Rehabilitate Buzzard Point Park

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Environmental Assessment (EA) for proposed improvements to Buzzard Point Park in Southwest D.C. It evaluates two alternatives: a No-Action Alternative and the NPS-preferred Proposed Action (Alternative B). The EA assesses potential impacts on wetlands, floodplains, and visitor use and experience.

• Project Location: Buzzard Point Park, bordered by the Anacostia River.
• Purpose: To transform the park into an accessible community waterfront amenity, continuing the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail (ART), providing more open space, and recreational opportunities.
• Alternatives:
  • Alternative A (No-Action): Current conditions persist; park remains largely inaccessible and unimproved.
  • Alternative B (Proposed Action): Park is cleared, shoreline is reconstructed with a concrete seawall, and the ART is extended. This alternative has two options:
    • Option 1: Includes a stone revetment along the seawall.
    • Option 2: Includes a railing along the seawall and an overlook trail/plaza.
• Key Issues: Potential impacts to submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), wetlands, floodplains, visitor experience, and historic resources.
• Preferred Alternative: Alternative B, Option 2, is preferred due to fewer permanent impacts to wetlands, floodplains, and SAV.

This document provides crucial context for any potential bidders involved in the redevelopment of Buzzard Point Park. It outlines the scope of the proposed improvements, the environmental considerations, and the National Park Service's preferred approach. Understanding these details is essential for developing proposals that align with the project's objectives and constraints.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is for Landscape Architecture and Engineering (AE) services to rehabilitate Buzzard Point Park. The acquisition is being conducted in accordance with FAR Subpart 36.6 - Architect-Engineer Services and is a small business set-aside. The work will be performed under a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract.

• The primary deliverable is AE services for the rehabilitation of Buzzard Point Park.

• The Statement of Work (SOW) is detailed in Attachment A.

• The project requires adherence to Universal Design and Accessibility standards, as well as sustainable design principles.

• Firms must demonstrate experience in landscape architecture, site-planning for urban parks, environmental engineering, and producing high-quality visualizations.

• Specific requirements include compliance with NPS standards, applicable codes, and Denver Service Center (DSC) Workflows.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)

• Period of Performance: 744 calendar days from award.

• Place of Performance: Primarily at the contractor's site, with work at Buzzard Point Park, Anacostia Park, Washington, D.C.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but the NAICS code is 541320 with a small business size standard of $9M.

• Site Visit: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.

• Questions Due Date: March 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT, submitted via email to ericka_graham@ibc.doi.gov.

• Response Due Date: April 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT, submitted electronically.

• Proposals must be submitted using Standard Form 330 (SF330), Parts I and II.

• Evaluation will be based on demonstrated competence and qualifications to perform services at a fair and reasonable price.

• Key evaluation criteria include: Professional qualifications, specialized experience, capacity to accomplish work, past performance, and location.

• This acquisition is a small business set-aside.

• Offerors must be licensed and registered to work in Washington, D.C.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Attachments include SOW, Q&A, Past Performance Questionnaire, Table of Items, 30% Plans, and Environmental Assessment.

• Key Personnel are specified, including a Principal Landscape Architect, Project Architect, and Engineers who must be licensed in D.C.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains questions and answers related to Solicitation Number 140D0426R0027 for the "Rehabilitate Buzzard Point Park" project. It appears to be a template or an incomplete record, as no specific questions or answers are provided.

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As no questions or answers are present, there is no impact on the solicitation's requirements, due dates, or submission rules based on this document.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) used by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Interior Business Center to gather feedback on a contractor's past performance. This information is considered when awarding a contract.

• Firm Information: Fields for Project Title, Location, Description, Company Name, Contract Number, Start Date, Completion Date, Initial Amount, Final Amount.
• Evaluator Information: Fields for Evaluator Name, Company/Agency Name, POC Email, and Position Held.
• Ratings Overview: Defines rating scales (Outstanding, Above Average, Satisfactory, Marginal, Unacceptable) and their corresponding performance descriptions.
• Questionnaire: A series of questions covering:
  1. Relationship with client's contract team.
  2. Overall corporate management, integrity, reasonableness, and cooperative conduct.
  3. Quality control.
  4. Ability to meet performance schedule.
  5. Issuance of cure notices, show cause letters, reprimands, suspension of payment, or termination.
  6. Likelihood of awarding another contract.
  7. Customer satisfaction with final product and services.
  8. Opportunity for the firm to discuss negative comments.
  9. Overall Rating.
  10. Comments section for detailed explanations.
• Signature: Space for signature.
• Submission Instructions: Directs the signed questionnaire to the Contracting Officer, Ericka Graham at ericka_graham@ibc.doi.gov.

