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C -- CBD SOL GS-04P-97-EXC-0029 DUE 060997 POC Point of Contact -- Contact,Ron Butler,404/331-5035,Contracting Officer,Ronald Butler,404/331-5 035 The General Services Administration (GSA) announces an opportunity for design excellence in public architecture. Architect-Engineer (A-E) services are required for a new United States Courthouse in Miami, FL. GSA intends to contract for complete A-E desgin service with the "A-E design firm" (as defined below) that best demonstrates a commitment to design excellence, while providing a viableteam organization meeting the geographic and other limitations set forth below in this announcement. The Government's program objectives for this project are that it: 1) provide a visual testimony to the dignity and stability of the American Government and the seriousness of the federal judiciary's mission; 2) provide a model for sustainable design in the Federal Government 3) demonstrate productive workplace principles 4) be an asset to the community that reinforces urban planning objectives of the City of Miami, Florida 5) serve the Government's needs for functional space in the most efficient and cost effective manner. The siteselected by the Government for the new United States Courthouse will be close proximity to the existing U.S. Courts complex in downtown Miami, Florida. The sites under consideration all fall within the Central Business District, and are near to the City's mass tranist line and people mover system. The exterior of the new Courthouse should enhance the adjacent U.S. Courts facilities and the nearby Bureau of Prisons detention center. The facility will not exceed 41,800 gross square meters while containing approximately 27,870 occupiable square meters (excluding interior parking) to deliver the required program. The project will include approximately 50 secure interior parking spaces and a parking structure toaccommodate 230 additional parking spaces. The primary occupants will be the U.S. District Court, the U.S. Probation Office, the U.S. Attorneys Office, the U.S. Marshalls Service, and may include others. The estimated total construction cost for the project is estimated to range between $80,000,000 and $90,000,000 with occupancy planned for 4th quarter FY 2001. The new United States Courthouseshall consist of the following functions: sixteen (16) U.S. District Court courtrooms and chamblers, the District Court Clerk's office, U.S. Marshalls Service offices, sallyport and detention cells; office and ADP areas for Probation and the U.S. Attorney; joint use GSA space for conference/training rooms; food service, etc. The scope of A-E services under the proposed contract may include, but not be limited to, the following: pre-design programming; site investigation (including geotechnical surveys and analyses, topographical and boundary surveys);complete concept, design development and construction document A-E desing services; cost estimating (Uniformat level III/CSI Format); space planning; landscapedesign; construction phase contract services; and other required supplemental services if so requested by the Government. The Facility will be designed and constructed in "hard" metric (System International) units. The following definitions apply to all stages in this AE selection process: A-E Design Firm: The A-E firm, parnership, corporation, association, joint venture or other legal entity that will have contractural responsibility for project design and production. TheA-E design firm must have an active procudtion office within the state of Florida established at least 90 days of this announcement. If the A-E design firm isa partnership, corporation, association, joint venture or othe legal entity, atleast one of the associated firms must satisfy this requirement. In developingthe complete project team of consultants required for Stage II, those offers selected for interview are advised that at least 60% of the level of contract effort (design fee) must be performed in the State of Florida, excluding specialty consultants (i.e., security, acoustics, seismic, court, design, etc). Lead Designer: The individual, team or design studio who will have the primary responsibility to conceive the design concept and the building's architecture. This individual, team or studio is employed by the A-E design firm. The A-E selection will be completed in two stages as follows: Stage I: the first stage will establish the design excellence capabilities of the A-E design firm and its lead designer. The A-E design firm will provide specific evidence of its capabliities to deliver Design Excellence, and will express its design approach and philosophy. If the A-E design firm is a partnership, corporation, association, joint venture or other legal entity permitted by law to practice architecture or engineering, briefly describe the proposed working and legal relationships between its components. The A-E design firm will also identify its lead designer for the project. Interested firms shall submit a letter of intent and Standard Forms 254 and 255 forthe A-E Design Firm only (identification of engineers and other consultants notrequired). Project qualifications submitted by each firm will be reviewed and evaluated based on the following evaluation criteria:(1) Past Performance on Design -- For the A/E design firm, submit 8"X10" graphics (maximum of five per project) and a typwritten description (maximum of two pages per project) of not more than five designs completed within the past 10 years. The narrative shall address the design approach and salient features