General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service (PBS)
Z -- Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) Services
GS05P06GBC3025 090106
Bobbie Tyler, Contracting Officer, Phone (312)886-7875, Fax (312)886-4103, Email bobbie.tyler@gsa.gov
Document Type: Presolicitation Notice
Solicitation Number:GS-05P-06-GB-C-3025
Posted Date: July 28, 2006
Original Response Date: September 1, 2006
Current Response Date: September 1, 2006
Original Archive Date: November 30, 2006
Current Archive Date: November 30, 2006
Classification Code: Z- Maintenance, repair, and alteration of real property
Naics Code: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Contracting Office Address: General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service (PBS)
Office of Property Development
230 South Dearborn Street, Suite 3600
Chicago, IL 60604
Description: Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) Services:
The General Services Administration (GSA) Great Lakes Region announces an opportunity for Construction Manager as
Constructor (CMc) Services related to the modernization and renovation at the Minton-Capehart Federal Building, located in downtown Indianapolis at
575 North Pennsylvania, Indiana. Built in 1974, the Minton-Capehart Federal Building is a freestanding six story building with a Ground Floor below
grade, with a mechanical mezzanine above grade, and a penthouse above the core area of the Sixth Floor. Attached to the building is a two level
parking facility. It is the intention in this design and construction renovation project is to respect the Modern Era “Brutalist” Design of the
building, even though the building is not yet currently listed on the National Historic Register. The estimated construction cost ranges is $19
million to $30 million. The construction portion of the project is estimated to begin in April 2009. The scope of CMc services under this proposed
contract includes the base contract for Pre-Construction Phase Services with the Construction Phase Services of the project evaluated as a Guaranteed
Maximum Price (GMP) option. This will be a firm, fixed-price contract. A firm, fixed-price for the general construction services will be negotiated
prior to exercising the Construction phase option.
Project Summary:
Continuing a legacy of outstanding public architecture, this project will be executed based on GSA’s Design and Construction Excellence Program. The
scope of this project, as it relates to the planned modernization and renovation work will most likely included, but not be limited to, the
following: (1) refurbish the air-handling units for greater airflow to provide the recommended minimum amount of fresh air for each occupant and
improve the total air circulation; (2) replace the fiberglass branch distribution ductwork and diffusers to handle greater airflows and to
eliminate contamination from glass fiber in the environmental air, (3) replace the stair pressurization fans with larger fans that will produce
the necessary pressures and airflows; (4) provide a new direct digital control (DDC) temperature control system for energy efficiency; (5) provide
additional commissioning of the system and other improvements for LEED-EB certification; (6) utilize the existing dry standpipe risers in the stairs
as a part of a new sprinkler system; (7) provide sprinkler protection extending from the mains to each space in the building; (8) provide a new
fire pump and jockey pump, installed in the Ground Floor mechanical room, to boost the pressure for the new sprinkler system; as well as (9) provide new
lay-in ceilings, repair hard ceilings and replace lighting throughout the building with modular wiring and automatic controls for lower maintenance
costs, easier adds and moves, as well as provide for greater energy efficiency. Possible additional design work (Option1 1) and additional
construction work (part of Option 2) may include the repair of the existing parking garage structure attached to the building, as well as the build
out/backfill of anticipated vacant space on the sixth floor for a particular tenant agency. The entire project will incorporate GSA’s design standards
for secure facilities, conformance to the P100 (Facility Standards for Public Buildings), including LEED certification; and customer agency
requirements. The building will be fully occupied during construction. All building systems will remain in operation during construction and the
project phased to avoid disruption of occupants. Construction will be accomplished with a combination of after normal business hour work (6pm-6am,
weekends, and holidays) and swing space.