This form is crucial for potential bidders as it outlines the specific criteria and questions the government will use to evaluate their past performance. Bidders should understand these questions to prepare their own past performance narratives and to anticipate the type of feedback their clients might provide.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Scope of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for Title I & II architectural and engineering (AE) services, including supplemental services, for the planning, design, and preparation of construction documents for the Rehabilitation of Buzzard Point Park, a section of park land within Anacostia Park.

• Project Background: Buzzard Point Park is a 3.3-acre waterfront park in Washington, D.C., part of Anacostia Park. A 2016 study aimed to activate the riverfront and improve connections to surrounding areas and the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail.

• Key Tasks: The AE will perform site investigations, geotechnical surveys, develop design alternatives, evaluate feasibility of living shorelines and restroom facilities, conduct public engagement, prepare construction documents, and ensure compliance with various codes and standards.

• Design Imperatives: Solutions must consider park use and maintenance, compliance with accessibility standards (ABAAS), sustainable design, NPS lighting standards, constructability, and integration into the park environment.

• Period of Performance: 765 calendar days from award date.

• Location: Buzzard Point Park, Washington, D.C.

• Compliance: Adherence to local, state, and federal codes, historic preservation guidelines (ACHP, SHPO, NCPC, CFA), International Building Code, Life Safety Code, ABAAS, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, and District of Columbia regulations.

• Deliverables: Must be 508 compliant. Includes reports, drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and permit applications.

• Construction Funding: The AE must design within the available construction funding. The estimated construction contract price is over $10 million. The AE fee is capped at 6% of the estimated construction contract price.

• Safety: Strict adherence to safety protocols, including coordination with COR and POC, and provision of all necessary safety equipment by the AE/Subcontractors.

• Site Conditions: Restroom and potable water facilities are not available on-site. Parking is not available on-site. No overnight storage of supplies or materials is permitted without approval.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the application of the 6% Fee Limitation for Design Estimate, detailing which services are included and excluded from this limitation across various project phases.

• Studies, Investigations, and Surveys: Includes feasibility studies, environmental impact assessments, traffic studies, and existing facility investigations. Excludes historic preservation studies.
• Predesign Programming: Includes preparation of criteria, design memoranda, master planning, and architectural programming. Excludes determination of program requirements.
• Concept Phase: Includes concept services, design narratives, and value engineering. Excludes review of local code, permit, and inspection requirements, and concept presentations.
• Design Development (DD): Includes preliminary working drawings, design calculations, cost estimates, and interior space design. Excludes value engineering and landscape design.
• Construction Documents Phase (CD): Includes drawings, specifications, and cost estimates. Excludes changes resulting from value engineering, bid package preparation, and critical path method scheduling.
• Costs Applicable to all Phases: Includes travel costs and meetings. Excludes reproduction costs above one set and design/build services.
• Art-in-Architecture Services: Includes coordination. Excludes the services themselves.
• Construction Phase: Includes critical path method scheduling and site slides/photographs. Excludes post-construction contract services, maintenance manuals, and record documents.

This document is crucial for understanding how design fees are applied and what services are considered within or outside the statutory 6% limitation. Bidders should note which services are explicitly included or excluded to accurately estimate costs and scope for their proposals, particularly concerning A-E contracts for design services.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document is a set of architectural and engineering drawings for the Buzzard Point Park Improvements project. It includes a cover sheet, boundary survey, existing conditions (topographic and bathymetric), layout plans (Option 1 and Option 2), sections, and grading plans for both options. These drawings provide detailed site information, proposed designs, and grading details for the park improvements.

• Cover Sheet (S1): Project title, location, agency, drawing index, and project number (PMIS #243146).
• Survey Sheets (S2-S4): Boundary survey, existing topographic conditions, and existing bathymetric conditions, including coordinate systems and elevation references.
• Layout Plans (S5-S7, S10-S12): Two design options (Option 1 and Option 2) detailing proposed site layouts, including trails, seating areas, overlooks, seawalls, bio-retention areas, playground spaces, and parking.
• Grading Plans (S8-S9, S13-S14): Detailed grading information for both layout options, including proposed seawall elevations and shoreline revetment.

These drawings are critical for bidders to understand the scope of the Buzzard Point Park Improvements project. They define the physical site, existing conditions, and the proposed design elements, including new construction, landscaping, and shoreline stabilization. Bidders will need to use these plans to develop accurate proposals, cost estimates, and construction methodologies.