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The General Services Administration (GSA), Great Lakes Region 5, announces an opportunity to provide Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) services for the FDA

Forensic Chemistry Center Modernization project in Cincinnati, OH. The scope of CMc services under this proposed contract includes Design Phase Services and an option for

Construction Phase services.

The CMc will be competitively chosen using source selection (FAR 15) procedures. The objective of the source selection process is to select a proposal that represents the best value to the Government. The award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and offers the best value to the Government, considering the technical factors and the total evaluated price. For this procurement, the technical factors will be significantly more important than price (FAR 15.101-1, Trade

Offs). The technical factors will include Experience in providing Design Phase Services and Construction Phase Services on similar projects; Project Management

Plan/Approach; Qualifications and Experience of Key Personnel; Past Performance;

and Project Labor Agreement (PLA) in providing Design Phase Services and

Construction Phase Services on similar projects.

The Government reserves the right to make award on initial offers, but discussions may be held if appropriate. The estimated total construction costs for the project falls within the approximate range of $33,000,000 - $43,000,000. The Design Phase Services are anticipated to commence upon award of the contract on or about October 2020. The optional Construction Phase Work is anticipated to be awarded in November/December

2020. The performance period is approximately 873 calendar days for the project.

The requirement for this opportunity includes the demolition of the existing Cincinnati

FDA District Office space to accommodate the expansion and modernization of the

Cincinnati FDA Forensic Chemistry Center's (FCC) laboratory space to meet FDA long-term requirements. This project will also consolidate the existing FDA Cincinnati District administrative office space and lease space (currently in the Cincinnati URS Tower) into approximately 20,400 USF of vacant space at the Peck Federal Building, 550 Main

Street, Cincinnati, OH. The FCC's existing lab spaces will be partially demolished and updated finishes will be installed. Building support spaces including restrooms, food services areas, and storage areas will be partially demolished and new finishes will be provided. The building's storefront and roof will be repaired. The loading dock will be repaired and service drive extended. The project scope includes electrical improvements including lighting upgrades, new UPS, and emergency generator upgrades. The project scope also includes a new fire alarm system, fire sprinkler system modifications, air handling unit’s replacement, new VAV units and ductwork, chilled water piping replacement, exhaust fans replacement, chillers replacement, and boilers replacement. The NAICS code for this procurement is 236220.

The CMc shall be a member of the project development team during the design and construction phases. The CMc selected for this project shall work along with the GSA and GSA's selected Architect and Engineer (A/E) firm, Commissioning Agent (CxA), and

Construction Manager as Agent (CMa). The services requested of the CMc shall cover a wide range of design and construction activities, such as: constructability reviews, cost estimating, work phasing reviews, scheduling and general construction services.

The CMc is at risk and is responsible for involvement in the project development and administration of the construction.

Definition of Construction Manager as Constructor: A CMc contractor is defined as a firm engaged under direct contract to a building owner or client (in this case the GSA) to provide services such as design review, cost estimating, sustainability review, scheduling and general construction services. The services requested of the CMc shall cover a wide range of design and construction activities which are often performed by both Construction Managers (CMs) and General Contractors (GCs). In contrast to a CM that is not also a constructor; the CMc is at risk and is involved with project development and administration of the construction. The CMc shall be a member of the project development team during the design and construction phases, working with the A/E and the Government to ensure a quality project, within the mandated schedule and budget.

The CMc contractor will perform services including, but not limited to: evaluating design concepts, monitoring A/E progress, coordinating design reviews, reviewing designs, reviewing and preparing cost estimates, controlling schedules, keeping records, reporting on design and construction progress, conducting Value Engineering (VE) exercises, conducting constructability reviews, constructing the facility at or below the

Estimated Construction Cost at Award (ECCA), administering the construction contract and all subcontracts, coordinating construction meetings, CPM scheduling, monitoring construction costs and performing administrative and other services as defined in the scope of work to provide for a completely functional facility.

There are two components of work to be performed under this Contract: Design Phase

Services and Construction Phase Services. The Contractor is required to complete the

Design Phase Services for the firm-fixed-price set forth in the Contract Price Schedule.

If the Government exercises the option for the Construction Phase Services, the contractor shall complete the Construction Phase Services at or below the Guaranteed

Maximum Price (GMP).

Joint Ventures: Joint venture or firm/consultant arrangements will be considered and must submit an acceptable joint venture agreement.

The solicitation package will be available on or about 6/29/2020. The solicitation package will only be available electronically. Potential Offerors will be responsible for downloading the solicitation from the betasam website, https://www.beta.sam.gov, and for monitoring for possible amendments and/or additional information.

A pre-proposal conference will be held virtually, approximately two weeks after the solicitation is issued. A link to the Pre-Proposal Registration Form will be included in the solicitation posting, and anyone interested in attending the pre-proposal conference shall complete the form and submit it prior to the pre-proposal conference. Please note, the number of people attending will be limited to three individuals per company/team.

We consider attendance at this conference vital to the preparation of a competitive and cost effective proposal and to understanding the total result desired by the Government.

Failure to attend this meeting may not be used as an excuse for omissions or miscalculations in offers. The offers will be due on or about July 30, 2020.

All responsible sources may submit a bid/proposal which shall be considered by the agency. In order to be eligible for award offerors are required to provide electronic representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM), which can be accessed at: https://www.sam.gov. An award is anticipated on or about October

9, 2020.