Added: Jul 22, 2008 4:06 pm
The intention of this solicitation is to select a Construction Management (CM) firm to serve as a CM at risk and provide professional management and construction services for the South Block Renovation by means of a firm fixed-price contract. The CM at risk will be a member of the Project Team consisting of representatives of the Kennedy Center, the Architect/Engineer and other consultants. In general, it will be the responsibility of the CM at risk to integrate the design and construction phases, utilizing their skill and knowledge of general contracting to develop schedules, prepare project construction estimates, study labor conditions, perform site investigations, and perform other similar tasks to contribute to the development of the project during the pre-construction/design phase.
During the construction phase, the CM at risk will be responsible for construction of the project under the Guaranteed Maximum Price inclusive of all construction services therein. The CM at risk will utilize all labor, material, equipment, supervision, and transportation to modify HVAC and electrical systems within the Concert Hall. Level A, below the Concert Hall, will be renovated to include new offices; bathrooms; locker rooms; practice and rehearsal rooms, dressing rooms and storage rooms. Grimm + Parker Architects have been contracted for the design services, including construction administration and will remain contracted directly to the Kennedy Center for the duration of the project.
Proposals will be evaluated using the source selection procedures contained in the Request for Proposal (RFP), and award will be based upon the Best Value to the Government. Price and technical factors are considered of equal importance. The technical Factors to be addressed are: Technical Qualifications, Previous experience on similar projects (including theater renovation and work in occupied buildings), Management Approach, Key Personnel, Past Performance, and Small Business and Apprenticeship Subcontracting effort.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 236220, Commercial Institutional Building Construction. The Size Standard is $28.5M. The estimated range for this project is between $3.5 Million and $5 Million. The estimated time for completion is 20 months at 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday. The estimated solicitation release date is 8/4/08. The estimated due date for proposals is 9/4/08. Construction must be complete by 11/15/10. The entire solicitation will be available for viewing and downloading at fbo.gov.
A pre-proposal site visit is anticipated, the schedule will be provided in the solicitation.
In addition to standard mail service, questions may be forwarded via facsimile to Tara Hobson, Contract Specialist at 202/416-8981, or e-mail trhobson@kennedy-center.org. Additional contact is Michelle Coleman, Contracting Officer at 202/416-7993.
Due to security measures, mail receipt may be delayed. TELEPHONE QUESTIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. For inquiries about the date/time for receipt of proposals or the number of amendments, contact Tara Hobson at 202/416-8981. Offerors MUST register in the Contractor s Central Registration (CCR) in order to participate in this procurement. The website for CCR is http://www.ccr.gov. Pursuant to P.L. 100-656, Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, this solicitation is classified as UNRESTRICTED.
