General Services Administration, PBS,Fee Developer Division,26 Federal Plaza, (2PCB),New York,NY 10278

C -- PROSPECTUS REPAIR & ALTERATIONS SOL GS-02P-95-DTC-0010 DUE 051195 POC Contact,Miriam Rivera,212/264-4379,Contracting Officer,Lawrence Goldstein,2 12/264-0588 A/E Design Services for major alteration for the James T. Foley Post Office - Courthouse, located at 445 Broadway, Albany, New York. The project involves interior space alterations including addition of two District Courtrooms, two Judge's Chambers, a sallyport, elevator modification, and incidental asbestos abatement. The project will be designed and constructed in metric units. There may be lead abatement work associated with the scope of work of this project. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Services include Pre-Design, Design, Construction Inspection (optional), As-Built Drawings (optional) and Post Construction Contract Services (optional). A/E design services will require preparation of drawings, specifications, cost estimate and scheduling. Consideration is limited to BOTH LARGE and SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS having an active design production office located within New York State. Estimated construction cost range is $3,100,000 to $3,300,000. Project number INY 94117. A/E selection will be completed in two stages: STAGE I will establish the Architectural design capabilities of the lead A/E design firm. 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' stage I submittals in response to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The A/E firm will provide specific evidence of its capabilities to deliver Design Excellence, and will express its design approach and philosophy. Qualifications submitted by each lead A/E firm will be reviewed and evaluated based on the following CRITERIA: (1) PAST PERFORMANCE ON DESIGN (40%): The A/E lead design firm shall submit documentation of up to five outstanding projects completed within the past 10 years. Documentation shall include no more than a one-page typewritten description of each project, spelling out design objectives, approach, results, project significance, key features, and awards or peer recognition. Up to three 8'' X 10'' illustrations (photographs, drawings, computer generated art) may be used for each project. These can be before-and-after shots, interiors, elevations, sections, or other visual evidence of quality design. (2) PHILOSOPHY AND DESIGN INTENT (25%): A statement of intent by the lead designer (maximum of two pages) that conveys his or her design philosophy, understanding of current design issues, and approaches and solutions applicable to this project. (3) LEAD DESIGNER'S PORTFOLIO (20%): Submit a lead designer portfolio documenting up to three projects completed within the past 10 years. This should include no more than one typewritten page of narrative and three 8'' X 10'' illustrations for each project. Narratives shall include a discussion of design challenges and resolutions. (4) LEAD DESIGNER'S PROFILE (15%): Submit a biographical sketch including education, professional experience, and recognition for design efforts for similar projects. This should include no more than one typewritten page. Do not submit photographs. Identify and describe areas of responsibility. Submit Forms 254 and 255 for lead A/E firm only. STAGE II: In this stage, the entire project TEAM, including the A/E design firm selected in the first stage, its designated lead designer, and ALL the consultants who will work on the project will be evaluated. The A/E design firms will submit Standard Forms 254 and 255's which represent the entire project TEAM. The Government will establish the criteria and the date that Stage II 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. 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 both the Stage I and II submittals. A complete Scope of Work may be obtained from the General Services Administration, Fee Developer Division, Room 1653, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY. A pre-submittal meeting will be held on April 25, 1995, at 2:00 P.M. at 26 Federal Plaza, Room 112, New York, NY. For further information, you may contact Ms. Miriam Rivera at 212/264-4379. In accordance with Public Law 95-507, the selected A/E will be required to provide 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, the General Services Administration has established for fiscal year 1995 subcontracting goals of 32 percent for small businesses, 6 percent for small disadvantaged businesses, and 3 percent for women-owned small businesses. In support of the agency efforts, firms seeking consideration for this contract shall demonstrate a proactive effort to achieve the above goals. The use of subcontractor consultants will be reflected in a Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Concern Subcontracting Plan to be submitted with the Stage II submittal and included in the contract. Firms must also provide a brief written narrative of outreach efforts made to utilize small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small businesses during Stage II. The narrative shall not exceed one typewritten page. An acceptable subcontracting plan must be agreed to before contract award. Large firms are hereby notified that Stage 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). Proposed consultants listed in the SF 255/ 254 submission should be consistent with the requirement of PL 95-507. A draft contract will be furnished to all firms being interviewed. The A/E firm selected will be required to furnish to the Contracting Officer preliminary salary rates and overhead rate(s) within 14 calendar days of selection notification. Architect-Engineer firms having the capability for the proposed work, in order to be considered must submit all required Stage I submissions no later than 4:30 P.M., local time on May 11, 1995. Any submissions received after 4:30 P.M.., local time on May 11, 1995 will not be accepted. Firms and/or consultants shall submit a current SF 254 and SF 255 (Rev. 11/92). These forms shall be mailed to General Services Administration, Business Service Center, 18th Floor, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278 Rm 18-130. Submission shall be placed in sealed envelopes and identified and appropriately marked as follows: Solicitation No. GS-02P-95-DTC-0010 (N), A/E Design Services and Optional PCCS, CIS and As-Built Drawings for Prospectus Repair & Alterations for the James T. Foley Post Office - Courthouse, Albany, NY. Closing Date: May 11, 1995. Closing Time: 4:30 P.M. SUBMISSIONS DELIVERED TO THE ISSUING OFFICE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. (0095)

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