GSA, PBS, Property Development Division, Admin./Procurement Services Branch-6PCA, 1500 East Bannister Road, Room 2135, Kansas City, MO 64131-3088

C -- ARCHITECT-ENGINEER DESIGN SERVICES SOL GS06P00GZC0009 DUE 062700 POC Project Manager -- Denise Ryerkerk (816) 823-2269; Contracting Officer -- Georgann Butler (816) 823-4918 This procurement is set aside for Small Business only.. Architectural-Engineering (A-E) Design Services are required for the proposed critical systems improvements, space alterations, and building addition necessary to convert the existing Federal Building and US Courthouse in Davenport, IA to a courts dedicated facility that provides a quality work environment and reflects the dignity, enterprise, vigor, and tradition of the American judicial system. The building was constructed in 1932, and will be partially occupied during construction. The building is approximately 75,000 GSF, and the addition comprised of an elevator, stairwell, and circulation space will be approximately 2000 GSF. All areas of the building will be impacted by the renovation, except for a portion of the basement. Scope includes, but is not limited to, historical renovation of existing courtroom and public spaces; demolition and renovation of existing spaces; creation of two new courtrooms, chambers, and associated support areas; prisoner detention space; new office space; replacement of interior storm windows; abatement of asbestos pipe insulation and lead paint; plumbing; HVAC; fire protection; and, electrical upgrades throughout. Creative reuse of existing salvageable materials ranging from architectural finishes to detention hardware will be required. As much as possible, the project shall be designed to meet the Silver standard as defined in the U.S. Green Buildings Council in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. The final design will be a balance between aesthetic, functional, and security issues. The estimated construction cost for this project will be approximately $10,000,000. The objective of the selection process is to select a renovation designer and a firm that exemplifies design excellence. Accordingly, this will be a two-stage selection process that will establish quality design as the initial level of selection and project team qualifications as the final criteria for selection. In this process, the lead architect and the associated architectural design firm that will, as a minimum, develop the design intent and conceptual design for this project is herein identified as the key designer and the key design firm. The slate selection process (initial level of selection) will result in a minimum of three and a maximum of five firms selected for interview and final selection. The Government recognizes the talent existing in smaller firms and encourages the contributions of new and innovative designers to public architecture. Stage I: Provide evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to exemplify Design Excellence under the stated project conditions that will properly express the dignity and enduring presence of the United States Courts. Offerors shall submit a modified SF 255 and SF 254, available at http:/gsa.gov/forms/far.htm. Contact Denise Ryerkerk, GSA Project Manager, at (816) 823-2269 to receive directions for completing the modified SF 255 form. Slate selection will be based on the design qualifications of the key design firm and key designer. No other information shall be submitted in the first stage. Selection shall be based upon: (1) Key Designer Portfolio (35%): Submit 8 inch x 10 inch photographs (maximum of three per project) and a typewritten description (maximum one page per project) of three to five designs attributable to the Key Designer within the past five years. Demonstrate evidence of sophisticated solutions to complex problems, responsive design with regard to programmatic requirements and owner constraints (budget and schedule) and successful comparable projects. Discuss the salient features of each design and how the design was cost effective (both in terms of construction and maintenance), functional, and aesthetically appropriate. (2) Key Design Firm s Past Performance on Design (25%): For the key design firm, submit 8 inch x 10 inch photographs (maximum of three per project) and a typewritten description (maximum of one page per project) for five designs contracted for in the past ten years (include tangible evidence -- affidavits, certificates, publication notices, awards, peer recognition, etc.) demonstrating design excellence. Include any evidence of client and/or end-user satisfaction. (3) Key Designer's Design Approach/Philosophy (25%): In the key designer's words, using the maximum of three typewritten page, state your overall design approach to the challenge of resolving the complexity of design issues inherent in this project, parameters of design that apply to this project, philosophy of renovating a building that relates to the design fabric of the downtown community of Davenport, Iowa; partial solutions should not be addressed at this time. (4) Key Designer Profile (15%): For the key designer on this project, submit a biographical sketch including education, professional experience and registration (s) (including renovations of occupied, historic buildings), recognition for design efforts and description of areas of