SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- DESIGN EXCELLENCE DESIGN OF EXPANSION OF THE PORT OF ENTRY IN DEL RIO, TEXAS
- Notice Date
- 1/18/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service (PBS), San Antonio District (7PWS), 819 Taylor Street, Rm. 12A15, Fort Worth, TX, 76102
- ZIP Code
- 76102
- Solicitation Number
- GS-07P-02-ULC-0001
- Response Due
- 2/21/2002
- Archive Date
- 7/31/2002
- Point of Contact
- Barbara Varley, Contracting Officer, Phone (817) 978-7086, - Barbara Varley, Contracting Officer, Phone (817) 978-7086,
- E-Mail Address
-
barbara.varley@gsa.gov, barbara.varley@gsa.gov
- Description
- The General Services Administration (GSA) announces an opportunity for Design Excellence in public architecture for performance of Architectural-Engineering Design for the expansion of the United States Port of Entry in Del Rio, Texas in accordance with GSA quality standards and requirements. The project includes the construction of 10 component areas of the Port of Entry on approximately 60 acres of land. The component areas include Administration Building (23,000 GSF), Non-Commercial Inspection Primary Canopy (13,500 GSF), Non-Commercial Inspection Secondary Canopy (42,500 GSF), Secondary Inspection Building (3,000 GSF), Commercial Inspection Canopy (3,725 GSF), Import Dock (Office 9,000 GSF) and (Canopy 56,600 GSF), Hazardous Material Containment (3,000 GSF), Bulk Cargo Inspection (800 GSF), Empty Truck Inspection Canopy with Booth (3,000), and Dog Kennel (2,400 GSF). GSA Greater Southwest Region, Solicitation No. GS-07P-02-ULC-0001. - The Estimated Construction Cost range is $20 million to $25 million. The facility will be designed in metric units. The scope of work will require at a minimum: metric construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, value engineering services, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) and post construction contract services (PCCS) for a Port of Entry that includes the construction of new buildings and related systems, paving, site development, client program requirements, and sustainable features. The project will also include GSA design standards for secure facilities. The site is located at the existing Del Rio, Texas Port of Entry. This new project should make a distinct architectural statement that represents a gateway to the United States. This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a limited project team that includes A/E Firms and their designated Lead Designer. The A/E Firm as used in this RFQ is an association, joint venture partnership or other entity that will have contractual responsibility with GSA for the project design. The Lead Designer is the individual or design studio that will have primary responsibility to conceive the design concept and the building's architecture. The A/E Firm must address the contractual relationship with the Lead Designer and its ability to manage the design and production of construction. Lead Designers should not submit independent of an A/E Firm. In developing the project team, A/E Firms are advised that at least 35% of the level of contract effort must be performed in the State of Texas. The Government will not allow payment for travel, living expense, computer time or hookups for the prime or the consultants. The A/E selection will be completed in two stages as follows: In Stage I, interested firms will submit portfolios of accomplishment that establish the design capabilities of the A/E Firm and its Lead Designer. All documentation will be in an 8 1/2" x 11" format. The portfolio should include the following: a cover letter referencing the CBD announcement and briefly describing the firm and its location, organizational makeup, and noteworthy accomplishments; and modified Standard Form 254(Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire) and Standard Form 255 (Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project). Identification of consultants is not required at this stage. Submission requirements and evaluation criteria: (1) Past Performance on Design (35%): The A/E Firm will submit graphics (maximum of three pages per project) of not more than five new construction projects completed in the last ten years. The narrative (maximum of two pages per project) shall address the design approach with salient features for each project and discuss how the client's program, functional, image, mission, economic, schedule, and operational objectives were satisfied by the overall design/planning solution. Include tangible evidence where possible such as certificates, awards, peer recognition, etc., demonstrating design excellence. Provide a client reference contact for each project, including name, title, address, phone, and fax numbers. A portion of one page presented for each project must include a representative floor plan and either a site plan or a building section. (2) Philosophy and Design Intent (25%): In the Lead Designer's words, (maximum of two typewritten pages) state his/her overall design philosophy and approach to the challenge of public architecture, issues, and parameters that may apply in creating a state-of-the-art headquarters office building in an urban neighborhood environment. (3) Lead Designer Profile (15%): Submit a biographical sketch (maximum of three pages) including education, professional experience, recognition for design efforts inclusive of examples. Identify and describe areas of responsibility and commitment to each project. (4) Lead Designer Portfolio (25%): Submit a portfolio representative of the Lead Designer's ability to provide design excellence. Submit graphics (maximum of three pages per project) and a typewritten description (maximum of two pages per project) of up to three new construction projects completed in the last ten years. The narrative shall address the design philosophy with salient features for each project and discuss how the client's program, functional, image, mission, economic, schedule, and operational objectives were satisfied by the overall design/planning solution. Include tangible evidence where possible such as certificates, awards, peer recognition, etc., demonstrating design excellence. Where there is duplication with criteria (1), the Lead Designer will address his/her participation in the project. An A/E Evaluation Board consisting of a private-sector peer, and representatives of the client and GSA will evaluate the submissions. The Board will establish a short-list of three to six firms. For Stage II, the short-listed firms will be notified and asked to submit more detailed information indicating each member of the design team, including all outside consultants. The firms will be required to complete Standard Forms 254 and 255 that reflect the entire design team. The Government will establish the detailed evaluation criteria and the date these submittals are due and provide the selection criteria for the interviews along with the Stage I short-list announcement. Sufficient time will be provided for the A/E Design Firm and their designated Lead Designer to establish its team. The Board will interview each team. Candidates should be prepared to discuss all aspects of the criteria indicated above and to demonstrate their ability to fulfill all project requirements. Emphasis will be placed on the unique aspects of the project, design philosophy, possible approaches in carrying out the project, and project management. The Stage II evaluations will culminate with an interview with the A/E Evaluation Board. FOR STAGE I SUBMITTALS: Firms having the capabilities to perform the services described in this announcement are invited to respond by submitting modified SF-254 (for the "A/E Design Firm"), which must be dated not more than twelve (12) months before the date of this synopsis, and modified SF-255 (for the "A/E Design Firm") along with letter of interest and the portfolio TO: General Services Administration, ATTN: Barbara Varley (7PWS), 819 Taylor Street, ROOM 12A01, Fort Worth, TX 76102, by 3:00 PM local time on February 21, 2002. The following information MUST be on the outside of the sealed envelope 1) Solicitation Number/Title, 2) Due Date, 3) Closing Time. Late responses are subject to F.A.R. Provision 52.214-7. 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 Design Firm MUST respond to the FOUR (4) EVALUATION CRITERIA stated in the CBD announcement for this STAGE I Solicitation. In Block 11 of the SF-255, the A/E Design Firm MUST sign, name, title and date the submittal. This procurement is being made under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program (F.A.R. 52.219-19). This procurement is open to small and large business concerns. 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. Small, women-owned, and small disadvantaged firms are strongly encouraged to participate as prime contractors or as members of joint ventures with other small businesses. All interested large business firms are reminded that the successful firm will be expected to place subcontracts to the maximum practical extent with small and disadvantaged firms as part of their ORIGINAL SUBMITTED TEAMS. Contract will be procured under the Brooks Act and F.A.R. 36. This is not a Request for Proposal.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Del Rio, Texas
- Record
- SN20020123/00016695-020122123958 (fbodaily.com)
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