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The Construction Acquisition Process

The Construction Acquisition Process. Agenda. Mission of the Public Buildings Service (PBS) Construction Advisory Council – Top Issues Typical Construction Projects Scopes of Work/Contract Templates Construction Delivery Methods Marketing of Construction Projects

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The Construction Acquisition Process

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  1. The Construction Acquisition Process

  2. Agenda • Mission of the Public Buildings Service (PBS) • Construction Advisory Council – Top Issues • Typical Construction Projects • Scopes of Work/Contract Templates • Construction Delivery Methods • Marketing of Construction Projects • Contractor Selection Process

  3. Public Buildings ServiceMission To deliver a superior workplace to the Federal worker and at the same time superior value to the American taxpayer.

  4. Construction Advisory Council – Top Issues* • Define customer requirements earlier. • Change acquisition process to expedite schedule and better manage budget increases. • Improve project manager skill sets. • Evaluate both contractors and GSA project staff. • Define consistent roles for the CM. • Expedite the security clearance process. *Industry Advisory Council: A Report on GSA Engaging the Design and Construction Industry Through Advisory Councils, October 2007

  5. Scopes of Work/ Contract Templates • GSA major capital construction/modernization projects • Standard templates for contract technical requirements • All contract types – A-E, CM, Commissioning, Construction • All delivery methods – Traditional, CM, Bridging, Design-Build • Aligned with industry practice • Consistent approach across GSA regions

  6. Typical Projects • Land Ports of Entry (LPOE) • Federal Courthouses • Federal Office Buildings • Buildings Repair and Alteration

  7. Land Ports of Entry (LPOE) • Cost ranges from $15M -$45M; Most are ~$20M • Construction start times are tentative • Occupied by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security (CBP/DHS)

  8. POST OFFICE/COURTHOUSE ANNEX – LITTLE ROCK, AR Federal Courthouses • Highly specialized, sensitive projects, with demanding tenants • Designed by premier architects • Cost range: $50M - $250M • Located in Central Business Districts Shreveport, LA – Courthouse

  9. NEW FEDERAL BUILDING – OKLAHOMA CITY, OK NEW HOUSTON FBI Federal Office Buildings • Multiple tenant agencies (Homeland Security, Social Security, Immigration & Naturalization, HUD, Interior, etc.) • No new construction awards forecasted for next 5 years in Greater Southwest Region

  10. Building Repairs and Alterations • Renovation of existing office buildings • HVAC, security & other systems improvements • Tenant relocation is always an issue • Cost range: $6M - $54M

  11. Delivery Methods • Design – Bid – Build (Traditional) • CM** as Constructor • Design – Build • Bridging **Construction Manager

  12. Marketing of Construction Contracts • FedBizOps- Federal Business Opportunities • FedTeds – Federal Technical Data System • Regional Industry Days

  13. Federal Business Opportunities FedBizOpps – www.fedbizopps.gov “… the single government point-of-entry (GPE) for Federal government procurement opportunities over $25,000.”

  14. Federal Technical Data Solutions FedTeds –www.fedteds.gov “…an online dissemination solution designed to safeguard sensitive acquisition related information for use by all Federal Agencies and their approved business partners. “

  15. GSA Small Business Utilization Offices

  16. Upcoming GSA Procurement Events Go to www.gsa.gov for more event information.

  17. Forecast of Contracting Opportunities • Go to www.gsa.gov/smbusforecast for the latest list. • Once at the site, click on the arrows to drill down into the data. • If needed, call GSA’s Small Business Utilization contacts for more information.

  18. Contractor Selection Process Source Selection – FAR 15.3 • Objective – To select the proposal that represents the best value to the Government • Best Value/Trade-Off Process • Evaluation ProcessCost/Price EvaluationPast Performance Technical EvaluationSmall Business Subcontracting Information

  19. Helpful Hints • Similar Experience – Be specific – demonstrate how you meet the RFP requirements • Key Personnel – Provide information as requested – not just a resume – Don’t “bait and switch” • No “Boilerplate” Information – Respond to the RFP and give specifics • Don’t assume the Evaluation Board has worked with you – Put your best effort forward

  20. Helpful Hints • References – Provide current and appropriate contact information. Notify contacts in advance. • Don’t exceed page limit – be concise • “Pretty” doesn’t get points – content/quality is key

  21. Central Contractor Registration CCR – www.ccr.gov “… the primary registrant database for the U.S. Federal Government. “

  22. Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA) https://orca.bpn.gov “… replace the paper based Representations and Certifications (Reps and Certs) process“

  23. Contractor Performance SystemCPS – https://cps.nih.gov

  24. Questions?

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