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C -- SUPPLEMENTAL A-E / INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE (PBS) FIRST IMPRESSIONS INITIATIVE AND RELATED SERVICES, NATIONWIDE SOL GS11P99MAD0555 DUE 100499 POC Ronald C. Noll, Contracting Officer, 202-708-9770 E-MAIL: SUPPLEMENTAL A-E / INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE, ronald.noll@gsa.gov. The General Services Administration (GSA) announces the STAGE II for Design Excellence in Public Architecture for the Supplemental Architect-Engineer / Interior Design Services for the Public Buildings Service (PBS) First Impressions Initiative and Related Services, Nationwide. The following Stage I A-E/ID Design Firms (alphabetically) have been selected (short listed) for Stage II final consideration: 1. Gensler, 2020 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006, Diane J. Hoskins, AIA, Vice President, (202) 721-5200, Fax (202) 872-8587; 2. R.M.Kliment & Frances Halsband Architects, 255 West 26 Street, New York, NY 10001, Frances Halsband, FAIA, Partner, (212) 243-7400, Fax (212) 633-9769; 3. Lehman Smith + McLeish, 1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20036, Debra Lehman Smith, Partner, (202) 466-5660, Fax (202) 466-5069; 4. MBT Architecture, 185 Berry Street, Suite 5700, San Francisco, CA 94107, Kathleen Kelley, Principal, (415) 896-0800, Fax (415) 495-5237; 5. RoTo Architects, Inc., 600 MoultonAvenue, #405, Los Angeles, CA 90013, Michael Rotondi, FAIA, Principals, (323) 226-1112, Fax (323) 226-1105; 6. Settles Associates Inc., 1005 North Glebe Road, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22201, Carolyn S. Settles, IIDA, President, (703) 525-0424, Fax (703) 527-9263; 7. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP), 14 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005, Stephen A. Apking, AIA, (212) 298-9300, Fax (212) 298-9782. In this STAGE II the entire project Team, including the Design Firm selected above and ALL the Consultants who will be proposed on the project will be evaluated. The 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, Interior Design, Signage & Graphics, Historic Preservation, Mechanical, Electrical, Landscaping, Fire Protection and Life Safety, Hazard Materials, Security, Structural, Lighting, Acoustics, Cost Estimating, Elevators, and Construction Phase A-E Inspection Services. 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 goals and objectives. (20); B. Based on specific examples of projects shown, does the responsible firm provide a well organized, accurate and fully coordinated 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, Interior Design, Signage & Graphics, Historic Preservation, Mechanical, Electrical, Landscaping, Fire Protection and Life Safety, Hazard Materials, Security, Structural, Lighting, Acoustics, Cost Estimating, and Elevators.? (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 ONE (1) copy of STAGE II Standard Form SF-255 and SF-254's, that reflect their entire project Team TO: General Services Administration, NCR/PBS, WPG ROOM 2040, 7th and D Streets, SW, Washington, DC 20407, to the attention of Mr. Ronald C. Noll by 3:30 PM local time on the DUE date of this notice (10-04-99). 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 Design Firm MUST respond to the STAGE II EVALUATION CRITERIA (I, II, III, IV) stated above. In BLOCK 11 of the SF-255, the Design Firm MUST sign, name, title and date the submittal. At the interviews the Design Firm shall be prepared to discuss all aspects of the Stage II Evaluation Criteria indicated above, respond to project issues 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) representative project examples including sample reduced drawings. 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 $4,000,000 gross average over three years for SIC 8711/8712) 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 2000 subcontracting goals of 37% for small businesses, 12% for small disadvantaged businesses and 5% for small women-owned businesses. For the original Stage I request, see CBDnet posted 07/16/99 and CBD printed 07/20/99. 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. Posted 09/08/99 (W-SN377961). (0251)

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