Tab 10 New Bedford and Portland BPP Combined Synopsis 3.17.20.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTE: Solicitation # 47PB0020Q0004

ACQUISITION STRATEGY: Total Small Business Set Aside

PROJECT: MA - New Bedford Custom House and ME- Portland US Custom House Historical Preservation Plan

DATE ISSUED: 3/17/2020

QUOTE DUE DATE: 11:00am ET Friday, April 3, 2020

QUESTIONS: Questions are due via email by 11:00am ET on Friday, March 20, 2020

NAICS CODE: 541620

SUBMIT QUOTE VIA EMAIL TO: Erin Clark and Michele Valenza

Erin Clark Contract Specialist General Services Administration Email: Erin.Clark@gsa.gov

Michele Valenza Contract Specialist General Services Administration Email: Michele.Valenza@gsa.gov

This is a combined synopsis solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number is 47PB0020Q0004 and the solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). A statement that the solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-87.This requirement is being issued as a total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 541620 – Environmental Consulting Service Contractors and small business size standard is $15 million.The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price, one-time service order for a Contractor to provide a historic building preservation plan in accordance to the statement of work. Please see the attached statement of work for full requirement details and pricing submission.

GSA New England Region 1 MA New Bedford House & the ME and Portland Custom House Historic Building Preservation Plan Combined Synopsis

Table of Contents

A. Identification of Agency

B. Statement of Work

Administration

C.1 Contracting Officer (CO)

C.2 Contract Specialist (CS)

C.3 Project Coordinator (PC)/Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

C.4 Period of Performance

C.5 Security Requirements and Personal Identity Verification Procedures (Non-Classified

Contract)

C.6 Kickoff Meeting

C.7 Proprietary Information

D. Request for Quote

D.1 Instructions for Quotes

D.2 Prospective Contractors’ Questions

E. Evaluation Criteria

E.1 Evaluation Procedures

E.2 Evaluation Breakdown

F. Summary of Deadlines

G. Contract Clauses

H. Solicitation Provisions

Portland Custom House Historic Building Preservation Plan Combined Synopsis

A. Identification of Agency The General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service (PBS), Region 1 (New

England) is requesting a quote for a Historical Building Preservation Plan (HBPP) for the ME and Portland Custom house BPPs. This requirement is a small business set aside. All services are to be provided in accordance to the statement of work. The Contractor will be required to submit a firm-fixed-price (FFP) quote and response to the evaluation factors on April 3, 2020 at 11:00am ET.

*Quotes including resumes and all other documents combined shall not exceed 50 pages.

Submissions over 50 pages will automatically be disqualified.*

B. Statement of Work Please note there are two separate statements of work, one for the MA New Bedford Custom House and the second for the ME Portland Custom House.

I. THE NEW BEDFORD CUSTOM HOUSE STATEMENT OF WORK

Building Name: New Bedford Custom House Building Number MA0076 Building Location: 37 North Second Street

New Bedford, MA 02740 Approximate Area: 8,350 gsf

II. BACKGROUND

A. Currently the US General Services Administration (GSA) Region 1 is considering possible modifications to the New Bedford Custom House, which has Landmark status in the National Register of Historic Places. Prior to implementing any modifications to the building GSA requires a Building Preservation Plan (BPP) to understand the scope and priority of historically significant areas and features of the New Bedford Custom House in order to preserve its historic fabric.

B. The BPP program was developed to ensure that the material and cultural values of the GSA’s historic buildings are correctly documented, understood and treated. The purpose of the BPP is to develop exterior and interior zones to guide preservation treatment levels, identify and evaluate selected architectural elements within each zone, and to provide appropriate treatment and repair guidelines.

C. GSA, through the Center for Historic Buildings in the Office of the Chief Architect, has developed an Electronic Document Management System (EDMS), the Historic Buildings Documentation Repository (HBDR), to manage its BPPs, and associated documents, drawings, and images. In support of GSA’s HBDR, the Historic Preservation

Portland Custom House Historic Building Preservation Plan Combined Synopsis

Professional (HPP) shall ensure certain information is collected and presented as described at Attachment 1. Entry of data into HBDR shall be accomplished by GSA staff.

