the project team required for Stage II, A-E Firms are advised that at least 65% of the level of contract effort must be performed in the GSA National Capital Region, excluding speciality consultants. If the ''A-E Design Firm'' is comprised of a partnership, corporation, joint venture 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 Stage I and II submittals. FOR STAGE I SUBMITTALS: Firms having the capabilities to perform the services described in this announcement are invited to respond by submitting completed SF 254's (for the ''A-E Design Firm''), which must be dated not more than twelve (12) months before the date of this synopsis, and a SF 255 (for the ''A-E Design Firm'') along with letter of interest TO: General Services Administration, 7th & D Streets, SW, BID ROOM 1701, Washington, DC 20407 by 3:30 p.m. local time on the DUE date of this notice. The following information MUST be on the outside of the sealed envelop 1) Solicitation Number/Title 2) Due Date 3) Closing Time. Late responses are subject to FAR Provision 52.215.10. In Block 8 of the SF254 specify only current W-2 payroll (non-contract) personnel of each firm. In Block 10 of the SF255, the ''A-E Design Firm'' MUST respond to the FOUR (4) EVALUATION CRITERIA stated in the CBD announcement for this STAGE I Solicitation. In Block 11 of the SF255, the ''A-E Design Firm'' MUST sign, name, title and date the submittal. This procurement is being made under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program (FAR 19.10). This procurement is open to small and large business concerns. Before award of the contract, the A-E (if not a small business of $2,500,000 gross average over 3 years) shall be required to present an acceptable Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with Public Law 95-507. Small, small disadvantaged and women-owned firms are strongly encouraged to participate as prime contractors or as members of joint ventures with other small businesses. All interested large business firms are reminded that the successful firm will be expected to place subcontracts to the maximum practical extent with small and disadvantaged firms as part of their ORIGINAL SUBMITTED TEAMS. Award of this contract is contingent upon funding approval. Contract procured under the Brooks Act and FAR 36. This is not a Request for Proposal. (0059)

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