A/E Services - Multiple Award IDIQ for Office of Overseas Building Operations (OBO)

This announcement is hereby amended, please see attached A001 announcement document.  The amendment changes the following:
1)  Page 1, paragraph 1 - see bolded text
2)  Page 5, item 9 - small edits to both a and b as stated in Answer #10
3)  Page 6, second to last paragraph - see bolded text
4)  Page 7, dollar value in 3rd paragraph is corrected from $500,000 to $700,000

Also questions and answers are hereby posted, please see attached Question & Answer document.  

The U.S Department of State (DOS), Office of Logistics Management, on behalf of the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), anticipates awarding at least three indefinite delivery/quantity contracts to qualified architect-engineer (A/E) firm-led teams (prime or joint-venture) of licensed professional to provide comprehensive architectural and engineering services.

This solicitation covers A/E services for both new construction and modernization projects at US diplomatic facilities worldwide. New construction projects may include office buildings, residences, and support and recreational facilities. Modernization projects may include upgrades, renovation and rehabilitation of existing facilities. The estimated construction cost for each project ranges from $1 million to $750 million.

Each offeror selected for award shall receive a single contract for new construction and modernization services.

Task orders may include, but are not limited to, the following: architectural and engineering studies; analysis of potential new construction sites; analysis of potential new and existing compounds; site utilization studies and master planning; preliminary planning and due diligence; sustainability reports; conceptual and schematic designs; design development; construction documents and specifications; space planning; space programing; furniture specification; graphics and signage design; food service design; environmental and sustainable design; scheduling, budget assessments; cost estimates; life-cycle cost analysis; value engineering; design intent and peer reviews services; construction phase services; and claims analysis. In addition, the following engineering services shall be provided: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, structural, blast, civil, geotechnical, environmental, seismic, technical and physical security, lighting, acoustical, chemical and biological protection, telecommunication, fire protection, value engineering, cost estimating, and vertical transportation. These services shall be performed by professionals who are licensed, registered, or certified, where applicable. Most projects require A/E teams to travel to the project site and develop effective working relationships with local consultants and government officials.

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