III. PROJECT OBJECTIVES

A. This project covers all services necessary for the preparation of a BPP, and support of electronic document management, utilizing the new web-based electronic format.

Actual upload of data documents, images, and information to HBDR the web-based program will be done by GSA staff.

B. The principal goal of the BPP is to develop interior and exterior zones to guide preservation treatment levels. Additional goals include the documentation of building history, original construction, and current material conditions.

C. The BPP shall include all areas shown in the plans, including, but not limited to:

1. Site Entire site, including exterior paving, pedestrian entries, stairs, interface with adjacent Custom House Square Park, especially the adjacent pergola and plaza dedicated to the 54th Regiment Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry; and air intakes/areaways

2. Elevations All building elevations, including exterior facades, entries, front and side stairs, adjacent paving, as well as doors, windows, details, and all original, exterior light fixtures, signage, or other elements.

3. Basement All spaces and circulation, including basement level entries, stairways, and all existing original spaces, details, and finishes, areaways, and circulation routes as well as support and mechanical spaces

4. First Floor Pedestrian entries along North Second Street, William Street, and adjacent to Custom House Square Park, including all original features: corridors, doors and transoms, windows, stove alcoves, light fixtures, decorative ceiling elements, diagonal black and white marble floor tiles, interior stair construction and details, original or renovated office areas, lab areas, renovated toilet room, and support spaces

5. Second Floor All existing original spaces, including those within the

Customs Hall: original transaction counter, measuring device and decorative wrought-iron room divider, stove alcoves, original details and finishes, typical offices, Portland Custom House Historic Building Preservation Plan Combined Synopsis conference room, renovated toilet room, circulation routes and stairs, and support spaces

6. Attic and Cupola Any existing elements of original construction, circulation routes and stair

D. All BPP submissions shall be provided in accordance to the Project Schedule.

IV. FORMAT DESCRIPTION

A. The BPP shall be comprised of three parts with each providing a sound basis for the next.

1. History and Documentation Devoted to the identification of the historic building, including general building information, real estate profile, history, design and construction, and a description of the building as originally built. This portion of the work may reference the January 1991 Historic Structures Report by Ann Beha Associates and the February 2009 Investigative Study Report by Guzman-Prufer, Inc.

2. Building Evaluation and Analysis Focuses on establishing architectural significance and level of integrity retained. The information collected includes survey of building exterior, including courtyards, and interior spaces and elements. Types of materials present, and their condition, are noted. In addition, building systems, including mechanical, electrical, life safety are noted, as is the level of compliance with applicable codes.

3. Recommended Treatment Based upon the information collected in the previous two parts, which establishes the significance and current condition of the building, this part formulates the preservation zoning of the building, and provides recommended treatments for the repair, restoration and maintenance of the building’s exterior and interior spaces and elements.

B. In addition to the three areas of information described above, the BPP shall feature an image library consisting of historical photographs, current condition photographs, and digital images of existing plans for original construction as well as subsequent alteration projects.

C. The building’s site, facades, interior layout, and elements including unique characteristics/features shall be analyzed for their significance and integrity, according to the following Zones:

Zone 1 Restoration

Zone 2 Rehabilitation

Zone 3 Renovation

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An overall explanation of the evaluation criteria for each Zone, along with an explanation of the selected zone for each area shall be discussed in the BPP.

D. Graphic floor plans, and elevations if relevant, shall be overlaid with standard Microsoft colors denoting the Preservation Zones according to the following “stoplight” color scheme:

Zone 1 Preservation

E. Attachment 1 outlines the areas of information required by the BPP.

F. The HPP will be provided with a copy of the BPP User’s Guide, which describes the requirements for each area of information required.

