GSA, PBS, Property Development (4PCC), Suite 2500, 401 West Peachtree St., NW, Atlanta, GA 30365-2550

C -- SUPPLEMENTAL A-E SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE, NATIONWIDE COST ENGINEERING SERVICES SOL GS-04P-00-EXD-0034 DUE 071900 POC William H. Hunt (404) 331-4242, Noel E. Walton, Contracting Officer (404) 331-4635 E-MAIL: RFP, noelewalton@gsa.gov. PART: U.S. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENTS SUBPART: SERVICES CLASSCOD: C -- Architect and Engineering Services -- Construction OFFADD: GSA, PBS, Southeast Sunbelt Region, Property Development Division (4PC), 401 West Peachtree Street, Suite 2500, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 SUBJECT: C -- SUPPLEMENTAL A-E SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE (PBS), NATIONWIDE COST ENGINEERING SERVICES SOL GS-04P-00-EXD-0034 PART: U.S. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENTS SUBPART: SERVICES CLASSCOD: C -- Architect and Engineering Services -- Construction OFFADD: GSA, PBS, Southeast Sunbelt Region, Property Development Division (4PC), 401 West Peachtree Street, Suite 2500, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 SUBJECT: C -- SUPPLEMENTAL A-E SERVICES FOR THE PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE (PBS), NATIONWIDE COST ENGINEERING SERVICES SOL GS-04P-00-EXD-0034 DUE 07/19/00 POC William H. Hunt (404) 331-4242; Noel E. Walton, Contracting Officer, 404-331-4635 DESC: Supplemental Architect-Engineer Services for the Public Buildings Service (PBS) Nationwide. This procurement will establish a National Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity Contract to provide Cost Engineering Services for GSA design and construction projects and programs. The knowledge and skills of cost engineering, as defined by the AACE, Intl (American Association of Cost Engineers, Intl) includes cost estimating, cost analysis, cost / schedule control, and cost / value improvement. This contract, being national in scope, is intended to support all GSA Regional Offices, the GSA Central Office, and GSA Centers of Expertise. GSA renovation and new construction projects are located throughout the United States and may include: Federal Office Buildings, Federal Courthouses, Border Stations, Laboratories, Warehouses, and other types of real property. In addition, this contract will be open to all federal agencies which manage, in whole or part, design and/or construction programs and find a need for cost engineering and cost management services. Services may be required at any time duringa project's development and delivery, including: planning, design, construction, and operations. Services required may include, but not be limited to: 1) Design and Implementation of cost engineering programs, policies and procedures, development of new / revised cost engineering guidelines, new / revised cost engineering procedure manuals, new / revised standards for determining project budgetary requirements, new / revised standards and programs for developing project benchmarking criteria, develop and manage new cost management databases, conduct economic cost growth studies and conduct labor productivity studies. 2) Programming and Pre-design Phase Services -- Feasibility studies, cost and price forecasting, value management services, risk analyses, market analyses and economic analyses. 3) Design Phase Services Cost and price forecasting, cost and price analyses, resource and activity planning/scheduling, cost / schedule controls, value management services, economic analyses, risk analyses and constructability analyses. 4) Construction Phase Services -- Cost and price forecasting, cost and price analyses, resource and activity planning/scheduling, schedule analyses, cost / schedule controls, value management services, risk analyses and contract negotiations. Functional support/expertise will typically be required in the areas of cost and price forecasting, cost and price analyses, resource and activity planning/scheduling, cost / schedule controls, value management, economic analyses, risk analyses, and constructability analyses. The A-E Firm shall be able to provide any level of cost engineering need, from total support to specialty services needed to augment existing Government capabilities. The Government has determined the following disciplines required and/or consultants to be required: Cost Engineers (Architectural, Civil, Environmental, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical), Schedule Analyst, Risk Analyst, Value Specialist, Architect, Design Program Architect, Courts Architect and Civil, Environmental, Structural, Mechanical, Fire Protection and Electrical Engineers. Preference will be given to individuals holding the certification as a Certified Cost Engineer or Certified Cost Consultant (CCE/CCC), as recognized by the AACE, and Certified Professional Estimator (CPE), as recognized by the ASPE. If the proposed personnel are qualified in all ways other than the stated certifications, the Government will accept the