National Constitution Center; the Bourse, Suite 560, 111 S. Independence Mall E., Philadelphia, Pa. 19106

R -- AUDIO-VISUAL HARDWARE SYSTEMS SERVICES SOL 14432000999AA DUE 092799 POC Owner's Representative: David Rupp 215.656.2787; Project Manager: Ros Remer 215. 923.0004 The National Constitution Center is seeking audio-visual hardware systems services to be integrated into the permanent exhibition for the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, PA. The National Constitution Center will occupy the entirety of block 3 of Independence Mall, in the Independence National Historical Park. The site is bounded by Arch, Race, Fifth, and Sixth Streets. The program provides for approximately 140,000 gross square feet for the National Constitution Center including a state-of-the-art museum devoted to the US Constitution. The center will break ground in the summer of 2000 and is scheduled to be completed in September of 2002. The budget for the portion of work covered by this solicitation is between $2.5M and $ 3M. Initial award will be made for pre-construction services, construction phase services will be awarded at a later date as an option upon successful negotiation of the construction contract within the project budget. -- SCOPE OF WORK Significant elements which are contained in the audio-visual package include, but are not limited to, 1.An Orientation Theater in the round, consisting of a 360 degree projection system with five (5) separate support screens, and surround sound audio system. The 380-seat theater has a dual function as a broadcast studio for after-hours usage.2. A Constitution Wall integrating twenty-two (22) interactive interfaces, with ambient audio delivery system. 3. Themed exhibits containing approximately: Seven (7) Video Murals- large scale projected displays each integrating three (3) separate interactive interfaces, and three (3) separate ambient audio delivery systems, Twenty-five (25) interactive interfaces, with ambient audio delivery systems, Thirty-nine (39) auxiliary display devices of varying sizes, Two (2) mini-theaters- a hundred seat and a twenty seat theater, with ambient audio delivery systems, Two (2) video bluescreen positions with related sales component (remote), 4. A Chronology integrating eight (8) looped video components, with ambient audio delivery systems for each. 5. A Signing experience containing eight (50) electronic signing stations, with printout capability. 6.Ten (10) interactive Learning Stations, with an ambient audio delivery system for each. 7. A Control Room containing all support equipment Note: All interactive and passive display devices are flat panels. SERVICES REQUIRED The Audio-Visual Hardware Systems firm as used in this solicitation must be capable of supplying the following services: 1.Coordinate and assist the exhibition design firm to ensure a fully integrated product 2. Comprehensive coordination with acoustical and electrical engineers. 3.Provide and update (as required) an itemized list of equipment, with costs clearly outlined, throughout the Design Development and Documentation Phases. 4.Provide hardware specification cut-sheets throughout the Design Development and Documentation Phases. 5. Provide the technical expertise to design and develop the systems needed to support the audio-visual package. 6. Prepare comprehensive schematic wiring diagrams, and conduit/load schedules. 7. Provide the systems software programming required to run the audio-visual package. 8. Value engineer the system to provide maximum capability at minimum cost. 9.Supply and install the specified system, in a timely manner as set forth in the Project Master Planning/Design and Construction Schedule. 10.Comprehensive coordination with a General Contractor and Exhibition Builder. 11. Provide a complete maintenance/warranty and specifications manual for all specified hardware upon completion of the project PROCUREMENT PROCESS This procurement is unrestricted, consideration for the contract will be nationwide. -- The selection will be through a two-phase source selection process to select the offer considered the best value. This best value source selection will be conducted in two phases. Phase I evaluations will be to assess whether an offeror possesses the expertise and capability required to successfully perform the requirements and will only address responses to specialized Experience/Past performance on similar projects and Capabilities of the Firm/Team. Phase II of the source selection process will be conducted with only those offers considered most highly rated following the Phase I evaluations. Phase I evaluation factors, plus price, technical and such other factors as identified in the Phase II solicitation will form the basis for final selection. The Phase I will be evaluated and selected based on the following criteria: Factor 1. A) Specialized Experience on projects of similar size and scope, including; Flat panel (LCD, Plasma) display technology, Large exhibition installations (3+)- those above 20,000 square feet in size, Complex integrated digital networks, Creating and planning digital databases, Integration of live video feeds, Ambient audio delivery systems, Working with not-to-exceed budgets, B) Past Performance on projects of similar size and scope including: project references, ability to adhere to schedule/budget, client satisfaction, current claims. Factor 2. Capabilities of the Firm and Team. At a min. including: resumes of proposed key individuals, organization chart, bonding capabilities, project profiles, firm history. -- Phase I evaluations will be to assess whether an offeror possesses the expertise and capability required to successfully perform the requirements and will only address items listed above. The Phase 1 evaluation Factors are considered equal in importance, and together considered more important than price. PHASE 1 SUBMISSIONS ARE TO BE BASED ENTIRELY ON THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Do not submit price or fee with the phase I submission. Phase II submission requirements will be issued only to those firms invited to participate in Phase II. Firms having the capabilities to perform the services described in this announcement are invited to respond by submitting information that addresses criteria outlined above. The submitted information can include, but should not be limited to the following: 1. A description of your firm and its capabilities. 2.A list of projects completed. A list of references. 3. SF254, SF255. 4. Written narrative addressing each the evaluation points. In addition the contractor will be required to provide the maximum practical opportunities to small, woman-owned and business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals to participate in the performance of this contract, offerors that demonstrate a proactive effort in obtaining the highest practical goals may receive a more favorable rating. Following the evaluation of Phase I submissions, the NCC may determine the number of offers that might otherwise be included in the competition, exceeds the number by which an efficient competition can be conducted. Therefore, potential offers are notified that the NCC expects that a maximum number of 3 offers will be invited to participate in Phase II. Responses to Phase I shall be submitted in an original and five copies, and are due at the office of the National Constitution Center no later than 4:00 PM on September 27, 1999.. Notification of this decision will be promptly provided to all firms submitting a response to this announcement. Those firms invited to Phase II will be provided the solicitation package. Please direct any questions regarding this announcement to David Rupp (215) 656-2787 Posted 08/19/99 (D-SN370282). (0231)

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