MODIFICATION
Z -- Constructtion Manager as Constructor (CMC) Services
- Notice Date
- 6/1/2005
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 236220
— Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
- Contracting Office
- General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service (PBS), Office of Property Development, Rm 3512 (5PE), 230 South Dearborn Street, Room 3512, Chicago, IL, 60604
- ZIP Code
- 60604
- Solicitation Number
- GS05P05GBC0044
- Response Due
- 4/25/2005
- Point of Contact
- Bobbie Tyler, Contracting Officer, Phone (312)886-7875, Fax (312)886-4103,
- E-Mail Address
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bobbie.tyler@gsa.gov
- Description
- THE PROPOSAL FOR THIS SOLICITATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JUNE 16, 2005. PROPOSALS FOR THIS SOLICITATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY THIS OFFICE NO LATER THAN 12:00 P.M. (CHICAGO TIME). ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAINS THE SAME.nts electronically. Question: Where will other meetings be held? Response: Verification of tenant requirements will be at the site. Other meetings with GSA & A/E may be held in Washington D.C. Major Submission Meetings, typically include participation from the following: -CMc reps -PM -VE Staff -Estimating Staff -Field Operations -Principal and PM Question: What is the level of documentation expected from the A-E at each submittal stage? Response: The A-E will build from the scope, and will submit the following at each submission stage, including: a. Investigate Site b. Verify Scope a. Report Out b. Cost Estimate c. Phasing Plan d. Schedule Plan From these schedules, the CMc will give their input. The CMc will verify estimating services the A-E provides. Question: Who controls A-E Submissions & Level of Submissions? Who keeps the Design & Scope on schedule? Response: CMc is responsible to keep the schedule on-track. The ultimate responsibility if the scope/schedule should slip will be that of GSA. However, the CMc will be responsible to provide recommendations/concerns regarding the scope & schedule and report them in a timely manner to GSA. GSA will enforce the A-E to act and proceed according to schedule. Question: Will the CMc do their own cost estimate or will they verify that of the A-E’s? Response: The CMc will analyze and verify the A/E’s cost estimate. The cost estimate must not exceed the project’s budget. Question: Will the CMc work with the A-E regarding the schedule and phasing of the project? Response: Yes, it will be a collaborative effort of all parties. Question: How will scope be controlled? What about “Tenant Improvement” work? Response: Scope will be developed during the Concept Stage. The CMc will be participating in this stage to help define the scope so that changes will be minimized as the project progresses. There is no tenant improvement work currently included in the scope; however, such work may arise as the project progresses. Question: What is the contingency for the project? Response: GSA will have a small contingency during the Design & Construction Phases; however, the CMc SHOULD NOT RELY ON THESE FUNDS BECAUSE THE A/E AND THE CMc WILL BE SELECTED ON DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE CRITERIA. Question: The CMc will have a higher confidence level should the A-E provide the level of detail needed. However, what happens if unforeseen site conditions arise? Response: GSA WILL NOT request funds for escalation. The Budget must be met. Question: Is the ECCA closer to $30 million or $40 million. Response: Addressed in the RFP. The Estimate Construction Cost at Award is $36,000.000. Question: Will the four (4) Partnering Meetings be held in Washington D.C. or Indianapolis? Response: Partnering Sessions will be held in Indianapolis so that tenants can attend. Question: Commissioning Services- where do they start/end in regards to the CMc’s own commissioning services? Response: Panos Giannakopouls reads an excerpt from the draft RFP for 3rd Party Commissioning. • The Commissioning Plan shall be provided by the Commissioning Agency • The Commissioning Agency shall conduct a focused review of te design prior to the construction document phase to ensure that each commissioned feature of system meets the owner’s requirements relative to functionality, energy performance, maintainability, system cost, indoor environmental quality, and local environmental impacts. • The Commissioning Authority must sufficiently observe installation of each type of commissioned feature to ensure that they are properly installed according to the contract documents and manufacturer’s instructions, and that other building components are not compromising the performance of the feature. • After the contractor completes the start-up and initial checkout of all items listed in the contract documents, the C. Agency applies appropriate techniques to verify that start-up and initial checkout of all commissioned equipment is successfully completed. • The C. Agency