services, given the stated personnel are under the direct supervision and review of someone who holds such certification. Value Management Services are to be provided by either a SAVE (Society of American Value Engineers) recognized Certified Value Specialist (CVS), or Associate Value Specialist (AVS), who is in the certification training process to become a CVS. The A-E firm must have proficiency in the application of Microsoft Word 97, Excel 97, and Access 97, Project 4.0, and Power Point 97, or later. The Firm and its staff must be proficient in and have extensive knowledge of the application of various cost management software, such as Success, version 4.1 or later, BSD Cost Link, M-Cases Gold, PACES, TRACES, RACER and Timberline. Expertise is required in the application of an array of scheduling and project management tools, including, but not limited to Primavera P3 Project Planner, Sure Track, and Microsoft Project, ver. 4.0. Knowledge and experience is expected in the application of risk analysis software such as Crystal Ball and/or @Risk. The A-E firm must address resource availability to each of the 11 GSA Regions and to other federal government agencies nationwide. In order to provide the necessary coverage, the Government encourages the use of sub-contractors and joint-ventures. All services will be procured through the issuance of individual Work/Delivery Orders, each one being defined by a separate scope of work. The term of the contract(s) shall be for a one-year Base Period, followed by up to four (4) one-year Option Periods, not to exceed $5,000,000 for each Period, for an aggregate dollar value of $25,000,000 per contract. Consideration for the contract(s) will be nationwide. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to increase the maximum dollar amounts if deemed necessary. This office may award more than one (1) contract to satisfy this requirement. This A-E selection will be a two-step process. In Stage I, the principal firm, associated firms, or joint venture partners will be evaluated. Identification of all consultants is not required in this Stage. The Evaluation Criterion and associated submission requirements for Stage I selection are as follows: I. PAST PERFORMANCE 400 Points A. Responsiveness of team to the client's needs and compliance of the team with performance schedules, as demonstrated by narrative and by client references. 150 Points B. Quality of products delivered by team to the client, and evidence of an effective in-place Quality Control Program, as demonstrated by narrative and by client references. 100 Points C. Accuracy of estimates and cost analyses, as demonstrated by narrative and by client references 100 Points D. Delivery of like services under previous federal government Indefinite Quantity -- Indefinite Delivery contracts. 50 Points Summarize, in narrative form, the firms track record in meeting the needs of 3 previous clients, preferably Governmental, Educational, or Institutional, with regard to performance schedules and level of services required. Identify the firm's quality control plan set-in place to guarantee development, review and delivery of acceptable products. Provide narrative report, and client references on no more than five (5) construction projects, valued greater than $1,000,000, showing the accuracy of the cost estimates when compared to the actual market bid value. Identify, in narrative form and by client references, no more than five (5) projects and the degree of success in which cost analyses were performed as an effective tool for cost control. Address, in narrative form the firms experience in providingcost engineering services under the IDIQ contracting environment. II. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCE -- 325 Points A. Experience in designing and implementing successful cost engineering programs in large government and/or commercial organizations. 75 Points B. Experience in programming and pre-design phase cost engineering services. 75 Points C. Experience in design phase cost engineering services. 100 Points D. Experience in construction phase cost engineering services. 75 Points Summarize the experience that the proposed key personnel holds in designing and implementing successful cost engineering programs. Identify program manuals and supporting documentation developed by proposed key personnel presenting knowledge and skills requisite for designing and implementing successful cost engineering programs in large organizations. Express, in narrative form, experience held by key personnel in providing a variety of cost engineering services during the programming and pre-design phase of a project life-cycle. A maximum of three (3) projects should be considered. Express, in narrative form, experience held by key personnel in providing a variety of cost engineering services during the design phase of a project life-cycle. A maximum of five (5) projects should be considered. Express, in narrative form, experience held by key personnel in providing a variety of cost engineering services during the construction phase of a project life-cycle. A maximum of three (3) projects should be considered. III. CAPABILITIES OF FIRM 150 Points A. Organizational approach and leadership commitment to fulfill contract requirements and coordinate team work among different offices. 