GSA, PBS, Contracts Division (WPP),7th & D Streets, SW,RM 2634,Washington,DC 20407

C -- F.O.B 10B RENOVATION & ADDITION SOL GS-11P-95-EGC-0005 DUE 032395 POC Contact,Ronald Noll,202/708-9734,Contracting Officer,David E. Wardrop,202/7 08-9734 The General Services Administration (GSA) announces an opportunity for Design Excellence (STAGE II) in Architecture, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. Architect-Engineer (A-E) Services are required for the Renovation of and Possible Addition to Federal Office Building (F.O.B.) 10B, Washington, DC., for the GSA National Capital Region(NCR), Solicitation No.GS11P95EGC0005. The following A-E Firms have been Selected (short listed) for STAGE II consideration: 1. Smith, Hinchman & Grylls Associates, Inc., 601 13th Street, NW, Suite 250 North, Washington, DC 20005, Ted Sutherland AIA, Senior Vice President; 2. HOK-HSMM (J.V.), 1110 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20005, George W. Hellmuth AIA, Senior Principal; 3. Spillis Candela/Warnecke, 1720 Eye Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20006, Howard I. Melton AIA, Principal; 4. Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004, Mark Regulinski, Director-in-Charge. STAGE II: In this stage, the entire project TEAM, including the A-E Design Firms Selected above in the first stage, their designated Lead Designers, and ALL the Consultants who will work on the project will be evaluated. The A-E Design Firms will re-submit Standard Forms 254 and 255's which reflect their entire project TEAM. The government has determined the following Design Service Disciplines to be included: Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Interior Design, Space Planning, Fire Protection and Life Safety, Structural, Hazard Materials (including Asbestos, Lead, and PCB Abatement), Security, Communications, Civil, Lighting, Acoustics, Cost Estimating, Food Service, Elevators, Roofing, and Construction Phase A-E Inspection Services. The STAGE II EVALUATION CRITERIA for final selection are as follows: I. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCE (40%) A. Suitability of FIRM's previous concentration to the type of work required herein, specifically accomplished in phased renovation projects that reflect state-of- the-art office facilities in existing buildings. B. Based on specific examples of major renovation projects shown, does the FIRM provide a well organized, accurate and fully coordinated set of construction documents? C. Familiarity of the proposed TEAM members, with Metric system and ability to design in Metric Units, submitting a specific summary of experience with the metric system. II. CAPABILITIES OF FIRM (40%) A. Location of FIRM design and production offices(s) proposed for this project, and ability to coordinate the TEAM work among different design and production offices. B. FIRM and TEAM Office(s) from which the design and production will be performed, sufficiency of staff and technical resources available, not committed to other contracts, to undertake this project? C. Does the ENTIRE TEAM appear to have the required organization leadership to be responsive to requirements of this project? D. To what extent does the TEAM have background in incorporating current technology systems into major existing structures? III. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (10%) A. Relevant and specific TEAM, key individual experience and professional experience. B. How much experience do the members of the project TEAM, have in successfully developing plans for major state-of-the-art office in an existing structure? IV. PAST PERFORMANCE (10%) A. Based on major renovation projects in existing building examples, is the FIRM and TEAM responsive to the client's needs and does the firm comply with performance schedules? B. Do the major renovation projects examples submitted by the FIRM, indicate effective cost control and an in-place Quality Control Program? The A-E Firms shall present at the Interview, at least two (2) project examples including drawings and specifications, final cost estimate indicating original budget, a summary of the project scope and objectives, and the name, address and phone number of client contacts. The above short listed A-E Firms are required to submit STAGE II completed SF 254's (for the ALL Team firms), which must be dated not more than twelve (12) months before the date of this synopsis, and a SF 255 (for the entire A-E Design Firm Team) along with letter of interest TO: General Services Administration, Ronald C. Noll, A-E Design Branch WPPD, Contracts Division ROOM 2634, 7th & D Streets SW, Washington, DC 20407, by 3:30 p.m. local time on the DUE date of this notice. There will be a STAGE II Pre-Submission Conference, for the selected A-E FIRMS and ALL interested Consultants, at the GSA Regional Office Building on Wednesday, March 8, 1995 at 2:00 p.m. in the Auditorium. In Block 10 of the SF255, the ''A-E Design Firm'' MUST respond to the FOUR (I,II,III,IV) STAGE II EVALUATION CRITERIA stated above in the CBD announcement for this Solicitation. In Block 11 of the SF255, the ''A-E Design Firm'' MUST sign, name, title and date the submittal. This procurement is being made under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program (FAR 19.10). In accordance with Public Law 95-507, and before award of the contract, the A/E (if not a small business of $2,500,000 gross average over 3 years) shall be required to provide the maximum practicable opportunities for small business concerns and small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals to participate as subcontractors in the performance of the contract. As part of its commitment to socioeconomic initiatives of the Federal Government, the General Services Administration Public Building Service (PBS) has established for fiscal 1995 subcontracting goals of 37% for small business, 12% for small disadvantaged business, and 5% for small women-owned business. In support of the agency efforts, firms seeking consideration for this contract should provide maximum practical subcontracting opportunities for small, small disadvantaged, and small women-owned businesses. The use of subcontractors/consultants shown on the submitted SF245's will be reflected in a Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan included in the contract. Firms must also provide a brief written narrative of outreach efforts made to utilize small, small disadvantaged, and small women-owned businesses. The narrative shall not exceed one (1) typewritten page. An acceptable Subcontracting Plan (as part of the ORIGINAL SUBMITTED teams) must be agreed to before contract award. Award of this contract is contingent upon funding approval. Contract procured under the Brooks Act and FAR 36. This is not a Request for Proposal. (0047)

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