Hartford USCH DRAFT DB SOW .pdf

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DRAFT STATEMENT OF WORK

New U.S. Courthouse for Hartford, CT

BLDG # CT0500ZZ - Federal Courthouse

PROSPECTUS PROJECT

DESIGN BUILD TEAM | DESIGN BUILD (DB) PROJECT DELIVERY

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (GSA) PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE (PBS)

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION:

PROJECT NAME New U.S. Courthouse for Hartford, CT

SOLICITATION NUMBER 47PD02-21-Q-0010

KAHUA/PCN/ASID NUMBERS 000000373

DIVISION Project Delivery Division

BUILDING NAME & NUMBER BLDG # CT0500ZZ - Federal Courthouse

BUILDING ADDRESS Anticipated: 180 Allyn St Hartford, CT 06103

CONTRACTING OFFICER Douglas Tumbrello

PROJECT MANAGER Joseph Mulligan

LAST REVISION 09/15/2025

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Office of Architects and Engineers & Office of Project Delivery

Table of Contents (DRAFT - TO BE UPDATED PHASE 2)

I. SUMMARY

II. THE PROJECT

A. Project Description

1. PROJECT LOCATION

2. BUILDING BACKGROUNDS AND PREVIOUS STUDIES AND PROJECTS

3. SITE CONDITIONS & SITE ACQUISITION

4. PROPOSED ACTION

5. SUPPLEMENTAL PROJECT INFORMATION

6. PROJECT WORK ITEMS

7. CONTRACT TYPE

8. OPTIONS

9. ALLOWANCES

B. Project Goals & Objectives

1. GOALS

2. OBJECTIVES

C. Project Delivery Approach D. Design Build (DB) Contractor Team

1. KEY PERSONNEL/STAFFING

2. OTHER PERSONNEL

3. EXPERTISE

4. DB CONTRACTOR TEAM SUBSTITUTION

5. DB CONTRACTOR’S DOCUMENT MANAGER (CDM)

E. Project Duration and Schedule Milestones F. Project Stages, Phases and Work Sequence

1. PRE-AWARD OFFEROR PROPOSAL PREPARATION STAGE

2. DB CONTRACT AWARD

3. PROCUREMENT PHASE OWNER COMMENTS

4. DESIGN STAGE

5. CONSTRUCTION STAGE

6. ART IN ARCHITECTURE INSTALLATION STAGE

7. CLOSEOUT AND TURNOVER STAGE

8. OCCUPANCY STAGE

9. FINANCIAL CLOSEOUT STAGE

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G. Project Delivery Team Roles and Responsibilities

1. OWNER’S QUALITY ASSURANCE DESIGN REVIEWERS

2. OWNER’S OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE STAFF (OMS)

3. COMMISSIONING PROVIDER (CXP)

4. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AS ADVISOR (CMa) ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

5. ONSITE INSPECTION SERVICES

6. ART IN ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM ARTIST

7. GSA FINE ARTS OFFICER (FAO)

8. FEDERAL PRESERVATION OFFICER (FPO)

9. ACCESSIBILITY OFFICER

10. GSA FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY ENGINEER - RESPONSIBLE IN CHARGE (RIC)

11. GSA ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR

12. GSA’S BUILDING TECHNOLOGY SERVICES DIVISION

13. OTHER DESCRIPTIONS

14. OCCUPANT AGENCIES ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

15. VENDORS AND INSTALLERS BY OTHER CONTRACTS

15. OTHER CONTRACTS not related to this SOW

III. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR)

1. PROJECT GOALS AND REQUIREMENTS

2. PLANNING & DESIGN

3. SPATIAL DATA MANAGEMENT

4. TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

5. DELIVERABLES MARIX

6. OPR APPENDIX

B. Performance Requirements

1. NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA)

2. HISTORIC PRESERVATION (NHPA) SECTION 106

3. FIRE PROTECTION & LIFE SAFETY

4. ACCESSIBILITY

5. PHYSICAL SECURITY

6. SAFEGUARDING ASSETS

C. Project Delivery Requirements

1. SPATIAL DATA MANAGEMENT (SDM)

2. PERMITS AND FEES

3. CBS SUBMITTAL MATRIX

4. COMPLIANCE MATRIX

5. DESIGN EXCELLENCE PROGRAM

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6. CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE PROGRAM

7. OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE PROGRAM

8. COMMUNITY PLANNING

9. DESIGN REVIEW - PROCESS and PROCEDURES

10. CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTAL & RFI PROCESSING

D. Project Management

1. RECORD KEEPING

2. COMMUNICATIONS PLAN

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

4. DESIGN QUALITY REVIEWS

5. ART IN ARCHITECTURE PROGRAM COORDINATION

6. TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING

7. PROJECT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (PMIS) - Kahua

9. POST-AWARD CONCEPT DESIGN UPDATE

E. Risk Management

1. RISK MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS

2. RISK REGISTER

F. Cost and Schedule Management

1. COST MANAGEMENT

2. SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT

G. Change Management H. Shop Drawings Review

IV. SCOPE OF SERVICES

A. Community Planning Support Services

1. NEPA REQUIRED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTS

2. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES

B. Site-Building Investigations

1. SURVEYS AND GEOTECHNICAL REPORTS

2. UTILITY COORDINATION

3. ROADWAYS

4. WETLANDS DELINEATION

5. FLOOD RISK

6. ENERGY AND WATER SURETY REQUIREMENTS

7. DISASTER RESILIENCY AND MANAGEMENT OF NONSTATIONARY WEATHER AND EXTREMES

WEATHER RISKS

C. Design Stage Services

1. DESIGN PHASE

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2. EXISTING DOCUMENTATION

3. PHASING REQUIREMENTS

4. REVIEW SUBMISSIONS

5. TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

6. SECTION 106 COMPLIANCE REPORT

7. DISCLOSURE

8. DEVIATIONS

D. Post-Award Concept Design Phase

1. PROCUREMENT PHASE OWNER COMMENTS

2. PRE-NTP SUBMITTAL REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE

3. NOTICE TO PROCEED

4. Pre-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

5. PARTNERING SESSIONS

6. SPACE PROGRAM REVIEW WORKSHOPS

7. SPACE PROGRAM RECONCILIATION

9. OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE (OE) REQUIREMENTS

10. DESIGN PHASE SEQUENCE / INCREMENTAL DESIGN PACKAGES & FAST TRACK CONSTRUCTION

11. PROJECT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM (PMIS)

12. ADDITIONAL STUDIES

13. BIM COORDINATION

14. INTEGRATED DESIGN REVIEW WORKSHOP (IDR)

15. DESIGN EXCELLENCE PEER REVIEW

16. COMMUNITY COLLABORATION

17. SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

18. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONDUIT SURVEY

19. SITE ANALYSIS REPORT

20. DESIGN REVIEWS - PROCESS AND PROCEDURES

21. DESIGN SUBMISSION DELIVERABLES

22. SAFEGUARDING ASSETS STATEMENT

23. NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT (NEPA)

24. HISTORIC PRESERVATION (NHPA) SECTION 106

25. RISK ANALYSIS REVIEW

26. COMMISSIONING

27. PROJECT READINESS CHECKLIST

29. GSA CONCURRENCE

30. PRESENTATION OF THE FINAL CONCEPT DESIGN

31. COMMISSIONER’S BRIEFING PRESENTATION

32. FINAL CONCEPT APPROVAL

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E. Design Development (DD) Phase

1. MEETINGS, REVIEW PROCEDURES, AND DELIVERABLES

2. DESIGN REFINEMENT

3. SPACE PLANNING

4. CONSTRUCTION WORK SEQUENCING AND COORDINATION PLAN

5. MOCK-UP’S AND TESTING

6. ADDITIONAL DATA, SERVICES, OR TESTING

7. SYSTEMS SELECTIONS ANALYSIS MEETINGS

8. DESIGN QUALITY REVIEW

9. COMMISSIONING

10. FIRE PROTECTION CERTIFICATION

11. PHYSICAL SECURITY REVIEW MEETING

12. NEPA COORDINATION

13. HISTORIC PRESERVATION (NHPA) SECTION 106 COMPLIANCE

14. ART IN ARCHITECTURE COORDINATION

15. COMMUNITY PLANNING DESIGN REVIEW BOARD

18. DESIGN REVIEW

19. GSA CONCURRENCE

20. PRESENTATION OF THE DD

21. DESIGN DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL

F. Construction Documents (CD) Phase

1. MEETINGS, REVIEW PROCEDURES, AND DELIVERABLES

1. CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS COORDINATION - SPECIAL EMPHASIS COORDINATION

3. GSA CONCURRENCE

4. PRESENTATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENT SUBMISSIONS (65, 95, FINAL CD/IFC)

5. CO APPROVAL

G. Construction Services Stage

1. SPECIAL EMPHASIS RESPONSIBILITIES

2. CONSTRUCTION START COORDINATION

3. CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION

4. CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS PHOTOS, WEB-CAM AND VIRTUAL INSPECTIONS

5. SITE SECURITY

6. CONSTRUCTION PHASE RECORD KEEPING AND REPORTING

7. CONSTRUCTION SAFETY PROGRAM

8. PROJECT PROGRESS MEETINGS

9. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES

10. GSA SUBMITTAL PROCESSING

11. INSPECTION AND TESTING

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12. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

13. AS-BUILT DRAWINGS & SPECIFICATIONS | PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

14. DB CONTRACTOR PAYMENT REQUEST

15. CONSTRUCTION EXCELLENCE (CE) PEER REVIEWS (PR)

16. LESSONS LEARNED / BEST PRACTICES WORKSHOP

17. CONSTRUCTION PHASE COMMISSIONING

18. LESSONS LEARNED/BEST PRACTICES DEBRIEF

H. Art in Architecture Program Installation & Coordination Stage I. Closeout & Turnover Stage

1. PUNCH LIST

2. ACCEPTANCE

3. SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

4. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUAL(S)

5. WARRANTIES & CERTIFICATES

6. FINAL RECORD DOCUMENTS, AS-BUILT DRAWINGS, AS-BUILT MODELS & SPECIFICATIONS

7. BUILDING PRESERVATION PLAN (BPP)

8. CAD LIBRARY COORDINATION

9. BUILDING INFORMATION MODELS AND BIM DELIVERABLES

10. MATERIAL SAMPLES, ATTIC STOCK, & SPARE PARTS

11. PREPARATION FOR OCCUPANCY

12. FINAL PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY & FINAL DESIGN PRESENTATION RENDERINGS

13. PROJECT AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS

14. PROJECT DEDICATION CEREMONY

15. 1-YEAR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT RETRAINING

J. Occupancy Stage

1. PROJECT DOCUMENTS

2. CAD ASSIGNMENT DRAWINGS

3. FURNITURE, FIXTURES, & EQUIPMENT (FFE) MOVE-IN PHASE

4. OCCUPANT AGENCY TECHNOLOGIES

5. OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE SERVICES

K. Contract Financial Closeout

1. CONTRACT CLOSE-OUT

2. PROJECT FINANCIAL CLOSE-OUT

IV. ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

A. Design Phase Progress Reviews and Payments B. Construction Progress Reviews, Reports, Payments & Delays C. Contract Financial Closeout