100 Points B. Background of team in integration of current architectural ; civil, structural; mechanical, and electrical engineering; cost engineering; value management; cost control and cost management programming technologies for a variety of project types. 50 Points Identify, in narrative form, the firms plan for execution of duties to fill the requirements of the contract. Included in the narrative will be the firms organizational hierarchy, and the methodology planned for aiding the firm meeting the needs of multiple clients, placing multiple orders, in a multiple number of geographic locations. Identify the background and experience of proposed team members in the application of computer programs and various technologies required in performing cost engineering functions. IV. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 125 Points A. Qualifications and commitment of relevant key individuals in each discipline area with the professional qualifications necessary for this contract, i.e., certification by AACE, ASPE, SAVE, etc. 75 Points B. Qualifications and commitment of relevant key individuals in each discipline area with thorough experience in and understanding of the state of the art technologies necessary for this contract. 50 Points Summarize the qualifications, professional designation, education, and other significant background information for the key members of the Cost Engineering team. For all key personnel, identify the anticipated duties of the person as full-time or part-time, and identify the person as an employee of the CE firm or as an employee of a consulting firm. Shortlisted firms will be notifed of their selection, and be provided a Scope of Services. A Stage II submittal will be required from these firms. This submittal will include a complete SF 254 and SF 255 with all consultants nationwide. It will also include a detailed Program Management Plan addressing how multiple task orders in multiple locations will be accomplished. The Stage II evaluation will also include an interview of each team. When selected for an interview, the A-E Firm shall be prepared to discuss all aspects of the Evaluation Criteria indicated above and to demonstrate the ability to fulfill all contract requirements. Firms having the capabilities to perform the services described in this announcement are invited to respond by submitting three copies of your Stage 1 submittal. This submittal will be comprised of completed SF-254's (for lead firm and associated or joint ventures firms only), that are dated not more than twelve (12) months before the date of this synopsis; and a modifed SF-255 (not inclusive of all consulting firms) along with a letter of interest to: General Services Administration Public Buildings Service Property Development Division (4PCC) 401 West Peachtree St., Suite 2500 Atlanta, Georgia 30308, Attn: Noel E. Walton, Contracting Officer William H. Hunt, Contracting Officer's Representative by 4:00 PM local time on the due date of this notice. The following information MUST be on the outside of the sealed envelope 1) Solicitation Number/Title, 2) Due Date, 3) Closing Time. In Block 8 of the SF-254 specify only current W-2 payroll (non-contract) personnel of each firm. In Block 10 of the SF-255, the A/E Firm MUST respond to the four (4) EVALUATED CRITERIA stated in the CBD announcement for this solicitation. In Block 11 of the SF-255, the A-E Firm MUST sign, name, title and date the submittal. This procurement is being made under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program (FAR 19.10). Small, small disadvantaged and women-owned firms are strongly encouraged to participate. Large business firms are reminded that if successful they will be expected to place subcontracts to the maximum practical extent with small, small disadvantaged and woman-owned small businesses as part of their original submitted team. Before award of the contract, the A-E (if not a small Business of $2,500,000 gross average over three years) shall be required to present an acceptable Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with Public Law 95-507. 