V. SCOPE OF WORK

A. Overview

The Historic Preservation Professional (HPP) will shall perform all services described herein and all services incident thereto as required under the BPP Contract, in accordance with the Project Objectives, Description of Work, Governing Studies and Requirements, and other considerations set out herein, including the following attachments:

1. Attachment 1 BPP HBDR Requirements

2. Attachment 2 Digital Photographic Documentation

3. Attachment 3 Guidelines for Zoning Historic Buildings

B. Requirement Details

1. History and Documentation

a. Gather information about the New Bedford Custom House, as indicated in Attachment 1, including a list of available documents. Archival research shall include but not be limited to documents located in the GSA New England Region 1, including the January 1991 Historic Structures Report by Ann Beha Associates and the February 2009 Investigative Study Report by Guzman-Prufer, Inc.

b. Prepare a general description of the building and an assessment of architectural and cultural significance.

c. Provide bibliography of all sources consulted in the preparation of History and Documentation.

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2. Building Evaluation and Analysis

a. Conduct site visits to produce photographic documentation, establish preservation zoning, and prepare descriptions of significant original materials and conditions including missing or altered elements for the New Bedford Custom House.

Photograph the building’s interior and exterior spaces to show materials and features, as listed in, but not limited to, the spaces listed, and as directed in Attachment 2.

b. Review historic construction documents to confirm the existence and configuration of original significant public spaces, including public corridors, for purposes of prescribing restoration approaches.

c. Perform evaluations of all material conditions within the New Bedford Custom House, including identifying probable causes of deterioration.

3. Recommended Treatments

a. Establish a prioritization of “Preservation Zones,” in accordance with the guidelines in Attachment 3, identifying the levels of significance for the building’s interior and exterior spaces, in order to assign appropriate levels of treatment for the building’s rehabilitation, modernization and long-term maintenance. These preservation zones shall be presented in a graphic format and also address the building site, including paving, stairs, and air intakes.

b. Based upon findings of building analysis and evaluation of building material conditions, and established “preservation zoning,” provide recommendations for the most appropriate treatments, including restoration and repair methods and long-term maintenance.

c. Reference GSA technical specification sections as applicable.

d. Review all applicable GSA technical specification sections, and establish links to appropriate sections.

e. For procedures relevant to the materials of this particular building, provide recommendations for revising technical specifications where information contained therein may no longer be recommendable, or where current practices may supersede those prescribed.

f. Identify sources for all recommended treatments not currently contained in GSA technical specifications.

4. Photographs

a. The photographs shall include both historic and non-historic locations.

b. Photographs shall be provided in digital format only, meeting current standards for professional architectural photography, at a minimum size and resolution of 5 x 7 inches, 300 DPI. Submitted photographs shall document spaces and conditions in views that legibly convey the overall appearance of the space as well as significant features and conditions, minimizing proportional distortion. All

Portland Custom House Historic Building images shall be uploaded to the database and checked to verify image quality.

c. As part of the 100% FINAL Submission, the contractor shall submit

(2) bound copies and (2) CDs of the Final BPP Report, including all photographs.

C. Criteria Governing Survey

1. Services performed under this Contract shall conform to all applicable requirements and criteria indicated in the following handbooks and publications, and the latest issues and changes thereto:

a. Government Studies, Surveys and Reports

i. Any previously completed Historic Structure Reports and/or Building Preservation Plans, if available, and including the January 1991 Historic Structures Report by Ann Beha Associates, and the February 2009 Investigative Study Report by Guzman-Prufer.

ii. Applicable studies undertaken on the building (consult GSA Region 1 Regional Historic Preservation Officer, Building Manager and GSA Region 1 Asset Manager)

iii. GSA Technical Guides and Notes, available at www.gsa.gov/historicpreservation>technical resources, National Park Service Preservation Briefs and Tech Notes.

iv. Building Engineering Report (BER), if one has been done

b. Government Requirements

i. ADM 1020.1 and PBS 1022.2: GSA Procedures for Historic Properties.

ii. The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended and Executive Order 11593.

iii. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Illustrated Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, Revised 1992 (36 CFR 67).

iv. GSA P-100: Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service, March 2003.

