Construction services for repair and reconstruction of the 26 Federal Building Plaza at the intersection of Lafayette and Worth Streets, Jacob K. Javits Federal Building, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY.

Amendment No. 3 is hereby issued under Solicitation No. GS-02P-10-DT-C-0006

Amendment No. 2 is hereby issued under Solicitation No. GS-02P-10-DT-C-0006

Amendment No. 1 is hereby issued under Solicitation No. GS-02P-10-DT-C-0006

SITE VISIT

A second Site Visit to the basement car park areas is scheduled for Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at 8:30AM.  Interested firms will meet on the sidewalk at the top of the Duane Street Garage Ramp.  GSA will provide access to all GSA storage rooms indicated on Plan D-112 of the plans and specifications.  GSA will make an effort to provide access to non GSA storage rooms and a firing range, also indicated on Plan D-112.  Firms who wish to attend will submit the name of their firms via email to wendy.kalan@gsa.gov no later than Monday, March 8, 2010 by 3:00PM.

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

A Pre-Proposal Conference will be held on March 2, 2010 at the Ted Weiss Federal Building, 290 Broadway, 30th Floor, New York, NY 10007 at 9:00AM.  A walkthrough of the site will occur.

Offerors' participation is encouraged, although attendance is not mandatory.  The conference will provide an opportunity to discuss the nature of the work and problems that may be encountered, as well as to answer questions concerning contract documents, technical performance, specification requirements, proposed submission requirements, roles and responsibilities, etc.  In order to prepare complete responses to inquiries and to expedite discussions, the Government requests that questions regarding this solicitation be submitted in writing to the attention of Ms. Patricia Wright via email patricia.wright@gsa.gov or Faxed at (212)264-0588.  Questions from offerors who are unable to attend, should also be submitted in writing, prior to the conference, so that they can be addressed.

The purpose of the conference will be to address general questions regarding the overall project and the solicitation package.  There will be GSA Technical Personnel present to  give limited answers to questions.  All significant questions will be answered in an amendment to the solicitation.  The general nature of this proposed contract will be discussed.  This forum will also give the General Contractors exposure to the Small Business Community so networking can occur. 

No oral statement made by a Government representative during the pre-proposal conference or any other meeting, nor any written record of such oral statements, will be deemed to have the effect of adding to, modifying, or otherwise varying from the written provisions of the request for proposals (including, but not limited to specifications, drawings and written amendments to the solicitation).  In the event the discussion or questions raised during the pre-proposal conference indicate a need to modify the request for proposals, an amendment to the solicitation will be issued in writing; any such amendment to the solicitation must be acknowledged in the same manner and under the same conditions as all other amendments to a solicitation (see Provisions No. 5, GSA Form 3502, "Negotiated Provisions").

 If you have any questions concerning this conference, please contact Patricia Wright at (212)264-4276 or via email at patricia.wright@gsa.gov.

RECOVERY - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) OF 2009.



The General Services Administration (GSA), Northeast Caribbean Region is seeking qualified Contractors and General Contractors (GC) interested in providing construction in providing Construction Services for the Federal Plaza Repair Project located at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY, Solicitation No.: GS-02P-10-DT-C-0006, Project No.: VNY00020.



THE PROJECT

The project is for repair and replacement of the plazas waterproofing and structural systems and construction of a new plaza. Construction will begin in spring of 2010 and will involve demolition of the existing plaza followed by repairs, structural reinforcement, HAZMAT removals, new waterproofing systems, new finishes and furnishings.



The scope is to include demolition of the existing plaza to the structural slab, installation of new waterproofing and drainage systems, selective asbestos and lead removals, repairs and reinforcement of the plaza structure and a plaza layout with new; finishes, furnishings, lighting, landscaping, air intake enclosure, guard station, fountain, in ground sprinkler system, snowmelt system, site lighting, helioscope and landscaped planting beds.



The project is to be coordinated with swing space, security protocols and GSA guidelines.



The following is a more detailed project scope:



1. Demolition and Removals: The existing plaza is to be removed in its entirety to the top of the existing structural slab. Materials are to be removed in compliance with federal waste management plans. Demolition is scheduled to be completed by August 31, 2010.



2. Waterproofing: Repair of the existing structural slab is to be followed by installation of a new on slab waterproofing and drainage system, insulation, built up structural styrofoam, topping slab, an upper waterproofing and drainage system and either a setting bed with pavers or planting.



