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C -- ARCHITECT SOL GS11P99ZGC0061 DUE 040299 POC Jannet Dyson, Contracting Officer (202)358-3078; Steven K. Anderson 202-205-6597 E-MAIL: IRS Modernization, jannett.dyson@gsa.gov. C- IRS MODERNIZATION BLDG. SOL GS11P99ZGC0061 DUE April 02, 1999, POC Contact Steven K. Anderson (202)205-6597, Contracting Officer Jannett Dyson, (202)358-3078. The General Services Administration (GSA) announces an opportunity for Design Excellence in Architecture, Historic Preservation, Mechanical and Structural Engineering, Architect-Engineer (A-E) Services are required for the Modernization of the Internal Revenue Service Building, Washington, DC for the GSA National Capital Region (NCR), Solicitation No. GS11P99ZGC0061. The facility is approximately 1,424,295 gross square feet of space, including 79 inside parking spaces. The structure is a historical landmark of national significance. The design will require existing systems to be phased under construction to ensure continuous operation of all existing systems. In addition, temporary HVAC equipment will be needed to maintain operation throughout the building. The facility will be occupied throughout construction. The facility is currently occupied by employees of the IRS headquarters operations, including the Office of the Chief of Counsel of the Treasury Department. The estimated total construction cost ranges between $30,000,000 and $55,000,000, with a construction duration of 5 years. IRS Modernization project will consist of the general renovation of the interior of the building. The Design will include, but not be limited to the following: design of a new basement structurally reinforced concrete slab, new plumbing systems, new heating, ventilation and air conditioning units (HVAC), new main electrical supply and electrical distribution systems, fire safety upgrades, including sprinkler systems and improvements to provide emergency egress, upgrade rest room facilities, and compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), and exterior improvements to include window restoration, and repointing and stone cleaning. All improvements shall be designed into the historic fabric of the building. The Scope of A-E Services under this proposed Fixed Firm Price Contract may include, but not limited to the following: pre-design programming; survey of existing conditions, studies; presentations of client and historic preservation agencies; energy conservation analysis; development of housing plans and support for the relocation of tenants into swing space; complete architectural and engineering design; preparation of specifications and CADD drawings for Construction Documents; Value Engineering; Cost Estimating; Space Planning; Interior Design; Post Construction Contract Services (PCCS); Record Drawings and Construction Phase A-E Inspection Services and other related Services. The modernization will be designed and constructed in metric units. The A-E will be required to obtain a security clearance for all personnel working on the project including the Prime A-E and all consultants, and facility clearances for all places where work is performed. The A-E selection will be completed in Two Stages as follows: STAGE I. The first stage will establish the Architectural, Historic Preservation and Mechanical / Structural Engineering Design capabilities of the A-E Design Firm. The Mechanical / Structural Engineering requirements are a large portion of the total scope of this project and its essential that the term "A-E Design Firm" shall include the primary team of Historic Preservation Architect, Mechanical and Structural Engineers that will have the primary responsibility to conceive the design concepts and methods of accomplishing them. In the first stage, a short list minimum of (3) A-E Design Firms will be selected for the project. The short list will be based on the A-E Design Firms' submittals in response to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The A-E Design Firm will provide specific evidence of its capabilities to deliver Design Excellence in Historic Preservation Design and Engineering, and will express its design approach and philosophy. Qualifications submitted by each firm will be reviewed and evaluated based on the following CRITERIA: (1) PAST PERFORMANCE ON DESIGN (40%), A-E Design Firm shall submit 8"x10" graphics (maximum of three per-project) of projects completed within the past 10 years. Three (3) projects shall demonstrate architectural, historic preservation accomplishments. Two (2) projects shall demonstrate structural and two (2) projects shall demonstrate mechanical engineering accomplishments. The narrative shall address the design approach and salient features for each project to include tangible evidence where possible (certificates, awards, peer recognition, etc. demonstrating design excellence) and discuss how the clients design preservation constraints were satisfied by the design. (2) PHILOSOPHY AND DESIGN INTENT (25%) the lead designers words maximum of two typewritten pages for each architectural, historic preservation, structural, and mechanical engineering disciplines), state their overall design philosophy, approach to the challenge of resolving historic preservation issues and parameters that may apply specifically to the modernization of historic buildings with the focus on the unique aspects of installing state of the art and flexible utility systems in historic buildings. (3) LEAD DESIGNERS (ARCHITECTURAL / HISTORIC PRESERVATION STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) PORTFOLIOS (20%) Submit typewritten description (maximum of one page per-project) of Two (2) designs completed within the past 10 years attributed to each lead designer. Narratives shall include a discussion of design challenges; resolutions and 8"x10" graphics (maximum of three per-project), (4) LEAD-DESIGNERS (ARCHITECTURAL / HISTORIC PRESERVATION, STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING) PROFILES (15%): Submit a biographical sketch including education, professional experience, and recognition for design efforts for similar projects. Identify and describe areas of responsibility. STAGE II: In this stage, the entire project TEAM, including the A-E Design Firms selected in the first stage, its designated lead designers, and ALL the consultants who will work on the project will be evaluated. The A-E Design Firms will re-submit Standard Form 254 and 255's which reflect the entire project TEAM. The Government will establish the criteria and the date these submittals are due and provide the selection criteria for the interviews and final selection process with the Stage I short list announcement published in the CBD. Sufficient time will be provided for the A-E Design Firms to establish project teams. This is a Nationwide Solicitation. In Stage II evaluation criteria will include an office "location in the general geographic area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project" and percentage of total design effort to be performed within the general geographic area of project. If the "A-E Design Firm" is comprised of a partnership, corporation joint venture or other legal entity permitted by law to practice architecture or engineering a complete description of the proposed internal responsibilities of the components must be included in the Stage I and II submittals. Firms having the capabilities to perform the services described in this announcement are invited to respond by submitting completed SF 254s (for the A-E Design Firm) which must be dated not more than twelve (12) months before the date of this synopsis and a SF 255 (for the A-E Design Firm) along with letter of interest TO: General Services Administration, 7th & D Streets, SW, BID ROOM 1065, Washington, DC 20407 by 3:30 p.m. local time on April 02, 1999. 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 to FAR Provision 52.215.10. In Block 8 of the SF254 specify only current W-2 payroll (non-contract) personnel of each firm. In Block 10 of the SF255 the "A-E Design Firm" MUST respond to the FOUR (4) EVALUATION CRITERIA stated in the CBD announcement for this Solicitation. In Block 11 of the SF255, the "A-E Design 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, A-E (if not small business of $2,500,000 gross average over 3 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 firms are strongly encouraged to participate as prime contractors or as members of joint ventures with other small businesses. 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 as part 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 Proposals. Posted 03/01/99 (W-SN303469). (0060)

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