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C -- ARCHITECT-ENGINEER A/E SERVICES FOR ADDITION OF A NEW ANNEX AND ALTERATIONS OF THE EXISTING FRANK E. MOSS COURTHOUSE IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH SOL GS-08P-97-JFC-0000 DUE 020497 POC Steven R. Farrington, Contracting Officer, (303) 236-7070, Ext. 258. FRANK E. MOSS COURTHOUSE ANNEX & ALTERATIONS SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, SIC Code -- 8712, The General Services Administration (GSA) announces an opportunity for design excellence in public architecture. Architect-Engineer (A-E) services are required for addition of a new Annex and Alterations of the existing Frank E. Moss Courthouse in Salt Lake City, UT. GSA intends to contract for complete A-E Design and Construction Management services with the ``A-E Design firm'' (as defined below) that best demonstrates a commitment to design excellence, while providing a viable team organization meeting the geographic and other limitations set forth below in this Announcement. The Government's program objectives for this project are that it: (1) serve the Government's needs for functional space in the most efficient and cost effective manner; (2) provide a visual testimony to the dignity and stability of the American Government and the seriousness of the federal Judiciary's mission; and (3) be an asset to the community that reinforces urban planning objectives of the Salt Lake City, Utah. The site selected by the Government for the new Frank E. Moss Courthouse Annex Building is immediately adjacent to the existing courthouse which is located in the central Business District of Salt Lake City, on the corner of 400 South Street and Main Street. The historic Moss Courthouse building is also to be renovated to house the entire Courts family within the expanded Courthouse complex. The Annex building will not exceed 21,235 gross square meters with approximately 12,041 occupiable square meters (including interior parking), while the existing Courthouse contains 21,778 gross square meters for a total Courthouse complex size of 43,013 gross square meters to deliver the required program. The Annex will include 35 secure interior parking spaces and 146 exterior parking spaces, as a minimum. The facility will be occupied by the U.S. Courts and the related agencies, the U.S. Attorney's Office, and the U.S. Marshals Service. The estimated total construction cost for the project is estimated to range between $60,000,000.00 and $65,000,000.00 with occupancy planned for 2001. The U.S. Courthouse complex shall consist of the following functions: Courtrooms and chambers, U.S. Marshals Service sallyport and detention cells; hearing rooms; conference/training rooms, general office space for the various tenant agencies, and facility management and support areas. The Scope of A-E services under this proposed contract may include, but may not be limited to, the following: pre-design programming; site investigation (including geotechnical surveys and analyses, topographical and boundary surveys); complete design services; computer-aided design and drafting (CADD, working drawings), specifications -- GSA/AIA Masterspec, cost estimating (Uniformat level III/CSI Format), space planning, exterior and landscape design, interior design, value engineering services, post construction contract services, Construction Management services and otherrequired supplemental services if so requested by the Government. The facility will be designed and constructed in metric (System International) units. The following definitions apply to all stages in the A-E selection process: A-E DESIGN FIRM: The A-E firm, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity that will have contractual responsibility for the project design and construction management. The A-E design firm must have an active production office within the state of Utah established prior to the date of this announcement. If the A-E design firm is a partnership, corporation, association, joint venture or other legal entity, one of the associated firms must satisfy this requirement. In developing the complete project team of consultants required for Stage II, those offerors selected for interview are advised that at least 65% of the level of contract effort must be performed in the state of Utah, excluding specialty consultants (i.e., security, acoustics, seismic, courts design, etc.). LEAD DESIGNER: The individual or design studio who will have the primary responsibility to conceive the design concept and the building's architecture. This individual or studio is employed by the A-E design firm. The A-E selection will be completed in three (3) stages as follows: STAGE I: The first stage will establish the design excellence capabilities of the A-E design firm and its lead designer. The A-E design firm will provide specific evidence of its capabilities to deliver Design Excellence, and will express its design approach and philosophy. If the A-E design firm is a partnership, corporation, association, joint venture or other legal entity permitted by law to practice architecture or engineering, briefly describe the proposed working and legal relationships between its components. The A-E design firm will also identify its lead designer for the project. Interested firms shall submit a letter of intent and modified Standard Forms 254 and 255 for the A-E DESIGN FIRM ONLY (identification of consultants not required). Project qualifications submitted by each firm will be reviewed and evaluated based on the following evaluation criteria: (1) Past Performance on Design: (25%). For the A-E design firm, submit 8" x 10" graphics (maximum of three per project) and a typewritten description (maximum of one page per project) of not more than five designs completed within the past 10 years. The narrative shall address the design approach and salient features for each project (include tangible evidence where possible such as certificates, awards, peer recognition, etc. demonstrating design excellence) and