3. Repairs and Reinforcement (in garage below plaza): Remediation of spalled areas, selective removal of lead and asbestos, selective repairs and reinforcement of structural elements and installation of drainage from the plaza above are to be provided in the garage.



4. Plaza Finishings and Furnishings: A new guard booth, air intake enclosure, snow melt system, helioscope, water fountain, site lighting, railings and pavers or planting beds with mature shrubs and trees are to be provided.



The Estimated Construction Cost for this project ranges from $10,000,000 to $20,000,000.



This is a negotiated acquisition that will be open to both small and large business concerns.



The NAICS Code for this procurement is 236220. The small business size standard for NAICS Code 236220 is average annual gross receipts over a period of three (3) years under $33.5 million. For additional information on Small Business, please visit http://www.sba.gov/.



GSA is actively seeking Contractors and General Contractors who can provide full Construction Services for this project through a procurement method developed in accordance with FAR Part 15.1, Source Selection Processes and Techniques. This will be a competitive procurement. The source selection evaluation approach for this procurement will be best value using the Tradeoff process under the Best Value Continuum.



EVALUATION FACTORS AND STANDARDS FOR AWARD



The following three factors will be evaluated in the order listed below. Factor Nos. 1, 2 and 3 will be evaluated using adjectival ratings. These ratings will be

assigned to each factor as listed below.





FACTOR 1: EXPERIENCE WITH SIMILAR PROJECTS

FACTOR 2: PAST PERFORMANCE ON THESE SIMILAR PROJECTS

FACTOR 3: QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY PERSONNEL



1. FACTOR 1: EXPERIENCE WITH SIMILAR PROJECTS



a. Description: The purpose of this factor is to provide the offeror with the

opportunity to focus on three projects that best present their experience in the capacity of general or prime contractor. If the offeror provides more than three projects, the SSEB will only review the first three projects submitted. These projects must demonstrate the offerors ability to successfully deliver a project of similar scope and complexity.



b. Minimum Requirements for Experience with Similar Projects: The offeror should demonstrate that its firm has successfully completed construction services for three projects in the past twelve years (Attachment 1). Experience with three similar projects should include the following:



i. Each of the three projects with a total project cost of $10,000,000.

ii. Each of the three projects must have a major waterproofing component as part of the project scope.

iii. At least one of the three projects must contain a plaza or green roof that is located above a usable building space.



Joint Ventures: Experience from both firms may be used to meet this requirement.



2. FACTOR 2: PAST PERFORMANCE ON THESE SIMILAR PROJECTS



a. Description: The purpose of this factor is to review the offerors past performance on the three projects submitted in FACTOR 1. These representative projects must demonstrate the offerors ability to successfully deliver a project of similar scope and complexity on time and with budget.



b. Minimum Requirements for Past Performance on these Similar Projects: References (Attachment 2) needs to be provided for each of the three submitted projects.



1. The offeror must provide one (1) reliable independent reference for each of the three projects submitted under FACTOR 1.



2. In order to substantiate past performance the offeror shall be required to provide verification of its role as contractor or as general contractor on each project submitted, in the form of the Past Performance for Contractor or General Contractor Reference Check (Attachment 2).



Acceptable references include any of the following:

i. Owner,

ii. Owners Representative,

iii. Construction Manager,

iv. Architect/Engineer of Record



The offeror shall identify who the contractor or general contractor was for each submitted project and the past performance for contractor or general contractor (Attachment 2) must be completed by an independent reference for each proposed project under 1. This reference shall be submitted with the proposal.





3. FACTOR 3: QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY PERSONNEL



a. Description: This factor considers the construction experience, education, knowledge and expertise of key personnel of the offeror's project team who will be assigned directly to the project. In addition, the offeror must submit individual resumes, position descriptions and proposed duties for all key personnel. Resumes and position descriptions (Attachment 3) shall be submitted for the following team members who are considered to be Key Personnel for this project:



1. Project Manager

2. Construction Superintendent





b. Minimum Requirements for Qualifications of Key Personnel



The offeror must demonstrate the following:



1. Project Manager: The offeror shall designate one on-site project manager who shall coordinate the work. The project manager shall have a minimum of ten years of construction experience as a construction project manager on at least two buildings projects each having a construction cost greater than $10,000,000.