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D. Travel, Reproduction, and Delivery E. Groundbreaking and Dedication Ceremonies F. Security Clearance and Management G. Document Security

VI. APPENDIX B Division One and selected Technical Specifications

VII. Exhibits, Drawings and other Attachments A. Prior Site Investigations B. Pre-Alteration Assessment (and/or) Requirements, i.e. accessibility assessment C. Physical Security Assessments D. Disaster Resiliency. Management of Nonstationary Weather and Extremes Profile E. Service Life Requirement F. Safeguarding Assets Analysis G. Communications Plan H. CMa - CxP Statement of Work I. Measurement and Verification J. Risk Register K. Project Definition Rating Index (PDRI) L. Operational Excellence Program (OE) M. Post-Occupancy Analysis N. Design Review Fact Sheet O. SDM Space Reconciliation Report Examples P. Project Readiness Checklist Q. Design Excellence Policy and Procedures, Chapter 9 R. Occupant Agency(ies) Program of Requirements (POR)

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I. SUMMARY

This Statement of Work (SOW) is for Design Build services for the design and construction of a new Federal Courthouse that will be located in Hartford, Connecticut. The United States General Services Administration (GSA) intends to design and construct a new federal courthouse in Hartford, Connecticut that will replace the current court operations at the Ribicoff Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse located at 450 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut.

This SOW describes the requirements for the design and construction and movement of items into the New Courthouse, a new turnkey facility comprising up to 281,000 gross square feet (GSF). In addition, the SOW specifies the processes and procedures the design build contractor (DBC) shall employ when executing the planned work. The SOW provides a performance based approach for the DBC to successfully complete and deliver the new courthouse. The SOW does not modify the contractual terms and conditions.

The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of the Project and DBC requirements as a part of the Design-Build requirements. This Phase 1 Statement of Work is a draft of the final Phase 2 product that will include Specifications, Drawings, Exhibits, and Other Attachments. For conflicts or ambiguities within or among the contract documents the DB Contractor must refer to the contract agreement

The Courthouse design must comply with security design criteria described in “The Risk Management Process: An Interagency Security Committee Standard” (ISC), 2024 edition. The New Courthouse is designated a baseline “Level IV” facility per the ISC Risk Management Process for Federal Facilities applicable to FSL III and FSL IV facilities with countermeasures inclusive of requiring setbacks, bollards, gates, barriers and security check points to screen vehicles, visitors and staff that must respond to these requirements. Access control will be required for employee vehicles entering the parking. Site design shall include pedestrian walk-ways or access that connect the New Courthouse’s entrances to the perimeter streets.

II. THE PROJECT

This project is for the design and construction of a new Federal Courthouse in Hartford, CT. The existing courthouse, the Abraham A. Ribicoff Federal Building (Ribicoff FB) and U.S. Courthouse (USCH) does not have the space functionality, security and existing conditions to meet the needs of the court. In 2011, the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut developed a long-range plan for the three existing court facilities, the Ribicoff FB and USCH, the Richard C. Lee U.S. Courthouse, and Brien McMahon Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse. The plan identified the relocation of the main court facilities for the district to Hartford resulting in a need to increase the quantity of the court facilities. Additionally, Ribicoff FB and USCH has a significant circulation challenge for the US Marshals Service prisoner movement throughout the public spaces of the courthouse that does not meet the operational and safety needs of the Judiciary.

A. Project Description

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS) is seeking a highly qualified Design-Build Firm to provide comprehensive site development, design and construction services for a new U.S.

Courthouse in Hartford, CT. The new courthouse is estimated to have a maximum total area not to exceed 281,000 gross square feet of office, storage, and special use space. The selected site consists of a 2.19 acre parcel located at 180 Allyn Street in Hartford, here-in referred to as the “Project Site”. The new facility is to be

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U.S. General Services Administration New England Region 1 designed to accommodate all court functions, specifically up to 11 total courtrooms, and up to 18 separate chambers, to house the US District Court and US Bankruptcy Court judges. The facility will also house the US District Clerk, US Bankruptcy Clerk, the US Probation and Pretrial Services Offices, and the US Marshals Service (USMS). The design-build scope of work includes all management, supervision, labor, equipment and materials required to provide architectural, engineering, construction, and other related services necessary to design and construct the new facilities

1. PROJECT LOCATION

The Project Site in downtown Hartford, Connecticut is currently used as a surface parking lot and is situated within a civic and commercial district. The site is 650 feet from the nearest I-84 interchange, enabling convenient regional vehicle access and offers bus and rail transit accessibility with Hartford Union Station 400 feet away. The central and well-connected location supports both the functional and civic presence required for a federal courthouse.

2. BUILDING BACKGROUNDS AND PREVIOUS STUDIES AND PROJECTS

The current site has been a paved parking lot without any structures since the early 1980s. The site exhibits a grade differential of approximately 16 feet, descending from the northwest corner to the southeast boundary, with a maximum surface slope of 4.8% across the current parking lot area. The former uses of the site indicate both groundwater and soil contamination. Multiple sources of geologic and environmental information are provided in subsequent appendices for a more detailed review.

3. SITE CONDITIONS & SITE ACQUISITION

In June 2025, GSA published the NEPA Record of Decision (ROD) on the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) which selected the project site. Acquisition of the site is projected for early January 2026.

The site was historically utilized for multiple commercial and residential purposes since at least 1885, which include a blacksmith, auto sales/repair, gasoline filling station, auto body repair shop, printing operations, woodworking, a machine shop, restaurants, clothing manufacturing, steam laundry, a YMCA and associated parking, residential structures, a former gasoline service station, former steam laundry facility, former auto repair/sales and machine shop, former auto repair and body shop, former car rental facility, dress factory, printing operation, former auto sales companies, clothing factory, former battery station, sheet metal works, and woodworking facility. Currently, the site is paved with no structures present and is used as a parking lot.

