Description
Description of Services: The General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service, Rocky Mountain Region (Region 8) has a need for professional architect-engineer services for the continued production and development of a design for the Judges' Chambers Renovations at the Mike Mansfield Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 400 N Main Street, Butte, MT. The design and A/E services require a construction administration services to achieve continuity of design and A/E services through construction. Project goals and objectives require the modification of the original design documents to meet the reduced scope of work. Some key considerations include designing within the established budget and preparation of an estimated cost of construction at award (ECCA) with precision to ensure delivery of construction within the budget. Annotations and comments have been made on the complete set of drawings that will be given priority in design. Work items with a high probability for inclusion in the redesign are resurface/skim coat walls, paint, remove and recess all surface mounted electrical conduits, modify/replace ceiling wall L-channels, relocation of light fixtures, new sink and cabinetry in breakroom area, and security infrastructure considerations. The complete A/E solution includes professional services for post design A/E services, construction management / inspection services, and third-party abatement oversight services. Summary of Sole Source Action: Anderson Hallas Architects, PC is uniquely positioned as the architect of record to provide these design and A/E services as a follow-on effort for the continued production and development of the existing design. The continued design development requires the A/E firm to accept all calculations, measurements, specifications, and drawings as the baseline for the redesign effort. A need exists for project continuity given the significant amount of time and various iterations in the design process. As the architect of record, Anderson Hallas is the only known source that can deliver the level of continuity required for a complete A/E solution using the existing design as the baseline. Anderson Hallas has a level of technical familiarity and institutional knowledge of the project about the existing design, requirements, specifications, scope, site conditions, calculations, and building systems. The acquired specialized knowledge and experience with the project uniquely positions Anderson Hallas as the only available source to perform the redesign and A/E services without substantial duplication of costs to the Government. The retention of the architect of record through the construction phase to perform the identified Ca services is also required to achieve continuity throughout the project. The sole source justification has been included as an attachment to this award notice. Original Notice of Sole Source Contracting Action: On January 22, 2021, a base notice for the required services was posted to the Contract Opportunities domain on the System for Award Management. This award notice is linked to the original publication of the sole source action under Notice ID EQ8PCS-21-0009. Posting of Contract Award: In accordance with FAR subpart 6.305(a), a sole source justification must be posted within 14 days after contract award. This notice of award and sole source justification shall remain posted through July 17, 2021.