GSA, PBS, NCR, Property Development Division (WPC), Room 2002, 7th & D Streets, SW, Washington, DC 20407

C -- A-E FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT LIBRARY VISITOR CENTER & RENOVATION, HYDE PARK, NY SOL GS11P98MKC0007 DUE 032798 POC William K. Quinter, 202-708-8540; Ronald C. Noll, Contracting Officer 202-708-8065 WEB: FDR Library Visitor Center, http://www.gsa/gov/regions/r11/wpc/wpc.htm. E-MAIL: FDR Library Visitor Centor, william.quinter@gsa.gov or ronald.noll@gsa.gov. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and The General Services Administration (GSA) announce the Stage II design excellence in public architecture for the A-E Design Services for the New Visitor Center and Renovation of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library located at Hyde Park, New York. The following Stage I A-E Design Firms (alphabetically) have been selected (short listed) for Stage II final consideration: 1. Ehrenkrantz Eckstut & Kuhn Architects, PC / Jean Parker Phifer, Architect, JV; New York, NY (212) 353-0400; 2. Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates; New York, NY (212) 677-6030; 3. R.M. Kliment and Frances Halsband Architects; New York, NY (212) 243-7400; 4. Polshek & Partners, Architects, LLP; New York, NY (212) 807-7171; 5. Robert A. M. Stern Architects; New York, NY (212) 967-5100; 6. John G. Waite Associates Architects, PLLC; Albany, NY (518) 449-5440. In this STAGE II the entire project Team, including the A-E Design Firm selected above and ALL the Consultants who will be proposed on the project will be evaluated. The A-E Design Firms will submit a Standard Form SF-255 and SF-254's, that reflect their entire project Team. The government has determined the following Design Service Disciplines to be included: Architectural, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Geo-technical, Interior Design, Exhibit, Landscaping, Space Planning, Historic Preservation, Fire Protection and Life Safety, Hazard Materials, Security, Communications, Lighting, Acoustics, Cost Estimating, Elevators, Roofing, and Construction Phase A-E Inspection Services. The A-E Design Firm and all applicable consultants must be licensed to practice architecture/engineering in the State of New York. The STAGE II Evaluation Criteria for final selection are as follows: I. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCE (40%) A. Compatibility of the team's previous experience to the type of work required herein, and specifically to the proposed approach with the project's stated goals and objectives. (20) B. Based onspecific examples of major projects shown, does the responsible firm provide a well organized, accurate and fully coordinated set of construction documents? (10) C. Does the proposed team members have experience with Metric system and the ability to design in Metric Units. (5) D. Does the proposed team members have experience with energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction and the use of recycled materials. (5) II. CAPABILITIES OF FIRM (40%) A. Does the location of team design and production offices proposed for this project, have sufficiency of staff and technical resources available, not committed to other contracts, to undertake this project? (10) B. Does the firm have the required organization and leadership to be responsive to the project requirements and possess the ability to coordinate the team work among different design and production offices? (10) C. Does the team have background in incorporating current technology systems into facilities, such as, architectural, civil, structural,mechanical, electrical, interior, exhibit, space planning, historic preservation, fire protection and life safety, hazardous materials, security, communications, lighting, acoustics, elevators, roofing, and landscaping? (10) D. 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? (10) III. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (10%) A. Does the proposed team commit the relevant key individuals with the professional qualifications necessary for this project? (5) B. Does the proposed team commit the relevant key individuals with the experience necessary for this project? (5) IV. PAST PERFORMANCE (10%) A. Based on the project examples, is the team responsive to the client's needs and does the team comply with performance schedules? (5) B. Do the project examples submitted by the team indicate effective cost control and an in-place Quality Control Program? (5) The above short listed firms are required to submit THREE (3) copies of STAGE II Standard Form SF-255 and SF-254's, that reflect their entire project Team TO: General Services Administration, NCR/PBS, Property Development Division, WPCO ROOM 2634, 7th and D Streets, SW, Washington, DC 20407, to the attention of Mr. William K. Quinter by 3:30 PM local time on the DUE date of this notice (3-27-98). The SF-254's must be dated not more than twelve (12) months before the date of this synopsis, and in Block 8 of the SF-254 specify only current W-2 payroll (non-contract) personnel of each firm. In Block 6 of the SF-255 in addition to the addresses, please list the business size status of all consulting firms (i.e. LB, SB, SDB, SWOB). In Block 10 of the SF-255, the A-E Design Firm MUST respond to the STAGE II EVALUATION CRITERIA (I, II, III, IV) stated above. In BLOCK 11 of the SF-255, the A-E Firm MUST sign, name, title and date the submittal. At the interviews the A-E Design Firm shall be preparedto discuss all aspects of the Stage II Evaluation Criteria indicated above and to demonstrate the ability to fulfill all project requirements. Additionally, in support of Criteria I.B., the A-E Design Firm shall present at the Interview, at least two (2) project examples including reduced drawings and sample specifications. There will be a STAGE II Pre-Submission Conference, for the selected A-E Firms and all interested Consultants, at the GSA Regional Office Building (ROB) on Friday March 6, 1998 at 2:00 pm in the ROB Auditorium (photo ID required). This procurement is being made under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program (FAR 19.10). 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 small women-owned firms are strongly encouraged to participate as consultants. Large business firms are reminded that the successful firm will be expected to place subcontracts to the maximum practical extent with small, small disadvantaged and small woman-owned firms as part of their original submitted Teams. As part of its commitment to socioeconomic initiatives of the Federal Government, the General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service has established for fiscal 1998 subcontracting goals of 37% for small businesses, 12% for small disadvantaged businesses and 5% for small women-owned businesses. 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. (0043)

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