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D. PROJECT SCHEDULE

Project Milestones

1. Planning Kick-off Meeting Provide proposed Work Plan 14 Calendar Days after with target dates for deliverables Kick –off Meeting

GSA Review 14 Calendar Days

2. 50% Submission: 30 Calendar Days after receipt of GSA review comments on Work Plan, above

GSA Review 21 Calendar Days

3. 75% Submission: 30 Calendar Days after receipt of GSA review comments on 50% Submission, above

GSA Review 21 Calendar Days

4. 100% Draft Submission: 30 Calendar Days after receipt of GSA review comments on 75% Submission, above

GSA Review 21 Calendar Days

5. 100% FINAL Submission:

Provide two (2) bound copies 30 Calendar Days after receipt of BPP report, and (2) CDs, of GSA review comments on including all photographs 100% submission, above

GSA FINAL Review 21 Calendar Days

In the event that a submission from the contractor is found to have major errors/not worthy of review, the corrections will be revised and resubmitted to the GSA within 5 days of the initial notification.

I. THE ME PORTLAND US CUSTOM HOUSE STATEMENT OF WORK

Building Name: Portland US Custom House Building Number: ME0035 Building Location: 312 Fore Street, Portland, ME Approximate Area: 27,000 gsf

II. BACKGROUND

A. Currently the US General Services Administration (GSA) Region 1 is considering possible modifications to the Portland US Custom House, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Prior to implementing any modifications to the building GSA requires a Building Preservation Plan (BPP) to understand the scope and priority of historically significant areas and features of the Portland US Custom House in order to preserve its historic fabric.

B. The BPP program was developed to ensure that the material and cultural values of the GSA’s historic buildings are correctly documented, understood and treated. The purpose of the BPP is to develop exterior and interior zones to guide preservation treatment levels, identify and evaluate selected architectural elements within each zone, and to provide appropriate treatment and repair guidelines.

C. GSA, through the Center for Historic Buildings in the Office of the Chief Architect, has developed an Electronic Document Management System (EDMS), the Historic Buildings Documentation Repository (HBDR), to manage its BPPs, and associated documents, drawings, and images. In support of GSA’s HBDR, the Historic Preservation Professional (HPP) shall ensure certain information is collected and presented as described at Attachment 1. Entry of data into HBDR shall be accomplished by GSA staff.

III. PROJECT OBJECTIVES

A. This project covers all services necessary for the preparation of a BPP, and support of electronic document management, utilizing the new web-based electronic format.

Actual upload of data documents, images, and information to HBDR the web-based program will be done by GSA staff.

B. The principal goal of the BPP is to develop interior and exterior zones to guide preservation treatment levels. Additional goals include the documentation of building history, original construction, and current material conditions.

Portland Custom House Historic Building Preservation Plan Combined Synopsis

C. The BPP shall include all areas shown in the plans, including, but not limited to:

1. Site Entire site, including exterior paving, pedestrian entries, stairs, and air intakes/areaways

2. Elevations All building elevations, including exterior facades, entries, stairs, and details, doors, windows, and any original, exterior light fixtures and signage

3. Basement All spaces and circulation, including basement level entries, all existing original spaces and stairways, ramps, details and finishes, areaways, elevators and lobbies, circulation routes and stairs; office, conference rooms, computer rooms, custodial spaces, program, support, storage; mechanical, tel/data and electrical rooms

4. First Floor Pedestrian entries and stairs, main building vestibules, original double height Custom Hall, stair and elevator lobbies, including all original features, circulation routes and stairs; corridors, doors, light fixtures, decorative ceiling elements, stair railing details, all original or renovated office areas, and conference rooms; toilet rooms, program,

