NOTICE FOR INFORMATION AND ACQUISITION PLANNING PURPOSES
Added: Nov 07, 2016 12:57 pm
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR INFORMATION AND ACQUISITION PLANNING PURPOSES (SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS ONLY).This is not a request for quote or proposal. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue an RFP, RFQ, contract or order. The Government will not pay for any effort expended or any material provided in response to this announcement. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This Sources Sought Notice is being issued by the General Services Administration for Bridging Design-Build Services for the U.S. Courthouse in Nashville, Tennessee. The new U.S. Courthouse should not exceed 339,000 gross square feet including underground parking spaces located at 719 Church Street, Nashville, Tennessee. The contract will include design and construction services. The project shall house tenant agencies to include: U.S. District Court; Probation; U.S. Marshals Service; Office of the U.S. Attorney, GSA/PBS Field Office; U.S. Senate and Randolph Sheppard Vending Machine Operator. The estimated substantial completion date is Spring 2021A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice seeks information to assist the Government in locating potential sources with the ability to satisfy its requirement.Small businesses including business in all socio-economic categories that are certified and qualified under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 236220 (Size Standard is $36.5 million) are encouraged to respond. All firms and prime contractors during business with the Federal Government shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at www.sam.gov prior to award of a contract.The estimated design-build construction cost range is between $120,000,000.00-$140,000,000.00. Because this amount is greater than the Size standard amount for small businesses, small businesses will have to detail how they will be able to successfully solicit for this contract without violating the size standard outlined by SBA, should the future procurement be set-aside to small businesses. If you are an interested firm please provide Written Letter of Interest, Company brochure or literature (if available); and a Response to the following questions (No more than 3 pages) by 12:00 pm EST, November 10, 2016 to Kiersten Mathews at Kiersten.Mathews@gsa.gov. Note: All information submitted is subject to verification. Additional information may be requested to substantiate responses.Questions1. Is your firm a small business?2. How will your firm be able to obtain a Design-build contract while still maintaining your small business stature?The written Letter of Interest must contain the following elements at a minimum:1. Contractor's name, address, point of contact, phone number and email address.2. Tax Identification Number and DUNS no.3. North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) under which the company operates.4. Contractor's Bonding Capacity in the form of a letter from Surety per contract and aggregate amounts.The Government will review each response and will use the information it receives in response to this sources sought notice a basis for determining whether there exists reasonable expectation of obtaining a sufficient number of offers that are competitive in terms of market prices, quality and delivery.
GS-04-P-17-BV-C-0001 General Services Administration Public Buildings Service Region 4
11/7/16, 12:57 PM Design Build Contract for the Bridging Design-Build construction services for the New U. S. Courthouse, Nashville, Tennessee
Added: Jan 30, 2017 6:46 pm
SOLICITATION NOTICEDesign Build Contract for the Bridging Design-Build construction services for the New U.S. Courthouse, Nashville, TennesseeSolicitation No.: GS-04-P-17-BV-C-0001Continuing a legacy of outstanding public architecture that was initiated with the founding of the nation, the General Services Administration (GSA) Public Buildings Service (PBS) seeks to commission our nation's most talented architects, landscape architects, interior designers, engineers, and construction professionals to design and construct federal buildings of outstanding quality and value. These projects are to demonstrate the value of true integrated design that balances aesthetics, cost, functionality, constructability, durability, and reliability; create environmentally responsible and superior workplaces for civilian Federal employees; and give contemporary form and meaning to our democratic values.In this context, GSA announces an opportunity for Design and Construction Excellence in public architecture for performance of Architectural-Engineering Design and Construction services in accordance with GSA quality standards and requirements. As required by law, regulation or Executive Order, all facilities will meet Federal energy goals, security requirements, and achieve at least a LEED Gold certification and SITES Silver.The General Services Administration (GSA) intends to award a Bridging Design-Build (BDB) Contract for construction of a new U.S. Courthouse, located in the Nashville, Tennessee pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures (FAR Subpart 36.3). The project includes design-build services, demolition, construction and site development of 3.4 acres for the new Courthouse. The U.S. Courthouse of approximately 339,000 gross square feet includes underground structured parking. The tenant agencies for the project include: U.S. District Court; Probation; U.S. Marshals Service; Office of the U.S. Attorney, GSA/PBS Field Office; U.S. Senate and Randolph Sheppard Vending Machine Operator. