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C -- PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES (PM) SOL GS-04P-95-EXD-0056 due 072895. Contact Point, Beverly Bigham, 404/331-4871, Contracting Officer, Beverly Bigham, 404/331-4871. PART I OF 2 PARTS. Program Management (PGM) Services Contracts for multiple Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Customer Service Centers (CSCs). The resultant contract(s) will be for a minimum one (1) year period. The contract(s) may be extended at the option of the Government for up to four (4) additional one-year periods. The amount of services to be provided may vary depending on project authorization, funding, program requirements, etc. Cumulative fees for the contract(s) will not exceed $6,500,000 in any one-year period. Program Management Definition: Program Management encompasses professional, managerial, and administrative support activities required to plan and execute major capital projects. These services cover the entire scope of design and construction support activities, some of which are often performed by both Construction Managers (CMs) and Prospectus Development Study (PDS) contractors. In contrast to CMs and PDS contractors, Program Managers (PGMs) have a wider scope of responsibility and are involved over a longer span of a project's life-cycle than either CMs or PDS contractors. Summary of Responsibilities. The PGM shall be an extension of the GSA (Government) forces, acting in the Government's best interest at all times. The PGM shall provide GSA with sound management advice regarding the approach to the project, how to achieve the best value in the work being accomplished, necessary actions, schedule control, alternative ideas, problem/claim prevention, and budgeting. The PGM shall have a full understanding of the Project, its contract documents, and the principles of Federal construction Contracting and Contract Administration. The PGM responsibilities shall also include monitoring and coordinating all project work activities and information within and among GSA, IRS, and all contractors throughout the duration of the project, with appropriate utility companies, State/Local Governments, approval agencies, and other individuals or organizations that have a mutual or legal interest in the poject. Coordinate the project's planning, design, construction, and inspection such that these activities are on schedule and within or under budget.Expeditiously resolve to the GSA PM's satisfaction, any problems thatarise from lack of either coordination or design/field direction. ProjectSummary: The project consists of the potential construction of 3 new Internal Revenue Service Customer Service Centers and the renovation of 2 existing IRS facilities into CSCs. The new CSCs are to be located (one each) in Philadelphia, PA; Fresno, CA; and Chamblee (Atlanta), GA. The renovated CSCs are to be located (one each) in Andover, MA and Brookhaven, NY. The Philadelphia and Fresno CSCs may be building purchase/renovation projects in lieu of new construction depending on the availability of suitable existing buildings to accommodate program requirements. This contract with its delivery orders provides for the development of approximately 36,491 gross square meters (gsm) of new office space, and 1,520 parking spaces in Chamblee, GA; 36,421 gsm of new office space and 1,420 parking spaces in Philadelphia, PA; 36,480 gsm of new office space and 1,622 parking spaces in Fresno, CA; 33,998 gsm of renovated office space and 1,710 parking spaces in Andover, MA; and 33,214 gsm of renovated office space and 1,729 parking spaces in Brookhaven, NY. When the program is complete, the sites will accommodate a total Government employee population of approximately 14,277 persons. The Customer Service Centers will be designed and constructed in metric units. All support activities related to the PGM contract(s) will also require use of metric units. Project History and Status: The IRS is initiating its Tax System Modernization (TSM) initiative, a housing program under which it proposes to convert 5 of its 10 existing tax processing centers into modern major automated CSCs and automating the 5 remaining tax processing centers. Currently, the IRS operates 10 tax processing centers and other small ``walk-in'' type CSCs scattered in various locations around the country. In order to accommodate the housing requirements of the new IRS operations, the General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing the 3 new CSCs and the 2 renovated CSCs. The projects are in various stages of development. The Atlanta CSC has been authorized and is pending design development while the remaining centers are in the program development stage. The Atlanta CSC is planned for design development in late 1995 and design-build award in April 1996. The remaining projects are scheduled for design award in late 1996 and construction award in 1998/1999. Goals and Objectives: The following items represent the Government's major goals and objectives for this program: Tenant Satisfaction - Deliver all space needs within the parameters established by the Government. Keep the GSA Project Manager (PM) and client agency (IRS) fully apprised of the project status and involved in those decisions which impact delivery of their space. Cost Containment Construction costs, established during the project planning phase, shall be based upon programming directives. Project costs must be verified against private sector historical data to insure comparability. Approved project budgets must be maintained throughout the design and construction phases withconstruction/design-build award not exceeding budget limitations. Timeliness - Ensure that all 5 CSCs are completed and operational by calendar year 2001. Quality/Program Goals - Provide architecturally significant, ``Class-A'' commercial office buildings, offering innovative technologies/features to support improved occupant productivity, energy conservation, space flexibility, reliable systems operation, low maintenance and seismic safety. Other goals and objectives are contained within the Design Program (Atlanta) and Prospectus Development Studies (other locations). Legal/Regulatory Compliance - Adhere to all Federal Procurement Regulations in the delivery of this project. Project Services: As part of the contract, provide a wide range of management, administrative, professional, and procurement services. Services under this contract(s), at the Government's option, would consist of Design Phase Services, Procurement Phase Services, and Construction Phase Services. The PGM must maintain a team with the expertise and capability to manage and coordinate the timely and orderly development of the proposed project. The contractual requirements of the project include, but are not limited to providing those management, administrative, professional, and procurement services to deliver: Site procurement and related clearances; Environmental Impact Assessments and/or Study; Development of Customer Agency Requirements; Design Programming; Procurements and/or Delivery of Project Design(s); Scheduling and Budgeting; Procurement of all Construction; Construction Management and Inspection: Interim Customer Agency Relocations; Comprehensive Tenant Occupancy; ``Commissioning'' and Turnover to Designated Facility Management Staff; Procurement of Technical Services; Acquisition of ADR/Partnering Consultant. Program Services/Deliverables: The following listing indicates those services related to the program services and affects all projects (potential of 5): Program Management Plan; Master Schedule; Master Budget; Management Information System; Program Oversight; Program Compliance; Program Reporting. Project Services/Deliverables. The following listing indicates those services related to project services: Financial Management; Design and Construction Record; Environmental Impact Study/Environment Assessment/Hazardous Materials Surveys; Design Programming; Feasibility Study; Claims Processing; Special Studies; Expert Testimony; Site Analysis; Drafting/CAD Services to Support Design/Close-Out Services; Customer Agency Temporary Relocation Services; Post Construction Services; Commissioning/Inspection/Close-Out Services; Customer Agency Move-In; Project Scope Management; General Office Management/Equipment; Technical Support; Design Review and Coordination; Record Keeping; Construction Management and Inspection; Estimating/Scheduling; Project Management Support; A-E Scope of Work; Design Program Revalidation. Project Staffing: The PGM, when assigned a delivery order for services, will provide professional, technical, administrative and clerical personnel as needed to perform all required services under the delivery order. The PGM will be required to assign a team consisting of programmers, architects; civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineers; cost estimators; CPM analysts; inspectors; secretarial support; accountants and other disciplines. Testing engineers/technicians and on-site quality control inspectors must be available on an as-needed basis. Submission Format: Firms having the capabilities to perform the services are invited to submit a letter of interest along with completed SF 254 (SF 254 must be submitted for all consultant) and SF 255 to the procurement office listed above. All SF 254's must be current reflecting a date not more than one year old from the month of this notice. (172)

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