Request for Qualifications -Architect-Engineer (A/E) Services – Design Package for Upgrade of Consular Workspace and Kitchenette

SUBJECT: Architect-Engineer (A/E) Services Design Package for Upgrade of Consular Workspace and Kitchenette Reference No.: 19SF2026Q0019 The U.S. Consulate General Cape Town invites qualified Architect-Engineer (A/E) firms to submit their qualifications to provide professional A/E services for the development of a complete design package for the upgrade of existing Consular workspace and kitchenette areas located at the U.S. Consulate General Cape Town, South Africa. IMPORTANT: This is a qualifications-based selection. Do not submit pricing information at this stage. 1. Requirement The Government requires a qualified A/E firm to develop a coordinated, detailed design package for the renovation and upgrade of existing Consular workspace and kitchenette areas. The contemplated professional services include: Conducting site investigations and documenting existing conditions. Space programming and development of proposed workspace and kitchenette layouts. Architectural and interior design. Demolition and partition planning. Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) planning and specifications. Interior elevations and reflected ceiling plans. Electrical power and data layouts and associated engineering calculations. Plumbing layouts and coordination. Structural design and analysis, where required. Interior finishes, flooring, millwork and cabinetry design and specifications. Accessibility, egress and applicable code-compliance review. Coordination of applicable architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing and other engineering disciplines. Preparation of construction drawings and technical specifications/project manual. Preparation of a detailed construction cost estimate. Preparation of a complete design package containing sufficient detail for the Government to subsequently solicit the construction work. The proposed A/E team shall include appropriately qualified and professionally registered personnel for the disciplines necessary to successfully complete the design. Architectural services shall be performed by a registered Architect with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP), or an acceptable equivalent U.S. architectural registration, as applicable. Engineering services shall be performed under the responsible charge of appropriately qualified professional engineers registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as Professional Engineers (Pr.Eng.), or holding an acceptable equivalent U.S. Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, as applicable to the discipline of work. The design shall take into consideration applicable South African building requirements and standards, existing site conditions, and the availability of construction materials, furniture, fixtures and equipment within the South African market. A detailed Statement of Work (SOW) will be provided to the most highly qualified firm following completion of the qualifications evaluation. 2. Selection Method This acquisition will be conducted using the qualifications-based selection procedures of FAR Subpart 36.6 and the Short Selection Process under FAR 36.602-5 and DOSAR 636.602-5. Firms will be evaluated on professional qualifications, specialized experience and technical competence, capacity, past performance, local knowledge, and other relevant qualifications. Price will not be considered during the qualifications evaluation. Following selection, the Government will provide the detailed SOW to the most highly qualified firm and request a price proposal. The Contracting Officer will then negotiate a fair and reasonable price. If agreement cannot be reached with the most highly qualified firm, the Government may terminate negotiations and proceed with the next most highly qualified firm in accordance with FAR Subpart 36.6. 3. Qualifications Submission Interested firms shall submit the following: A completed SF 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications. Evidence of current professional registration/licensure for the key perso…