4. SURROUNDING PROPERTIES

The project site boundaries are Church Street to the north, Allyn Street to the south, High Street to the west, https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/Signed%20ROD%20for%20Hartford_publication%20ready.pdf https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/Hartford%20Courthouse%20Final%20EIS%20including%20appendices_REDUCED.pdf https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/Hartford%20Courthouse%20Final%20EIS%20including%20appendices_REDUCED.pdf

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U.S. General Services Administration New England Region 1 and private properties to the east. The private properties include 100 Allyn Street with mixed use occupancy and the St. Patrick St. Anthony Catholic Church properties located on Church Street. A utility easement runs through a portion of the site. The DBC shall give consideration to the abutting properties and utility easement in the planning and design of the new courthouse.

5. CONTINUOUS OPERATIONS and PHASING (N/A)

6. SUPPLEMENTAL PROJECT INFORMATION

This project requires specialized technical specifications, material and equipment procurement, installation;

reporting, and measurement. Successful project delivery will depend on active DB Contractor collaboration with the Construction Manager as agent (CMa)-Commissioning Provider (CxP), GSA and other subject matter experts. Supplemental programmatic requirements for the new courthouse are provided in the Program of Requirements (POR) which is an integral part of this SOW and is included as an attachment.

7. PROJECT WORK ITEMS

The proposed new courthouse is estimated to have a maximum total area not to exceed 281,000 gross square feet of office, storage, and special use space. The site selection for a new project site has been completed.

The site consists of a 2.19 acre parcel located at 180 Allyn Street in Hartford. The new facility is to be designed to accommodate all court functions, specifically up to 11 total courtrooms, and up to 18 separate chambers, US District Court and US Bankruptcy Court judges. The facility will also house the US District Clerk, US Bankruptcy Clerk, the US Probation and Pretrial Services Offices, a).nd the US Marshals Service (USMS).

The Work includes soil remediation and excavation, site development, design construction and commissioning of the New Courthouse. Refer to General Description 01 10 00 SUMMARY.

8. CONTRACT TYPE

As noted in the Agreement, this SOW is for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract. The Project will require a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) to be submitted after the Project Issued for Construction (IFC) Documents are complete. This will be detailed in the Phase 2 Solicitation Documents.

9. OPTIONS

In addition to the base scope of work, the options for this project are listed below. “Option” means a unilateral right in the Contract by which, for a specified time, the Government may elect to incorporate into the Contract additional scope, products, materials, equipment, systems, and installation methods that are described below. The amount for an option is the total adjustment from the Base Contract to incorporate the option work into the project. Option work includes miscellaneous devices, accessory objects and similar items incidental to or required for a complete installation, whether or not mentioned as part of the option description.

a. OPTION 1: Site Remediation

Contractor to provide a currently Licensed Environmental Professional (LEP), pursuant to Section 22a-133v of the Connecticut General Statutes and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Remediation Standards Regulations (RSRs).

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Contractor’s LEP to review all prior reports (referenced below) and prepare a recommended approach and work plan to address the site contamination in accordance with the CT Property Transfer Law, RSRs, and associated CT DEEP Guidance.

Contractor’s LEP to meet and coordinate with the CT DEEP and to oversee and verify investigation and remediation in accordance with RSRs.

Under the LEP’s oversight and direction, the Contractor must prepare and complete all required work plans, approvals, and permits required by the CT DEEP and other relevant Federal, State, and local authorities.

Under the LEP’s oversight and direction, the Contractor must complete all required site remediation, in accordance with RSRs and associated Federal, State, and local regulations and guidance, for the placement, construction, and operations of the new courthouse and the site amenities.

Contractor to provide a firm-fixed price for site remediation, which includes: soil remediation and disposal, removal of any abandoned underground storage tanks (USTs), their contents and their associated components, abandoned vaults, and foundations. Firm-fixed prices to include all planning, permitting and approvals, and required soil characterization and offsite disposal of contaminated soil. Contractor to provide a unit price for additional soil characterization and offsite disposal of contaminated soil exceeding the scope established for the firm fixed price. See Division 01 27 00 Unit Prices.

The unit prices for additional contaminated soil excavation and disposal shall be specified, in both words and figures, for each item for which a quantity is provided, and the DBC shall also show the type of contaminated soil of the respective unit prices and quantities written in figures in the column provided for that purpose. The prices, without exception, shall be net bid and contracted for, unless otherwise noted or specified, and shall include full compensation for all materials, loading, trucking, disposal, fees, equipment, tools, labor and incidental work, overhead and profit necessary to complete the item to the satisfaction of the Government.

The following site reports are available to the Contractor to assist in developing their work plans for the site remediation:

● Geotechnical Report prepared by Fuss and O’Neill, September 2025

● Site Civil Report prepared by Fuss and O’Neill

● Allyn St. Data Gap Review prepared by Solv, March 2024

● Utility Assessment Report prepared by Fuss & O’Neill, August 2024

● Pre-Site Analysis Volumes 1 and 2 prepared by MMA,Fall 2024

● Preliminary Geotechnical Considerations, prepared by GEI Consultants, June 2024

● Environmental Review & Status Report, prepared by GeoQuest, Inc., dated June

● Phase II/III Site Investigation, prepared by BL, dated April 2019

● Phase II Site Investigation (Draft), prepared by BL, dated January 23, 2018

● Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, prepared by BL Companies (BL), December 13, 2018

● Allyn St. Site Plan prepared by Close Jensen & Miller, April 1991

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11. ALLOWANCES (N/A)

12. BETTERMENTS AND REDUCTIONS (DRAFT)

The Government is providing a list of Betterments and Reductions to help the DBC achieve maximum project scope for the prescribed project budget of $292,000,000. Program line items will correlate back to the Program of Requirements (POR) categories.

