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This plan describes the Technical Evaluation procedures which will be used to procure Construction Management (CM) services at the Charles Evans Whittaker Courthouse, Kansas City, MO. This plan also d... This plan describes the Technical Evaluation procedures which will be used to procure Construction Management (CM) services at the Charles Evans Whittaker Courthouse, Kansas City, MO. This plan also describes the Technical Evaluation procedures used to procure Commissioning Agent (CxA) services at the same location. The Whittaker Courthouse is a 13-story, approximately 674,508 square foot building located on the northeast side of the Kansas City central business district. The crescent-shaped courthouse was originally constructed in 1998 and is primarily utilized as a courthouse. The building is 250 feet high and is more typical of a 22-story building due to the ceiling heights of courtrooms being twice as high as those of standard office buildings. Windows extending to the top of the ceiling on each floor create an abundance of natural light along the perimeter of the structure. The original curtain wall system is currently deteriorating and poses serious potential safety hazards. Reports of problems are widespread in locations throughout the building, in all areas of the fenestration assemblies. Water infiltration occurs at the curtainwall locations on the North and South elevations and at the punched-window locations on the East and West elevations. Repair work has created additional water infiltration, which is potential for mold, further deterioration and fall hazards. In numerous curtain wall areas, temporary supports have been installed to maintain panel integrity and fasten trim material. Window gasketing is separating from the façade. Windows are at risk of failing, creating potential risk to people in the building leaning on them and people on the ground below. The solution to reclad and replace the façade components is the identified long-term remedy for façade deficiencies. Until a full replacement curtain wall system and related component is completed, building occupants were notified to stay away from the windows, not to lean against them, or place any type of load against them. Windows that are identified as loose and at risk of failing out in public areas are cordoned off and posted with proper safety signage. The GSA proposes a repair and alteration project for the Charles E. Whittaker Courthouse. The proposed project will replace the current deteriorating exterior façade and related components. This project is a limited scope renovative and the cost of the proposed project is far less than the cost of leasing or constructing a new building.