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C -- A/E DESIGN SERVICES, IRS, ANDOVER, MA SOL GS-01P-95-BZC-0047 DUE 110395 POC Contracting Officer,Mary Jean Reddington,617/565-5813 Architect/Engineering Services for Modernization of the Internal Revenue Service Center, 310 Lowell Street, Andover,Massachusetts including field investigation, preparation of plans, specifications,cost estimates,post contract construction services (Optional) & construction management/ administration & inspection services during construction(Optional),to make site improvements & modernize an approximately 34,890 gross square meters(GSM),one-story building(plus roof and mechanical penthouse levels The project will be designed and constructed in metric units. A Program Management Group(PMG) will be utilized to oversee this project, under a separate solicitation. The PMG will act as an extension of the Government (GSA)in matters such as design reviews, Partnering and Value Engineering. The A/E will be required to participate in Partnering during design/ construction and Value Engineering during design to meet or exceed GSA's goals. The project involves the modernization of Mechanical/Plumbing, Electrical,Interior Space Alterations,Repair & Alteration of Architect- ural features & Structural elements, improvements to exterior/site and Seismic upgrading. The construction range is from $30 million to $40 million. The A/E fee for design services shall be within 6 percent statutory limitation based on the Government construction estimate at the time of negotiation. A/E Design Services will require program coordination preparation of drawings, specifications(AIA Masterspec & GSA Masterspec Supplements for Divisions I,XV, & XVI direct purchase by A/E from AIA), cost estiamte, scheduling and provision for inclusion of optional Post Construction Contract Services & construction management/administration and inspection services. Selection will be determined by two independent panels: the Slate & Screen Selection Panel will develop a short listing and the Regional Evaluation Board shall select the A/E. Selection will be based upon 1) EXPERIENCE(35% Wt. Factor)- firms experience in designing repair and alteration type projects with construction costs in the multi- million dollar range with emphasis on performance under budget & schedul- ingconstraints; 2) DESIGN ABILITY (25% Wt. Factor) - key personnel past experience with respect to design and coordination of repair and alteration projects of this size and complexity;3) ORGANIZATION(25% Wt.Factor)-firms ability to meet Design & Construction Administration and Supervision re- quirements within the designated geographical area;4)COST CONTROL(15% Wt Factor) - firms ability to develop accurate project budgets and control costs during design process. Required supplmental information will include but not be limited to: 1) An organizational chart outlining personnel to be utilized on this project with details as to responsiblities assigned to each; 2) Representative examples of prior relevant projects previously completed by the firm;3)References for similar work performed during the past five yrs including names,addresses,phone and fax numbers of persons who may be contacted regarding the quality and performance of past and present work. Specify the context of these references and your specific role therein;4)A brief statement citing specific reasons from the firm on why the firm should be selected. Familiarity with SI (metric) units and ability to perform services in SI(metric)units is required. Additionally, technical experience and qualifications shall include a summary of SI ex- perience. Consideration is limited to firms having an active design pro- duction office located within the 6 New England States. All design work must be accomplished in established active design offices in one of the 6 New England States.Joint ventures and/or firm consultant arrangements will be considered & evaluated on a demonstrated interdependency of the mem- bers to provide a quality design effort, and having the capability to follow through on all phases of the project. Responses must include SF- 254's for all joint venture members and/or consultants and a composite SF-255 for the proposed team. Additional information (maximum 10 letter- size sheets) specifically responding to the selection factors above, and relevant photographic or graphic examples(maximum of 10)will be permitted Following initial screening of qualifications & performance data,approx- imately 6 firms and/or joint ventures will be short listed for interviews and evaluation prior to recommendation & approval of the selected A/E. From the interviewed short listed firms,selection will be made,the result of which will be publishd. In accordance with Public Law 95-507,the A/E will be required to provide the maximum practicable opportunities for small business concerns owned & controlled by socially and economically disad- vantaed individuals to participate as subcontractors in the performance of the contract. Prior to award of the contract, the A/E (if not a small business concern,will be required to negotiate a small business & small disadvantaged business subcontracting plan. Proposed consultants listed in SF254/255 submission should be consistent with the requirement of PL-94-507 Contract award will be contingent upon negotiation of an acceptable subcon- tracting plan. This procurement is being made under the small business competitiveness demonstration program. Consideration will be given to both large and small business concerns having an existing active production office located withing one of the six New England states. The size stan- dard for a small business concern under this announcement is a concern,in- cluding its affliates, having an average annual sales or receipts for its preceding three fiscal years not in excess of $2,500,000.00. This is not a request for proposals. Architect/Engineer firms having the capability for the proposed work,in order to be considered,must submit all required SF 254 and SF 255 forms no later than 4:00 PM local time on November 3,1995. Any submissions received after 4:00 P.M. local time on November 3, 1995 will not be accepted. Firms and/or consultants shall submit a current SF 254 & 255 (Rev.11/92).These forms should be mailed to the above address Submissions shall be placed in a sealed envelope and identified & appro- proiately marked as follows: Solicitation No. GS01P95BZC0047(NEG) Design Services for Project No. IMA93108 for the Modernization of the IRS Center, Andover, MA, closing date 11/3/95. Closing Time: 4:00P.M. Award condi- tioned upon Congressional authorization. (0271)

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