Betterments - Prioritized by Levels 1 and 2.

LEVEL 1 BETTERMENTS

CATEGORY ITEM COMMENTS

Use Convert (1) District Chambers Suite into (1) COA Resident Judge

Chambers Suite Add approx. 250 NSF of space

Area Add Judicial Fitness Center (5.107) and Locker/Shower/Toilet Rooms (5.000) back into the Shared Court Support space

Add approx. 1,900 NSF of space

Area Add 700 SF shared conference room (6.500 Shared Training Suite) to

6.000 District Clerk

Add 700 NSF of generic office space

Area Add 1,098 SF shared conference room (9.500 Shared Training Suite) to

9.000 Bankruptcy Clerk

Add 1,098 NSF of generic office space (can be reduced in size)

Area Add 400 SF shared conference room (7.500 Shared Training Suite) to

7.000 Probation-Pretrial Office

Add 400 SF of generic office space

Capacity Increase capacity of Jury Assembly to 180 jurors. Current capacity is 150 jurors; add capacity for 30 additional jurors; assume 15 sf/person

Area Add back 1.216, 1.415, 2.214, 10.206 Robing Rooms in courtrooms suites.

Add 200 GSF each of quality finished space

Use Convert 1.225, 1.424, 2.223, and 10.213 Shared Work Rooms in courtroom suites to Robing Rooms

Effectively adds a bathroom to each space

Use Provide semi-atrium space Eliminate code requirements for Atrium space, not to include atrium exhaust vent, fire separation from above floor area

Use Provide more natural lighting office spaces (increased quantity of glazed partitions)

N/A

Budget Provide infrastructure to allow electronic directories outside each courtroom for posting information such as court schedules

N/A

Use Add a retractable wall between the multi-defendant courtroom and adjacent space.

Modification to the multi-defendant courtroom (1.201 Special Proceedings Courtroom) to allow for multipurpose use

Area Add a self-service cafe or vending area for staff and public use, similar to Harrisburg.

Program area falls in joint use space; would have to go through Randolph-Sheppard

Area Add a monumental public staircase in the main lobby up to a public space on the second floor, such as a ceremonial courtroom, jury assembly, or public access to clerks' offices.

N/A

Use Add features to allow the jury assembly to be combined into the lobby or adjacent spaces in a manner similar to Austin.

N/A

Use Add a white noise/sound masking system to accommodate more open design.

N/A

Area Add a publically accessible shared conference space with retractable walls and sound masking to allow for flexible uses.

N/A

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Betterments - Level 2 selections should only be included once all Level 1 Betterments have been included.

LEVEL 2 BETTERMENTS

CATEGORY ITEM COMMENTS

Area Add back 5.103 News Media Room in 5.000 Shared Court Support in

POR.

Add 450 NSF of generic office space

Area Add back 14.300 Congressional office in 14.000 Agency Tenant space in

POR.

Add 230 GSF of generic office space

Area Add back 14.400 Trustees office in 14.000 Agency Tenant space in POR. Add 230 GSF of generic office space

Area Add back 12.200 Office Spaces in the Circuit Library. Add 479 GSF of generic office space to Circuit Library

Finish Require photocatalytic precast concrete facade (if precast selected). High initial cost, lower long-term maintenance costs

Use Smart layout to allow dual use of staircases for code egress as well as public circulation/interconnection

Design optimization strategies

Budget Include risk sharing clause on tariff or price escalation in Division 1 Avoid high bid due to risks Finish Replace precast panels on exterior facades with stone. Exterior to adhere to Executive Orders on architectural styles; select low-cost precast concrete material

Finish Incorporate Art in Architecture within the courtroom design/detailing such as integrated murals, decorative gates, custom millwork detailing or lighting

N/A

Finish Add natural stone cladding on exterior faces and in interior lobby spaces.

N/A

Finish Provide site furnishing to outdoor public space at the ground level, similar to the LA Courthouse.

N/A

Area Provide a rooftop courtyard space for staff use only. N/A

Reductions - Prioritized by Level 1 (Preferred) and Level 2 (Only If Necessary):

LEVEL 1 REDUCTIONS (PREFERRED)

CATEGORY ITEM COMMENTS

Use Eliminate clock power-data outlet within courtrooms. Will require deviation from USCDG (requires clock/data outlet)

Budget Allow for use of larger mechanical equipment units in lieu of smaller units (boilers, chillers and cooling towers) Cost Savings - adhere to CBS standards

Budget Relax the requirement to use electrical double ended substation Cost Savings - adhere to CBS standards

Finish Eliminate terrazzo flooring in the secure holding spaces. Replace with sealed concrete. Cost saving finish strategy

Use Add integrated picture hanging rails in judges' offices and select public spaces.

N/A

Finish Use natural stone floors in the lobby/atrium and exterior public spaces. N/A

Use Add Integrated Workplace Initiative (IWI) for Probation offices to create a visually open, space-efficient network by breaking down walls.

N/A

Use Convert 40 surface parking spaces to secure underground building parking.

Place all designated tenant parking spaces in secure below grade space.

Note: Feasibility of this strategy will be predicated on the final design of the basement foundation.

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Budget Eliminate requirement to run CMU block wall past 9' secure ceiling to structural slab.

