20201217 - DB Sources Sought B53.pdf

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST

FOR OFFERORS OR PROPOSALS. THIS NOTICE DOES NOT REPRESENT

A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION OR

AWARD A CONTRACT. INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL BE USED TO

DETERMINE THE AVAILABILITY OF TECHNICALLY CAPABLE AND

OTHERWISE RESPONSIBLE FIRMS THAT WOULD BE INTERESTED IN

SUBMITING OFFERS.

The General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), Region 8, Office of Design and Construction is conducting a market survey and is seeking competent and qualified design/build firms to provide Design/Build (DB) services for the Building 53 Limited Scope & Tenant Upgrade project located in Lakewood, CO.

GSA is seeking highly qualified firms with DB experience which include; 1) renovation experience of existing buildings, 2) working in occupied buildings, and

3) phasing of tenant improvement construction.

The magnitude of construction is estimated to be approximately $40,000,000.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The scope of services is for DB design phase and construction phase services as described below to reconfigure and renovate space within Building 53, backfill the asset with federal agencies located in the Lakewood area, and modernize building systems to create an efficient and comfortable working environment.

The project shall maximize space utilization for the agencies, creating an advanced and modern work environment. The team will be responsible for ensuring delivery of a high performing building that employs a whole building design approach which maximizes the building’s original construction and inherent characteristics to drive efficiency and costs effectively. The team will strive to deliver an award winning project which embraces excellent design, balances the inherent characteristics of the building, and exhibits a high degree of ingenuity and creativity.

Building 53, located on the Denver Federal Center, in Lakewood, CO; is a two-story structure (with 8 mechanical penthouses) located on the west edge of the Denver Federal Center Campus, between 5th Street and 6th Street, and between Center Avenue and Main Avenue. The original building was constructed in 1941 during World War II as part of a small arms munitions manufacturing plant. The structure has been upgraded several times to office and warehouse space. Its current area is 387,826 gross square feet. After the war, it was converted to use by the Federal government.

Although numerous renovations have been constructed since 1941, due to its age and lack of total modernization, some of the building’s architectural, mechanical and electrical systems have exceeded their useful service life.

The GSA has been tasked with reconfiguring and renovating space within Building 53 on the Denver Federal Center to support GSA and the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) ongoing consolidation efforts to improve space utilization, optimize inventory, decrease reliance on leased space, and reduce the Government’s environmental footprint.

This project will address the following:

HVAC - Upgrade cooling and heating system equipment, controls, and air distribution; provide updated utilities to accommodate increased tenant load; and update building automation system and controls.

Electrical - Replace main electrical service and main distribution throughout the building, including emergency distribution systems, provide a new standby generator for services that are not currently backed up, upgrade grounding system, ground all receptacles within the project boundary, replace light fixtures, lighting controls, and related cabling; replace electrical power devices, cabling, telephone and data systems; and provide updated utilities to accommodate increased tenant load.

Plumbing - Replace hot water system within the project boundary, replace chilled water system within the project boundary, replace sanitary sewer system for the entire building, upgrade all plumbing fixtures, and provide updated utilities to accommodate increased tenant load.

Fire Detection & Suppression - Replace existing fire sprinkler system and upgrade fire alarm system within the project boundary.

Communications - Upgrade telecommunications systems and raceways, install new telecommunications as required by tenant agencies, and provide updated utilities to accommodate increased tenant load.

Hazardous Materials - Abate hazardous materials encountered during demolition (both interior and exterior) as well as any materials which are impacted as a result of the renovation and backfill.

Roof - Removal/repair and replacement of the entire roofing system to include but not limited to new roofing, clerestory, and canopies.

Exterior - Remove exterior site features for new parking lot, patio, and landscaping; replace existing brick facade with new glazing as needed, replace exterior doors, relocate utilities to provide lighting for parking lot and signage, paving and landscaping for a parking lot to accommodate 65 vehicles, replace all exterior windows with energy efficient insulated windows, exterior walls will be cleaned, insulated, and masonry will be repaired, re-caulk and repointed as needed; and modify existing approaches to create a more “feature” entrance

Security – Provide tenant agency required security film and tenant agency required security systems.