5. Second Floor All existing original spaces, stair and elevator lobbies, original details and finishes, offices, original or renovated offices and conference rooms, kitchenettes and toilet rooms, circulation routes and stairs;

6. Mezzanine Level All existing original spaces, and stairs to penthouse level

7. Penthouse Level All existing original spaces, and stairs to roof

D. All BPP submissions shall be provided in accordance to the Project Schedule.

IV. FORMAT DESCRIPTION

A. The BPP shall be comprised of three parts with each providing a sound basis for the next.

2. History and Documentation Devoted to the identification of the historic building, including general building information, real estate profile, history, design and construction, and a description of

Portland Custom House Historic Building Preservation Plan Combined Synopsis the building as originally built. This portion of the work may reference the August 31, 1990 Historic Structures Report by Ann Beha Associates.

3. Building Evaluation and Analysis Focuses on establishing architectural significance and level of integrity retained. The information collected includes survey of building exterior, including courtyards, and interior spaces and elements. Types of materials present, and their condition, are noted. In addition, building systems, including mechanical, electrical, life safety are noted, as is the level of compliance with applicable codes.

4. Recommended Treatment Based upon the information collected in the previous two parts, which establishes the significance and current condition of the building, this part formulates the preservation zoning of the building, and provides recommended treatments for the repair, restoration and maintenance of the building’s exterior and interior spaces and elements.

B. In addition to the three areas of information described above, the BPP shall feature an image library consisting of historical photographs, current condition photographs, and digital images of existing plans for original construction as well as subsequent alteration projects.

C. The building’s site, facades, interior layout, and elements including unique characteristics/features shall be analyzed for their significance and integrity, according to the following Zones:

Zone 1 Restoration

Zone 2 Rehabilitation

Zone 3 Renovation

An overall explanation of the evaluation criteria for each Zone, along with an explanation of the selected zone for each area shall be discussed in the BPP.

D. Graphic floor plans, and elevations if relevant, shall be overlaid with standard Microsoft colors denoting the Preservation Zones according to the following “stoplight” color scheme:

Zone 1 Preservation

E. Attachment 1 outlines the areas of information required by the BPP.

F. The HPP will be provided with a copy of the BPP User’s Guide, which describes the requirements for each area of information required.

V. SCOPE OF WORK

A. Overview

The Historic Preservation Professional (HPP) shall perform all services described herein and all services incident thereto as required under the BPP Contract, in accordance with the Project Objectives, Description of Work, Governing Studies and Requirements, and other considerations set out herein, including the following attachments:

1. Attachment 1 BPP HBDR Requirements

2. Attachment 2 Digital Photographic Documentation

3. Attachment 3 Guidelines for Zoning Historic Buildings

B. Requirement Details:

1. History and Documentation

a. Gather information about the Portland US Custom House as indicated in Attachment 1, including a list of available documents. Archival research shall include but not be limited to documents located in the GSA New England Region 1, including the. August 31, 1990 Historic Structures Report by Ann Beha Associates.

b. Prepare a general description of the building and an assessment of architectural and cultural significance.

c. Provide bibliography of all sources consulted in the preparation of History and Documentation.

2. Building Evaluation and Analysis

a. Conduct site visits to produce photographic documentation, establish preservation zoning, and prepare descriptions of significant original materials and conditions including missing or altered elements for the Portland US Custom House.

Photograph the building’s interior and exterior spaces to show materials and features, as listed in, but not limited to, the spaces listed, and as directed in Attachment 2.

b. Review historic construction documents to confirm the existence and configuration of original significant public spaces, including public corridors, for purposes of prescribing restoration approaches.

c. Perform evaluations of all material conditions within the Portland US Custom House, including identifying probable causes of deterioration.

