C -- ARCHITECTURAL-ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR VARIOUS IMPROVEMENTS AT THE CARGO INSPECTION FACILITY AT THE AMBASSADOR BRIDGE BORDER CROSSING IN DETROIT, MICHIGAN.

Notice Date

August 28, 2001

Contracting Office

GSA, PBS, Property Development (5PC), 230 South Dearborn Street, Room 3516, Chicago, IL 60604-1696

ZIP Code

60604-1696

Solicitation Number

GS05P01GBC0063

Response Due

September 27, 2001

Point of Contact

Samantha Mehal, Contracting Officer 312-353-1323

Description

The General Services Administration (GSA) announces an opportunity for Design Excellence in public architecture for performance of Architectural-Engineering Design Services for various improvements at the Cargo Inspection Facility at the Ambassador Bridge Border Crossing in Detroit, Michigan. The project consists of two (2) parts: 1) Part One, Base contract -- The construction of a two-story 22,000 sf addition, and interior renovations to the existing 27,276 gross square foot Cargo Inspection Facility located at 2810 West Fort Street, Detroit, Michigan. Estimated construction cost of Part One (scope of work will form the Base Contract): $ 12.4 million;and 2) Part Two, Option 001 -- Expanding the existing truck queuing lanes and parking lot to accommodate approximately 180 additional trucks. Estimated construction cost of Part Two (scope of work will form an option to the Base Contract for which the Government will have the unilateral right to exercise): $ 13.6 million. The maximum estimated construction cost for all the planned improvements (Part One and Part Two), as described, is $26 million. All work shall be in accordance with General Services Administration (GSA) quality standards and requirements. 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). This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) of A/E Firms/Lead Designers interested in contracting this work. The A/E firm as used in this RFQ is an association, joint venture, partnership or other entity that will have contractual responsibility for the complete project design (Parts One and Two). The A/E firm shall have experience in commercial cargo transportation planning and inspection processes, traffic engineering, including traffic modeling and simulation, and site planning. 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 Lead Designer shall have experience in commercial cargo inspection processes. The A/E Firm must address the contractual relationship with the Lead Designer and its ability to manage the design and production of construction. The government will not allow payment for travel, living expense, computer time or hookups for the prime or the consultants. The A/E selection for the complete project design (Parts One and Two) 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 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. All submissions must be double-sided. Submission requirements and evaluation criteria for Stage I is as follows: 1) Past Performance on Design (35%): The A/E Firm will submit graphics (maximum of three pages per project) of not more than five similar 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 for Parts One and Two individually, and both combined, if applicable. 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 similar type 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 the criteria for Stage I, the Lead Designer will address his/her participation in the project. An A/E Evaluation Board consisting of private-sector peers, representatives of the client, and GSA will evaluate the submissions. The Board will establish a short-list of three to six qualified 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, the date these submittals are due, and the date for the Oral Presentation, along with the Stage I short-list announcement. Sufficient time will be provided for the A/E Design Firm/Lead Designer to establish its team. The panel will participate in an oral presentation with 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 oral presentation with the A/E Evaluation Board. Stage II rankings will be used in conjunction with Stage I rankings to determine the final selection. This procurement is being made under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program (F.A.R. 52.219-19). This procurement is open to both large and small business concerns in accordance with the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. In accordance with 15 USC 631 Et. Seq., the A-E, if a large firm, will be required to provide the maximum practical opportunities to small, small woman-owned, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and veteran-owned (including service disabled veteran owned concerns) to participate as subcontractors in the performance of the contract. The use of subcontractors or consultants shown in the Stage II SF 255 and SF 254 will be reflected in a Subcontracting Plan which will be included in the contract. The detailed plan is required to be submitted with the SF 255. Each individual firm will determine the minimum acceptable subcontracting target goals for this project. A small business criterion for each category is based on the contractor's average annual receipts for the proceeding three fiscal years. Contact your local SBA office for further information. Large firms seeking consideration for this contract shall demonstrate a proactive effort to achieve the highest subcontracting goals possible for small business, women-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, veteran-owned (including service disabled veteran owned) concerns as part of their ORIGINAL TEAM. Firms advancing to Stage II must also provide a brief written narrative of outreach efforts. The narrative shall not exceed one written page. An acceptable subcontracting plan must be reviewed and approved by SBA prior to award of this contract. Small businesses are not subject to this requirement. Firms having the capabilities to perform the services described herein are invited to respond by submitting the requested information for Stage I only, including SF-254 and 255, along with a letter of interest. To be considered, RESPONSES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 2:00 p.m., CST, 27 September 2001, to the General Services Administration, Property Development Division (5PCO), 230 South Dearborn Street, Room 3512, DPN: 35-6, Chicago, IL 60604, Attention: Samantha Mehal when responding to this announcement. 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 contract will be procured under the Brooks Act and F.A.R. 36. This is not a Request for fee Proposal.

Record

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