2. Construction Superintendent: The offeror shall designate one on-site construction superintendent who shall coordinate the work. The construction superintendent shall have a minimum of ten years of construction superintendent on at least two building projects each having a construction cost greater than $10,000,000.



All questions and clarifications regarding the project documents shall be put in writing and submitted to the Contracting Officer. Production costs and proposal preparation costs are at the expense of the offeror.





PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE



IInformation will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunitywebsite (http://www.fbo.gov).





IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SUBMITTALS



ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE by 3:00PM local time on March 15, 2010.



PLEASE MAIL PROPOSALS TO:







Small Business Utilization Center



26 Federal Plaza, Room 20-100



New York, N.Y. 10278



Attn: Janice Bracey







Each proposal shall consist of two separate envelopes. One envelope will contain your Technical Proposal and one envelope should contain your Price Proposal. These two envelopes should be submitted in one package. (PLEASE READ proposal Instructions in the Solicitation package).



A total of six (3) copies and (1) compact disc containing an electronic copy of the document must be submitted. The following information must be on the outside of the sealed envelope 1) Solicitation Number/Title, 2) Due Date, 3) Closing Time. Late responses are subject to FAR 52.214-7.







DOCUMENT SECURITY



All contract documents will be handled in accordance with PBS Order 3490.1A which is titled: Document Security for Sensitive but Unclassified (SBU) Paper and Electronic Building Information. The general principles of this policy are to give SBU project information only to those who have a need to know, to keep records of who received SBU project information, to safeguard SBU project information during use and to destroy it properly after use. The offeror awarded this procurement will be required to adhere to all security clearance requirements as outlined in HSPD-12.



Firms requesting RFP must complete the Document Security Notice and send to the Contracting Officer along with a copy of your business license and drivers license.



If you have any questions regarding the process accessing contract documents, or if you have any other questions and concerns regarding this acquisition, contact Patricia Wright, Contracting Officer at (212)264-4276 or via email at patricia.wright@gsa.gov.

RECOVERY - THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) OF 2009.



THIS IS A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE.



The General Services Administration (GSA), Northeast Caribbean Region, announces an opportunity for Construction Excellence in providing Construction Services for the Federal Plaza Repair Project located at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY, Solicitation No.: GS-02P-10-DT-C-0006, Project No.: VNY00020.



The selected contractor will be required to provide all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies, and equipment (except as otherwise provided) and must plan, schedule, coordinate and assure effective performance of all construction to meet GSA and tenant agency requirements.



THE PROJECT

The project is for repair and replacement of the plazas waterproofing and structural systems and construction of a new plaza. Construction will begin in spring of 2010 and will involve demolition of the existing plaza followed by repairs, structural reinforcement, HAZMAT removals, new waterproofing systems, new finishes and furnishings.



The scope is to include demolition of the existing plaza to the structural slab, installation of new waterproofing and drainage systems, selective asbestos and lead removals, repairs and reinforcement of the plaza structure and a plaza layout with new; finishes, furnishings, lighting, landscaping, air intake enclosure, guard station, fountain, in ground sprinkler system, snowmelt system, site lighting, helioscope and landscaped planting beds.



The project is to be coordinated with swing space, security protocols and GSA guidelines.



The following is a more detailed project scope:



1. Demolition and Removals: The existing plaza is to be removed in its entirety to the top of the existing structural slab. Materials are to be removed in compliance with federal waste management plans. Demolition is scheduled to be completed by August 31, 2010.



2. Waterproofing: Repair of the existing structural slab is to be followed by installation of a new on slab waterproofing and drainage system, insulation, built up structural styrofoam, topping slab, an upper waterproofing and drainage system and either a setting bed with pavers or planting.



3. Repairs and Reinforcement (in garage below plaza): Remediation of spalled areas, selective removal of lead and asbestos, selective repairs and reinforcement of structural elements and installation of drainage from the plaza above are to be provided in the garage.



4. Plaza Finishings and Furnishings: A new guard booth, air intake enclosure, snow melt system, helioscope, water fountain, site lighting, railings and pavers or planting beds with mature shrubs and trees are to be provided.



The Estimated Construction Cost for this project ranges from $10,000,000 to $20,000,000.



THIS PROCUREMENT IS OPEN TO BOTH LARGE AND SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS.



