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C -- NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL DESIGN SOL GS-11P-96-AQC-0017 DUE 102596 POC Contact,R. Crews & C. Kelly,202/708-4900,Contracting Officer,David E. Wardr op,202/708-4900 The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC), in cooperation with the General Services Administration (GSA), announces an opportunity for Design Excellence (STAGE II) in Architecture. Architect-Engineer (A-E) Services are required for the National World War II Memorial, Solicitation No.GS11P96AQC0017. The following designers have been Selected (short listed) for STAGE II consideration: Brian M. Ambroziak, West Drive, Princeton, New Jersey; Friedrich St. Florian, Architect, 137 University Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island; Diana Balmori, Balmori Associates, Inc., 129 Church Street, New Haven, Connecticut; Rafael Vinoly, Rafael Vinoly Architects, PC, 50 Vandam Street, New York, New York; Bernard J. Wulff and William C. Jackson, RTKL Associates, Inc., 1250 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC; and Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi, Weiss/Manfredi Architects, 75 Spring Street, New York, NY. STAGE II: In this stage, the entire project TEAM, including the Architect-Engineer of Record and the designer selected above in the first stage, and ALL the Consultants who will work on the project will be evaluated. The Architect-Engineer of Record will submit Standard Forms 254 and 255's which reflect their entire project TEAM. Services include, but are not limited to architecture; landscape architecture; sculpture or other art mediums; engineering; pre- design programming; site investigation; space and equipment planning; interior design; fire/life safety; computer aided design and drafting (CADD); working drawings; specifications; cost estimating; value engineering services; post construction contract services and other related services. The STAGE II EVALUATION CRITERIA for final selection are as follows: (1) Design Concept (60%) The concept must be aesthetic, functional, operational, comply with the budget, compatible with the site's historic, formal surroundings, fully respectful of the Mall's open east- west vista formed by the rows of elms bordering the Reflecting Pool and the need for central ceremonial space, contextual of memorial structures, have landscaping and the general ambiance and image of the Capital of the United States. The design and scale must take into account the Memorial; stated purposes and philosophy and its national significance as one of the major commemorative places on the Mall. The above-ground design must have a strong identity and the quality of a timeless visible landmark, symbolic of the defining event of the 20th Century. The monument should celebrate patriotism, valor and sacrifice and the bonding of the nation. It must be singularly inspiring and significant without being massive and without exceeding vertical limits. The Design, whether abstract or representational in nature, or a combination of both, must represent a true integration and amalgamation of art, landscaping and architecture. The memorial should take full advantage of its preeminent location and consideration should be given to use the entire site. It should represent the best thinking that the various architecture, landscape architecture, related design and engineering professions, and artistic community can bring to bear on its design and realization. The design must fulfill the objectives of the American Battle Monuments Commission as charged by the Congress, to create a special place of great honor on the Mall axis of the Capital to commemorate the lasting significance of World War II on America and the world. (2) Past Performance (15%) Performance of the team during the past 10 years on comparable projects. Considerations include, but not limited to, timeliness of completion, cost management, and demonstrated success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design. For purposes of this procurement, comparable is defined as projects having construction values greater than $50 million that include similar complexity of the one proposed in their concept. Provide name, address and phone number of client references. (3) Specialized Experience and Technical Competence (10%) Suitability of TEAM's previous concentration to the type of work required herein, specifically accomplished in related, comparable and relevant facilities. Familiarity of the proposed TEAM members with Metric system and ability to design in Metric Units. (4) Professional Qualifications (10%) Does the proposed TEAM have the relevant key individual professional qualifications necessary for this project. Does the proposed TEAM have the relevant key individual experience necessary for this project. Relevant and specific to project management (Project Manager): Does the TEAM have the required leadership and experience to be responsive to the requirements of this contract? This factor considers the qualifications of the firm's key personnel to provide design services for the World War II Memorial. (5) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time (5%) Does the FIRM appear to have the required organization and leadership to be timely and responsive to project requirements and possess the ability to coordinate the TEAM work among different design and production offices? . Does the FIRM demonstrate a pro-active effort to achieve the stated subcontracting goals with respect to the level of small, small disadvantaged, and small women-owned business concern participation in the performance of the contract? The above short listed designers with their A-E of Record are required to submit for STAGE II completed SF 254's (for the ALL Team firms), which must be dated not more than twelve (12) months before the date of this synopsis, and a SF 255 (for the entire A-E Design Firm Team) along with letter of interest and their design concept TO: General Services Administration, National Capital Region, 7th & D Streets SW, BID ROOM 1701, Washington, DC 20407, by 1:30 p.m. local time on October 25, 1996. Any late submissions will not be considered in accordance with FAR provision 52.215-10. In Block 10 of the SF255, the ''A- E Design Firm'' MUST respond to the last FOUR STAGE II EVALUATION CRITERIA stated above in the CBD announcement for this Solicitation. In Block 11 of the SF255, the ''A-E Design Firm'' MUST sign, name, title and date the submittal. This procurement is being made under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program (FAR 19.10). In accordance with Public Law 95-507, and before award of the contract, the A/E (if not a small business of $2,500,000 gross average over 3 years) shall be required to provide the 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 Public Building Service (PBS) has established for fiscal 1996 subcontracting goals of 37% for small business, 12% for small disadvantaged business, and 5% for small women-owned business. In support of the agency efforts, firms seeking consideration for this contract should provide maximum practical subcontracting opportunities for small, small disadvantaged, and small women-owned businesses. The use of subcontractors/consultants shown on the submitted SF254's will be reflected in a Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan included in the contract. Firms must also provide a brief written narrative of outreach efforts made to utilize small, small disadvantaged, and small women-owned businesses. The narrative shall not exceed one (1) typewritten page. An acceptable Subcontracting Plan (as part of the ORIGINAL SUBMITTED teams) must be agreed to before contract award. Award of this contract is contingent upon funding approval. Contract procured under the Brooks Act and FAR 36. This is not a Request for Proposal. (0234)

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