2009 10 14 USCH TI Pre-Proposal Conference FINAL.pdf

General Services Administration

U.S. Custom House Tenant Improvements

Pre-Proposal Conference Barbara Varley Contracting Officer- GSA

Kendall Waldie, PE, PMP, LEED AP Project Manager- GSA

Jason Beal, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP Project Manager- PDG Architects

14 October 2009

Outline

Safety Briefing Introduction to the U.S. Custom House Program Schedule Contracting Requirements Overview Technical Overview Building Tour

Safety Briefing

Emergency Exits

Dial 911

Construction Site

Trip Hazards

Hazardous Materials

History and Background

Construction started in 1848 Registered National Historic Landmark Third most historically significant building in GSA inventory Hurricane Katrina made landfall on Aug. 29, 2005.

Building declared unfit for occupancy Tenants relocated to new spaces

This project brings the tenants back into the building

U.S. Custom House New Orleans, LA

Anticipated Project Schedule

Advertise 29 Sept 09

Site Visits 29 Sept 09 – 27 Oct 09

Pre-Proposal Conference 14 Oct 09

Question Submission Deadline 19 Oct 09

Amendment Issue Date NLT 22 Oct 09

Proposals Due to GSA 29 Oct 09 at 2:30 pm CDT

Award November 2009

Award date is subject to availability of funding

Contracting Requirements Overview

Full and Open Procurement Estimated Value is $15-25M Best Value Source Selection

Proposal must comply with ALL RFP Requirements Experience and Past Performance of Firm Experience of Key Personnel Experience and Past Performance of Key Subcontractors Project Schedule

All communication must be in writing to the GSA Contracting Officer (CO) ONLY

Port Director Office Second Floor

Administrative

Secretary of the Interior Standards for Historic Preservation will be enforced as well as State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Federal Reserve - No City of New Orleans Building Permit Good Neighbor Policy with City and State Davis- Bacon Wage Rates will be enforced Security badges Electronic Project Management System On-site Construction Management & Inspection Contractor (CM&I) Building is Partially Occupied by the Audubon Insectarium which is open to the public No Parking is available on site Limited Contractor laydown and office space Freight elevator access on the first floor is limited

General Environmental

Most asbestos containing materials have been removed with the exception of mastic on the third floor wood plank floor (above Courtroom) which will be encapsulated as part of this work Lead based paint removal is part of the work Project Goal: USGBC LEED 2 Commercial Interiors (CI)

GOLD

GSA will operate and maintain HVAC systems Contractor to implement and maintain re-cycling system Contractor to minimize and control dust GSA will operate and maintain electrical, water, and gas service Contractor shall coordinate closely with WW (GSA Building Management Contractor) and GSA New Orleans Service Center through the CM&I Contractor

Tenants

Primary Tenant

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Other Tenants

United States Tax Court Department of Commerce

General Services Administration (GSA)

Existing Tenants

Audubon Institute

CBP

Architectural

RESTORE AND REFINISH SPACES TO “LIKE NEW” CONDITION

AND PREPARE SPACES FOR TENANT OCCUPANCY

Restore or re-create historic plaster finishes and features Restore or re-create historic doors, frames, base, and millwork Rework doors and install new door hardware through-out Install new partitions and finishes and restore existing finishes Patch and refinish historic and non-historic pine flooring Install new access flooring, carpet tile, wood, sheet, and tile flooring Purchase and install new systems and free standing furniture Pick-up, refinish, and re-install antique furniture Install historic panels, doors, frames, marble, and decorative items Move the tenants furniture, files, equipment, etc. into the space

Structural

Structural frame for new emergency generator on roof Patch existing holes in floors, walls, and ceilings Cut new holes in floors, walls, and ceilings Install lintels at new openings

HVAC

Extend and expand existing HVAC systems to serve tenant spaces Install new exposed double wall round duct Supplement existing HVAC systems Add new controls and interface with existing EMS Upgrade EMS programming Commissioning of HVAC system

Plumbing

Provide and install new plumbing to break rooms Provide and install new restroom and shower facilities for the fitness center on the fourth floor Install a new gas line to the roof for the generator

Electrical

New 750 kVA gas fired Emergency Generator on roof Provide and install new transfer switches Expand and extend the power system to serve the tenant spaces Manufacture and install new custom pendant lights Install new lighting systems in tenant spaces Connect new systems furniture to building power

Audio-Visual and Communications

Expand and extend the communications systems to connect the tenant spaces Install new communication (Cat 6e) cables and terminuses Test and Commission communication cabling Provide and install audio-visual infrastructure Purchase and install audio-visual devices required for tenant operations - currently listed as an allowance items

Fire Protection and Life Safety

GSA’s Regional (Fort Worth) Fire Protection Engineer is the

Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

The AHJ shall determine the acceptability of the Life Safety Systems and determine if the Building can be occupied!

Requirements will exceed traditional code requirements and accepted construction practices in many areas Code requirements that allow for interpretation will be required to take the most conservative interpretation possible Work includes re-working the existing fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems as required for the new tenant spaces

Security

Install wiring and devices for interior security system for the CBP spaces Install new control systems for CBP security system Commission CBP security system Install conduit and pull strings for security system for the U.S. Tax Court spaces

Elevators

Install new elevator cabs and finishes Install new doors at eight hoistway entries New call buttons and surrounds Upgrade portions of the existing equipment

Signage

Verify existing signage stored at GSA’s offices Manufacturer new signage matching stored signs Build and install new building directories Build and install new building signage Build and install new door, room, and cubical signage Build and install new Historic feature and Green feature signs

Questions?

Marble Hall Barbara Varley GSA Contracting Officer barbara.varley@gsa.gov

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