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C -- PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING MULTI-STORY, MIXED USE BUILDING IN THE NORTHEAST REGION OF THE U. S. SOL DTCG47-95-R-3EFK25 DUE 081795 POC Contact Mrs. Marion E. Hundley, Contracting Officer, (804) 858-6238, Ext. 208 Provide professional architectural/engineering services for the Design and Preparation of Construction Contract Documents, including a cost estimate, for the renovation of an existing multi-story, mixed use building of approximately 35,000 GSF located in the northeast region of the United States. The project includes conversion of existing spaces to other functional uses, provision of air conditioning, plumbing and sprinkler systems, upgrade of existing building utility systems, asbestos and lead paint abatement, seismic evaluation and reinforcement and modifications for compliance to current handicapped accessibility and life safety code requirements. The estimated cost of construction is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. The services are required to begin approximately Sept 1995 and shall be completed within 300 days after Notice to Proceed. No additional information is available at this time regarding this project. The following evaluation criteria are applicable to one or more of the factors included in Note 24: (1) Specialized experience of the firm including joint venture or association and technical competence in the renovation of existing buildings including upgrade of building utility systems and modifications for handicapped and life safety code compliance; (2) Professional capacity to accomplish the work on time; (3) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services; (4) Past performance on DOT and other Government contracts in terms of quality of work, ability to meet contractual performance/delivery schedules and accuracy of construction cost estimates and A/E-client relationship; (5) Location of firm in the general area provided there is an appropriate number of qualified firms therein for consideration (special consideration will be given to firms located in the northeast and mid-atlantic regions of the United States); (6) Minorities and women in all job classifications, considering availability in the general area; (7) Design ability and understanding of the requirements of the project; (8) Ability to assess and specify asbestos abatement and lead paint removal; (9) Project team organization and key personnel roles and responsibilities in terms of coordination, schedule, construction cost control, quality managment practices, and quality control procedures; (10) Ability to conduct seismic evaluation and specify structural modifications to meet seismic requirements; (11) Experience of the firm in evaluating and determining environmental requirements and acquiring state and local permits for construction; ability of the firm to submit environmental and other permits to state agencies, which may include the need to certify permit applications or plans by state-licensed professionals; (12) Ability to provide qualified construction inspection services. (13) Total Quality Management Program - firms will be evaluated on factors which relate to their internal efforts toward implementing TQM. In addition, firms will be rated on the acceptability of their internal quality control program used to ensure technical accuracy and discipline coordination. Firms desiring consideration should submit appropriate data as described in Note 24 to the address indicated above not later than 4:30 p.m. on 17 August 1995. This is not a Request for Proposal. For Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates up to $500,000.00 per contract to provide accounts receivable financing. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, please call (800) 532-1169. DTCG47-95-R-3EFK25. (0192)

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