Architectural Support

Architectural Support
● Provide architectural plan reviews and coordinate review comments with GSA Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP), Structural, and other Subject Matter Experts for office and other spaces, in federally owned and/or leased space, as well as participate in feasibility study reviews. Submittals shall be created and provided using GSA-developed comment forms in excel, Google Drive, or other PDF software such as Foxit Phantom or Adobe acrobat.
● Apply Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service (PBS-P100) when preparing plan reviews or responding to inquiries regarding P100 interpretations.
● Apply International Council of Code standards as applicable when performing architectural plan reviews.
● Apply ADA (American Disabilities Act) Requirements and ABAS (Architectural Barriers Act Standards).
● The contractor may be required to help maintain and/or update spreadsheets, forms, and other reporting tools that track incoming technical review requests as part of the RCA project intake process.
● Provide computer aided design and space planning support as described below.
Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Space Planning Support Services
● Provide interior space planning and design services for office and other space, in federally owned and/or leased or under consideration for lease space. Submittals shall be created and provided in AutoCAD and typically distributed in Foxit Phantom or other PDF software Adobe Acrobat to client agencies.
● Apply American National Standards Institute/Building Owners and Managers Association (ANSI/BOMA) international standard (Z65.12017) for office area usable and the GSA Pricing Desk Guide for full floor measurements to perform scaling and field measurement of space as required. Apply the use of laser measuring devices while performing space surveys.
● Demonstrate/integrate, where appropriate, mobility options to offer clients to enhance space utilization. Calculate utilization rates for spaces.
● Prepare, review, and design block plans, test fits and other design documents to assist GSA in designing client space or planning client requirements.
● Prepare and review interior design intent drawings (DIDs), scale submitted drawings, create print outs, and copies, using AutoCAD program and third party-add on software.
● Develop DIDs detailing the Tenant Improvements (TI) to be made for Federal building spaces and or lease spaces which GSA in conjunction with the Lessor and or other. While developing the DIDs, the Contractor may need to meet with the representatives of the client agency, other GSA business lines and/or the Lessor/Building owner and physically inspect the Project locations, to gather all the necessary scope of the project.
● DID's shall include the following:
o Per GSA DID review guide and PBS Pricing Guide level 1 DID's shall include: Cover Sheet, Demolition Plan, Construction (Partition) Plan Power/Communications (Electrical) Plan, Generic Furniture Plan, and Finish Plan.
o DID's Level 2 shall include Cover Sheet, Demolition Plan, Construction (Partition) Plan, Power/Communications (Electrical) Plan, Generic Furniture Plan, Finish Plan, Reflected Ceiling Plan, Interior Elevations/Interior Sections Partition (Wall) Sections and Door/Hardware Schedule.
o Above the DID's review guide the First Impressions program and the Building Design Guide may include additional plans like signage.
Additional Space Planning Services may also include:
● Participate in a Design Intent Drawings (DID) Workshop which is defined as a concentrated effort on the part of GSA, the client, the Lessor and their architect to develop the Design Intent Drawings for approval within the confines of the workshop time frame, typically between 1 and 5 working days.
● Develop Program of Requirements (POR) with client agencies, as well as GSA team, develop requirements packages and participate in requirements development initiatives, such as, but not limited to, workplace engagements in support of PBS projects in federal and leased space.
● Develop information in adequate detail to transmit the space requirements to GSA or its Lessors, so the appropriate construction and engineering drawings can be prepared to accomplish tenant alterations.
● Develop finishes boards for GSA client's selection; work with vendors as project requirements only on selection of interior finishes from GSA FAS schedule vendors and based on GSA P100 and comply with Green Procurement and Buy American Mandate.
● Knowledge of material trends for design and specification, especially those materials that comply with LEED, WELL, and FitWel building standards; or GSA/Tenant specific requirements.
● The Contractor shall be expected to handle several projects simultaneously in both owned and leased facilities, without compromising timeliness and quality of service to GSA.
● The Contractor is expected to learn and apply federal policy and guidelines to work product. As well as expected, to apply federal policy updates and changes as it related to their work product.
● The Contractor may be asked to track the number of hours spent on a particular project and provide supporting information as needed.
● Although GSA's client agencies are the end users, all work produced under this contract must be coordinated through and reviewed/approved in writing by a GSA Project Manager as well as the client agency prior to acceptance.
