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C -- A/E SERVICES FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE LONDON CHANCERY SOL S-FBOAD-99-R-0048 DUE 052799 POC Bernard Piper, Phone 703-516-1972 E-MAIL: piperbf@state.gov, piperbf@state.gov. The U.S. Department of State's Office of Logistics Management on behalf of the Office of Foreign Buildings (FBO) is seeking a qualified architectural/engineering firm to conduct a comprehensive survey, make recommendations, and possibly provide design services for the rehabilitation of the 26,167 square meter chancery in London, United Kingdom. Eero Saarinen designed this facility and any rehabilitation recommendations must be sensitive to the original design. Phase 1 will consist of a survey and report with design/construction recommendations (including documentation and analysis) on existing conditions and deficiencies in the building. At the Government's option, the selected architectural/engineering firm will be tasked with Phase 2, which comprises the preparation of design and construction documents for the rehabilitation of the chancery and environs. It is the Government's intent for the resultant contract to price Phase 1 and Phase 2 separately, with Phase 2 being an option to be exercised unilaterally at the Government's discretion. The survey and report included in Phase 1 shall include, but not be limited to, analysis of and recommendations for, the following areas: rehabilitation/restoration and cleaning of masonry (stone and pre-cast concrete); rehabilitation of windows; rehabilitation of the HVAC system; rehabilitation of the elevators; rehabilitation of electrical systems to include specialty lighting; upgrading of the facility to conform to fire and life safety codes; improving information management (the upgrading of relevant technology may involve physical changes to the existing building environment); reducing security vulnerabilities (incl. blast); improving space utilization; improving interior design with particular sensitivity to the original design intent executed by Eero Saarinen; ensuring that the entire facility is accessible to individuals with disabilities; ensuring that the facility conforms to the USG and Host Country requirements for energy conservation and efficiency; and ensuring that the facility design is sustainable. The estimated construction cost is greater than $12 million. The estimated start of Phase 1 is September 1999 with completion in June 2000. The type of contract will be firm fixed-price. The scope of A/E services under this design contract will include: architecture, preservation, interior design, stone conservation, energy engineering, structural (including blast), seismic, mechanical and electrical engineering; communications; physical and technical security; space planning and systems furniture integration; fire protection engineering; landscape design; scheduling; cost engineering (quantity surveying); value engineering, administrative coordination of the various disciplines involved; and construction phase services. U.S. Codes and U.S. Government requirements, including Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) and sustainable design, as well as the applicable laws, codes and standards of the host country, will apply. The project will be designed inhard metric (System International) units. Each design submission will include AutoCAD R 13 or 14 files in Department of State format. The successful A/E firm, including all entities which comprise a joint venture, and including all subcontractors, must possess, or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) interim Secret facility clearance (FCL) with Secret safeguarding capability in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DoD 5220.22-M prior to contract performance. Appropriately cleared personnel will also be required for contract performance. The Department of State will sponsor the successful firm for a clearance. A firm being considered for award must meet the definition of a "United States person" of P.L. 99-399, Section 402 thereof, as follows: (1) be legally organized in the United States for more than five years prior to the issuance of a request for proposal, (2) have its principal place of business in the United States; (3) have performed within the U.S. administrative, technical or professional services similar in complexity, type of construction, and value of the project being solicited; (4) employ U.S. citizens in at least 80 percent of the principal management positions in the U.S.; employ U.S. citizens in more than 50 percent of its permanent, full-time positions in the U.S.; (5) have existing technical and financial resources in the U.S. to perform the contract; and (6) have no business dealings with Libya. No more than 50% of the total value of the contract can be subcontracted for this project. Firms not meeting the "United States persons" requirement will not be considered. Firms responding to this announcement on or before the closing date will be considered for selection using the following evaluation criteria -- 100 points maximum: Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services as individuals and as a team (25 pts. max); Specialized experience and technical competence in facility rehabilitation and system replacement projects involving multiple disciplines, e.g. architectural, interior design and space planning, structural, mechanical, and electrical in office buildings of architectural importance and requiring specialized experience in design solutions incorporating sensitivity to the original design. Provide data for a maximum of five recent projects that would demonstrate examples of creative solutions in facility design, including such things as sustainable design, energy efficiency, barrier-free accessibility, and accommodating an organizational phasing plan of tenant personnel. (25 pts. max); Previous record of performing similar work on schedule while maintaining effective cost and quality control. Briefly describe internal quality assurance and cost control procedures and indicate effectiveness by listing budget/estimated construction cost, award amount, final design estimate and construction change order rate for five recent projects. Although previous or ongoing performance of a similar U.S. Government contract is not a requirement for firms responding to this solicitation, if such contracts have been performed, the offeror must have performed at a satisfactory level at a minimum (15 pts. max); Ability to provide and coordinate a multidisciplinary effort either, in-house or with consultants. If using consultants, must demonstrate that they have worked together successfully as a team in providing similar services. Large-sized businesses (Greater than $2.5M in annual sales per FAR 19, SIC 8712) shall include as part of their submittal any plans to subcontract with small, small-disadvantaged, and small woman-owned firms (15 pts. max); Experience and technical competence in preparing survey reports and construction documents on projects requiring phasing, continuing occupancy during construction and security procedures (10 pts. max); Specialized experience and technical competence in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials (5 pts. max); Previous experience with foreign projects and knowledge of British codes and standards and construction practices (5 pts. max). Failure to address each of the foregoing criteria in writing will result in failure to qualify. In addition, failure to meet the requirements of each one of these criteria fully, or to provide the requisite information, will result in failure to qualify. When responding to criteria (b) through (c) above, offerors must list the owner's name, address, telephone number, and contact person for each project. As a means of verification of their ability to meet each of the aforementioned criteria, A/E firms that meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit two copies of the following: (a) a Standard Form 254 Architect/Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire, (b) a Standard Form 255 Architect/Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project (maximum 100 pages), (c) Statement of qualifications (U.S. Person) for purposes of Section 402 of the Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986, P.L. 99-399 (questionnaire forms are available by FAX- see below). Large businesses may be required to submit a subcontracting plan. All submittals must be received by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on 27 May 1999. Postal mailing address: U.S. Department of State, A/LM/AQM/RAD, Design Branch, Room L-600, Attention: Bernie Piper, P.O. Box 12248, Arlington, VA 22219. Delivery address for Express Mail or Courier: U.S. Department of State, A/LM/AQM/RAD, Design Branch, Room L-600, Attention: Bernie Piper, 1701 North Ft. Myer Drive, N. 17th Street Entrance, Arlington, VA 22219. (The U.S. Postal Service does not deliver to the 1701 N. Ft. Myer Drive address.) Request for questionnaire forms and requests for clarification must be submitted in writing to Bernie Piper no later than 4:00 p.m. local time, 18 May 1999. The fax number is (703) 875-6292. The Department appreciates your interest in this procurement. Posted 04/27/99 (W-SN325014). (0117)

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