responsibility, and commitment to this project. A pre-submittal meeting (attendance is not mandatory) to discuss project objectives will be held at the project site, 131 East 4th Street, Davenport, Iowa, on June 15, 2000. Photographs will not be allowed. In order to attend, each design firm must contact Denise Ryerkerk at (816) 823-2269 by close of business on Thursday, June 8 for information and reservations. A maximum of two representatives from the Key Design firm may attend. A small information packet will be available to those who attend the meeting, and those interested but not in attendance. The packet will not be distributed prior to the meeting. Stage II: Following slate selection, the successful Offerors will develop the complete project team and submit SF 255 and SF 254's which reflect the entire project team. It is not necessary to re-submit information submitted in the slate selection process. The Government will establish the date these submittals are due, and will provide new selection criteria for the interviews and final selection. Interviews will be conducted in Kansas City, Missouri. This selection is open to prime A/E firms within the United States; however, one of the Stage II evaluation criteria factors will be whether the prime A/E firm and the lead architectural designer, if not employed by the prime firm, have active and existing design production offices within the designated geographical area consisting of the State of Iowa. In developing the project team, to receive the maximum score for this geographic factor, the Architect/Engineer firm(s) must demonstrate that at least 35% of the Architect-Engineer contract services (based on total contract price) will be accomplished within the designated geographical area established for this project. If no such office exists prior to award of the Architect Engineer contract, the selected firm(s) will be required to establish production capability within the designated geographic area within 45 calendar days after award of the Architect Engineer contract. This designated geographic area factor will carry a maximum weight of 5% of the total weight of all evaluation criteria in Stage II. The scope of A-E services under this proposed contract may include, but are not limited to the following: programming and space planning; survey of existing conditions (including existing structure and soil conditions for addition); presentation drawings; computer 3-D modeling; presentations for client and historical preservation agencies; energy conservation and LEED analysis; development of housing and phasing plans; architectural and engineering design and development of plans and specifications; value engineering; cost estimating; interior design; acoustic engineering; security design; testing lab services; code compliance; studies and reports; other design and testing procedures common in the construction industry; bidding phase services; shop drawing reviews; and, preparation of record documents. It is currently anticipated that the design funding will be split across fiscal years, and that the A/E contract will be structured with options to allow award of design services as funding is received. Where Offerors propose in-house staff to provide special services, the short listed Offerors will be required in Stage II to demonstrate that qualification of in-house personnel are equivalent to that of a consultant. These consultants will only be required for "short-listed" key designers. The successful offeror is advised that the Government intends to propose the use of the partnering process during the design and construction of this project. Drawings shall be created and submitted in native AutoCAD release 14 format or latest version in use by GSA. Drawings created in other CAD programs and then translated into AutoCAD are not acceptable. Formatting for electronic drawings shall be per GSA standards. Specifications, reports, databases, and similar items shall be submitted in native MSOffice 97 format, or latest version, in use by GSA. The firm/joint venture shall update software versions at their own expense at the request of the Government. To be considered, responses (3 copies) to this notice (Stage I) must be delivered by 2:00 p.m. CST June 27, 2000 to the General Services Administration, Office of Business Support Services (6ADB), 1500 East Bannister Road, Room 1161, Kansas City, MO 64131-3088. Firms wishing to be considered must submit completed 254's and 255's and other pertinent information as required above. When responding to this announcement, offerers should fully address their capability with regard to each of the above stated minimum requirements and evaluation factors. A follow-up announcement shall be placed in this publication containing a list of the firms considered to be the most highly qualified. Award of this contract is contingent upon the receipt of design funds and negotiation of a reasonable fee. This is not a request for a fee proposal. A-E firms will not be reimbursed for expenses or efforts under Stage I and/or Stage II submissions. For additional information regarding procurement procedures, contact Georgann Butler, GSA Contracting Officer at (816) 823-4918. This procurement is set aside for small business only. See Note 1. Posted 05/25/00 (W-SN458627). (0146)

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