SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- C - Architect - Engineering Services for the Design of the New Federal Courthouse in San Diego, California
- Notice Date
- 7/11/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service (PBS), Property Development Division (9PCS), 450 Golden Gate Avenue, 3rd floor West, San Francisco, CA, 94102
- ZIP Code
- 94102
- Solicitation Number
- GS-09P-02-KTC-0075
- Response Due
- 9/6/2002
- Point of Contact
- Beverly Chin, Contracting Officer, Phone 415-522-3141, Fax 415-522-3112,
- E-Mail Address
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beverly.chin@gsa.gov
- Description
- C - Architect - Engineering Services Solicitation # GS-09P-02-KTC-0075, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, NEW SAN DIEGO UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE Project Manager: Mario Ramirez, telephone (415) 522-3158 Contracting Officer: Arthur Brown, telephone (415) 522-3292. The General Services Administration announces an opportunity for Design Excellence in public architecture for performance of Architect-Engineering (A/E) Services for the design of a New Federal Courthouse in San Diego, California in accordance with GSA quality standards and requirements. The building size is between 550,000 and 600,000 gross square feet, including indoor secured parking spaces, at a proposed site located on Broadway Street in downtown San Diego. GSA, Pacific Rim Region 9, Solicitation No. GS-09P-02-KTC-0075. The estimated total construction cost is between $150,000,000. - $165,000,000 Million. The Government is anticipating the utilization of Bridging-Design/Build approach as the preferred method of procurement of construction. However, the Government reserves the right to utilize an alternate method of procurement if economic and funding conditions change. This A/E Services contract for development of a "bridging" document will include phased options for Pre-Design, Preliminary Concepts, and Final Concept. Options for Design Development, Construction Documents and Construction Services will also be negotiated should the Government elect to alter the construction procurement method. A/E design services will require, but are not limited to, preparation of drawings in metric, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, renderings, mock-ups, architectural models, computer-aided design & drafting (CADD) graphics, color/material selections and presentations, detailed design investigations, constructibility reviews, systems design and calculations, life cycle costing, value engineering, site design, client program requirements, space planning, contract documents, sustainable features towards a LEED certified design, and other similar services as determined to be required for each option. The building shall be designed to GSA design standards for secure facilities, U.S. Courts Design Guide, and the U.S. Marshals Publication 64. The proposed site is a 2.27-acre site located in downtown San Diego bound by Broadway, Union and State Street. This new project will be an anchor in the neighborhood and will reflect the dignity of the U.S. Courts, the Federal Government and invoke community pride. The building will become an integral part of the community and make a distinct architectural statement that is responsive to the overall urban design, contextual features of surrounding contemporary and historical buildings, local architectural styles and a pedestrian friendly environment. This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) of A/E Firms/Lead Designers interested in contracting for 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 project design. 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 A/E firm must address the contractual relationship with the Lead Designer and project team in Stage II. A/E firms are advised that at least 35% of the level of contract effort must be performed within the State of California. The government will not allow payment for travel, living expense, computer time or hookups for the prime or the consultants. The A/E selection will be completed in two stages as follows: In STAGE I, interested firms will submit portfolios of accomplishment that establish the design experience and capabilities of the A/E Design firm/team and its Lead Designer. The lead designer is, defined as an individual or a design studio that will have the primary responsibilities to conceive the design concept and the building's architecture. All documentation will be in an 8-1/2" x 11" format. The portfolio should include the following: a cover letter referencing the FBO announcement and briefly describing the firm and its location, organizational makeup, and noteworthy accomplishments; and modified 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. STAGE I submission requirements and evaluation criteria: (1) PAST PERFORMANCE ON DESIGN (35%): The A/E Firm will submit graphics (maximum of three pages per project) of not more than five new 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, function, 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. 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 new 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 criteria (1), the Lead Designer will address his or her participation in the project. An A/E Evaluation Board consisting of a private sector peer and representatives of the client and GSA will evaluate the submissions. The Board will establish a short-list of three to six 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 firm will be required to complete Standard Forms 254and 255 that reflect the entire design team. The Government will establish the detailed evaluation criteria and the date that 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/Lead Designer to establish its team. The Board will interview 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 interview with the A/E Evaluation Board. Stage II rankings will be used in conjunction with Stage I rankings to select the winning A/E Firm. FOR STAGE ONE SUBMITTALS: Firms having the capabilities to perform the services described in this announcement are invited to respond by submitting modified SF-254 (for the A/E Design Firm), which must not be dated more than twelve (12) months before the date of this synopsis and modified SF-255 (for the "A/E Design Firm") along with letter of interest and the portfolio TO: General Services Administration, Property Development Division, 450 Golden Gate Avenue, 3rd Floor West, San Francisco, CA 94102, Attn: Arthur Brown (9PCT) by 3:00PM (PST) local time on September 6, 2002. A total of five (5) copies should be submitted. 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. It is recommended that each firm confirm receipt of its submittal on August 08, 2002 by calling Arthur Brown at (415) 522-3292. 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 FBO announcement for Stage One Solicitation. In Block 11of the SF-255, the A/E Design Firm MUST sign, name, title and date the submittal. The Government will not accept transmission of these items via facsimile. This procurement is being made under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program (F.A.R. 52-219-19). This procurement is open to small and large business concerns. Before award of the contract, the A/E (if not a small business of $2,500,000 gross average over three years) shall be required to present an acceptable Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with Public Law 95-507. Small, women-owned, and small disadvantaged firms are strongly encouraged to participate as prime contractors or as members of joint ventures with other small businesses. All interested large business firms are reminded that the successful firm will be expected to place subcontracts to the maximum practical extent with small and disadvantaged firms as part of their ORIGINAL SUBMITTED TEAMS. A pre-submittal meeting will be held on August 13, 2002 in San Diego California. Location and time will be provided at time of registration. Registration for the pre-submittal meeting can be made by contacting Mr. Arthur Brown at (415) 522-3292. Contract will be procured under the Brooks Act and F.A.R. Section 36. This is not a request for Proposals.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: San Diego, California
- Record
- SN00114795-F 20020713/020711215713 (fbodaily.com)
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