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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF OCTOBER 3,1996 PSA#1693General Services Administration,GSA Center (10PP),400 15th Street
SW,Auburn, WA 98001-6599 C -- POKER CREEK JOINT USE BORDER STATION SOL GS-10P-96-LTC-0081 DUE
101696 POC Contact,Vincent J. Ryan,206/931-7699 Architect-Engineer (AE)
Services for New Construction for Joint United States/Canada Port of
Entry, Poker Creek AK, Little Gold Yukon Territory. The Joint Port of
Entry shall consist of the redevelopment and expansion of the existing
US and Canadian stations. The existing facilities will be expanded and
shall consist primarily of new construction of administrative areas,
inspection areas and residential units. Development of adjacent land is
required. The project shall be phased to allow for full operation of
the facilities through-out the project's duration. The facility will be
occupied by the USCS, USINS and Revenue Canada. Total construction cost
for the project is estimated at between $1,250,000 and $1,750,000. This
Port of Entry serves as symbolic entries into the United States and
Canada and must provide ''a visual testimony to the dignity,
enterprise, vigor, and stability of the American and Canadian
Governments.'' further, it must be an ''efficient and economical
facility'' built for the US and Canadian Inspection Agencies. The
objective of this selection process is to choose an excellent quality
Key Designer (lead designer) and Key Design Firm, supported by highly
qualified design professionals who will produce a project that
exemplifies design. The Key Designer must be a registered architect in
the State of Alaska and may be a member of the Key Design Firm. The
facilities will be designed and constructed in ''hard'' metric (System
International) units. The scope of AE Services under this proposed
contract may include, but may not be limited to, the following:
pre-design programming; site investigation (including geo-technical
surveys and analyses, topographical and boundry surveys); complete
design sevices; computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), working
drawings; specifications (GSA versions of AIA Masterspec/CSI 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 required. The AE Selection will be completed
in two phases. The first phase (excellence slate selection) will
establish design excellence as the initial level of selection.The
second phase will determine the project team (Key Design Firm plus
consultants) based on predetermined qualifications and will be the
final phase in the process. Phase 1: In this selection process, the Key
Designer and the associated Key Design Firm will, as a minimum, develop
the philosophy and design intent for these buildings. A short list of
a minimum of three firms will be developed based on this Request for
Qualifications (RFQ) which will evaluate the design excellence
qualifications of the Key Designer and the Key Design Firm. No other
information shall be considered in the first stage. Interested firms
shall submit a letter of intent and Standard Forms 254 and 255 for the
Key Design Firm only. The selection shall be based on the following
information: (1) Past Performance on Design (25%). For the Key Design
Firm, submit 8''X10'' graphics (maximum of three per project)and a
typewritten description (maximum of one page per project) of not more
than five designs completed within the past ten years. The narrative
shall address the design, philosophy, and intent for each project
(include tangible evidence - affidavits, certificates, publication
notices, awards, peer recognition, etc. demonstrating design
excellence). (2) Philosophy and Design Intent (35%). In the Key
Designer's words, (maximum of three typewritten pages), state overall
design philosophy, approach to the challenge of resolving design
issues, and parameters that apply specifically to the design of a
facility in the Artic region of the country. (3) Profile for Key
Designer (15%). Submit a biographical sketch of no more than a single
page including education, professional experience and recognition for
design efforts. Identify and describe areas of respsonsibility and
commitment to this project. (4) Key Designer Portfolio (25%. Submit 8''
X 10'' graphics (maximum of three per project) and a typewritten
description (maximum of one page per project) of not more than three
designs completed in the last ten years attributed to the key designer.
Narratives shall include a discussion of design challenges and
resolutions. Phase II: Following Phase I selection, the successful
offerors will develop the complete project team and submit Standard
Forms 254 and 255 which reflect the entire project team. The Government
will select the best qualified A/E team. It is not necessary to
resubmit information submitted in Phase I. The Government will
establish the criteria and date these submittals are due and provide
the selection criteria for the interviews and final selection process,
with the Phase I short list announcement. In developing the project
team, those offerors selected for Phase II interviews are advised they
must demonstrate the capability to perform at least 70% of the Design
Development and Contract Development services within the State of
Alaska. Interested parties may request additional information on this
project by contacting this office in writing: General Services
Administration, A/E Services Division (10PC), 400 15th Street South
West, Auburn, WA 98001-6599, FAX # (206) 931-7395. Interested firms
having the qualifications to meet these requirements are invited to
submit Standard Forms 254 and 255 along with a letter of intent by
10/22/96. There have been several changes to the verbage of the
previous CBD announcement. Please review carefully. (0275) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0013 19961002\C-0001.SOL)
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