MIAMI EXECUTIVE AIRPORT (TMB) ATCT AND ADMINISTRATIVE BASE BUILDING DESIGN

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) contemplates issuing a Screening Information Request (SIR) for a qualified and experienced Architect/Engineering Firm to design a new Airport Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) and Administrative Base Building at the Miami Executive Airport (TMB) in Miami, FL.

The purpose of this Sources Sought is to solicit statements of interest and capabilities from Firms that are qualified to complete the type of work described in this notice. There is currently no Set-Aside anticipated.

The Firm will provide all equipment, supplies, labor, transportation, and supervision necessary to perform the tasks described in the scope of work (SOW). The SOW includes, but is not limited to, the following:

A. The design must adhere to the Terminal Facilities Design Standard (TFDS) V2.1 document. The firm must become familiar with this document as it identifies the minimum FAA design requirements to meet the facility's needs in support of the National Airspace System (NAS).

B. Wind Tunnel Testing for Building Design: The firm must conduct a wind tunnel test of the proposed TMB ATCT Structure to identify the optimal wind load design criteria for the ATCT. See Attachment 6 – TMB Minimum Wind Tunnel Testing Requirements.

C. Develop a definitive construction cost estimate by Division per Unit Cost. Unit costs must only include labor, materials, and equipment for each line item. All other costs associated with Division 1 General Requirements, markups, allowances, contingencies, etc. shall be shown individually in the estimate.

D. Prepare and submit all necessary permits to the authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ). Coordinate the design with AHJ to provide permit-ready Issue for Construction package as the final deliverable.

E. The firm must coordinate and attend multiple site visits (see schedule provided below) with the FAA Project Engineer, FAA Planning & Requirements, Local Tech Ops, Local Air Traffic Personnel, and the Miami Dade Airport Authority to verify and obtain local site data, coordinate design intentions, and attend review meetings.

F. As required by the AHJ, a stormwater management system for the site must be designed in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

G. Ensure that the Cab, Administrative Base Building, and associated equipment rooms are classified as information technology equipment rooms (ITER) and meet all the requirements for such spaces per NFPA 75.

H. Ensure that the fire life safety, emergency power, and electrical designs comply with Attachment 7 (provided at solicitation)

I. The facility design shall comply with the High-Performance Sustainable Building (HPSB) Guidelines for Federal Buildings.

J. The facility power systems will comply with the FAA CPDS-type Type Radial with Engine Generator and UPS.

K. Develop furniture, fixtures, equipment (FF&E), and interior design for the facility, including finishes.

L. Support construction contract procurement activities.

In order to better understand the market for this potential requirement, the FAA requests the following information from interested Firms:

1. Name of Firm (the resultant Prime contractor that may ultimately be awarded the subsequent contract)

2. Address

3. Point of Contact name, email address and telephone number

4. UEI Number

5. Relevant experience on similar projects within the last five years. Please provide specific contract numbers, contact names and email information to support claimed capabilities.

This is a Sources Sought Notice, NOT a solicitation announcement. Accordingly, no contract award will result from this Sources Sought Notice, as it does not constitute a commitment by the Government. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the government as market research to determine an appropriate acquisition plan.

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