3. Recommended Treatments

g. Establish a prioritization of “Preservation Zones”, in accordance with the guidelines in Attachment 3, identifying the levels of significance for the building’s interior and exterior spaces, in order to assign appropriate levels of treatment for the building’s rehabilitation, modernization and long-term maintenance. These preservation zones shall be presented in a graphic format and also address the building site, including paving, site walls and stairs, and air intakes.

h. Based upon findings of building analysis and evaluation of building material conditions, and established “preservation zoning,” provide recommendations for the most appropriate treatments, including restoration and repair methods and long-term maintenance.

i. Reference GSA technical specification sections as applicable.

j. Review all applicable GSA technical specification sections, and establish links to appropriate sections.

k. For procedures relevant to the materials of this particular building, provide recommendations for revising technical specifications where information contained therein may no longer be recommendable, or where current practices may supersede those prescribed.

l. Identify sources for all recommended treatments not currently contained in GSA technical specifications.

4. Photographs

d. The photographs shall include both historic and non-historic locations.

e. Photographs shall be provided in digital format only, meeting current standards for professional architectural photography, at a minimum size and resolution of 5 x 7 inches, 300 DPI. Submitted photographs shall document spaces and conditions in views that legibly convey the overall appearance of the space as well as significant features and conditions, minimizing proportional distortion. All images shall be uploaded to the database and checked to verify image quality.

f. As part of the 100% FINAL Submission, the contractor shall submit

(2) bound copies and (2) CDs of the Final BPP Report, including all photographs.

C. Criteria Governing Survey

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1. Services performed under this Contract shall conform to all applicable requirements and criteria indicated in the following handbooks and publications, and the latest issues and changes thereto.

a. Government Studies, Surveys and Reports

i. Any previously completed Historic Structure Reports and/or Building Preservation Plans, if available, and including the August 31, 1990 Historic Structures Report by Ann Beha Associates.

ii. Applicable studies undertaken on the building (consult GSA Region 1 Regional Historic Preservation Officer, Building Manager and GSA Region 1 Asset Manager)

iii. GSA Technical Guides and Notes, available at www.gsa.gov/historicpreservation>technical resources, National Park Service Preservation Briefs and Tech Notes.

iv. Building Engineering Report (BER), if one has been done

b. Government Requirements

i. ADM 1020.1 and PBS 1022.2: GSA Procedures for Historic Properties.

ii. The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, and Executive Order 11593.

iii. The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Illustrated Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, Revised 1992 (36 CFR 67).

iv. GSA P-100: Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service, March 2018.

D. PROJECT SCHEDULE

Project Milestones

1. Planning Kick-off Meeting Provide proposed Work Plan 14 Calendar Days after with target dates for deliverables Kick –off Meeting

GSA Review 14 Calendar Days

2. 50% Submission 30 Calendar Days after receipt

Work Plan, above

GSA Review 21 Calendar Days

3. 75% Submission 30 Calendar Days after receipt

50% Submission, above

GSA Review 21 Calendar Days

4. 100% Draft Submission 30 Calendar Days after receipt

75% Submission, above GSA Review 21 Calendar Day

5. 100% FINAL Submission

Provide two (2) bound copies 30 Calendar Days after receipt of BPP report, and (2) CDs, of GSA review comments on including all photographs 100% submission, above

GSA FINAL Review 21 Calendar Days

In the event that a submission from the contractor is found to have major errors/not worthy of review, the corrections will be revised and resubmitted to the GSA within 5 days of the initial notification.

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VI. SECURITY CLEARANCES:

Security clearances will be required for any team members performing on-site research or photography. An allowance of approximately four weeks for security clearances should be included at the beginning of the proposed Work Plan.

Detailed instructions on completing the necessary forms and steps to obtain security clearances will be forwarded from GSA upon execution of the contract.

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Administration

C.1 Contracting Officer (CO)

The contracting officer is the final authority in all contractual matters relating to this award. The CO has overall responsibility for administration of the contract and is authorized to take action on behalf of the Government relating to the contract. Should there be discussion of potential changes to the SOW or the Scope of work the Contractor shall inform the CO and CS. Changes to the SOW or scope of work cannot occur without a contract modification signed by the Contracting Officer.