Structural - Repair foundation and floor slab as required throughout the building.

Vertical Transportation - To comply with the building code, a new elevator is required near the south portion of the building and the (3) existing elevators need to be replaced with modern, code-compliant elevators, ensure existing interior staircases are code compliant, and replace all handrails on existing staircases.

Backfill & Tenant Improvements – Design and construct approximately 130,000 square feet of modern and space efficient office environments, relocate the cafeteria to the main entrance, reconstruct and renovate the main entrance lobby to include new lobby finishes such as partitions, ceilings, flooring, doors, and hardware; refinishing of all existing stonework and terrazzo, restroom upgrades to include new fixtures and modifications to address ABASS requirements and current occupancy codes; upgrades to floors, walls, and ceiling finishes; provide daylighting elements to the building to allow natural daylighting to penetrate into the interior of the building; and construct new utility, storage, and general use spaces to include new partitions, doors, interior glazing, finishes, and specialties.

Swing Space - The intent is to execute this project with the building partially occupied.

PROJECT OBJECTIVES

Design and construct the renovation of the building within the timeframe and budget limits established by the Government, minimizing cost and optimizing life-cycle cost to the facility.

Ensure the project schedule is met and construction proceeds in a logical sequence and at a pace that maximizes cost efficiency.

Implement an organized approach within the design, adjacencies, and procession through the building.

Provide a facility that is accessible and usable by all.

Promote efficient space utilization throughout the building

Design and construct a facility with flexible infrastructure capable of adapting to changing technology

Design and construct the building in accordance with GSA Facilities Standards for the Public Building Service (P-100).

Implement all programmatic requirements of the agencies within their suite.

Where program requirements impact other objectives, work with the agencies to find a solution which meets their needs but does not compromise on the overall project goals.

PROCUREMENT

An award is anticipated during the month of June 2021 with design phase services commencing shortly after. GSA is focused on achieving taxpayer savings by avoiding increased lease cost through the timely replacement of expiring leases. There are several leases that will be affected by this project. Therefore Substantial Completion of the project must be completed by April of 2024.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement will be 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. The Small Business Size Standard is $36.5 million.

CAPABILITY STATEMENT

Respondents capable of performing the above services shall provide a general capabilities statements no more than 10 pages in length. Capabilities statements shall include the following information:

Criteria 1: provide company name, DUNS number, company address, point of contact name, phone number, and email.

Criteria 2: provide company business size based on NAICS code 236220 for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Also provide the business type (i.e. Large Business, Small business, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, etc.), the number of years in business, affiliate information, parent company, joint venture partners, and/or potential teaming partners.

Criteria 3: A positive statement of your intention to propose as a prime contractor on any solicitation that may be released as a result of this sources sought notice.

Criteria 4: Demonstration of successful performance of no more than two (2) DB projects performed within the last five (5) years that are of comparable size, complexity, and scope to the Building 53 Limited Scope and Backfill Project scope. To demonstrate comparable size, complexity and scope interested respondents shall include the following:

1. Project name

2. Project owner

3. Total gross square feet of project

4. Total construction dollar value

5. Describe specific technical skills and the key personnel your company possess to perform the work described above.

6. Provide a statement confirming the contract method was DB

7. Provide a statement regarding bonding capabilities

Interested firms having the capabilities necessary to meet or exceed the stated requirements are encouraged to submit responses addressing each of the criteria (1-4) as stated above. All responses shall be submitted to Len Wilson at len.wilson@gsa.gov and Joe Dorsey at joseph.dorsey@gsa.gov no later than 1:00 PM, MST, Monday, January 4, 2021. Please reference “Building 53 Limited Scope & Tenant Backfill” in any email response.

This sources sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be considered as a commitment by the Government. A Contracting Officer’s decision will be made to set any projects aside, resulting from this notice, for small or disadvantaged businesses from the qualified sources submitted from this request; therefore, all interested firms are encouraged to submit a response. All firms responding to this sources sought notice are advised that their response to this notice will not be considered for award, all interested parties will be required to respond separately to any solicitations posted as a result of this sources sought notice.

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