discuss how the client's design, economic, and operational objectives were satisfied by the design. (2) Philosophy and Design Intent: (25%). In the lead designer's words, (maximum of two typewritten pages), state his or her overall design philosophy, approach to the challenge of resolving design issues, and parameters that apply specifically to the design of a U.S. Courthouse with a focus on any unique aspects of the U.S. Courthouse Annex in Salt Lake City, UT, and its location. (3) Lead Designer Profile: (15%). Submit a biographical sketch including education, professional experience, recognition for design efforts inclusive of examples. Identify and describe areas of responsibility and commitment to this project. (4) Lead Designer Portfolio: (35%). Submit 8" x 10" graphics (maximum of three per project) and a typewritten description (maximum of one page per project) of not more than three designs completed in the last 10 years attributed to the lead designer. Narratives shall include a discussion of design challenges and resolutions. After the A-E Evaluation Board reviews the Stage I submittals, the Board will select a short list consisting of a minimum of four firms, and will request a Stage II submittal from the short-listed firms, as outlined below. Once announced, the short list will be published in the CBD. STAGE II: In this stage, short-listed firms will provide a more detailed qualifications submittal. The entire project team, including the A-E design firm selected in the first stage, its designated lead designer identified in the first stage, and all the consultants who will work on the project will be evaluated. The A-E design firm will submit Standard Forms 254 and 255 that reflect the entire project team. It is not necessary to re-submit information submitted in Stage I. 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 to establish their complete team of consultants. As a minimum, the project team will be required to demonstrate previous experience in, and understanding of, courthouse design or other building types with complex security and programmatic requirements, and/or include consultants specializing in those areas. It is encouraged that the project team include small, disadvantaged and minority-owned businesses (see below). An interview with each project team at their principal active production office will be included in this stage. After the A-E Evaluation Board reviews the Stage II submittals and interviews the project teams, the Board will select a short list consisting of a minimum of three firms, and will request a Stage III (Design Competition) submittal from the short-listed firms, as outlined below. Once announced, the short list will be published in the CBD. STAGE III (Design Competition): In this stage, short-listed firms from Stage II will participate in an anonymous conceptual design competition. The A-E design firms will submit the conceptual design of the U.S. Courthouse complex on anonymous presentation boards. The boards will be judged by a panel of professionals some of whom will be nationally recognized design professionals. It is not necessary to re-submit information submitted in Stage I & II. A stipend of $25,000.00 will be provided to each short listed A-E design firm to compensate for partial costs incurred during the Stage III conceptual design competition. The Government will establish the detailed evaluation criteria and the date the boards are due and provide the selection criteria for the design competition with the Stage II short list announcement. As a minimum, the conceptual design will be judged on the following project goals: (1) a facility that best accommodates the needs of the U.S. Courts; (2) a facility that exemplifies innovation in design; (3) a facility that is sensitive to the historic nature of the selected site; (4) A facility that can accommodate expansion and growth through flexibility; (5) a facility that is energy efficient and cost effective. Although this procurement is open to large businesses, small and minority-owned A-E firms are strongly encouraged to participate. The Government recognizes the talent existing in smaller firms and encourages the contributions of new and innovative designers to public architecture. The consultants being proposed by large businesses, as shown in the required SF-254s and SF-255s, shall be reflected in a Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan to be submitted with the Stage II submittal. During Stage II of the selection process, large firms must also provide a brief written narrative (maximum of one page) of outreach efforts made to utilize small disadvantaged and small women-owned businesses on this project. An acceptable subcontracting Plan must be agreed upon prior to contract award to any large Business. Potential offerors meeting the geographic limitations, and having the design qualifications and production capabilities to perform the services described herein are invited to respond by submitting three (3) copies of the Stage I submittal information listed above to the office and address listed below, to be received by that office no later than 3:00 p.m. on February 4, 1997. All submittals must clearly indicate the solicitation number on the face of the envelope (GS-08P-97-JFC-0000). Late submittals will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-10. General Services Administration, Denver Federal Center, Building 41, P.O. Box 25546, Denver, Colorado 80225, (303) 236-7100, FAX No. (303) 236-3606, Attn: Steve Farrington. A pre-submission meeting will be held on January 23, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. at the existing Frank E. Moss Courthouse building in Salt Lake City, UT. Edited copies of the Prospectus Development Study will be available at this meeting. A follow up listing of firms for interview will be placed in this publication. Award of this contract is contingent upon funding approval. This is not a request for fee proposal. (0006)

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