Y -- Eisenhower Executive Office Building Modernization (Phase II)

The General Services Administration (GSA) intends to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a negotiated Bridging Design/Build Construction Contract for the Eisenhower Executive Office Building Modernization State Place Wing (Phase II) located in Washington, D.C. The project will include a major modernization of the State Place Wing portion of the building. The selection process will include two phases: Phase I - RFQ leading to selecting a short list of design/build offerors, who will be invited to participate in Phase II, the RFP competition and selection of the design/build offeror. A single firm fixed price contract may be awarded for all design beyond the concept stage and all construction services. The estimated construction cost is in the $65-$85 million dollar range. All work will be performed in accordance with GSA authorized and approved standards. The selection process will utilize Two-Phase Design-Build Selection procedures in accordance with FAR 36.3 (which will continue the Design Excellence procedures currently underway) and Source Selection procedures in accordance with FAR 15.3. This negotiated procurement will be open to both large and small business firms that maintain a facility Security Clearance. The firm (if not a small business concern) shall be required to present an acceptable small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and woman-owned small business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with Public Law 95-507, as part of its proposal. Consideration is open to established, qualified firms licensed to perform professional services (FAR 22.1102 and 22.1103), which currently have active, properly staffed offices within the continental United States (including subcontractors). The pre-submission conference is scheduled for September 14, 2005 at the White House Conference Center, Truman Room, located at 726 Jackosn Place, NW, Washington, DC 20503. Prospective attendees are encouraged to register with the GSA contacts listed by September 7, 2005 for all individuals to attend. This briefing is intended to review the scope of the project and submittal requirements. The RFQ will be issued electronically on or about August 29, 2005 on the Internet at: http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. All qualified responsible firms are encouraged to participate in this procurement. Small, veteran-owned small, service-disabled veteran-owned small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small businesses are encouraged to participate as prime contractors, or as members of joint ventures with other small businesses.