Carl B. Stokes U.S. Courthouse Plaza Replacement Design Build Services

The General Services Administration (GSA) Design Excellence Program seeks to commission architects, engineers, and construction professionals to maintain and modernize our legacy federal buildings for the next 50 to 100 years of service. These projects will demonstrate the value of integrated design that balances historic significance with current needs; balances aesthetics, cost, constructability, and reliability; and creates environmentally responsible and superior workplaces for civilian federal employees.

In this context, GSA announces an opportunity for Design and Construction Excellence in public architecture for performance of Architectural Engineering Design and Construction services in accordance with GSA quality standards and requirements. As required by law, regulation or Executive Order, all facilities will meet performance targets and security requirements. The project is funded under the Inflation Reduction Act.

The Design Build (DB) scope of work includes all labor and materials required to provide design and construction services for the replacement of the failing waterproofing system, refinishing and reinforcement of structural steel that supports the plaza, repairs to fireproofing, and fulfillment of an unconstructed plaza area originally intended for the site. The surface parking lots and retaining wall will be upgraded. The new construction will provide vital pedestrian access from the primary gateway from west-side neighborhoods (Detroit-Superior bridge) and mixed-use warehouse district to the North. The new construction will reconcile pedestrian accessibility with adjacent surface parking. Completing the plaza provides the opportunity to introduce renewable energy sources and a water reclamation system on the site. It will also harness wind-opportunities unique to the site and alleviate pressure on the city stormwater system by capturing rainwater in void space below the plaza. 

The DB scope of work includes all labor and materials required to provide design and construction services for the project pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures and incorporating Art in Architecture Program, and Design - Construction - Operational Excellence policies and procedures. 

The purpose of Phase I (the request for qualifications) is to select the most highly qualified Offerors from Phase I to participate in Phase II (the request for proposals). At the conclusion of Phase I, GSA will invite the Short-Listed Offerors to submit Phase II proposals. Phase II proposals will require submission oftechnical and price proposals, which are evaluated separately in accordance with FAR Part 15. Potential Offerors are hereby placed on notice that GSA will publicly announce the names of the Phase I "short-list" on SAM.gov. A maximum of three (3) Offerors will be selected to proceed to Phase II. At the conclusion of Phase II, GSA intends to award a contract to a single Offeror for all design and construction services. The procurement will be full and open to all businesses.

A virtual Pre-Proposal meeting will be held on September 30, 2024, at 11:30 AM CT. Prospective attendees are required to RSVP to the Contracting Officer. Proposals are due no later than 4:00 PM CT, on October 28, 2024.

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10/10/2024 Amendment 001 is issued as well as the Pre-proposal Agenda and invite list.