Replace wall above ceiling with an alternate, low-cost material (metal stud framing with 3" sound attenuation blanket, 5/8" FRT plywood, 2 layers 5/8" gypsum wallboard each side)

Use

Eliminate separation of USMS and Judicial parking space to become a total overall shared count between tenant agencies. (effectively eliminates one roll-down gate and wall division between USMS and Judicial spaces)

Requires deviation from Pub 64; sallyport will remain separate from staff parking -maintain separate vehicular paths to staff parking and sallyport

Finish Epoxy Terrazzo or the like at Lobby space in lieu of stone or marble Cost saving finish strategy

Finish Replace rolled carpet with tile carpeting in of chambers, administrative and office spaces (non-public spaces)

Floor finish to follow USCDG standards;

courtroom spaces shall retain broadloom;

Capacity Reduce the number of attorney tables in Magistrate/Bankruptcy Courtrooms to (2).

Follow relevant USCDG standards for courtroom fixtures

Reductions - Prioritized by Level 1 (Preferred) and Level 2 (Only If Necessary):

LEVEL 2 REDUCTIONS (IF NECESSARY)

CATEGORY ITEM COMMENTS

Area Reduce courtroom floor height to 19 and general office floor height to 15' throughout the courthouse

1' reduction in height from each floor as shown in cost model - ceiling heights unaffected, only interstitial space between

Finish Eliminate wainscotting in 50% of chambers walls.

Wall finish to follow USCDG standards;

retain crown moulding and chair rails; no alterations to Special Proceedings Courtroom; select walls in chambers spaces to retain wainscotting

Use

Reduce District Court bookcase requirement to 2 in judge's office, 1 in each law clerk's office, and 2 in conference room (65% reduction);

Magistrate Court to 1 in judge's office, 1 in each law clerk's office, and 2 in conference room (50% reduction)

Will require deviation from USCDG (fixed bookshelves)

Use Minimize private offices, promote open office/administration space Flexible workstation layouts, cost savings

Finish Consider adding sound masking system, relax STC ratings & HVAC noise control Systems integration strategy

Finish Reduce quality of wood finish (i.e. wood cladding vs. laminate) in 50% of chambers and courtroom walls.

Wall finish to follow USCDG standards; no alterations to Special Proceedings Courtroom; select walls in chambers and courtroom spaces to retain high quality wood finish

Budget Fastrack hazardous soil abatement and mitigation work as early bid package

Avoid delay start of construction, reduce escalation cost

Use Promote hoteling concept for multiuse tenant space Shared space strategy

Area Increase building efficiency factor to 68%

Reduce SF allocated to building common area; reductions shall occur in mechanical/equipment spaces, not public circulation

13. APPROACH TO DESIGN-BUILD

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The project delivery approach for the U.S. Courthouse shall follow the Design-Build Done RightTM by Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) and their recommended best practices for projects. The design-build project delivery method assigns responsibility to the DBC for performance of the contractual requirements. By utilizing a combination of prescriptive and performance-based requirements, the Government allows the DBC the greatest degree of flexibility in how they meet project requirements without dictating every specific design solution.

By adopting the Design-Build Done RightTM approach, the Government seeks a significant departure from traditional government-dictated design processes, practices, and associated program controls.

This trade-off requires the DBC to ensure that design solutions meet requirements while allowing for ongoing government participation and feedback throughout the design process.

The following are some, but not all, outcomes the relationship between the government and the DBC shall yield:

1. Demonstrate that the DBC is meeting performance and other contract requirements

2. Ensure performance requirements are adequate to produce the desired quality and function pertaining to aesthetics and clear visual representation etc.

3. Engage Government stakeholders in design decisions

4. Communication, collaboration and coordination throughout the design-build process

5. Provide a schedule-based project

6. Mitigate avoidable conflicts and impacts to end users

Utilizing this project delivery method shall allow the DBC the greatest degree of innovation and creativity to meet the Government’s requirements.

B. Project Goals & Objectives

1. GOALS

GSA Project Goals:

1. Design a new federal courthouse of exceptional quality and value in accordance with GSA’s Guiding Principles of Federal Architecture and Design Excellence Program which embodies GSA’s commitment to produce quality design and construction. This means an integrated approach that achieves the highest quality of design in meeting the requirements of the building’s users and accomplishing the mission of the Federal client agencies, while at the same time delivering a building that is cost effective to maintain throughout its useful life and is a lasting architectural legacy that will serve the American people for many decades.

2. Create a facility that becomes a respected landmark within Downtown Hartford.

3. Design the new courthouse to contribute to the community and be capable of servicing the community quickly and efficiently.

4. Deliver a project within the project schedule and budget while complying with GSA 2025 PBS

Interim Core Building Standards, US Courts Design Guide and USMS Publication 64.

5. Ensure the facility meets the future needs of the US Courts, USMS, GSA, USAO, FPD and the https://www.gsa.gov/real-estate/design-and-construction/engineering/facilities-standards-for-the-public-buildings-service https://www.gsa.gov/real-estate/design-and-construction/engineering/facilities-standards-for-the-public-buildings-service

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6. Align with Executive Order 14344 Making Federal Architecture Beautiful Again, August 2025.

U.S. District Court (USDC) Project Goals:

1. Design and construct a new courthouse to express the dignity and vision of the District of Connecticut judges.

2. Use materials which will express the purpose of the institution and last the intended life of the new courthouse.

3. Provide the public, jurors, judges and staff with an open-feeling experience when working and/or visiting the new courthouse.

4. Design a new courthouse which will allow for judges to move freely to all the courtrooms and have a collegial work environment.

5. Provide the court staff office spaces with natural light and communal work areas.

6. Create outdoor areas which can be used daily by the court and public or for special events.

U.S. Marshal Service (USMS) Project Goals:

1. Design and construct a new courthouse that allows the US Marshal Service to continue their mission of enforcing federal laws and providing support to virtually all elements of the federal justice system.