GSA is actively seeking General Contractors who can provide full Construction Services for this project through a procurement method developed in accordance with FAR Part 15.1, Source Selection Processes and Techniques. This will be a competitive procurement. The source selection evaluation approach for this procurement will be best value using a combination of the trade-off and lowest-price technically-acceptable processed. For this procurement the evaluation factors, when combined, will be weighted equal to price.



The Technical Evaluation Factors for this procurement are:



Factor No. 1: Experience on Similar Projects

Factor No. 2: Past Performance on Similar Projects

Factor No. 3: Qualifications of Key Personnel



GSA intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract for the following construction services: Federal Plaza Repair at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building, New York, NY.



The Government anticipates the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Construction Services for the Federal Plaza Repair Project, New York, NY on or about February 8, 2010.

The RFP will be issued on the Internet at: http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. Interested offerors are STRONGLY encouraged to register on this site to receive notifications of actions associated with this solicitation number. Solicitation provisions, required proposal forms, clauses and instructions to offerors will be included in the RFP.

The Public Buildings Service of the United States General Services Administration (GSA), Northeast & Caribbean Region, New York, NY, is requesting Letters of Interest from General Contractors (GC) to provide construction services for repair and reconstruction of the 26 Federal Building Plaza at the intersection of Lafayette and Worth Streets, Jacob K. Javits Federal Building, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY.



For the Request for Proposals, the interested GC will receive Design Documents, created by an A/E under a separate procurement.



The current estimated construction cost range (including options) is $5,000,000.00 to $10,000,000.00. The estimated project construction duration is 730 days (2 years) from the Notice To Proceed. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for this effort is 236220 and the Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard is $33.5 million in annual receipts averaged over a concerns latest three (3) completed fiscal years.



The scope of work includes, but is not limited to the following:



Demolition of the existing plaza, including furniture, existing waterproofing, and required substrate to levels required to properly install the new plaza.

Selective structural reinforcement, including substrate, to accommodate all existing and new loading of the plaza.

Various related repairs to the building and plaza, substrate, structure, and finishes.

Repair and partial replacement of the existing garage roof slab.

Development of the substrate to support the new raised plaza elevation.

Rebuilding of the plaza to include paving, seating, fountains, curbs, and design elements.

Complete waterproofing of the substrate and plaza areas.

Provide all drainage and related plumbing.

Landscaping, including curbs and earth berms, to support medium to large size trees and ground cover.

Lighting including all circuits, panels, and accessories, required for operation.

Access stairs, HC ramps, and railings.

Provide and install new guard booth and operational connectivity.

Provide new enclosure for the existing air intake.

Provide and install new helioscope and supporting structure (including all operational connectivity) on the roof of 26 Federal Plaza.

Coordination of phasing operations, to allow for tenant and automobile relocations to swing space, as the work proceeds.

Coordination with security protocols and equipment.

Compliance with all GSA directives and guidelines.



All systems are to include environmentally sensitive materials and energy efficient systems.



The Government anticipates the release of a Request for Proposals (RFPs) for the technical portion of this procurement on or about January 2010. The RFP will be issued on the Internet at: http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. Interested offerors are STRONGLY encouraged to register on this site to receive notification of actions associated with this solicitation number. Solicitation provisions, required proposal forms, clauses and instructions to offerors will be included with the project documents.



At the conclusion of the acquisition process, the Government anticipates an award of a Firm-Fixed Price contract.



A Site Visit/Pre-Proposal Conference will be held for this procurement. The conference will be held on or about January 2010. This conference will be held to discuss the project and address any questions or concerns and for offerors to visit the site.



If you have any questions and comments regarding this acquisition, please contact Ms. Patricia Wright, Contracting Officer at patricia.wright@gsa.gov or at (212)264-4276.



DOCUMENT SECURITY



When the Request for Proposals is issued, because of the document security notice requirements, documents will not be available at any common viewing venue. Offerors who wish to receive the solicitation documents when the RFP is issued must first complete and submit to the Contracting Officer, a Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) Document Security form. This form will be available with the Request for Proposals and upon request from the Contracting Officer. Documents will not be released until the completed SBU form has been submitted to the Contracting Officer (this includes all subcontractors and suppliers). INTERESTED OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO COMPLETE THE SBU FOR THEMSELVES AND ALL POTENTIAL SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPLIERS IN ADVANCE OF THE RFP ISSUANCE. This will facilitate prompt distribution of the documents when the RFP is issued.



Please respond with a Letter of Interest by November 13, 2009. This is not a Request For Proposal.