Renew Amphibian Reptile Conservation Center, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

The Smithsonian Institution (“Smithsonian”) is providing this Notice of a Pending Solicitation.  The formal Solicitation will be Posted on or about January 2024.  The Smithsonian will be seeking Proposals for a firm-fixed-price Architect-Engineer Multidiscipline Contract that would provide planning, design, construction document and construction phase services for the renewal of the current Reptile House (also known as the Reptile Discovery Center) into the Amphibian Reptile Conservation Center (ARCC) at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI) in Washington, DC.

The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this procurement is 541310 (Architectural Services) and the size standard under this code is $12,500,000 (maximum average annual receipts to qualify as a Small Business per 13 CFR § 121.104 a). This announcement will be open to all qualified businesses regardless of size.

Objective: To provide planning and design services for the Amphibian Reptile Conservation Center (ARCC), an approximately $60 million multi-year, major renovation of a highly visited historic building; NZCBI has 1.8 million visitors annually.  The renovated facility will provide exciting and engaging reptile and amphibian exhibits, education opportunities, animal holding spaces, visitor amenities including public restrooms, staff offices and support spaces.  These program elements will reflect NZCBI’s commitment to animal and staff welfare and well-being.  The renovation is expected to include the replacement of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire detection and fire protection systems.  This includes animal smoke control, aquatic animal life support systems, IT and security.  Improvements or upgrades include structural, building envelope, public circulation and exhibit viewing.  This project will provide new interpretive exhibit design, accessible and inclusive design within the building and adjacent site, vertical transportation, and abatement of hazardous materials.  Additional site work to include several exterior animal exhibits, including a dedicated Komodo dragon facility, storm water management, utility upgrades, landscape design, and renovation of the adjacent information/food service Kiosk.  The main entrance portico that has been removed and stored by Smithsonian is to be conserved and reinstalled.  The scope of work awarded under this solicitation includes the confirmation of programming, studies, concept design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and A/E Construction Phase Services, as well as services to achieve at a minimum USGBC LEED Gold, and possibly SITES certification and other sustainable certifications.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. The full solicitation, request for proposals, will be released on or about January 2024; however, there is no guarantee or implication of a guarantee this this project will be solicited.

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