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

C -- SUPPLEMENTAL ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES SOL GS-04P-00-EXD-0044 DUE 083000 POC Noel Walton 404-331-4635 E-MAIL: RFP, noel.walton@gsa.gov. PART: U.S. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENTS SUBPART: SERVICES CLASSCOD: C -- Architect and Engineering Services -- Design OFFADD: GSA, PBS, Property Development (4PC) Suite 2500 401 West Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30365-2550 SUBJECT: C-SUPPLEMENTAL ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES SOL GS-04P-00-EXD-0044 DUE 08/30/00 POC Point of Contact -- Noel Walton, 404-331-4635 DESC: 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: This proposed contract action is set-aside for Small BusinessConcerns. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for this requirement is both SIC Code 8711 and 8712. The small business size standard is average annual receipts for its preceeding three fiscal years must not exceed $ 4 Million. The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes to procure Supplemental Architect-Engineer (A-E) Services in accordance with PL 92-582, (Brooks A-E Act). The designated Service Area is the Southeast Sunbelt Region, (SESB), which includes the eight states of AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, and TN. The A-E Services contract will include design studies related to the development of design and construction projects within the SESB. An Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Type Contract is anticipated. One or more contract awards are anticipated. The contract term shall be for a One Year Base Period with up to four (4), One Year Option Periods, not-to-exceed $500,000 for each Period. (The Contracting Officer reserves the right to increase the Maximum Dollar Limitation, if necessary). The aggregate dollar value is estimated not-to-exceed $2,500,000 per contract. Task Orders will be issued to order services and will include a Scope of Work to define each service required. The successful firm(s) will best demonstrate a commitment to design excellence, provide a viable team organization and meet the geographic and other limitations set forth below in this announcement. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: The Government's program objectives for this contract are that it: 1) provide, as-needed, A-E Services throughout GSA's SESB, 2) enable GSA to supplement its in-house resources by using the selected A-E team(s) to extend its staff; and 3) provide GSA with expert consulting services for a variety of technical tasks and projects. Under this Contract the A-E may be required to provide the following disciplines: architectural; structural, civil, geo-technical, mechanical, electrical, and acoustical engineering; landscape architectural; interior design; and cost estimating. The contract(s) will also require expertise in the following areas: lighting, elevator, audio-visual, and security design; life safety/fire-protection; courts design; historic preservation; hazardous-material abatement; and site-surveys/investigations. The A-E will also be required to provide a consultant for commercial real estate services regarding market trend analysis, profitability, and economic analysis. Construction services may require shop drawings/materials submittal review; construction inspection services; and material testing. Major tasks to be provided willinclude the preparation of feasibility studies (FS); Prospectus Development Studies (PDS); design programs (DP) and design (in whole or part), of either new or renovation/alteration construction projects; programming / planning activities; and studies / analyses of specific building's systems and/or components. The finished products may include narratives, schematic design drawings, bidding / construction documents, detailed cost-estimates, evaluation reports, or other appropriate authentication of the performed services. The tasks will be designed and constructed in the International System of Units (SI) (Metric) as listed in the Federal Standard 376A, Preferred Metric Units for General Use by the Federal Government, inch-pound system for small projects, or dual system of both inch-pound system and metric system. 3. SELECTION PROCESS: The A-E Design Firm, for all stages in this A-E selection process, is defined as being the A-E firm, partnership, corporation, association, joint venture or other legal entity that will have contractual responsibility for task order design and production. The A-E Design Firm must have an active production office within the boundaries of the SESB established at least 90 days prior to the date of this announcement. If the A-E design firm is a partnership, corporation, association, joint venture or other legal entity, at least one of the associated firms must satisfy this requirement. In developing the complete project team of consultants required for this solicitation, those offerors selected for the short list are advised that the major consultants (structural, mechanical, electrical etc.) must also be located within the boundaries of the region. (A major consultant is a firm that is expected to receive at least ten (10) percent of the design fee in any one-year period). The A-E selection will be completed in a two-step process as follows: In Stage I, only the principal firm, associated firms, or joint venture partners and major consultants will be evaluated. Identification of allconsultants is not required in this Stage. If the A-E Design Firm is a partnership, corporation, association, joint venture or other legal entity permitted by law to practice architecture or engineering, briefly describe the proposed working and legal relationships between its components. The A-E design firm will also identify key staff on the proposed team. The Evaluation Criteria and associated submission requirements for Stage I selection are as follows: A. Past Performance in Providing Supplemental Design Services (350 points) 1.). Team's responsiveness to the client's needs and compliance with performance schedules, as demonstrated by narrative and by client references. 100 Points 2.). Team's delivery of quality products to the client, and evidence of an effective in-place Quality Control Program, as demonstrated by narrative and by client references. 100 Points 3.) Accuracy of studies, estimates and cost analyses, as demonstrated by narrative and by client references 75 Points 4.) Delivery of like services under previous Federal government IDIQ contracts. 