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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project is a new land port of entry on the INSERT: northern OR southern
border in INSERT STATE. The proposed site is INSERT LOCATION AND BRIEF
DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE. This new project will be a gateway to our country
and will INSERT A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE GOAL OR INTENTION OF
THE PROJECT--EXAMPLE: transform an obsolete border facility into a state-of-
the-art commercial port of entry. It should make a distinct architectural statement that is
responsive to the efficient movement of trade and commerce, the security requirements
of law enforcement agencies, and the welcoming of visitors and citizens to the United
States of America. 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, traffic 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). The scope of design
work for the project includes INSERT SCOPE OF DESIGN WORK--EXAMPLE:
the landscape design, construction of a new building and related systems, traffic
engineering, 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, including the Port of
Entry Design Guide.
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.
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