Smithsonian Institution, Office of Contracting and Property Management, 955 L'Enfant Plaza, S.W., P-114

C -- ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR IMPROVEMENTS AND RENOVATION OF THE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION BUILDING IN WASHINGTON, C. SOL F9736SOL0004 DUE 112596 POC Robert Ridgley, Technical Representative, 202/287-3405 P.L. Diggs, Contract Specialist, 202/287-3667. Architect and Engineering Services to design the improvements and renovation of the Smithsonian Institution Building in Washington, D.C. Design services required for this project include, but are not limited to: architectural, structural, space planning, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, electrical, security systems, communication cabling, handicapped access and other support facilities and are subject to Congressional funding and approval. Due to funding the basic contract will be phased into: preliminary design; design development; and construction documents. Review of the existing master plan concepts for conformance will be required. Cost estimating services will be required to certify the adequacy of the project budget. Investigation shall be of sufficient depth so as to identify and/or quantify any unusual project requirements effecting project cost. Work will include site investigation, economic analysis, design and preparation of construction documents. The Architet-Engineer will assist the Smithsonian in determining which of the following three scenarios are used to temporarily relocate the building occupants and will prepare an implementation plan for the selected scenario: (a) construction occurring in a single phase, with tenants vacating the entire buidling prior to construction using external swing space, or; (b) construction implemented in phases while portion of the building remain occupied, existing spaces within the building are used for temporary relocation supplemented with an undetermined amount of temporary space outside of the building, or, (c) same scenario as ''b'', but without any external temporary relocation space, relocation's will be accommodated totally within the existing building. The budget for the design, construction, relocation, construction management services for this project is $43,000,00. The Smithsonian Institution Building is a registered National Landmark Structure. The following options may be exercised at the discretion of the Smithsonian Institution, subject to Congressional approval and funding: 1. Post Construction Contract award services such as shop drawings, review approval, construction inspection and preparation of record drawings; 2. Design Services for the Arts & Industries Building Master Plan Implementation; 3. Design Services for a New Central Chiller Plant that will service the Arts & Industries Building, the Smithsonian Institution Building, the Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden, the Quadrangle Building, and the Freer Gallery of Art. As part of the contract, asbestos and lead abatement design will be required for removal of asbestos and lead during the demolition phase. Firms usable to accept work which involves hazardous material need not apply. Type of contract; firm fixed price. Estimated start date: Janaury 1997. Estimated completion date: March 1998. A/E firms which meet the selection criteria are invited to submit six copies of the complete Standard Form 254 and 255. In order to be considered, submissions must be received no later than thirty days from the date of publication of this notice. All Form 254's are considered current if they are dated twelve months or less prior to the first day of the month of this notice. Respondents may supplement the forms with a letter of interest idenifying the project by Project Number 933202, and graphic material and photographs of relevant work which best demonstrate capabilities of the team proposed and addresses the six categoriesd of evaluation. No material will be returned. Categories of evaluation and associated weight factors to be applied in the A & E selection processd are as follows: (1) Professional qualifications of the staff to be assigned to this contract including those of any consultants (25%); (2) Specialized experience of the architectural and engineering firms in designing, remodeling and renovation of registered National Landmark Structures (20%); (3) Capacity of the assigned team to accomplish the work within the required time constraints, (15%); (4) Past performance with respect to cost control, quality of work, responsiveness, and compliance with the performance schedule, and firm competence as demonstrated by submittal of internal quality control, cost control, and scheduling procedures (15%); (5) Experience in planning and programming on major projects of this type of facility (15%); and (6) Location of the firm in the general geographical area of the Smithsonian and knowledgeof appropriate number of qualified firms therein for construction (10%). This is not a Request for Proposal. Adress all submittals to Engineering & Design Service, Office of Physical Plant, Smithsonian Institution, 955 L'Enfant Plaza, S.W., Suite 3230, Washington, D.C., Attention: Mr. Robert E. Ridgley, no later than 3:00 p.m. on the 30th calendar day after the publication of this notice. (0296)

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