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C -- FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT LIBRARY VISITOR CENTER, HYDE PARK, NY SOL GS11P98MKC0007 DUE 012098 POC William Quinter, 202-708-8540, Joy Walker, Contracting Officer 202-708-8540 E-MAIL: FDR Library Visitor Center, william.quinter@gsa.gov. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and The General Services Administration (GSA) announce an opportunity for design excellence in public architecture. A-E Services are required for the design for a new Visitor Center at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library located at Hyde Park, New York. This contract will include complete A-E design services with the A-E team that best demonstrates a commitment to overall (functional & aesthetic) design excellence, while providing a viable team organization meeting the requirements set forth in this announcement. The proposed project is a 25,000 sq. ft. visitor center to include space for tour assembly, a 100 seat auditorium, and "high tech" meeting and conference rooms. In addition to the new structure, the project will include renovation of approximately 7,000 sq. ft. of space in the existing historic library building to provide additional exhibit space and artifact and archival storage. The new visitor center will be sited on historic property, currently operated by the National Park Service (NPS). The A-E will work with the Master Plan in partnership with the NPS, NARA and GSA to develop the most favorable and functional site for the building. Upon agreement between the NPS and NARA the property will be transferred to NARA. The 188 acre site includes the home, library, grave site, and gardens planned and created by FDR. The existing architectural styles range from the early Federal Style mansion to the residential scale of the Library and represents the spirit of early 20th century Hudson Valley. The buildings are constructed of brick, stone, and wood; materials native to the area. The new visitor center will be designed to complement the existing architecture without overpowering it. The estimated construction cost range of this facility is $6,000,000 to $9,000,000. The scope of the design A-E services may include, but not be limited to, the following: pre-design programming, site investigation, complete design services, computer aided design and drafting (CADD), working drawings, specifications, cost estimating, space planning, exterior and landscape design, interior design, value engineering services, post construction contract services (PCCS), and other required supplemental services if so requested. The facility will be designed in metric units. This is a request for qualifications (RFQ) of A-E firms/Lead Designers interested in contracting for this work. The A-E firm as used in this RFQ is a partnership, corporation, association, or other entity that will have contractual responsibility for the project design and construction management. The A-E firm and all applicable consultants will be licensed to practice architecture in the State of New York. The Lead Designer is the individual or design studio that will have primary responsibility to conceive the design concept and the building's architecture. The Lead Designer must demonstrate his/her ability to provide design excellence in the following areas: historic preservation, design of similar facilities (scale, building type etc.), design with similar conditions (historic site, relation to existing buildings, building materials, etc.). The A-E firm must address the contractual relationship with the Lead Designer and its ability to manage the design, production of construction documents and construction management of this project. The A-E selection will be completed in two stages as follows: In Stage I, interested firms will submit portfolios of accomplishment that establish the design capabilities of the A/E firm and their lead designer. All documentation will be in an 8 " x 11" format. The portfolio should include the following: A cover letter referencing the CBD announcement and briefly describing the firm and its location, organizational makeup, and noteworthy accomplishments. Modified Standard Forms 254 (Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire), and SF 255 (Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project). Identification of consultants is not required at thisstage. Submission requirements and evaluation criteria: (1) Past Performance on Design (20%): The A-E firm will submit graphics (maximum of three pages per project) and a typewritten description (maximum of two pages per project) of not more than five projects completed in the last ten years. The narrative shall address the design approach with salient features for each project and discuss how the client's program, functional, image, mission, economic, schedule, and operational objectives were satisfied by the overall design/planning solution. Include tangible evidence where possible such as certificates, awards, peer recognition, etc., demonstrating design excellence. Provide a client reference contact for each project, including name, title, address, phone, and fax numbers. A portion of one page, presented for each project must include a representative floor plan and either a site plan or a building section. (2) Philosophy and Design Intent (20%): In the Lead Designer's words, (maximum of two typewritten pages) state his/her overall design philosophy and general approach to design problem solving. In particular as it relates to this project. (3) Lead Designer Profile (25%): Submit a biographical sketch including education, professional experience, recognition for design efforts inclusive of examples. Identify and describe areas of responsibility and commitment to each project. (4) Lead Designer Portfolio: (35%) Submit a portfolio representative of the Lead Designer's ability to provide design excellence. Submit graphics (maximum of three pages per project) and a typewritten description (maximum of two pages per project) of not more than three projects completed in the last ten years. The narrative shall address the design philosophy with salient features for each project and discuss how the client's program, functional, image, mission, economic, schedule, and operational objectives were satisfied by the overall design/planning solution. Include tangible evidence where possible such as certificates, awards, peer recognition, etc., demonstrating design excellence. Where there is duplication with criteria (1), the Lead Designer will address his/her participation in the project. The submissions will be evaluated by a panel consisting of a private sector peer, and representatives of NARA and GSA. The panel will establish a short list of three to six firms. For Stage II, the short listed firms will be notified and asked to submit more detailed information indicating each member of the design team, including all outside consultants. The firms will be required to complete Standard Forms 254 and 255 that reflect the entire design team. The Government will establish the detailed evaluation criteria and the date these submittals are due and provide the selection criteria for the interviews along with Stage I short list announcement. Sufficient time will be provided for the A-E design firm/Lead Designer to establish its team. The panel will interview each team. Candidates should be prepared to discuss all aspects of the criteria indicated above and to demonstrate the ability to fulfill all project requirements. Emphasis will be placed on the unique aspects of the project, design philosophy, possible approaches in carrying out the project, and project management. FOR STAGE I SUBMITTALS: Firms having the capabilities to perform the services described in this announcement are invited to respond by submitting completed SF-254's (for the A-E Design Firm"), which must be dated not more than twelve(12) months before the date of this synopsis, and SF-255 (for the "A-E Design Firm") along with letter if interest TO: General Services Administration, 7th and D Streets, SW, BID ROOM 1701, Washington, DC 20407, by 3:30 PM local time on the DUE date of this notice. The following information MUST be on the outside of the sealed envelope 1) Solicitation Number/Title, 2) Due Date, 3) Closing Time. Late responses are subject to FAR Provision 52.215.10. In Block 8 of the SF-254 specify only current W-2 payroll (non-contract) personnel of each firm.In Block 10 of the SF-255, the A-E Design Firm MUST respond to the FOUR (4) EVALUATION CRITERIA stated in the CBD announcement for this STAGE I Solicitation. In BLOCK 11 of the SF-255, the A-E Firm MUST sign, name, title and date the submittal. This procurement is being made under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program (FAR 19.10). This procurement is open to small and large business concerns. Before award of the contract, the A-E (if not a small Business of $2,500,000 gross average over three years) shall be required to present an acceptable Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with Public Law 95-507. Small, small disadvantaged and women-owned forms are strongly encouraged to participate as prime contractors or as members of joint ventures with other small business. All interested large business firms are reminded that the successful firm will be expected to place subcontracts to the maximum practical extent with small and disadvantaged firms aspart of their ORIGINAL SUBMITTED TEAMS. 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. (0351)

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