C.2 Contract Specialist (CS) Should there be discussion of potential changes to the SOW or the Scope of work the Contractor shall inform the CS and CO. Changes to the SOW or scope of work cannot occur without a contract modification signed by the Contracting Officer.

C.3 Project Coordinator (PC)/Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

The PC is not a Contracting Officer and is not authorized to modify the terms and conditions of the contract. The PC will work with the contractor on all day to day requirements to assist with the progress of the contract. The contractor shall update the PC on the project progress and should include the PC on all correspondence with GSA personnel. All submissions will be reviewed and approved by the PC.

C.4 Period of Performance

This award will be effective from the date of establishment for a 34 week period. The Government may cancel the award at any time by notifying the Contractor Team Lead at least thirty (30) days in advance.

C.5 Security Requirements and Personal Identity Verification Procedures (Non-

Classified Contract)

The Contractor shall comply with directions provided by the Contracting Officer (CO) regarding all security requirements. All Contractor employees shall receive a favorable suitability determination, security clearance, and/or meet all security requirements, prior to reporting to work or performing work under this contract in accordance with Contractors Federal Supply Schedule 00CORP and HSPD(12)Security Procedures (attached).

C.6 Kickoff Meeting

At the Government’s request, the contractor shall participate in the kickoff meeting for when the contract is established. This may require physical presence by the contractor at each Kickoff meeting at no additional cost to the Government. All members of the contractor’s project team shall attend the kick-off meeting and the site-visit.

C.7 Proprietary Information

In the event that performance of any work under the contract causes the Contractor to gain access to proprietary and/or confidential information of other /contractors, the Contractor is required to immediately execute Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) with those /contractors, in order to protect the information from unauthorized use. The Contractor is required to refrain from using any such information for any purposes other than for which it was furnished. The Contractor must immediately provide the Contracting Officer with a copy of any such agreements with original signatures affixed.

The GSA points of contact responsible for overall administration of this contract are:

Contract Specialist (CS):

Erin Clark

General Services Administration Public Buildings Service Thomas P. O’Neill Jr. Federal Building 10 Causeway Street Boston, MA 02222 Email: Erin.Clark@GSA.gov

Contracting Officer (CO):

Michele Valenza General Services Administration Public Buildings Service Thomas P. O’Neill Jr. Federal Building 10 Causeway Street Boston, MA 02222 Email: Michele.Valenza@GSA.gov

D. Request for Quote This acquisition will follow the regulations outlined in FAR 13.104.

D.1 Instructions for Quotes

The due date for Receipt of Quote (RFQ) is 11:00AM ET April 3, 2020. Quotes shall be submitted in accordance with this solicitation to Erin.Clark@GSA.gov and Michele.Valenza@GSA.gov. Emailed quotes in the form of Word or PDF are required no other format will be accepted. The prospective Offeror assumes full responsibility for ensuring that its’ quote is received on or before the specified date and time.

The final offer shall include all line items and associated quantities as stated in the statement of work. The quote shall be identified with a description of what required documents will be completed at the 50% submission, 75% submission and the 100% final submission. Please note

Portland Custom House Historic Building Preservation Plan Combined Synopsis travel fees must be included in the fixed price quote for the contract as the government will not pay for travel as a separate line item.

*Quotes including resumes and all other documents combined shall not exceed 50 pages.

Submissions over 50 pages will automatically be disqualified.*

D.2 Prospective Contractors’ Questions

Any questions regarding this procurement shall be sent electronically to Erin.Clark@GSA.gov with the subject line “MA New Bedford House and ME Portland Custom House” no later than 11:00AM ET on Friday March 20, 2020. In posing questions, Contractors must cite the relevant RFQ section and page number. Questions should be written in a manner that enables clear understanding of the Contractor’s questions or concerns. Statements expressing opinions, sentiments, or conjectures are not considered valid inquiries and will not receive a response.

Further, contractors are reminded that GSA will not address hypothetical questions aimed at receiving a potential “evaluation decision.”

