SOURCES SOUGHT
C -- Bean Exterior Repairs - Architect & Engineer Services
- Notice Date
- 4/27/2020 7:59:49 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541310
— Architectural Services
- Contracting Office
- PBS R5 CHICAGO IL 60604 USA
- ZIP Code
- 60604
- Solicitation Number
- 47PF0020R0058
- Response Due
- 5/4/2020 2:00:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 05/19/2020
- Point of Contact
- Matthew Nelson, Phone: 3472445147, Jennifer E. Styzek, Phone: 3123531214
- E-Mail Address
-
matthew.nelson@gsa.gov, jennifer.styzek@gsa.gov
(matthew.nelson@gsa.gov, jennifer.styzek@gsa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Description
- THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. NO AWARD WILL BE GENERATED FROM THIS NOTICE. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), Region 5, is seeking information on technically capable, and otherwise responsible, interested small businesses, including HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB), or Women Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) that would be interested in submitting offers for this anticipated solicitation for Architect and Engineering Services for a Repair and Alterations Project at the Major General Emmett J. Bean Federal Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The location of performance is: Major General Emmett J. Bean Federal Center 8899 East 56th Street Indianapolis, Indiana General Description of Scope of Services: The Major General Emmett J. Bean Federal Center (MGEJ Bean) is located at 8899 East 56th Street in Indianapolis, Indiana. The building was named after Major General Emmett J. Bean, a commander of the Army Finance Center in St. Louis, and who coordinated the Center's move to Indianapolis.� The MGEJ Bean was once part of Ft. Benjamin Harrison, a former military installation.� Ft. Benjamin Harrison closed in 1995 and ownership of the building was transferred from the Department of Defense to GSA in October 1996. The Federal Center is a 3-story building of approximately 1.66 million gross square feet which is currently being used as a multi-tenant office building.� It� was modernized and renovated in 2003 to an� office space type interior from its previous use as a DoD records storage facility and is eligible to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places MGEJ Bean has a National Register rating of 3.� This project is intended to renovate and repair existing roof and facade system issues and deficiencies. In relation to the roof system, the southern two-thirds of the roof were replaced as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), which was completed in 2011. This project will replace the northern third portion of the roof which was not replaced at that time. Additionally, the roof parapet at the facade and courtyard facades has moved outward from the face of the building and poses a safety risk. This project will install a permanent repair solution for this issue. The rooftop cooling towers have reached the end of their useful life and will be replaced as part of this project. In relation to the facade system, this project will repair multiple areas of deficiency on the exterior facades in addition to installation of a new breathable elastomeric surface coating (or similar). Additionally, the window sealants have reached the end of their useful life and shall be replaced as part of this project. This project will also investigate potential water infiltration issues that may have occurred due to the failing window sealant. This investigation will consist of potential repairs or replacement of the interior wall construction underneath windows where water damage has occurred. Scope of Work: The GSA intends to contract for comprehensive professional architectural and engineering services under GSA�s Design Excellence program to perform programming, design, and construction support services including but not limited to: restoration and renovation design of various aspects of the exterior facade in addition to replacement and installation of various roofing systems, and cooling tower; concept design; design development; and preparation of construction documents; cost estimating and value engineering; procurement support; and construction administration and inspection services through project close out.�� Since this building is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, all design work must be coordinated with the GSA Historical Representatives for approval. This design shall be integrated with GSA�s concurrent Art in Architecture concept development and conceive of strategies that account for minimizing disruptions to existing continuing adjacent occupancies during construction. �� The project is also to include GSA design standards for secure facilities; conformance to the P-100 (Facility Standards for Public Buildings); sustainability goals; and shall comply with all other applicable local, state, and federal�requirements.� GSA will contract separately for Construction Manager as Agent (CMa) and Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) services.� Size Standard: The applicable NAICS Code 541310 (Architectural Services), and the small business size standard is $7.5 million. Magnitude of Construction: The order of magnitude for the contemplated construction acquisition is between $32,000,000.00 and $42,000,000.00. Selection Procedures: The A/E firm as used in this Sources Sought Announcement means an individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity permitted by law to practice the profession of architecture or engineering that will have contractual responsibility for the project design. The lead designer and engineer is the individual or the team of designers and engineers who will have primary responsibility to develop the concept and the project design.� A/E firms are advised that at least 35% of the level of contract effort must be performed in the Indianapolis, Indiana area where the project is located.� The A/E firm will address the contractual relationship with the lead designer/engineer and project team in Stage II. The A/E selection will be completed in two stages as follows: In Stage I, interested lead designers, lead engineers, and associated A/E firms will submit portfolios of accomplishment that establish the design capabilities of the lead designer, lead engineer, and design firm. In Stage II, shortlisted lead designer/lead engineer/ A/E teams will be interviewed.� This is a Sources Sought Notice for interested Small Business firms. Identification of team members or the Lead Designer(s) is not required for this announcement. Response Information: The following information is requested in your response: (1) Identification, including name, address, phone number, email, DUNS number, and status as a small business, including verification as a HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) or Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), if applicable. (2) Required experience to be considered as a viable source for the contemplated acquisition includes experience in delivering services during both the design and construction phase for projects as an Architect Engineering contract awarded to your firm as prime contractor. The work should include managing multiple subcontractors, working in occupied office buildings, dealing with sensitive customers, and coordinating work involving numerous Architect and Engineering disciplines. Projects of such a nature must be valued in the provided order of magnitude, at a minimum, (between $32,000,000.00 and $42,000,000.00) and have been completed within the past ten (10) years. The response should include, but is not limited to, a project name/contract number, location, agency/owner, dollar value (inclusive of changes), contract type, the construction contract project delivery method, a description of the work, including how it is similar to the contemplated procurement, and an owner point of contact to include an email address and telephone number. Work performed as a subcontractor shall not be considered as evidence of capability to succeed as a prime contractor. Please limit your response to no more than three (3) completed contracts which meet the criteria above. (3)� Indicate whether your firm would submit a proposal in response to a Request for Proposal (RFP) consistent with these requirements that was set aside for small business concerns as a general small business set-aside or as one tailored to your firm's particular small business concern type, or on an unrestricted basis (full and open competition). Interested firms should submit a Letter of Interest with the above requested information to Contract Specialist, Matthew Nelson at matthew.nelson@gsa.gov with a cc to Contracting Officer, Jennifer Styzek at jennifer.styzek@gsa.gov. NOTE: Responses shall be received by May 4, 2020, 4:00 PM CST. This is a notice for sources sought only. This is not a request for proposal or a pre-solicitation communication. This is a market research effort. There is no solicitation, specifications or drawings available for this announcement. The Government shall use the results of this market research effort to augment its decision making process with regards to setting aside this contemplated acquisition for small businesses. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow-up information provided. All interested sources must respond to future solicitation announcements separately from responses to this market survey.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Indianapolis, IN 46216, USA
- Zip Code: 46216
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 46216
- Record
- SN05637363-F 20200429/200427230149 (samdaily.us)
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