● The contractor may be required to perform a walkthrough of space to determine typical conditions, space types and sizes, note finishes, including individual workstations and offices, storage rooms, standard group support areas such as conference rooms and break rooms, unique group support areas, such as libraries and computer server rooms. Also assess performance and utilization of workspace and meeting space, which may require right-sizing of all workspaces (enclosed and open), mission-critical (special) space, storage and support space.
● The contractor may be asked to develop test fits drawings to scale showing in simple outline format, walls, workstations, special areas and circulation patterns.
● Act as a team member on a larger project, in which they will provide support functions for the success of the project.
● Duties may include Furniture Design Services while working with the GSA Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Contracting Officer (CO), and Project Manager. Submittals may include furniture plans including furniture plan, floorplans, development of furniture which may include elevations, scope of work development, creating technical specifications for each typical, review and comment on bid submittals from vendors, market research of scheduled vendors, bid review from vendors, in-house cost estimating for budgeting, furniture inspections and creating and maintaining punch list documentation until final acceptance, and coordination with furniture vendor and subs including furniture dealers, installers and /or Architectural Firms.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) Support Services
● Demonstrate working knowledge and experience with Revit 2021 software to perform 3D BIM analysis, clash detection, and assess integrity of data from existing design documents.
● Prepare 3D drawings/renderings through the use of Revit software and/or third party-add on software or other BIM software.
● Evaluate existing design documentation for conformance with GSA BIM guidelines.
● Develop innovative BIM solutions to problems encountered in design and renovation of Federal buildings and/or leased space.
Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS) Support Services:
● Provide support for ABA/ADA plan review(s) within federally owned and/or leased space. Review(s) shall be created and provided in either AutoCAD or through other written means (ex. Word or Excel document) as directed by the contractor's GSA counterpart.
● Knowledge of the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABA/ADA) to the maximum extent practicable through CAD and space planning support services such that outcomes achieve barrier-free and accessible design solutions for people with disabilities.
Required Core Competencies:
● Skill in communicating effectively, geography and orally, in writing to prepare deliverables, clarify discrepancies as needed,
● Skill in applying fact-finding and investigative techniques to gather information. Ability to gather and analyze data, identify inconsistencies and potential problems, and determine alternatives, resolve issues, and handle inquiries as it relates to space planning and design.
● Ability to learn new software systems and input data as technology changes through the contract period.
● Ability to work well in a team environment.
● Ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or projects
● Skill in organizing and analyzing large amounts of information with special focus on detail
Required Skills:
● Demonstrate ability to use a variety of software tools applicable to the requirements in the Scope of Work.
● Ability to review documents for accuracy for the tasks assigned.
● Ability to perform quality control for the tasks assigned
● For CAD provided services, contractors shall have the ability to apply ANSI/BOMA standards, as well as, current federal fire and life safety, as well as handicapped accessibility requirements to designs.
● For ABAAS provided services, the contractor shall exhibit proficiency in conducting ADA/ABA reviews, supported by professional certification(s), training(s), teaching, and/or awards.
● For BIM provided services, the contractor shall have the ability to use BIM software, track, log and comment on designs to meet current agency requirements.
● Demonstrate a familiarity with innovative industry trends such as the use of workplace engagements to determine overall space requirements through viewing of resume and portfolio as required
● Is it worth creating another bullet to call out specific A|E|I experience with new construction AND renovation/alteration/ work - and Class A office space? I would imagine the architect/interiors contractor will be doing a lot of work more so in the fit-out of tenant spaces and renovations.
Interior Designer Qualifications
• Minimum requirement is a Bachelor of Interior Design (BID) or related field (ex. Interior Architecture, Architecture, or Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design, etc.) with work experience in commercial Interior Design
• 5-7 years of industry experience in commercial Interior Design
• NCIDQ or Registered Interior Designer is preferred, but not required
• LEED Accredited Professional (Interiors) is preferred, but not required
• Government space planning experience is preferred, but not required
Architect Qualifications
• Minimum requirement is Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) or related field (ex. Interior Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or B.S. in Architecture, etc.) with architectural design experience
• 5-7 years of industry experience performing plan reviews, code compliance reviews, ABA/ADA reviews
• Registered Architect is preferred, but not required
• LEED Accredited Professional is preferred, but not required

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