2. Design a new courthouse to accommodate the three required movement systems: the secure (prisoner) movement system, the restricted (staff) movement system and the public movement system.

3. Limit the need for multiple prisoner elevators and minimize the travel length of secure corridors/sallyport. USMS space should be centrally located, and vertically stacked in the courthouse.

4. All occupied USMS administrative and operational space should have exterior windows providing direct natural light, unless required otherwise.

5. Efficiently design USMS space to meet and not exceed the approved programmed requirements.

6. USMS space must be contiguous on a single floor (or if the floor plate is too small, on contiguous floors with internal connecting stairs) and within a secure, single envelope of space, except for the vehicle sallyport, FIT room, courtroom holding cells, and the court security office.

7. Design a courthouse that locates all USMS space, except the vehicle sallyport, at or above second floor level of the building.

2. OBJECTIVES

1. The massing, size, scale, features, and setbacks of the new courthouse should be compatible with the new site setting/context. Traditional or classical architecture is the preferred style for the new courthouse in alignment with Executive Order 14344 Making Federal Architecture Beautiful Again..

2. The new building’s exterior materials should be chosen for durability, quality, compatibility with adjacent properties, and to reflect the stature and significance of a courthouse.

3. The new courthouse should be appropriately scaled and sited for compatibility and enhancement of the surrounding area.

4. The new courthouse shall engage with the surrounding transit systems and connect to the City of Hartford services and infrastructure.

5. The design should also utilize materials and components that will increase the overall lifecycle of the building and respond to climate conditions, ensuring minimal care and maintenance throughout

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6. The design should mitigate potential risks of property damage or loss due to significant weather events.

C. Project Delivery Approach

This project must utilize the DB delivery method, DB contract procured by competitive negotiation using a two-phase design-build selection procedure (FAR Subpart 36.3). The DB scope of work includes all labor, materials, systems and equipment required to provide architectural and engineering design, construction, and other related services necessary to design and to construct the New U.S. Courthouse for Hartford, CT. Related services include, but are not limited to, building demolition, site planning, geotechnical investigation, historic preservation, environmental mitigations, testing and inspection during construction, and coordination with the CMa - CxP and its representatives.

This project must be accomplished using a collaborative DB delivery method, an enhanced version of Integrated Project delivery. A successful project outcome will depend on the trust and collaboration between the project stakeholders; GSA, the U.S. Courts and the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), consultants, DB Contractor, and city neighbors. All required work is included in a single design and construction effort. After award of the DB contract, the DB Contractor must continue the development of the approved concept design and prepare construction documentation following the Core Building Standards design review and submission process and as described herein (GSAM 552.236-72 and the FAR clause 52.236-21 ). The DB Contractor must serve as the A/E of record and construct the project.

GSA envisions a highly collaborative design-build delivery approach for this project, with the outcome that the DB Contractor must work closely with the GSA and U.S. Courts, U.S. Marshals Service and other tenant representatives to deliver a final project that meets the needs and expectations as defined within the supporting documents.

This Contract is a firm fixed price Design-Build contract that includes a final design concept submission, Design Development design phase, Construction Document design phase, and all construction work. GSA has a separate contract with a (CMa for this project. As part of the CMa’s contract, GSA must retain a CxP to assist with the development of the contract commissioning performance requirements to support the achievement of Enhanced Commissioning, and Measurement & Verification (M&V) credits. The DB Contractor must perform commissioning-related tasks in accordance with the contract documents, GSA Commissioning Guide, and the Core Building Standards.

The DBC shall be responsible for providing professional design services. In the performance of such work, the DBC shall be responsible for retaining licensed design professionals registered in their disciplines in the State of Connecticut who shall sign and seal all drawings, calculations, specifications and other submittals that the licensed professional prepares. The DBC shall be responsible for, and the Government shall be entitled to rely upon, the adequacy and completeness of all professional design services provided under this Agreement.

This New Federal Courthouse shall be consistent with the Government’s Design and Construction Excellence in Public Buildings and requires a suitably qualified architectural and engineering team to design the Courthouse. The DBC’s Design Team shall address and balance all of the Goals and Objectives stated in the Phase 1 Solicitation and further described in this OPR. The Design Team shall consider the neighborhood scale and context, the citywide planning initiatives of the City of Hartford, and the promotion of public space.

It should work to create a state-of the-art workplace environment that supports the mission of the Courthouse through the implementation of best practices in workplace design. The design of the New Federal Courthouse shall follow the Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings and https://www.acquisition.gov/far/subpart-36.3 https://www.acquisition.gov/gsam/552.236-72 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.236-21

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During the development from initial concept to final concept the Design-Build team must work closely with the GSA, occupant agencies, the CMa and all other involved parties to ensure that all the goals are addressed.

The Design Team shall establish and maintain communication and professional relationships with the Government, including, but not limited to, tenant agency representatives, other relevant Federal, State and Local government authorities having jurisdiction, and all other DBC team members throughout all stages.

Members of the DBC’s Team include contractors and subcontractors engaged by the DBC. Where differences of opinion exist between the DBC and the Government, the DBC shall not discuss them in the presence of third parties. The Government expects the DBC Team to work in collaboration with the entire DBC delivery team. The DBC shall provide the Government with sound management advice regarding all services to be performed under the OPR. The goal shall be to achieve the best quality and value while controlling schedule and budget. The DBC shall take initiative in helping resolve problems and minimize claims taking all reasonable measures to anticipate problems and delays and to minimize or eliminate their adverse impact to the schedule, budget, and approved design. The Design Team shall take the initiative and act to mitigate circumstances that could lead to claims, resolve conflicts promptly, and keep the Government advised of any potential disputes and delays. The Design Team shall exercise due diligence to ensure that the New Federal Courthouse meets applicable requirements, codes, regulations, standards, and the project construction documents.