is to review and approve the contractor’s Testing & Balancing Contractor functional testing plan prior to the start of testing. • The C. Agency is to receive, review, and compile all General Contractor submittals. Question: The RFP indicates that the 3rd Party Commissioning Agent will perform mechanical/HVAC services only. Is this true? Response: The 3rd Party Commissioning Agent will provide a commissioning plan, address lighting, environmental responsiveness and energy efficiency, HVAC, fire alarm system, sprinkler system, and LEED Commissioning. GSA will clarify CMc’s scope regarding commissioning services. Question: Is there a duplication of commissioning services? Commissioning should start during Design to gain a LEED point. Refer to page 1-24, 4.35-“provide coordination.” Response: 3rd Party Commissioning Agent will provide the Commissioning Plan & Testing. The CMc will do the work; the 3rd Party will observe, test, and verify. GSA will clarify in amended RFP. Question: Is there swing space available? Response: There has been some space identified by building management and the previous A-E in the basement. Some storage will also be converted into swing space. This needs to be done to accommodate tenants. GSA is aware that some tenants prefer not to move into this space. Question: Will the CMc work with the Building Manager to communicate and address tenant concerns? Response: During the Construction phase, the A-E as well as the CMc must have a Tenant Coordinator/Liaison. Question: Who will actually move fixtures, furniture, etc? Response: The CMc Question: Are there funds set-aside for security issues? U.S. Marshall’s Services (USMS)? Response: Some funds are included in the project for guards. USMS will fund aspects of the project according to their own agency requirements. Question: Will the GSA Building Manager be the communication point of contact between the CMc and the tenants? Response: Yes. Question: How many courtrooms are being renovated? Response: None. No renovation of rooms- just Fire Alarm & Sprinkler systems. Question: What if the judge refuses to have fire protection and window replacement in their chambers? Is there a requirement to make tenants comply? Response: We will comply with code. GSA has a very stringent Fire & Life Safety (FLS) branch that is very involved in the project. They will ensure that the project will be executed according to code. They will take a firm responsibility that the code will be enforced. All tenants will have to participate and comply. The work will be done after-hours. Planning is the key to success. Question: Are Security Clearances done through Homeland Security? Response: Yes. It is the Contractor’s responsibility (A-E, CMc, CM, sub-contractors) to submit documents and obtain clearance. Contractors need to be mindful that clearance takes time. Question: The RFP states that the selected CMc for pre-construction services will have the option to go to the construction phase. Is this true? Response: Yes. This is an option that GSA may choose to exercise. Question: Clarification needed for page 1-9 regarding: FY2005 Funds vs. Optional work. Response: GSA will provide the A-E’s schedule of submission. It will be provided through an amended RFP or through meeting minutes. Question: Is the bonding requirement submitted at bid or at the construction phase? Response: At the Construction phase. Question: Construction estimates should be broken-out how? Response: 3 Estimates needed: • FY05 Design – base work • FY06 Design – optional work • FY06 Construction – optional Question: Provide clarification regarding the conversion of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) to a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). Ref. page 1-4, 2.8. Response: Pre-construction should include the base work & option pricing. The GMP will be established for Construction. The pricing is due with the bid proposals. Question: The CMc will have no control over the Design of the project. How can a GMP be established if there is no control over the A-E’s design. Response: The CMc selected will work with the A-E in the pre-construction phase to adhere to a GMP. Meeting Concludes with a tour of the building. All fututur questions must be addressed in writing to Bobbie Tyler. The Government requests that the CMc contractor submit as an option to their contract, to provide full Independent Commissioning Services, for the pre-construction as well as the construction phases of the project. ----------------------------- NOTE: THIS NOTICE MAY HAVE POSTED ON WWW.FEDBIZOPPS.GOV ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (01-JUN-2005). IT ACTUALLY APPEARED OR REAPPEARED ON THE FEDBIZOPPS SYSTEM ON 02-AUG-2005, BUT REAPPEARED IN THE FTP FEED FOR THIS POSTING DATE. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 46 East Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN
- Zip Code: 46204
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 46204
- Record
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