Construction Management (CM) Services for the Phase 1B/1C Modernization of the Harry S Truman Building

The General Services Administration (GSA) announces its intent to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a Construction Management (CM) professional services contract for the National Capital Region to perform design phase services (excluding actual design), procurement phase services, construction phase services, reimbursable supplemental services, claims, testing, and miscellaneous services for the modernization of the Harry S Truman (HST) Department of State (DOS) Building in Washington, DC.

The DOS Building, known as the Harry S Truman Building (commonly called New State) occupies a two-block area in the northwest section of Washington, DC, bounded by E Street on the north, C Street on the south, 21st Street on the east and 23rd Street on the west.  The site is approximately 11.8 acres.

This contract will include security provisions that require a DD Form 254, issued by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, DS/IS/IND.  Issuance of the DD Form 254 is contingent on the Construction Manager obtaining and maintaining a Defense Security Services (DSS) Secret facility clearance.  The Construction Manager must possess a SECRET facility security clearance issued by the DSS in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).  Construction Management personnel specifically designated to work on this contract shall have been issued a SECRET personnel security clearances issued by DSS prior to bidding on the contract.  Visit authorization requests for these individuals must be submitted to DS/IS/IND via fax at 571-345-3000 prior to badging/contract performance.  A Letter of Consent (LOC) issued by DSS must be attached to all visit authorization requests.  Individuals who will perform only on unclassified portions of the contract and who will not require access to restricted spaces must be approved by DS/PSP/FSD.   The CM personnel working on this project must also comply with the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) requirements. 

This will be a firm fixed price, indefinite quantity contract.  One contract may be awarded.   The estimated construction cost for the modernization of the Harry S Truman Building is between $70,000,000.00 and $80,000,000.00.  All work will be performed in accordance with GSA authorized and approved standards.  The CM task order will have a fixed fee amount for standard services and an amount set aside for reimbursable supplemental type services.  The selection process will utilize source selection procedures in accordance with FAR 15.3.  This negotiated solicitation is open to both small and large business firms.  The General Services Administration is committed to assuring that maximum practicable opportunity is provided to small businesses.  Small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small businesses are encouraged to participate as prime contractors, or as members of joint ventures with other small businesses.  The professional firm (if not a small business concern), shall be required to present an acceptable Subcontracting Plan in accordance with Public Law 95-507 as part of its proposal.  Consideration is open to established, qualified firms licensed to perform professional services (FAR 22.1102), which currently have active, properly staffed offices within the continental United States (including subcontractors).  The RFP will be issued electronically on or about April 16, 2008, on the internet at http://www.fedbizopps.gov/, and proposals will be due 30 calendar days after RFP issuance.  All qualified responsible firms are encouraged to participate in this procurement.

All questions pertaining to this Pre-Solicitation Notice should be directed to the Contract Negotiator, Denise Avery-Craft, at 202-205-5742.