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C -- COVINGTON, KY - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CENTER SOL GS-04P-95-EXC-0048. DUE 063095. POC Alison Smith, 404/331-4871. The General Services Administration (GSA) announces an opportunity for design excellence in public architecture, mechanical and electrical engineering. Architect-Engineer (A-E) services are required for modernization of the Internal Revenue Service Center in Covington, KY. GSA intends to contract for complete A-E design services with the ``A-E design firm'' (as defined below) that best demonstrates a commitment to design excellence in architecture, mechanical engineering and electrical engineering, and, while providing a viable team organization meeting the geographic and other limitations set forth below in this Announcement. The Government's program objectives for this project are that it: 1) continue to serve the Government's needs for functional space in the most efficient and cost effective manner; 2) provide a visual testimony to the dignity and stability of the American Government and the important role played by the Internal Revenue Service and 3) contribute to the stability and growth of downtown Covington, KY. The existing facility consists of approximately 33,997 gross square meters while containing approximately 30,125 occupiable square meters of office, data processing, and computer room areas. The total construction cost for the project is estimated to range between $12,000,000 and $22,000,000 with occupancy planned for first quarter, FY 1999. This project is to be developed in accordance with GSA's 20-year Modernization Plan. The project proposes modernization and upgrading of the building by the occupying agency. The project includes upgrades to the mechanical, electrical and security systems; upgrades of the fire and lifesafety features; replacement of the entire roof, interior space modifications, and structural modifications to provide greater seismic safety. A major focus of the project is the reduction in energy consumption for the facility through increased thermal integrity and use of new, energy efficient, equipment and fixtures. The building is now and will be occupied in its entirety by the Internal Revenue Service, and will require phased construction to minimize disruption to them. The scope of A-E services under this proposed contract may include, but may not be limited to, the following: pre-design programming; site investigation (including geotechnical surveys and analyses, topographical and boundary surveys); complete design services; computer-aided design and drafting (CADD, working drawings, specifications - GSA versions of AIA Masterspec/CSR format), cost estimating (uniformat level III/CSI Format), space planning, exterior and landscape design, interior design, value engineering services, post construction contract services and other required supplemental services if so requested by the Government. The modernization will be designed and constructed in ``hard'' metric (System International) units. The following definitions apply to all stages in this A-E selection process: A-E Design Firm: The A-E Firm, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity that will have contractual responsibility for the project design and production and which includes the architectural, mechanical and electrical design capability for the project. The A-E design firm must have an active production office meeting the stated geographic limitations established at least 90 days prior to the date of this announcement. If the A-E design firm is a partnership, corporation, association, joint venture or other legal entity, one of the associated firms must satisfy this requirement. In developing the complete project team of consultants required for Stage II, those offerors selected for interview are advised that at least 65% of the level of contract effort (design fee) must be performed in the stated geographic area, excluding specialty consultants (i.e., security, acoustics, seismic, courts design, etc.). Lead Designer(s): The individuals or design studios who will have the primary responsibility to conceive the design concept and the building's architecture, the mechanical engineering and the electrical engineering for the project. These individuals, or studios, are employed by the A-E design firm. The A-E selection will be completed in two stages as follows: Stage I: The first stage will establish the design excellence capabilities of the A-E design firm and its lead designers. The A-E design firm will provide specific evidence of its capabilities to deliver Design Excellence, and will express its design approach and philosophy. If the A-E design firm is a partnership, corporation, association, joint venture or other legal entity permitted by law to practice architecture or engineering, briefly describe the proposed working and legal relationships between its components. The A-E design firm will also identify its lead designers 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 (identification of consultants, other than mechanical and electrical, is not required). Project qualifications submitted by each firm will be reviewed and evaluated based on the following evaluation criteria: (1) Past Performance on Design - For the A-E design firm, submit 8'' x 10'' graphics (maximum of three per project) and a typewritten description (maximum of one page per project) of not more than six designs completed within the past 10 years which best illustrate the firm's experience in modernization and upgrading of facilities. The six designs shall include two which demonstrate architectural accomplishments, two which demonstrate mechanical design accomplishments and two which demonstrate electrical design accomplishments. The narrative shall address