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 23% for small businesses, 5% for small disadvantaged businesses, 5% for small women-owned businesses, and 1.5% for Hub Zone small businesses. Award of this Master Contract and Work/Delivery Orders are contingent upon funding approval. Contract(s) is(are) procured under the Brooks Act and FAR 36 procedures. This is not a Request for Proposal. DUE 07/19/00 POC William H. Hunt (404) 331-4242; Noel E. Walton, Contracting Officer, 404-331-4635 DESC: Supplemental Architect-Engineer Services for the Public Buildings Service (PBS) Nationwide. This procurement will establish a National Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity Contract to provide Cost Engineering Services for GSA design and construction projects and programs. The knowledge and skills of cost engineering, as defined by the AACE, Intl (American Association of Cost Engineers, Intl) includes cost estimating, cost analysis, cost / schedule control, and cost / value improvement. This contract, being national in scope, is intended to support all GSA Regional Offices, the GSA Central Office, and GSA Centers of Expertise. GSA renovation and new construction projects are located throughout the United States and may include: Federal Office Buildings, Federal Courthouses, Border Stations, Laboratories, Warehouses, and other types of real property. In addition, this contract will be open to all federal agencies which manage, in whole or part, design and/or construction programs and find a need for cost engineering and cost management services. Services may be required at any time during a project's development and delivery, including: planning, design, construction, and operations. Services required may include, but not be limited to: 1) Design and Implementation of cost engineering programs, policies and procedures, development of new / revised cost engineering guidelines, new / revised cost engineering procedure manuals, new / revised standards for determining project budgetary requirements, new / revised standards and programs for developing project benchmarking criteria, develop and manage new cost management databases, conduct economic cost growth studies and conduct labor productivity studies. 2) Programming and Pre-design Phase Services -- Feasibility studies, cost and price forecasting, value management services, risk analyses, market analyses and economic analyses. 3) Design Phase Services Cost and price forecasting, cost and price analyses, resource and activity planning/scheduling, cost / schedule controls, value management services, economic analyses, risk analyses and constructability analyses. 4) Construction Phase Services -- Cost and price forecasting, cost and price analyses, resource and activity planning/scheduling, schedule analyses, cost / schedule controls, value management services, risk analyses and contract negotiations. Functional support/expertise will typically be required in the areas of cost and price forecasting, cost and price analyses, resource and activity planning/scheduling, cost / schedule controls, value management, economic analyses, risk analyses, and constructability analyses. The A-E Firm shall be able to provide any level of cost engineering need, from total support to specialty services needed to augment existing Government capabilities. The Government has determined the following disciplines required and/or consultants to be required: Cost Engineers (Architectural, Civil, Environmental, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical), Schedule Analyst, Risk Analyst, Value Specialist, Architect, Design Program Architect, Courts Architect and Civil, Environmental, Structural, Mechanical, Fire Protection and Electrical Engineers. Preference will be given to individuals holding the certification as a Certified Cost Engineer or Certified Cost Consultant (CCE/CCC), as recognized by the AACE, and Certified Professional Estimator (CPE), as recognized by the ASPE. If the proposed personnel are qualified in all ways other than the stated certifications, the Government will accept the services, given the stated personnel are under the direct supervision and review of someone who holds such certification. Value Management Services are to be provided by either a SAVE (Society of American Value Engineers) recognized Certified Value Specialist (CVS), or Associate Value Specialist (AVS), who is in the certification training process to become a CVS. The A-E firm must have proficiency in the application of Microsoft Word 97, Excel 97, and Access 97, Project 4.0, and Power Point 97, or later. The Firm and its staff must be proficient in and have extensive knowledge of the application of various cost management software, such as Success, version 4.1 or later, BSD Cost Link, M-Cases Gold, PACES, TRACES, RACER and Timberline. Expertise is required in the application of an array of scheduling and project management tools, including, but not limited to Primavera P3 Project Planner, Sure Track, and Microsoft Project, ver. 4.0. Knowledge and experience is expected in the application of risk analysis software such as Crystal Ball and/or @Risk. The A-E firm must address resource availability to each of the 11 GSARegions and to other federal government agencies nationwide. In order to provide the necessary coverage, the Government encourages the use of sub-contractors and joint-ventures. All services will be procured through the issuance of individual Work/Delivery Orders, each one being defined by a separate scope of work. The term of the contract(s) shall be for a one-ye Posted 06/21/00 (W-SN467071). (0173)

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