Study to remodel or replace park headquarters at padre island national seashore, corpus christi, texas. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, the architect/engineer shall…

This firm fixed price delivery order was awarded by the Department of the Interior's National Park Service Intermountain Region to Anderson Hallas Architects, PC, a woman-owned small business architecture firm based in Colorado. Under the contract, Anderson Hallas will conduct a site investigation, develop three alternatives for remodeling or replacing the park headquarters at Padre Island National Seashore in Corpus Christi, Texas, and provide a value analysis report and overall basis of design. The $141,066.39 contract is being issued under the National Park Service's Pacific West Region A-E IDIQ multiple award contract vehicle, which has a $15 million ceiling for small business set-aside task orders across several Western states. The goal of the project is to address mold and building performance issues in the existing 5,000 square-foot headquarters structure and provide design solutions for a healthy, comfortable interior office space.

Study to remodel or replace park headquarters at padre island national seashore, corpus christi, texas. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, the architect/engineer shall perform a site investigation to evaluate mold and building performance concerns related to the existing park headquarters facility. Three alternatives are to developed, along with a class c cost estimate for each alternative. A VA/CBA will be then be facilitated at the park, with a VA report and overall basis of design report being provided to assist in determining the best path forward for the park and NPS. Scope includes a site visit and to execute the work of this task order for the national park service (NPS) as described in the scope of services. The contract will require completion of schematic design alternatives, value analysis, value analysis report, estimates, and DAB review. (DAB submittal materials beyond the noted deliverables are not anticipated). The NPS goal for this project is to be provided schematic design alternatives and costs associated with new construction within the existing park headquarters building. A condition assessment of the current structure will be required in order to generate solutions to current energy and environmental concerns. New designs will provide an environment for healthy interior office spaces within the existing park headquarters building. Designs will minimize or eliminate the potential for mold growth and provide comfortable climate control. The headquarters building is approximately 5000 square feet (SF) and is a long, linear structure originally built as a military barracks during WW2. Lead based paint or asbestos may be present and require remediation. The building houses the office of the superintendent, chief of administration and other administrative offices and offices for the staff of the resource management division. Administrative support functions/equipment, such as printers, copiers, refrigerators, park telecommunications equipment and IT server are also in this building. This contract will include (1) site investigation, condition assessment documents, (2) development of three options from remodel to replacement of the structure, considering the interior and/or the entire building envelope in project scoping, (3) three or more individual schematic design documents supporting recommended solutions. The contract will include pre-design documents, and all necessary cost estimates for funding requests and life cycle cost including a class "c" cost estimates for construction of the office space.