Definition of Construction Manager as Constructor:
A CMc contractor is defined as a firm engaged under direct contract to a building owner or client (in this case the General Services
Administration – GSA). The services requested of the CMc shall cover a wide range of design and construction activities which are often performed by
both Construction Managers (CMs) and General Contractors (GCs). In contrast to a CM that is not also a constructor, the CMc is at risk and is involved
with project development and administration of the construction. The CMc shall be a member of the project development team working with the A/E and
the Government to ensure a quality project, during the planning, design, and construction phases of the project. Selection of the CMc firm will be in
accordance with the federal acquisition regulations and source selection procedures using the Best Value Trade-off process. All elements of work to
be executed must be within the congressionally mandated cost limitations. The CMc shall work with the A/E, their design consultants, the Third Party
Commissioning Contractor, and the Government in a cooperative team effort to ensure a quality project, within the mandated schedule and budget. The CMc
will be brought onto the project during the design phase, during which he/she can be effective at controlling design-related costs and develop
construction sequencing activities. During the design phase, the CMc will be responsible for developing construction cost estimates and costs related to
future project consultants. For the Pre-Construction Phase Services, GSA intends to have the CMc perform other services including evaluating design
concepts, reviewing designs, evaluating cost estimates, preparing independent cost estimates in various formats, controlling schedules,
reviewing phases of work, resolving problems, participating in value engineering (VE) exercises, preparing commissioning plans as determined
by a 3rd party commissioning agent, working with a LEED consultant to prepare for LEED certification, conducting constructability reviews, developing
subcontractor and supplier interests, identifying long-lead items, and performing administrative and other services. The CMc shall provide GSA
with sound management advice regarding the approach to the project, how to achieve the best value in the work being accomplished, delineate necessary
actions, alternative ideas, problem/claim prevention, and budgeting. The CMc shall have a full understanding of the project, its contract documents, the
principles of Federal construction contracting and contract administration. CMc services for this project during the actual construction, Construction
Phase Services (Option 2), will include, but may not be limited to, the following:
Small Business Participation:
This is a negotiated procurement open to both large and small business concerns. The NAICS code applicable to this solicitation is 236220 with a small business
size standard of $31.0 million. Although this procurement is not set aside for small business, small businesses including woman-owned, minority-owned,
HUBZone, veteran-owned, small disadvantaged businesses and service disabled veteran-owned business are strongly encouraged to participate in this
project. In accordance with 15 USC 631, large businesses will be required to provide these small firms the maximum practical opportunities to
participate as subcontractors in the performance of this contract. Each large firm will be required to submit an acceptable subcontracting plan that meets, and
preferably exceeds, the minimum acceptable subcontracting target goals established by the Small Business Administration (SBA). An acceptable
subcontracting plan must be reviewed and approved by the SBA prior to award of this contract. Small businesses are not subject to this requirement.
However, all firms seeking consideration for this contract will need to demonstrate a proactive effort to achieve the highest possible
subcontracting goals for local business participation. In order to receive the benefit of a price evaluation preference as a HUBZone small business
concern, firms must be certified by the SBA. Please refer to the SBA website at www.sba.gov for details. Joint Ventures: Joint venture or
firm/consultant arrangements will be considered and evaluated on a demonstrated interdependency of the members to provide a quality CMc team effort.
Proposal Submission Requirements:
The solicitation package will only be available electronically. It will be available on or about August 4, 2006.
The solicitation will not be available on the FedBizOpps website. Potential Offerors will be responsible for downloading the solicitation and for
monitoring the website for possible amendments and/or additional information. The solicitation cited above can only be obtained by accessing
a secure website known as the Federal Technical Data Solution (FedTeDS). FedTeDS is a secure website designed to safeguard sensitive but
unclassified (SBU) acquisition information. Potential Offerors must register on the FedTeDS website to have access to solicitation material. This registration
includes providing a Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN). For additional information, visit the FedTeDS
website, www.fedteds.gov or the CCR website, www.ccr.gov The offer due date and time for receipt of proposals will be September 1, 2006 at 4:00 P.M.
(Central Time). Any questions regarding this notification should be directed to Bobbie Tyler at (312) 886-7875. Point of Contact: Bobbie Tyler,
Contracting Officer, Phone (312) 886-7875, Fax (312) 353-1491, Email bobbie.tyler@gsa.gov
Place of Performance:
Address: Minton-Capehart Federal Building
575 North Pennsylvania
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Country: US
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