75 Points Summarize, in narrative form, with supporting client references, how the firm meets the stated evaluation criteria, addressing the following specific items. (a) the firm's track record in meeting the needs of at least three (3) previous clients, preferably, Governmental, Educational, or institutional, with regard to performance schedules and level of services required; (b) the firm's in-place Quality Control Plan established to guarantee development, review and delivery of acceptable products. Provide at least three (3) design or construction projects, valued greater than $1,000,000 in construction cost; (c) Identify at least three (3) projects explaining the degree of success in which services were performed; (d) Address the firm's experience in providing supplemental A-E services under the IDIQ contracting environment NOTE: A minimum of three (3) acceptable projects are required to meet the standard. Experience in Providing Supplemental Design Services. (300 points) 1.) Experience in programming and pre-design phase A-E services. 100 Points 2.) Experience in designing and implementing successful A-E programs in large government and/or commercial organizations. 50 Points 3.) Experience in design phase A-E services. 50 Points 4.) Experience in construction phase A-E services. 50 Points 5.) Experience in providing A-E services for court facilities. 50 points Summarize, in narrative form, how the firm meets the stated evaluation criteria addressing these specific items: The Firm's experience in (a) implementing successful supplemental A-E services programs in large organizations. (b) providing a variety of supplemental A-E services during the programming and pre-design phase of a project life cycle. (c) providing a variety of A-E services during the design phase of a project's life cycle. (d) providing a variety of supplemental A-E services during the construction phase of a project's life-cycle. (e) providing a variety of supplemental A-E services for court facilities during the project's life-cycle. NOTE: A minimum of three (3) acceptable projects are required to meet the standard of each stated criteria . C) Qualifications and Experience of Key Personnel (200 points) For Stage I the key personnel to be evaluated are the project executive, project manager, lead architect; lead civil, structural mechanical, electrical engineers; lead cost estimator; and CADD manager. The rest of the project team will be evaluated as part of Stage II. 1.) Qualifications and commitment of relevant key individuals in each discipline area with the professional qualifications necessary for this contract, . 100 Points 2.) Experience of the key personnel in providing a variety of supplemental A-E services during the phases of a project life cycle.. 100 Points Summarize the qualifications, professional designation, education, and other significant background information for the key members of the A-E team,addressing these specific items: (a) 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 A-E firm or as an employee of a consulting firm. (b) Express, in narrative form, experience of the key personnel in providing a variety of supplemental A-E services during the phases of a project life cycle. D. A-E Resources, Facilities, and Technology. 150 points 1.) Organizational approach and leadership commitments to fulfill contract requirements and coordinate teamwork among different offices. 50 Points 2.) Background of team in integration of current architectural civil, structural; mechanical, and electrical engineering; cost engineering; and cost management programming technologies for a variety of project types. 50 Points 3.) Knowledge and expertise in use of CAD, word processing, spreadsheet, and cost estimating software compatible with government. 50 points. Summarize, in narrative form, how the firm meets the stated evaluation criteria addressing these specific items: (a) Identify the firm's plan for execution of duties to fill the requirements of the contract. Include the firm's organizational hierarchy, and the methodology planned for aiding the firm in meeting the needs of multiple clients, placing multiple orders, in a multiple number of geographic locations.(b) Identify the background and experience of proposed team members in the application of computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Project; US Cost's Success or other estimating software; Prolog Manager or other MIS software; and various other technologies required in performing A-E functions. PART: U.S. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENTS SUBPART: SERVICES CLASSCOD: C -- Architect and Engineering Services -- Design OFFADD: GSA, PBS, Property Development (4PC) Suite 2500 401 West Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30365-2550 SUBJECT: C-SUPPLEMENTAL ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES SOL GS-04P-00-EXD-0044 DUE 08/30/00 POC Point of Contact -- Noel Walton, 404-331-4635 DESC: 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: This proposed contract action is set-aside for Small BusinessConcerns. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code for this requirement is both SIC Code 8711 and 8712. The small business size standard is average annual receipts for its preceeding three fiscal years must not exceed $ 4 Million. The General Services Administration (GSA) proposes to procure Supplemental Architect-Engineer (A-E) Services in accordance with PL 92-582, (Brooks A-E Act). The designated Service Area is the Southeast Sunbelt Region, (SESB), which includes the eight states of AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, and TN. The A-E Services contract will include design studies related to the development of design and construction projects within the SESB. An Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Type Contract is anticipated. One or more contract awards are anticipated. The contract term shall be for a One Year Base Period with up to four (4), One Year Option Periods, not-to-exceed $500,000 for each Period. (The Contracting Officer reserves the right to increase the Maximum Dollar Limitation, if necessary). The aggregate dollar value is estimated not-to-exceed $2,500,000 per contract. Task Orders will be issued to order services and will include a Scope of Work to define each service required. The successful firm(s) will best demonstrate a commitment to design excellence, provide a viable team organization and meet the geographic and other limitations set forth below in this announcement. