RFQ Design - Research Campus Addition Project

This solicitation has been amended. See attached amended solicitation. Also, questions and answer to questions are attached. PROJECT DESCRIPTION (Updated) The government seeks an architect and design team for approximately 21,000 gross square feet (GSF) of new construction at the Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) Manchester Research Campus. The campus is located on 22 acres at 7305 Beach Drive, Port Orchard, WA 98366. Design of the following spaces will be required within the existing campus: Hatchery and fish rearing (~10,400 GSF) Laboratory (~6,500 GSF) Office, administrative and storage (~4,000 GSF) The NWFSC is a marine research organization under the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). NMFS is responsible for providing cutting-edge and vital science in support of the US economy and sustainable management of fisheries resources in marine ecosystems. NMFS facilities must have the technical rigor to support these operations and the design excellence to recruit and maintain world-class talent. This project has a defined cost limit for construction. NOAA intends to engage a General Contractor to provide early involvement during design to provide cost estimating and constructability support. It is incumbent upon the designer to work with the contractor and facilitate an interactive review process with the goal of maximizing building efficiency, quality and cost. The anticipated period of performance is 7/25/2023 - 8/1/2025. NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECT National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Design Excellence Solicitation for Lead Design Architect C-Architect-Engineer Services Solicitation #: NA-AJ5731-22-00123 NAICS Code: 541310 - Architectural Services Small Business Size Standard: $11.0M Contracting Officer: Michael Konchesky Email address: michael.konchesky@noaa.gov Phone Number: (240) 233-4131 Secondary Point of contact: Tania Gates Email Address: tania.gates@noaa.gov Phone Number: (301) 628-0024 PROJECT: Manchester, WA Research Campus Addition Project Place of Performance: Manchester Research Station, 7305 E. Beach Drive, Port Orchard, WA 98366 ESTIMATED COST OF CONSTRUCTION AT AWARD: $20,000,000 to $30,000,000 FUNDING: Funds Are Currently Available SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE: 100% Anticipated Award Date: July 25, 2023 "Site Visits will not be arranged during phase I." PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) is a marine research organization owned and operated by the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). The Manchester Research Station is located on 22 acres land at 7305 Beach Drive, Port Orchard, WA 98366. The campus has 21 major buildings structures. Some of the buildings were built in 1944, with the latest structure built in 2014. These buildings range from a simple 120 Square Foot (SF) storage shed to a 9,300 SF 2-story stick built structure to a 15,000 SF fish tank butler style structure. The total square footage of all buildings is about 60,000 SF. This project proposes to relocate the necessary functions that currently reside at the Mulkiteo and Montlake facilities to the Manchester Research Station located in Manchester, WA. The major functions requiring relocation include: Conservation Biology Division Ocean Acidification Program & Environmental and Fisheries Sciences Division (EFS) Ecotoxicology and Fish Feeds and Nutrition Programs specialized aquatic facilities for research using live animals, offices and analytical laboratories Manchester new Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is responsible for providing cutting-edge and vital science in support of the US economy and sustainable management of fisheries resources in marine ecosystems. NMFS facilities must support this science with specialized facilities and systems for conducting research on live marine organisms. In order to do this, NMFS requires world-class facilities designed by the best architects and engineers that NOAA can procure. The scientists that NMFS seeks are also being sought by the nation's top academic institutions and private industry. NOAA facilities must be world class to support not only the science but also recruitment and retention of the scientists themselves. NMFS expects that the design of the new Manchester facilities will be of a caliber that will help it to attract world-class talent to support the vital science carried out on-site. Features of the research facilities include: a. Access to large volumes of high-quality seawater supporting a wide range of sensitive studies on marine fish species, shellfish and their habitats. b. Laboratories for development of marine aquaculture and investigating how marine species are responding to increasing ecosystem-scale pressures, from ocean acidification to toxic storm water runoff. c. A collaborative work environment for scientists. As with all designs, the Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) at Manchester