the design approach and salient features for each project (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 completed design. (2) Philosophy and Design Intent - In each lead designer's words, (maximum of two typewritten pages for each architectural, mechanical and electrical discipline), state his or her overall design philosophy, approach to the challenge of resolving design issues, and parameters that apply specifically to the design of a major modernization project, with a focus on the unique design considerations associated with computer rooms and data processing space. (3) Lead Designer's Profile for architectural, mechanical and electrical engineering - submit a biographical sketch including education, professional experience, recognition for design efforts inclusive of examples. Identify and describe areas of responsibility and commitment to this project. (4) Lead Designer's Portfolio, for Architectural, Mechanical and Electrical Disciplines - Submit 8'' x 10'' graphics (maximum of three per project) and a typewritten description (maximum of one page per project) of not more than two designs completed in the last 10 years attributed to each of the three lead designers (maximum of six designs total). Narratives shall include a discussion of design challenges and resolutions. After the A-E Evaluation Board reviews the State I submittals, the Board will select a short list consisting of a minimum of three firms, and will request a Stage II submittal from the short-listed firms, as outlined below. Once announced, the short list will be published in the CBD. Stage II: In this stage, short-listed firms will provide a more detailed qualifications submittal. The entire project team, including the A-E design firm selected in the first stage, its designated lead designers identified in the first stage, 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 that reflect the entire project team. It is not necessary to re-submit information submitted in Stage I. The Government will establish the detailed evaluation criteria and the date these submittals are due and provide the selecton criteria for the interviews and final selection process along with the Stage I short list announcement. Sufficient time will be provided for the A-E design firm to establish their complete team of consultants. As a minimum, the project team will be required to demonstrate previous experience in, and understanding of, modernization projects of similar scope to this project, and/or include consultants specialized in those areas. It is encouraged that the project team include small, disadvantaged, and minority-owned businesses (see below). An interview with each project team at their principal active production office (which meets the location requirements stated in this CBD announcement) will be included in this stage. The A-E design firm must have an active production office either within the State of Kentucky or the greater Cincinnati, OH area (30 mile radius from downtown Covington, KY) established at least 90 days prior to the date of this announcement. If the A-E design firm is a partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity, one of the associated firms must satisfy this requirement. In developing the project team required for Stage II, those offerors selected for interview are advised that at least 65% of the level of contract effort must be performed in the stated geographic area, excluding specialty consultants (i.e., security, acoustics, seismic, fire protection, etc.). Although this procurement is open to large business, small and minority-owned A-E firms 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. The consultants being proposed by large businesses, as shown in the required SF-254s and SF-255s, shall be reflected in a Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan to be submitted with the Stage II submittal. During Stage II of the selection process, large firms must also provide a brief written narrative of outreach efforts made to utilize small disadvantaged and small women-owned businesses on this project. An acceptable Subcontracting Plan must be agreed upon prior to contract award to any large business. During Stage II, large businesses will be required to demonstrate a proactive effort to achieve the following minimum goals for all subcontracted work. As part of its commitment to social economic initiatives of the Federal Government, the General Services Administration has established for fiscal year 1995 subcontracting goals of 32% for Small Businesses, 6% for Small Disadvantaged Businesses, and 3% for Small Women-Owned Businesses. These goals are not mutually exclusive. Potential offerors meeting the geographic limitations, and having the design qualifications and production capabilities to perform the services described herein are invited to respond by submitting three (3) copies of the Stage I submittal information listed above to the office and address listed below, to be received by that office no later than 3:00 p.m. (EST) on June 30, 1995. All submittals must clearly indicate the solicitation number on the face of the envelope. Late submittals will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-10. General Services Administration, 401 W. Peachtree Street, Suite 2500, Atlanta, Georgia 30365-2550, Tel. 404/331-4871, FAX No. 404/730-2309, Attn: Ms. Alison Smith. A pre-submission meeting will be held on June 13, 1995 at 1:30 p.m. (EST) at the IRS Service Center, 201 W. 4th Street, Covington, KY. Edited copies of the Prospectus Development Study will be available at this meetng. A follow up listing of firms for interview will be placed in this publication. Award of this contract is contingent upon funding approval. This is not a request for fee proposal. (146)

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