E. Evaluation Criteria

E.1 Evaluation Procedures

52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Items.

EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) The Government will award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation to the offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation and will be the most advantageous to the Government. During the evaluation, price and other factors shall be considered. Please note that technical and past performance (including past experience, past performance, and refereneces) when combined are significantly more important than price. Since price is not necessarily the determining factor, award may be made to the offeror with other than the lowest price.

Evaluation factors are listed in order of importance.

(b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

E.2 Evaluation Breakdown

I. TECHNICAL COMPETENCE and PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE of TEAM Identify the firm's proposed Historic Preservation Professional (HPP) team by individual team members and provide their resumes for disciplines indicated in the Scope of Work.

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At least one, but preferably all, primary team member(s) shall hold an academic degree or certificate in Historic Preservation, and shall demonstrate relevant experience of a minimum of five years of experience in the analysis, documentation, and prioritization of historic preservation zones.

II. PAST EXPERIENCE - EXAMPLES OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION ANALYSIS /

PRIORITY RANKING and PROJECT SCHEDULE

A. The proposed Historic Preservation Professional (HPP) team for the project shall submit at least three (3) examples of comparable Building Preservation Plans (BPPs) for National Register-listed properties of a similar scope, complexity and magnitude completed within the least ten (10) years.

Submissions shall include examples of previous experience in the preparation of Building Preservation Plans or similar professional reports which:

1. Document building history and conditions

2. Diagram and prioritize preservation zones

3. Recommend maintenance, restoration and/or rehabilitation strategies for historic elements

Submissions must include examples of historic preservation priority zoning. Examples of architectural design or construction projects for historic properties may be included, but will not satisfy this requirement.

B. A proposed project schedule must be included, and may include recommendations from the offeror

III. PAST PERFORMANCE

A. PRIOR COLLABORATION by PROPOSED TEAM

If a subcontractor(s) are included, the proposed Historic Preservation Professional (HPP) team shall demonstrate that the combined team members have previously collaborated successfully on reports which satisfy the requirements of Section I.

Submissions must include examples of previous collaborations by the proposed primary/lead Historic Preservation Professional (HPP) and subcontractors.

B. PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

The Historic Preservation Professional (HPP) team shall provide the name and phone number of client references that can be contacted to verify performance on projects identified in parts II and III A above.

F. Summary of Deadlines

Questions regarding this RFQ are due no later than 11:00 AM ET Friday, March 20, 2020 to Erin Clark at Erin.Clark@gsa.gov

Quotes are due no later than 11:00 AM ET Friday, April 3, 2020, in accordance with the instructions contained herein.

G. Contract Clauses 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address:

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (MAY 2015)

52.203-99 Prohibited on Contracting with entities that require certain internal confidentiality agreements

(Deviation 2015-02) (FEB 2015)

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (JUL 2016)

52.227-14 Rights in Data-General (May 2014)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013)

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GSAR 552.204-9 Personal Identity Verification Requirements (OCT 2012)

a. The contractor shall comply with GSA personal identity verification requirements, identified at http://wwgsa.gov/hspd12, if contractor employees require access to GSA controlled facilities or information systems to perform contract requirements.

b. The contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is required to have access to a GSA-controlled facility or access to a GSA controlled information system.

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (NOV 2016)

Portland Custom House Historic Building Preservation Plan Combined Synopsis

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015)

(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78) (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting

Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or

Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation & First-Tier Subcontract Awards (OCT 2016) (Pub. L.

109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (JUL 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUNE 2003) (E.O. 11755).

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2015)(E.O. 11246)

52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (E.O.

13513)

52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than System for Award Management (JUL

2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C chapter 67)

52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015)

H. Solicitation Provisions

52.203-98 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements – Representation (DEVIATION 2015-02) (FEB 2015)

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (JUL 2016)

52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (MAY 2008)

Portland Custom House Historic Building Preservation Plan Combined Synopsis

52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer (JUL 2013)

52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Items.