The CMc will be competitively chosen using source selection (FAR 15) procedures. The objective of the source selection process is to select a proposal that represents the best value to the Government. The award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation and offers the best value to the Government, considering the technical factors and the total evaluated price. For this procurement, the technical factors will be significantly more important than price (FAR 15.101-1, Trade Offs). The technical factors will be include Experience in providing Design Phase Services and Construction Phase Services on similar projects; Project Management Plan/Approach; Qualifications and Experience of Key Personnel; and Past Performance in providing Design Phase Services and Construction Phase Services on similar projects.

The Government reserves the right to make award on initial offers, but discussions may be held if appropriate. The estimated total construction costs for the project falls within the approximate range of $10,000,000-$20,000,000. The Design Phase Services are anticipated to commence upon award of the contract on our about April 2019. The optional Construction Phase Work is anticipated to be awarded in September 2019, with a performance period of approximately 183 calendar days for the project.

The requirement for this opportunity includes the buildout of the 6th floor of the Harold Washington Social Security Center. The project will move three SSA offices out of leased spaces into the 6th floor of the HWSSC, including Office of the General Counsel (OGC), National Hearing Center (NHC) and OHIO Regional Office (OHO RO). After the 6th floor is vacant, the buildout will include workspaces, both open and enclosed, conference spaces, and other areas for multi-purpose use that meet SSA standards to house approximately 225 employees in approximately 53,000 sq ft.

Alteration work within the HWSSC includes: construction of the 6th floor for OCE, NHC, and OHO RO. After the 6th floor is vacant, the build out will include workspaces, both open and enclosed, conference spaces, and other areas for multi-purpose use that meet SSA standards to house approximately 225 employees. The NAICS code for this procurement is 236220.

The CMc shall be a member of the project development team during the design and construction phases. The CMc selected for this project shall work along with the GSA and GSA's selected Architect and Engineer (A/E) firm and Construction Manager as Agent/Commissioning Agent (CMa/CxA). The services required of the CMc shall cover a wide range of design and construction activities, such as: construcibility reviews, cost estimating, work phasing reviews, scheduling and general construction services. The CMc is at risk and is responsible for involvement in the project development and administration of the construction.

Definition of Construction Manager as Constructor: A CMc contractor is defined as a firm engaged under direct contract to a building owner or client (in this case the GSA) to provide services such as design review, cost estimating, sustainability review, scheduling and general construction services. The services requested of the CMc shall cover a wide range of design and construction activities which are often performed by both Construction Managers (CMs) and General Contractors (GCs). In contrast to a CM that is not also a constructor; the CMc is at risk and is involved with the project development and administration of the construction. The CMd shall be a member of the project development team during the design and construction phases, working with the A/E and the Government to ensure a quality project, within the mandated schedule and budget. The CMc contractor will perform services including, but not limited to: evaluating design concepts, monitoring A/E progress, coordinating design reviews, reviewing designs, reviewing and preparing cost estimates, controlling schedules, keeping records, design reviews, reviewing designs, reviewing and preparing cost estimates, controlling schedules, keeping records, reporting on design and construction progress, conducting Value Engineering (VE) exercises, conducting constructability reviews, constructing the facility at or below the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), administering the construction contract and all subcontracts, coordinating construction meetings, CPM scheduling, monitoring construction costs and performing administrative and other services as defined in the scope of work to provide for a completely functional space.

There are two components of work to be performed under this Contract: Design Phase Services and Construction Phase Services. The Contractor is required to complete the Design Phase Services for the firm-fixed-price set forth in the Contract Price Schedule. If the Government exercise the option for the Construction Phase Services, the contractor shall complete the Construction Phase SErvices at or below the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP).

Joint Ventures: Joint venture or firm/consultant arrangements will be considered and must submit an acceptable joint venture agreement.

The solicitation package will be available on or about 11/28/2018. The solicitation package will only be available electronically. Potential Offerors will be responsible for downloading the solicitation from the FedBizOpps website, https://www.fbo.gov, and for monitoring for possible amendments and/or additional information.

A pre-proposal conference and site-visit will be held in Chicago, IL approximately one week after the solicitation is issued. A link to the Pre-Proposal registration form will be included in the solicitation posting, and anyone interested in attending the pre-proposal conference shall complete the form and submit it no later than one week prior to the pre-proposal conference. Please note, the number of people attending will be limited to two individuals per company/team. We consider attendance at this conference vital to the preparation of a competitive and cost effective proposal and to understanding the total result desired by the Government. Failure to attend this meeting may not be used as an excuse for omissions or miscalculations in offers. The offers will be due on or about 1/14/2019.

All responsible sources may submit a bid/proposals which shall be considered by the agency. In order to be eligible for award, offerors are required to provide electronic representations and certifications in the System for Award Management (SAM), which can be accessed at: https://www.sam.gov. An award is anticipated on or about 4/23/2019.

52.232­18 ­­ Availability of Funds.
Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

Any questions regarding this notification should be directed to the Contracting Officer Anna Vanko at [email protected].