R -- TERM CONTRACT, CM SERVICES FOR METRO NY AND NJ

Notice Date

May 9, 2001

Contracting Office

General Services Administration, PBS,26 Federal Plaza, Room 1639, New York,NY 10278

ZIP Code

10278

Solicitation Number

GS-02P-01-DTD-0028(N)

Response Due

June 11, 2001

Point of Contact

Adria R. Friedman (212) 264-9489, Joan Betts (212) 264-7469

Description

The General Services Administration (GSA) seeks a firm with management experience in design and construction to provide services for feasibility studies, design phase review, project administration management, and quality control. Supplemental Construction Management services on an as needed basis for a term of one year under a firm fixed price indefinite quantity contract, for projects located in Metropolitan New York (Boroughs of Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, and the Counties of Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland and Westchester) and New Jersey (Counties of Bergen, Essex, Union, Morris, Passaic, Hudson, Middlesex, and Monmouth). The contract will contain four unilateral one-year renewal options. The total aggregate maximum order limitation shall not exceed $750,000.00 during the base period or any option year. GSA is seeking a firm with qualifications and experience in managing design and construction projects valued at or above 1.7 Million dollars. All services shall be performed under the direction and supervision of professional architects and/or engineers. Services shall include, but not be limited to, investigations, building engineering reports, Seismic Hazard Evaluation Reports, testing services, program development studies, and use of electronic project management. In addition, primary design management will include but not be limited to review of design documents, including design development and working drawings for constructibility and sustainability, and participation in value engineering studies. During construction, services will include project coordination and reporting, supervision of waste management, cost and schedule control, review of submittals, testing services, contract administration including inspection for conformance with design and specifications, change order administration, claims analysis and litigation support, and other contract quality assurance functions. Selection will be based on the following three evaluation criteria: (I) CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, DESIGN REVIEW, and FEASIBILITY STUDIES EXPERIENCE (55%) -- Background with respect to design and construction management for the types of contracts and services specified in this solicitation. Relevant experience with architectural, electrical, mechanical, structural/civil, energy conservation, fire and life safety, hazardous material abatement, handicapped accessibility, work with Government Agencies and knowledge of applicable Government regulations; value engineering, sustainable (green) design and construction waste management, feasibility studies, budget management/cost control, master planning/scheduling/cost estimating, construction inspection/construction management, quality control, and demonstrated ability to negotiate/mediate and partner in a professional and responsible manner to further the client's interest. (II) PROJECT TEAM (25%) -- Education & background qualifications, professional licenses, and affiliations of principal team members. The team's demonstrated ability to work together to provide similar relevant services to public and private sector clients (with references). (III) MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATION (20%) -- Management approach to performing the work; quality and schedule control/timely performance; cost estimating and control; CAD system and adequacy of office and support facilities; the firm (and its consultants') capability of staffing the project with qualified personnel from within their existing full time staff in relation to its current workload/ ability to effectively respond to workload fluctuations and to accomplish projects within established schedules/demonstrated continuity of personnel assigned to projects from beginning to end; roles of key personnel; organization chart. Consideration will be limited to firms with an active office within the geographic area located in Metropolitan New York (Boroughs of Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, and the Counties of Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland and Westchester) and New Jersey (Counties of Bergen, Essex, Union, Morris, Passaic, Hudson, Middlesex, and Monmouth). The successful offeror will be required to properly staff offices at the job sites of the larger projects for the duration of the construction phase. A joint venture firm/consultant arrangement(s) will be considered and evaluated by the demonstrated interdependence of the members and ability to provide quality design and construction management services. At least one key member in any proposed joint venture must have an existing active office within the stated geographic limits. CM firms must indicate their ability to comply with the area of consideration required as part of their response to this notification. Small and minority businesses are encouraged to participate. This procurement will be open to both large and small business concerns and is being issued under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. In accordance with Public Law 95-507, the selected CM will be required to provide maximum practicable opportunities for Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business and Small Women-Owned Business Concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals to participate as subcontractors in the performance of the contract. As part of its commitment to socioeconomic initiatives of the Federal Government, the General Services Administration has established subcontracting goals of 42 percent for small business, 7.5 percent for small disadvantaged business, and 5 percent for women-owned business, 2 percent for HUBZone Businesses and 3 percent for Veterans-Owned Small Businesses. In support of the agency efforts, firms seeking consideration for this contract should provide maximum practicable subcontracting opportunities for small, small disadvantaged, and small women-owned business. The use of subcontractors/consultants shown on submitted SF254's will be reflected in a Small Business subcontracting plan included in the contract. Firms must also provide a brief written narrative of outreach efforts made to utilize small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned business. The narrative shall not exceed one typewritten page. An acceptable subcontracting plan will be a preaward submission requirement of the selected firm, and must be agreed upon before contract award Small businesses are not subject to this requirement. The size standard for a small business concern under this announcement is a concern, including its affiliates, having an average annual sales receipt for its preceding three fiscal years not in excess of $27,500,000.00. Scope of services and draft contract will be furnished to all firms being interviewed. The CM selected will be required to furnish the Contracting Officer preliminary salary rates and furnish to the Contracting Officer preliminary salary rates and overhead rate(s) within 14 calendar days of selection notification. CM firms having the capability for the proposed work, in order to be considered, must submit all required Standard Forms 254 and 255 no later than 4:30 PM EST, June 11, 2001, along with a statement of the current workload of the firm and detailed information concerning several selected projects which demonstrate the firm's ability to provide similar relevant services as required by the evaluation criteria under CM EXPERIENCE. A shortlist of the top firms (at least 3), based on the above criteria will be notified for interviews from which a final selection will be made. Submissions are to be delivered in sealed envelopes to General Services Administration, Program Support Division, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 18-130, NY, NY 10278. SOLICITATIONS DELIVERED TO THE ISSUING OFFICE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Refer to Solicitation No. GS-02P-01-DTD-0028(N), Construction Management for Various Office Buildings in New York Metro area and New Jersey. Closing Date: June 11, 2001. Closing Time: 4:30 PM EST. Any Solicitation received after 4:30 PM EST will not be accepted. Late responses are subject to FAR Provisions 52.214-7. This is not an RFP.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010511/RSOL008.HTM (W-129 SN50L6S9)