Smithsonian Institution, Office of Contracting & Property Management, 955 L'Enfant Plaza, S.W., Suite P-114, Washington, D.C. 20024

C -- ARCHITECT/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS AT THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SOL 9636SOL0032 POC Lloyd McGill, Contract Specialist, 202/287-3679 Shelley Harlan, Chief, Engineering & Design, Team 1, 202/287-2142. The Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D,C, 20560, seeks Architect-Engineering Services for various architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical projects. Required services include, but are not limited to, architectural and engineering studies, cost analyses, preparation of construction contract documents for architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, security systems, cost estimation and hazardous material abatement for a varitey of projects including exhibits, museum shops, food services, and repair and improvement of building systems throughout the Institution. Other services may include construction management and inspection, submittal review and preparation of record drawings, preparation of models and renderings, interior space planning and design. Firms unable to accept hazardous mateial abatement projects need not apply. Design and construction of all projects will utilize S.I. (metric) system measurement. It is anticipated that contracts will be awarded to a minimum of two (2) firms with strong architectural capabilities/qualifications including museum shop and food service design capabilities with structrural, mechanical, electrical and other engineering support. It is further anticipated that each contract will be for a period of one (1) year with four (4) one (1) year options and that each contract may provide a maximum design effort of approximately $1,000,000 per year with individual work orders not to exceed $500,000. Firm evaluation and selection will be based on the following criteria: 1) Project team members' qualifications and experience. 2) Specialized experience and technical competence of the firm and major subcontractors and consultants with museums, historic structures, National Landmark Properties and the Section 106 review process, scientific/engineering facilities, retail and food service design, hazardous material abatement including lead and abestos abatement, facilities accomodating large numbers of public visitors, environmentally sensitive sites, renovation of facilities while maintaining operations and renovation/restoration projects. 3) capacity of the project team to accomplish the work within specific time constraints based on submittal of individuals' current and projected workloads. 4) Past performance on contracts in terms of cost control, quality of work, responsiveness and compliance with performance schedules. 5) Firm competence, as demonstrated by sumittal of internal quality control, cost control and scheduling procedures. 6) Location in the geographical area of greater metropolitan Washington, D.C. and knowledge of the locality. 7) CAD capacity. The successful firm will be expected to sign a standard, unmodified, Federal A/E contract. Interested, qualified firms are invited to submit completed Standard Forms 254 and 255 and other appropriate data to Engineering and Design Services, Office of Physical Plant, Smithsonian Institution, 955 L'Enfant Plaza, S.W., Suite 3230, Washington, D.C. 20024, Attn.: Shelley Harlan, by no later than 3:00 P.M., EDST, on the 30th calendar after the publication of this notice. Preface submission with an attached original and a loose copy of a brief cover letter on company letterhead. Submitted material will be disposed of by the Smithsonian sixty (60) days after receipt unless a specific request is made for its return. (0124)

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