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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project is a INSERT BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT. It is located
INSERT LOCATION AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE. This project
will be INSERT A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE GOAL OR INTENTION OF
THE PROJECT--EXAMPLE: a model workplace and sustainable design and should
make a distinct architectural statement that is responsive to the existing character of the
building while INSERT A DESCRIPTION OF ARCHITECTURAL OR URBAN
DESIGN GOALS--EXAMPLE: supporting the quality and life of the 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,
engineering, interior design, landscape architecture, and related consulting services for
INSERT SCOPE OF WORK--EXAMPLE: concept design documents, design
development documents, 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 interior and
related systems and site development. Space alterations include DESCRIBE SPACE
ALTERATIONS. ADD STATEMENT ABOUT ANY SPECIAL CONDITIONS
SUCH AS UNIQUE PROGRAMMATIC OBJECTIVES AND COMMENTS ON
BUILDING MATERIALS. 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. STATE IF BOTH A LEAD ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER
AND A LEAD ENGINEER DESIGNER ARE REQUIRED. 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. INSERT IF RELEVANT: 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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