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Y -- CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE FOR THE PROPOSED MODERNIZATION OF THE CHARLES BENNETT FB SOL GS-04P-00-EXC-0030 DUE 062900 POC Contract Specialist -- Marie Woodley (404) 331-4636 E-MAIL: RFP, mariewoodley@gsa.gov. CMc CBD ANNOUCEMENT WRITTEN EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE FOR THE PROPOSED MODERNIZATION OF THE CHARLES E. BENNETT FEDERAL BUILDING -- JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA -- GS-04P-00-EXC-0030. The General Services Administration announces an opportunity for Construction Excellence in Public Buildings. The following document describes the Construction Manager As Constructor (CMc) Services Contract for the proposed modernization of the Charles E. Bennett Federal Building located in Jacksonville, Florida. The scope of CMc services under this proposed contract includes Pre-construction Phase Services and the option for Construction Phase Services. A Fixed-Price Incentive (Successive Targets) contract under FAR 16.403-2 is contemplated. The CMc will be competitively chosen using Advisory Multi-step (FAR 15.202), and Source Selection (FAR 15.3) procedures. For this contract, technical factors, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price (see FAR 15.101-1 trade offs).Project Summary. The proposed modernization will be performed at the existing Federal Building, which is an 11 story steel framed structure with approximately 31,000 gross square meters. The project includes, but is not limited to, the complete removal of asbestos containing fireproofing, pipe insulation and floor tiles; HVAC system upgrades; electrical system upgrades; interior remodeling to include new partitions, carpeting, floor tiles, lay in-ceilings, waterproofing, doors and hardware. Estimated combined (pre-construction and optional construction phase) project cost range is $18,000,000 to $22,000,000. Definition of Construction Manager as Constructor. A Construction Manager as Constructor, or CMc, is defined as a firm engaged under direct contract to a building owner, in this case the General Services Administration (GSA), to provide design review, cost estimating, scheduling and general construction services. The CMc shall be a member of the project development team during the planning, design and construction phases, along with GSA as owner/developer and GSA's selected A-E firm, Rodriguez and Quiroga, and other GSA consultants. Proposal Submission Requirements. Proposals will be evaluated using a two-stage, advisory multi-step process (FAR 15.202). Stage I of the RFP will contain an explanation of the entire selection process, including the evaluation factors for Stage I and Stage II of the RFP. Under Stage I, offerors must submit information regarding the firm's qualifications, past experience, past performance, and factors identified in the RFP. Submissions shall clearly address the rating factors identified in the RFP. The Government will evaluate Stage I of the RFP submissions to identify and advise the offerors about their potential to be viable competitors. The Government shall evaluate all responses in accordance with the criteria stated in the Stage I of the RFP, and shall advise each respondent in writing either that it will be invited to participate in the resultant acquisition or, based on the information submitted, that it is unlikely to be a viable competitor. The Government shall advise respondents considered not to be viable competitors of the general basis for that opinion. The Government shall inform all respondents that, notwithstanding the advice provided by the Government in response to their submissions, they may participate in the next stage of the acquisition. Under Stage II of the RFP, offerors must submit more detailed information identified in the Stage II of the RFP. The Stage II evaluation will be based on technical factors as well as price. The Government reserves the right to make an award based on the evaluation of the Stage II submittals without holding discussions. How to Offer. Potential offerors having the capabilities to perform the services described herein are invited to respond by submitting a one page letter on your company letterhead stating your interest in the project, and the name and e-mail address of the firm's contact person. These firms, along with others on the Government's mailing list, will be provided an electronic copy of the Stage I of the Request for Proposals (RFP) package via e-mail. The RFP will provide additional information regarding the submission format. Additional information will be required of firms that are found to be viable as part of the Stage II evaluation. Interested firms should send a letter of interest to the office and address listed below no later than 3:00 PM E.S.T. on June 30, 2000. General Services Administration 401 West Peachtree Street, N.W. Suite 2500 -- Studio C Atlanta, GA 30365 Attn: Ms. Marie Woodley Posted 06/06/00 (W-SN461928). (0158)

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