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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project is a new INSERT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT.
The proposed site is INSERT LOCATION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF
THE SITE OR DELINEATED AREA. This new project will be INSERT A BRIEF
DESCRIPTION OF THE GOAL OR INTENTION OF THE PROJECT--
EXAMPLE: an anchor in the neighborhood and should make a distinct architectural
statement that is responsive to INSERT A DESCRIPTION OF ARCHITECTURAL
OR URBAN DESIGN GOALS--EXAMPLE: overall urban design quality and life
of the burgeoning mixed-use neighborhood. INSERT IF APPLICABLE A BRIEF
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT DELIVERY METHOD--EXAMPLE: CMc,
traditional design-bid-build.
SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of professional services will require at a minimum: professional architectural,
landscape architectural, engineering, interior design, and related consulting services for
INSERT SCOPE OF WORK--EXAMPLE: concept design documents, design
development documents, metric construction documents, specifications, cost estimates,
value engineering services, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), and post-
construction contract services (PCCS) for INSERT TYPE OF FACILITY that
includes INSERT SCOPE OF DESIGN WORK--EXAMPLE: the construction
of a new building and related systems, a parking structure, and site development.
The project is also to include GSA design standards for secure facilities; conformance
to the P100 (Facility Standards for Public Buildings), including LEED certification; and
customer agency requirements.
SELECTION PROCESS
This is a request for qualifications (RFQ) of A/E firms/lead designers interested in
contracting for this work. The A/E firm as used in this RFQ means an individual, firm,
partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity permitted by law to practice
the profession of architecture or engineering that will have contractual responsibility
for the project design. The lead designer is the individual or the team of designers who
will have primary responsibility to develop the concept and the project design. The lead
designer will also be involved in commissioning an artist or artists for this project and
in assisting with the successful integration of works of arts into the architectural design.
A/E firms are advised that at least 35% of the level of contract effort must be performed
in the INSERT CITY, STATE, OR RADIUS in which the project is located. The A/E
firm will address the contractual relationship with the lead designer and project team in
Stage II. INSERT IF NEEDED: At that time, the following specialty consultants will be
required: LIST SPECIALTY CONSULTANTS.
INCLUDE THE APPROPRIATE PARAGRAPH:
The A/E selection will be completed in two stages as follows: In Stage I, interested lead
designers and associated A/E firms will submit portfolios of accomplishment that
establish the design capabilities of the lead designer and design firm. In Stage II,
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