for each project (include tangible evidence where possible such as certificates, awards, peer recognition, etc. demonstrating design excellence) and discuss how the clients' design, economic, and operational objectives were satisfied by the design. (2) Philosophy and Design Intent. In the lead designer's words, (maximum of two typewritten pages), state his or her overall design philosophy, approach to the challenge of resolving design issues, and parameters that apply specifically to the design of a U.S. Courthouses with a focus on any unique aspects of new U.S. Courthouse in Miami, Fl, and its relationship to the existing urban context. (3) Lead Designer Profile. Submit a biographical sketch or sketches including education, professional experience, recognition for design efforts inclusive of examples. Identify and describe areas of responsiblity and commitment to this project. (4) Lead Designer Portfolio. Submit 8"x10" graphics (maximum of five per project) and a typewritten description (maximum of two pages per project) of not more than five designs completed in the last 10 years attributed to the lead designer. Narratives shall include a discussion of design challenges and resolutions. After the A-E Evaluation Board reviews the Stage I submittals, the Board will select a short list consisting of a minimum of three firms, and will request a Stage II submittal from the short-listed firms, as outlined below. Once announced, the short list will be published in the CBD. Stage II: In this stage, short-listed firms will provide a more detailed qualifications submittal. The entire project team, including the A-E design firm selected in the first state, its designated lead designer identified in the first stage, and all the consultants who will work on the project will be evaluated. The A-E design firms will submit Standard Forms 254s for each firm that is part of the proposed team, and a 255 that reflects the entire project team composition. It is not necessary to re-submit information submitted in Stage I. The Government will establish the detailed evaluation criteria and thedate these submittals are due and provide the selection criteria for the interviews and final selection process along with the Stage I short list announcement.Sufficient time will be provided for the A-E design firm to establish their complete team of consultants. At a minimum, the project team will be required to demonstrate previous experience in, and understanding of, courthouse design or other building types with complex programmatic requirements, and/or include consultants specializing in those areas. "As part of this stage, the A-E design firm will identify a short list of artists (up to 10) who may be considered for inclusion in the project team. Such artists shall be of the highest caliber, capable of creating works of are integrated into the architectural design and of serving as collaborative members of the design team. Stage II submittals shall include resumes and a representative number of 35mm slides of each artist's work. An interview with each project team at their principal office will be included in this stage. Although this procurement is open to large business small and minority-owned A-E firms are strongly encouraged to participate. The Government recognizes the talent existing in smaller firms and encourages the contributions of new andinnovative designers to public architecture. The small business and small disadvantages business consultants being proposed by large businesses, as shown in the required SF-254s and SF-255s, shall be reflected in a Small Business and SmallDisadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan to be submitted with the Stage II submittal. During Stage II of the selection process, largefirms must also provide a brief written narrative of outreach efforts made to utilize small disadvantaged and small women-owned businesses on this project, including Mentor/Protege relationships, if any. An acceptable Subcontracting Plan must be agreed upon prior to contract award to any large business. During Stage II, large businesses will be required to demonstrate a proactive effort to achieve the following minimum goals for all subcontracted work: Small Businesses (32%), Small DisadvantagedBusinesses (6%), and Small Women-Owned Businesses (3%). Potential offerors meeting the geographic limitations, and having the design qualifications and production capabilities to perform the services described herein are invited to respond by submitting three (3) copies of the Stage I submittal information listed above to the office and address listed below, to be received by that office no later than 3:00P.M. on June 9, 1997. All submittals must clearly indicate the solicitation number on the face of the envelope. Late submittals will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-10. General Services Administration, 401 W. Peachtree St. Suite 2500, Atlanta, GA 30365, (404) 331-5035, FAX No. (404) 730-2309, Attn: Mr. Ron Butler. A pre-submmission meeting will be held on May 20 at 9:00A.M.in the James L. King Federal Justice Building, 99 NE 4th Street Miami, FL. Edited copies of the Prospectus Development Study will be available at this meeting. Facilities will be provided for large business A-E firms to explore possible teaming arrangements with SB, SDB and Small Women-Owned Businesses. A follow-up listing of firms for interview will be placed in this publication. Award of this contract is contingent upon funding approval. This is not a request for fee proposal. (AC0597013-61) (0126)

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