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed price for the design build services.This project will utilize the Design-Build (DB) delivery method, with the DB contract procured by competitive negotiation using a two phase design-build selection procedure (FAR Subpart 36.3). A single DB contract will be issued for a revised design concept submission (if necessary), Design Development Phase and Construction Documents Phase services, as well as all construction work including tenant improvements and all required specialty construction work. For this contract award process, GSA will issue two Solicitations in sequence: Phase 1 and Phase 2, respectively.The purpose of Phase 1 (the Request for Qualifications) is to select the most highly qualified Offerors from Phase 1 to participate in Phase 2 (the Request for Proposals). Once Phase 1 is complete, the Contracting Officer will invite the "short-listed" Offerors to submit Phase 2 proposals. Potential Offerors are hereby placed on notice that GSA will publicly announce the names of the Phase 1 "short-list" on FedBizOpps.Maximum Number of "Short-Listed" Offerors: The Contracting Officer will select a maximum of three (3) of the most highly rated Offerors to proceed to Phase 2.Phase 2 of the solicitation is prepared in accordance with FAR Part 15 and include the Phase 2 evaluation factors, developed in accordance with 15.304. Phase 2 solicitations require submission of technical and price proposals, which are evaluated separately, in accordance with Part 15.No stipend is allocated for this project and will not be considered.At the conclusion of Phase 2, GSA intends to award a contract to a single Offeror for all design and all construction services.This procurement is a full and open procurement which will be open to both large and small business firms. The firm (if not a small business concern) shall be required to present an acceptable small business subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR 19.7, as part of its proposal.As a combined synopsis, the solicitation is released along with this announcement.
GS-04-P-17-BV-C-0001 General Services Administration Public Buildings Service Region 4
1/30/17, 6:46 PM Industry Day
Added: Sep 27, 2017 8:48 am
INDUSTRY DAY:The General Services Administration (GSA) is currently in the process of procuring a Design Builder (DB) for construction of a New Federal Courthouse building in Nashville, TN. Those who submitted their interest to the pre-solicitation notice and met the minimum requirements have received the Solicitation documents for this project. However, GSA will be host an Industry Day, holding a question and answer session with interested subcontractors to submit their qualifications and capability statements to these vendors on October 3, 2017 at 10 CST at The Estes Kefauver Federal Building, 801 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203. This is a secured building therefore; please allow 10-15 minutes to ensure you can access the building in a timely manner. Parking is approximately $10-15. No in and out for parking.The program will start at 10:00 am CST and end around 2:00 pm CST. Though we will be working through lunch, there is a cafeteria located within the building should you desire to take a break during the session.Pre-registration is not required but highly encouraged. Those who submit the required information will receive preference over those who do not.To pre-register for this event, please visit the link listed below and complete it by October 2, 2017 at 9:00 am EST.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdidZT8792GKFOgT8hiqsp2QRYPXTu9L-unzCVM55-Imla-vw/viewform?usp=sf_linkMaximum attendance is 75 (2 representatives max per company). Match-making opportunities will be available. Various NAICS codes will be used on this project, however, some of the top codes are listed below.The top NAICS Codes for this project are listed below: Commercial and Institutional Building Construction - 236220Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors - 238220Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors - 238210Masonry Contractors - 238140Site Preparation Contractors - 238910**Questions will only be addressed via email**
GS-04-P-17-BV-C-0001 General Services Administration Public Buildings Service Region 4
9/27/17, 8:48 AM Notification of Shortlisted Firms to Continue to Phase 2
Added: Apr 24, 2017 3:31 pm
The following firms are shortlisted for the Bridging Design Build (BDB) services for the new US Courthouse, Nashville, TN. Per FAR, only these firms are permitted to submit a price proposal for this project and thus, the solicitation will be sent to these firms only.
1. Clark Construction Group, 216 South Jefferson Street, Chicago, Il 60661
2. Hensel Phelps, 6557 Hazeltine National Drive, Suite One, Orlando, FL 32822
3. W.G. Yates & Sons Construction, 115 Main Street Biloxi, MS 39530
GS-04-P-17-BV-C-0001 General Services Administration Public Buildings Service Central Office Acquisition Services Division
4/24/17, 3:31 PM