D. Design Build (DB) Contractor Team

1. KEY PERSONNEL/STAFFING

The DB Contractor must provide sufficient staff of project managers, architects, design engineers, field engineers, superintendents, inspection and testing engineers, scheduling specialists, cost engineers, traffic modeling engineer, clerical and accounting personnel, etc. to perform the required work.

2. OTHER PERSONNEL

In addition to the key team members identified within this document, the DB Contractor must provide administrative, clerical, and technical personnel as necessary to perform the services required under this contract.

3. EXPERTISE

At a minimum, the DB Contractor’s team members should include of the following experts to provide expertise (a single individual may be assigned more than ONE of the responsibilities / expertise listed below) as and when needed for efficient and effective operations:

● Project Executive

● Senior Project Manager

● Assistant Project Manager

● Pre-Construction (a.k.a design-phase Manager) Project Manager

● The design-phase manager ensures that both design and build functions conform to the contract and meet the financial requirements of the team budgets. Responsible for coordinating and integrating the design process.

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● Registered Lead Architectural Designer with demonstrated experience and technical competence in classical or traditional architecture

● A/E Project Manager

● Community Liaison

● Interior Architect | Interior Designer

● Engineering Designers - All Disciplines registered professional engineers in the State of

Connecticut including civil - structural, geotechnical, hydrology and hydraulics, mechanical, electrical

● Traffic modeling Consultant/Engineer (recommended, not required)

● Registered Fire Protection Engineer

● Environmental Coordinator

● Physical Security and Access Control Consultant/Coordinator

● Building Enclosure Consultant

● Energy Modeler of Record (Responsible for developing the energy model that archives the energy requirements)

● Blast Consultant

● AV Designer/Integrator

● Detention Security Consultant

● Lighting Design Consultant

● Landscape Architect

● Community Planner

● Acoustic Consultant

● Lead Licensed Environmental Professional Coordinator -Pursuant to Connecticut General

Statutes (CGS) Section 22a-133v

● Quality Control Superintendent

● Construction Superintendent

● Construction Supervisor

● Cost Engineer

● Construction Scheduler

● Safety Officer - onsite full time during construction

● Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Project Manager

● O&M Quality Control coordinator

● Information Technology (IT) Consultant/Coordinator

● Document Manager (CDM)

● Accessibility Consultant

Specialty Design and Engineering Consultants

In addition to the primary design team, the DBC shall provide specialty design and engineering consultants as needed to complete the design scope. Some of these specialties may be provided by the Lead Design Firm, if they have relevant expertise in-house with appropriate experience. Specialty Design and Engineering Consultants include, but are not limited to, the following:

● Acoustical Engineer

● Signage, Graphics and Wayfinding Designer

● Telecommunications Engineer

● Sustainability Consultant

● Data Center Design Engineer

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● Technical Security Engineer

● Audio-Visual Systems Engineer

● Vertical Transportation Consultant

● Building Automation Systems (BAS) Design Engineer

● Waste Management Consultant

● Wind/Wake Consultant

● Lightning Protection Consultant

● Seismic Design Consultant

● Furnishings Specifier

● Geotechnical and Soils Engineer Consultant

● Lighting Designer

● Parking Garage Designer / Traffic Consultant

● Commissioning Consultant

● Security Systems Engineer

● Window Washing Consultant

Within twenty (20) calendar days after the Notice to Proceed (NTP) the DB Contractor must edit the Communications Plan, and complete the team entries.

4. DB CONTRACTOR TEAM SUBSTITUTION

During the performance of the services required under this contract, the DB Contractor must obtain GSA written consent from the Contracting Officer before making any substitution for DB Contractors and outside associates or consultants specifically identified and agreed to in the request for qualifications, proposal, contract, and any contract modifications.

5. DB CONTRACTOR’S DOCUMENT MANAGER (CDM)

The CDM must provide a single point of contact to manage documents and coordinate submissions. The DB Contractor must coordinate with GSA’s BIM POC within thirty (30) calendar days after the NTP to confirm the BIM Execution Plan (BEP) and COBie Information Delivery Plan, including naming conventions, format, structure, and training requirements.

The CDM must:

a. Control of all project documentation, including PMIS requirements

b. Control of as-builts and project files

c. Execute real time updating of as-builts with change orders, bulletins, RFIs.

d. Provide submissions of as-builts identifying all changes to date for Quality Control reviews.

e. Coordination with PBS CAD Standards, GSA National BIM, CDX & COBie Standard other Electronic Data

f. Coordination with Operations and Maintenance

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E. Project Duration and Schedule Milestones

Period of Performance: Performance period will be 48 months from the Notice to Proceed (NTP) date.

The estimated award date for the Design Build Task Order is August 2026.

Substantial Completion. The Contractor shall achieve Substantial Completion of the Work, as that term is defined in the base contract, no later than 1460 calendar days from issuance of the NTP.

Contract Completion. The Contractor shall achieve Contract Completion, as the term is defined in the base contract, within 150 calendar days after Substantial Completion.

Below is a listing of estimated major Schedule Milestones.

NOTE: the milestones provided below subject to change based on the DB Contractor’s project schedule. They are provided as a guide only.

Project Schedule - Milestones Italicized Projected Completion Date Design-Build Firm Award 08/03/2026 Design Start/NTP Project Kick-off Meeting 08/17/2026 Peer Review Post Award & Integrated Design Review (IDR) 11/06/2026 Develop Final Design Concept 12/26/2026 Commissioners Presentation and Final Design Concept Approval

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