JCK IRS Consolidation – CMc Services

The General Services Administration (GSA), Great Lakes Region 5, announces an opportunity for Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) Services to be provided for the John C. Kluczynski Federal Building (JCK) Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Consolidation Project in Chicago IL.

The CMc will be competitively chosen using source selection (FAR 15) procedures. The objective of the source selection process is to select a proposal that represents the best value to the Government. The award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and offers the best value to the Government, considering the technical factors and the total evaluated price. For this procurement, the technical factors will be significantly more important than price (FAR 15.101-1, Trade Offs). When technical factors are closer in score to each other, pricing will be considered of a higher significance. The technical factors will include: Experience in providing Design and Construction Phase Services on similar projects; Management Approach; Qualifications and Experience of Key Personnel; and Past Performance in providing Design Phase Services and Construction Phase Services on similar projects.

The project scope of work is in an occupied government owned facility and buildout/renovation of office space.  The project includes demolition of existing office areas, removing and reinstalling existing light fixtures, HVAC & fire alarm systems. New construction will include the construction of full height drywall partitions, doors & frames, electrical, security, power panels, low voltage (phone / data) infrastructure and wiring, security cable and device installation and termination, finishes, carpeting and modifications to the existing HVAC, electrical, lighting and fire alarm systems. The project includes, but is not limited to the following: (1) Design Phase Services; and (2) Construction Phase Work.

The Government reserves the right to make an award on initial offers, but discussions may be held if appropriate. The estimated total construction costs for the project falls within the approximate range of $5 to $10 million. The Design Phase Services associated with CMc contract are anticipated to commence upon award of the contract in May 2021. The optional Construction Phase Work is anticipated to be awarded in January 2021. The overall project performance period is approximately 262 calendar days

This project will relocate two IRS business units from leased office location into federally owned space.   The JCK building is an existing PBS owned office building which was constructed in 1973 and is located in downtown Chicago within the central business district at 230 S Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60604-1425.

The CMc shall be a member of the project development team during the design and construction phases. The CMc selected for this project shall work along with the GSA and GSA's selected Architect and Engineer (A/E) firm, and Commissioning Agent (CxA. The services requested of the CMc shall cover a wide range of design and construction activities, such as: constructability reviews, cost estimating, work phasing reviews, scheduling and general construction services. The CMc is at risk and is responsible for involvement in the project development and administration of the construction.

Definition of Construction Manager as Constructor: A CMc contractor is defined as a firm engaged under direct contract to a building owner or client (in this case the GSA) to provide services such as design review, cost estimating, sustainability review, scheduling and general construction services. The services requested of the CMc shall cover a wide range of design and construction activities which are often performed by both Construction Managers (CMs) and General Contractors (GCs). In contrast to a CM that is not also a constructor; the CMc is at risk and is involved with project development and administration of the construction. The CMc shall be a member of the project development team during the design and construction phases, working with the A/E and the Government to ensure a quality project, within the mandated schedule and budget. The CMc contractor will perform services including, but not limited to: evaluating design concepts, monitoring A/E progress, coordinating design reviews, reviewing designs, reviewing and preparing cost estimates, controlling schedules, keeping records, reporting on design and construction progress, conducting Value Engineering (VE) exercises, conducting constructability reviews, constructing the facility at or below the Estimated Construction Cost at Award (ECCA), administering the construction contract and all subcontracts, coordinating construction meetings, CPM scheduling, monitoring construction costs and performing administrative and other services as defined in the scope of work to provide for a completely functional facility.

There are two components of work to be performed under this Contract: Design Phase Services and Construction Phase Services. The Contractor is required to complete the Design Phase Services for the firm-fixed-price set forth in the Contract Price Schedule. If the Government exercises the option for the Construction Phase Services, the contractor shall complete the Construction Phase Services at or below the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP).

The solicitation package will be available on or about 11/25/2020. The solicitation package will only be available electronically. Potential Offerors will be responsible for downloading the solicitation from the betasam website, https://www.beta.sam.gov, and for monitoring for possible amendments and/or additional information.

A pre-proposal conference will be held virtually, approximately two weeks after the solicitation is issued. A link to the Pre-Proposal Registration Form will be included in the solicitation posting, and anyone interested in attending the pre-proposal conference shall complete the form and submit it prior to the pre-proposal conference. Please note, the number of people attending will be limited to three individuals per company/team. We consider attendance at this conference vital to the preparation of a competitive and cost effective proposal and to understanding the total result desired by the Government. Failure to attend this meeting may not be used as an excuse for omissions or miscalculations in offers. The offers will be due on or about January 6, 2021.

All responsible sources may submit a bid/proposal which shall be considered by the agency. In order to be eligible for award offerors are required to provide electronic representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM), which can be accessed at: https://www.sam.gov. An award is anticipated on or about March 2021.