has a defined cost limit for construction. NOAA intends to engage a General Contractor to provide early involvement during design to provide cost estimating and constructability support. It is incumbent upon the designer to work with the contractor and facilitate an interactive review process with the goal of maximizing building efficiency, quality and cost. This project will be delivered utilizing the concept design in the same way an architect would do in traditional design services, with reviews and acceptance by the NOAA. The anticipated period of performance is 7/25/2023 - 8/1/2025. See attachment for more details. Locality 11 Identify primary office location of key personnel and their proximity to the project site in no more than 1 page. If the primary office is located outside of the Northwest Region describe tools and strategies used to overcome the challenges of a dislocated team. "Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project; provided." Knowledge of the locality, to include specific knowledge of certain local conditions or project site features, such as geological features, climatic conditions, working with and local construction methods or local laws and regulations. Stage II The shortlisted A/E firms will be notified and asked to submit more detailed information indicating each member of the design team, including all outside consultants. Sufficient time will be provided for the Lead Designer-A/E Design Firm to establish its team. The firms will be required to complete Standard Form 330 Architect Engineer Qualifications Parts I and II that reflect the entire design team. NOAA will establish the detailed evaluation criteria and the date that these submittals are due and provide the selection criteria for the interviews along with the Stage I shortlist announcement. The Source Selection Board will interview each team. Candidates should be prepared to discuss all aspects of the criteria indicated above and evaluation criteria as established for Stage II, and demonstrate their ability to fulfill all project requirements. Emphasis will be placed on the Lead Designer-A/E Team's understanding of the unique aspects of the project, their design philosophy, project management process, and quality assurance plan. Responses to the evaluation criteria and interview questions will be used to rank the Lead Designer-A/E Teams. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STAGE I SUBMITTALS Firms having the capabilities to perform the services described in this announcement are invited to respond by submitting Standard Form 330 Architect Engineer Qualifications Part II, which must not be dated more than twelve (12) months before the date of this synopsis along with letter of interest and the portfolio to: 12 Contracting Officer: Michael Konchesky Phone Number: (240) 233-4131 Email Address: michael.konchesky@noaa.gov AND Secondary Point of Contact: Tania Gates Phone Number: (301) 628-0024 Email Address: tania.gates@noaa.gov ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE by 3:00 PM eastern standard time on November 21, 2022. All questions must be submitted by 3:00 pm eastern standard time October 28, 2022. Please submit questions to michael.konchesky@noaa.gov and tania.gates@noaa.gov Questions and answers to questions will be posted on SAM.gov by November 4, 2022. All SF330 submittals and questions must be sent electronically to the attention of Michael Konchesky, at Michael.konchesky@noaa.gov and Tania Gates, at tania.gates@noaa.gov. Please provide the Solicitation Number, Project Title, and Firm Name in Subject Line of email. When submitting SF330s, if more than one email is sent, please number emails in Subjects as "1 of n". "Submittals received after the response date and time identified will not be considered. Password protecting your offer is not permitted. The Contracting Officer will file the offer electronically which will allow access only by designated individuals." "Pursuant to FAR 36.601-4(b), the firm responding to this requirement must be permitted, by law, to practice the professions of architecture or engineering and meet all required qualifications for the state of Washington." Contract will be procured under the Brooks A/E Act and FAR Part 36. This notice is not a Request for Proposals. The method of contractor selection has not been determined at this time. *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 03 -	Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection.
Division 08 -	Openings.
Division 09 -	Finishes.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.
Division 13 -	Special Construction.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression.
Division 22 -	Plumbing.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
Division 25 -	Integrated Automation.
Division 26 -	Electrical.
Division 27 -	Communications.
Division 31 -	Earthwork.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements.
Division 33 -	Utilities.
Division 34 -	Transportation.
Division 35 -	Waterway and Marine Construction.