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: The Government's program objectives for this contract are that it: 1) provide, as-needed, A-E Services throughout GSA's SESB, 2) enable GSA to supplement its in-house resources by using the selected A-E team(s) to extend its staff; and 3) provide GSA with expert consulting services for a variety of technical tasks and projects. Under this Contract the A-E may be required to provide the following disciplines: architectural; structural, civil, geo-technical, mechanical, electrical, and acoustical engineering; landscape architectural; interior design; and cost estimating. The contract(s) will also require expertise in the following areas: lighting, elevator, audio-visual, and security design; life safety/fire-protection; courts design; historic preservation; hazardous-material abatement; and site-surveys/investigations. The A-E will also be required to provide a consultant for commercial real estate services regarding market trend analysis, profitability, and economic analysis. Construction services may require shop drawings/materials submittal review; construction inspection services; and material testing. Major tasks to be provided will include the preparation of feasibility studies (FS); Prospectus Development Studies (PDS); design programs (DP) and design (in whole or part), of either new or renovation/alteration construction projects; programming / planning activities; and studies / analyses of specific building's systems and/or components. The finished products may include narratives, schematic design drawings, bidding / construction documents, detailed cost-estimates, evaluation reports, or other appropriate authentication of the performed services. The tasks will be designed and constructed in the International System of Units (SI) (Metric) as listed in the Federal Standard 376A, Preferred Metric Units for General Use by the Federal Government, inch-pound system for small projects, or dual system of both inch-pound system and metric system. 3. SELECTION PROCESS: The A-E Design Firm, for all stages in this A-E selection process, is defined as being the A-E firm, partnership, corporation, association, joint venture or other legal entity that will have contractual responsibility for task order design and production. The A-E Design Firm must have an active production office within the boundaries of the SESB established at least 90 days prior to the date of this announcement. If the A-E design firm is a partnership, corporation, association, joint venture or other legal entity, at least one of the associated firms must satisfy this requirement. In developing the completeproject team of consultants required for this solicitation, those offerors selected for the short list are advised that the major consultants (structural, mechanical, electrical etc.) must also be located within the boundaries of the region. (A major consultant is a firm that is expected to receive at least ten (10) percent of the design fee in any one-year period). The A-E selection will be completed in a two-step process as follows: In Stage I, only the principal firm, associated firms, or joint venture partners and major consultants will be evaluated. Identification of all consultants is not required in this Stage. If the A-E Design Firm is a partnership, corporation, association, joint venture or other legal entity permitted by law to practice architecture or engineering, briefly describe the proposed working and legal relationships between its components. The A-E design firm will also identify key staff on the proposed team. The Evaluation Criteria and associated submission requirements for Stage I selection are as follows: A. Past Performance in Providing Supplemental Design Services (350 points) 1.). Team's responsiveness to the client's needs and compliance with performance schedules, as demonstrated by narrative and by client references. 100 Points 2.). Team's delivery of quality products to the client, and evidence of an effective in-place Quality Control Program, as demonstrated by narrative and by client references. 100 Points 3.) Accuracy of studies, estimates and cost analyses, as demonstrated by narrative and by client references 75 Points 4.) Delivery of like services under previous Federal government IDIQ contracts. 75 Points Summarize, in narrative form, with supporting client references, how the firm meets the stated evaluation criteria, addressing the following specific items. (a) the firm's track record in meeting the needs of at least three (3) previous clients, preferably, Governmental, Educational, or institutional, with regard to performance schedules and level of services required; (b) the firm's in-place Quality Control Plan established to guarantee development, review and delivery of acceptable products. Provide at least three (3) design or construction projects, valued greater than $1,000,000 in construction cost; (c) Identify at least three (3) projects explaining the degree of success in which services were performed; (d) Address the firm's experience in providing supplemental A-E services under the IDIQ contracting environment NOTE: A minimum of three (3) acceptable projects are required to meet the standard. Experience in Providing Supplemental Design Services. (300 points) 1.) Experience in programming and pre-design phase A-E services. 100 Points 2.) Experience in designing and implementing successful A-E programs in large government and/or commercial organizations. 50 Points 3.) Experience in design phase A-E services. 50 Points 4.) Experience in construction phase A-E services. 50 Points 5.) Experience in providing A-E services for court facilities. 50 points Summarize, in narrative form, how the firm meets the stated evaluation criteria addressing these specific items: The Firm's experience in (a) implementing successful supplemental A-E services programs in large organizations. (b) providing a variety of supplemental A-E services during the programming and pre-design phase of a project life cycle. (c) providing a variety of A-E services during the design phase of a project's life cycle. (d) providing a variety of supplemental A-E services during the construction phase of a project's life-cycle. (e) providing a variety of supplemental A-E services for court facilities during the project's life-cycle. NOTE: A minimum of three (3) acceptable projects are required to meet the standard of each stated criteria . C) Qualifications and Experience of Key Personnel (200 points) For Stage I the key personnel to be evaluated are the project executive, project manager, lead architect; lead civil, structural mechanical, electrical engineers; lead cost estimator; and CADD manager. The rest of the project team will be evaluated as part of Stage II. 1.) Qualifications and commitment of relevant key individuals in each discipline area with the professional qualifications necessary for this contract, . 100 Points 2.) Experience of the key personnel in providing a variety of supplemental A-E services during the ph Posted 07/27/00 (W-SN479662). (0209)

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