GRCA 016672/067833 Construct South Rim Emergency Facilities-Phase 2, and Rehab/Repair Clinic HVAC and Utility Systems

The National Park Service (NPS), Denver Service Center, 12795 West Alameda Parkway, P.O. Box 25287, Denver, Colorado 80225 anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price design-build contract based upon a two-phase selection procedure. The project solicitation consists of two phases. This Pre-solicitation Notice represents Phase One, Request for Qualifications (RFQ), of the Two-Phase Design-Build process. To be further evaluated, firms must submit information in response to the criteria established in this RFQ by the specified due date and time.

The NAICS Code for this requirement is 236220, size standard $31.0 million. This project is reserved solely for HubZone Certified firms.

The scope of work includes design and construction for renovation of about 2,000 square feet of existing building space and design. The project also includes the provision and installation of telecommunications equipment and cabling for a new communications center and associated support spaces to serve Grand Canyon National Park (Park). Exterior work is limited to installation of two 4 inch conduits from the building, extending about 75 feet to a future radio system outbuilding.

The project includes a dispatch center housing two dispatch work stations, files area, kitchen and restroom. Also included are Dispatch Manager's Office and a communications equipment room for the telecommunications equipment and cabling. Other spaces included are office space for Emergency Services Branch Chief.

Work includes upgrading zones of an existing HVAC system, relocating and adding plumbing and water fixtures, as well as replacing lighting fixtures and extending the existing fire sprinkler system in the portion of the Clinic Building that will become the Park Dispatch Center and Emergency Management Services Branch Chief Offices. Some hazardous material remediation will be required, i.e., asbestos containing floor tile and mastic.

If options are awarded, the work may include the following: outside backup generator with suitable below grade connections to existing propane tanks and below grade power connection to the Dispatch Center, construction of new windows through existing slump block walls, interior demolition of non load bearing wall at future incident command/training room and construction new non-load bearing wall to create office and mechanical spaces. Coordination with Grand Canyon National Park Information Technology, Telephone Dispatch and Emergency Services personnel is required. Extensive coordination will also be required with Motorola Corporation that is expected to be under a concurrent and separate contract to convert the Park's radio communications to a narrow band system. The Motorola contract will be installing communication equipment into spaces to be renovated under this contract.

The contractor's design will be based upon the schematic design drawings, project requirements narrative and Performance Technical Specifications (PTS) that will be provided in a subsequent Request for Proposal (Phase 2). Contractor recommendations for creative cost savings and/or quality-enhancing design solutions will be considered via the later RFP/Phase 2 process.

The estimated price is between $800,000 and $1,400,000, including all design and construction and telecommunications equipment and cabling installation services. The building renovation and telecommunications equipment installation will be completed no later than November, 2009. The contract provides for preparation of design development and construction documents, Funding has been secured for this project.

Construction for portions of the project (such as interior demolition) will not be allowed to begin prior to completion and acceptance by the NPS of the final building construction documents. Record (redlined) hard copy drawings and As-Constructed AutoCAD files drawings will also be required upon construction completion.

All design-build firms have 30 days from the date of this notice to provide qualifications for evaluation based upon the following criteria in descending order of importance:

1. Past performance, demonstrating quality of work, professional expertise, technical competence, and ability to effectively schedule and manage a multi-disciplinary work force; 2. Extent of design/build experience, especially experience that the offerer's current A/E/construction company partnership has working together, particularly with the telecommunications subconsultant/subcontractor; 3. Demonstrated ability to provide innovative, cost effective design and construction solutions, with emphasis and a commitment to improving on the initial design concepts without adding to the overall project cost; 4. Experience with projects of a type and scope similar to that of this project, which includes telecommunication design and installation;5. Experience involving construction prime contractor and construction subcontractors during the design stage.

Design-build firms/teams that meet the requirements of this announcement are invited to submit a Standard Form 330, U.S. Government Architect-Engineer Qualifications, to the office indicated above for Phase One evaluation. The SF 330's are formatted for architect-engineer and related services but this form will be used for both design and construction qualifications. The SF 330 can be downloaded from the forms library section at following website: http://www.gsa.gov.

Only hard copy responses received by 4:00 P.M. (Local Time), August 21, 2008, will be evaluated further. Up to three of the most highly qualified design-build firms will be short-listed to participate in Phase Two of this design-build selection process.

In Phase Two, those firms short-listed will be sent the Request for Proposal (RFP) which will contain the NPS Schematic Design Drawings, project requirements narrative, Performance Technical Specifications (PTS), and evaluation criteria for technical and firm-fixed price proposals. Offerors will be required to prepare a proposal that may include design enhancements/cost-savings measures, and a project management plan describing the contractor's management philosophy, proposed schedule, team organization, and quality control as part of the Phase Two technical proposal. The RFP will not require new design drawings as part of the Phase Two submittal. A price proposal will be required along with the technical and management proposals.

Each short-listed offeror will be required to submit both a technical and price proposal within 30 days after the RFP is issued based upon evaluation factors identified in the RFP. A stipend fee of $1,300 will be awarded to each offeror that provides a responsive, but unsuccessful proposal under Phase Two of this selection process. Award of a single contract will be made to the "best value" offeror by approximately November 15, 2008. Debriefings will be made available after contract award.

For inquiries and clarifications, the primary point of contact is Tracie Richardson, Contracting Officer, telephone number 303-969-2737, email tracie richardson@nps.gov. The alternate point of contact is Terry Lang, Contract Specialist, telephone number 303-969-2961, email terry lang@nps.gov. No collect calls will be accepted. Note: this is not an RFP.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Firms that fully meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit a Letter of Interest and a completed SF330 for each firm, a Team Standard Form 330, and an organization chart of the team. The organization chart shall include the names of the key personnel, firms, disciplines, roles and responsibilities and/or technical expertise. Submission of any additional supporting material is encouraged, but only to the extent that it graphically (via drawings and photographs) substantiates the relevant project work specifically described on SF330. Additional information should not exceed 20 double-side pages. It is recommended that submissions be spiral bound and developed and assembled in a manner that chronologically corresponds and addresses the Technical Evaluation Criteria. Submissions received via e-mail or facsimile will NOT be accepted. In support of the sustainable practices of resource conservation and material recycling, submissions should be concise, make wise use of recycled/recyclable paper and other materials, and be organized in such a manner that the recyclable materials can be easily removed after evaluation. To the extent possible, printed/copied double-sided paper documents should be submitted. Registration in Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) is encouraged in responding to this announcement (http://www.bpn.gov). In addition, active registration in CCR is required in order to conduct business with the Federal Government. Responses must be received by 4:00 P.M. (Local Mountain Time), August 21, 2008 at the following address: National Park Service; Attn: Terry Lang, 12795 West Alameda Parkway, Denver, Colorado 80225-0287. Note: This is not a Request for Proposals.

Note: Architectural/engineering (A/E) firms that were involved in the preparation of the final schematic design and performance specifications for this project are not eligible to participate in the subsequent design-build process.