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Amendment 0007 to the RFP is hereby issued and attached for download. The purpose of the amendment is to make the following changes to the Solicitation: Responses to RFIs -----------------------------... Amendment 0007 to the RFP is hereby issued and attached for download. The purpose of the amendment is to make the following changes to the Solicitation: Responses to RFIs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment 0006 to the RFP is hereby issued and attached for download. The purpose of the amendment is to make the following changes to the Solicitation: Responses to RFIs Addendum No. 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment 0005 to the RFP is hereby issued and attached for download. The purpose of the amendment is to make the following changes to the Solicitation: Responses to RFIs Addendum No. 1 Bid Due Date Extension -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment 0004 to the RFP is hereby issued and attached for download. The purpose of the amendment is to make the following change to the Solicitation: RFI Submission Due Date Extended -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment 0003 to the RFP is hereby issued and attached for download. The purpose of the amendment is to make the following changes to the Solicitation: Responses to RFIs -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment 0002 to the RFP is hereby issued and attached for download. The purpose of the amendment is to make the following change to the Solicitation: 2nd Site Visit -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amendment 0001 to the RFP is hereby issued and attached for download. The purpose of the amendment is to make the following change to the Solicitation: Site Visit: Maximum Attendance Limit -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Baird Auditorium contains a unique historical architecture that includes a round plan, a Guastavino tile domed ceiling, and a bowl-shaped floor slab, all contributing to excellent unamplified acoustics and sightlines from every seat to the stage. However, as theater technologies have advanced in picture projection, amplified acoustics, and accessibility standards, Baird has fallen behind the times. The minor and sporadic renovations have resulted in solutions that lack architectural compatibility with the museum's historic character. The Smithsonian Institution is seeking offers for the Renovate Baird Auditorium project located at 10th Street & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560, as described herein and in the Construction Documents. All requirements the successful Offeror must meet concerning this project are outlined in detail in the Solicitation Documents included with this Request for Proposal. Upon receipt of Technical and Cost Proposals and selecting a successful Offeror, the Smithsonian Institution will execute a Firm Fixed Price construction contract. STATEMENT OF WORK The successful offeror shall provide all materials, equipment, labor, and supervision necessary to complete the following work at the Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of Natural History, Baird Auditorium. The work includes but is not limited to, all work specified in the Contract Documents and consists of drawings and specifications beginning with Division 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS and ending with Division 28 – Electronic Safety and Security (with some sections omitted). The scope of work comprises a complete restoration of the auditorium, an upgrade to the adjacent ambulatory spaces to meet modern code requirements and new programmatic needs, and incidental repair and cleaning of the exterior wall in the carriage area. The work includes the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) upgrades, sprinkler system installation, the audio-visual system modernization, restoration of the Baird and ambulatory Guastavino ceiling, and museum historical preservation. The sustainable goal for this project is to achieve LEED Gold certification. Specifically, work under this project includes but is not limited to: • Upgrade Modern infrastructure • Modify building systems to comply with current codes • Modify the auditorium for accessibility • Repair Baird structure • Replace the auditorium floor slab, stage floor, and mud slab below the auditorium and stage • Upgrade all mechanical, plumbing, electrical and fire protection and life safety systems • Install fire sprinkler system above the auditorium • Remove non-historic and incompatible features • Update theater audio/visual equipment • Update the theater lighting system • Refurbish and reconfigure existing theater seating • Improve auditorium acoustic • Install decorative metal railings • Update electronic security and telecommunications • Repair, restore, and clean the historic Guastavino tile ceiling in the auditorium and the adjacent ambulatory spaces • Repair, restore, and clean terrazzo and marble flooring • Rehabilitate the ancillary spaces adjacent to the auditorium to support modern greenroom accommodations, repair dressing room and accessible restrooms • Install new display cases within the ambulatory spaces and allow for changing exhibits. During construction, the auditorium and ambulatory spaces will be closed to the general public. However, the ambulatory corridor will serve as the museum's emergency exit route throughout the construction. Therefore, this emergency exit path must always be maintained during construction and constructed as required by the plans and specifications. Construction Schedule: The total period of performance allowed for construction is 730 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Construction Budget: Over $10M The subcontracting goals for this project are: 40% with small business concerns. At least 7% with Service-Disabled Veteran-owned small businesses (SDV). Davis Bacon Wage Determination DC20250002 dated 02/21/2025 shall apply. Questions or Clarifications due date is April 25, 2025. THE PROPOSAL DUE DATE IS FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2025, AT 3:00 PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME.

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PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE BAIRD AUDITORIUM RENOVATION, SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION’S NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, WASHINGTON DC The Smithsonian Institution (SI) is seeking offers to Renovate Baird Au... PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE BAIRD AUDITORIUM RENOVATION, SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION’S NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, WASHINGTON DC The Smithsonian Institution (SI) is seeking offers to Renovate Baird Auditorium at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this action is 236220 and the small business size standard is $45M. PROJECT INFORMATION: The Work includes, but is not limited to: Baird Auditorium, named for the second Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution – Spencer Fullerton Baird - is located on the Ground Floor of the National Museum of Natural History (NMNH). The building was designed by Hornblower & Marshall and was constructed between 1904 and 1911 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The NMNH is listed on the US National Register of Historic Places as a contributing resource to the National Mall Historic District under Criteria A & C. The Auditorium, completed in 1909, was constructed under the direction of Rafael Guastavino using the Catalan terra cotta light weight vaulted tile ceiling system the R. Guastavino Company was famous for. This structural tile system spans 80 feet with a very shallow dome. Due to the age of the space and deferred maintenance issues, it requires a full restoration to meet modern code requirements and new programmatic needs while not detracting from the extraordinary beauty of the space and its character defining features. • Modern infrastructure upgrades • Code compliance improvements • Accessibility upgrades • Structural repairs • Replacement of structural floor slab, stage floor, and mud slab below Auditorium and stage • Modifications and upgrades to all mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection and life safety systems. • Removal of non-historic and incompatible features • Upgrades to theater audio/ visual equipment • Theatrical lighting redesign • Refurbishment and reconfiguration of existing theater seating • Acoustical improvements • Electronic security and telecommunications upgrades. • Repair, restoration, and cleaning of historic Guastavino tile ceiling • Repair, restoration, and cleaning of terrazzo and marble flooring • Rehabilitation of the ancillary spaces adjacent to the Auditorium to support modern greenroom accommodations, dressing room Repair, restoration, and cleaning of terrazzo and marble flooring and accessible restrooms. • Installation of new display cases within ambulatories to provide flexible/ changing exhibits. Critical Elements of the Work: The successful Contractor shall be fully qualified to install critical elements of the Work. Upon request of the Contracting Officer, bidders/offerors shall submit a statement of qualifications to address the following critical elements of the Work: • Slab demolition • Reconstruction of foundation and auditorium floor slabs • Layout of Auditorium floor • Repair, restoration, and cleaning of historic Guastavino tile ceiling • Repair, restoration, and cleaning of terrazzo and marble flooring • Refurbishment and reconfiguration of existing theater seating • Audio/ visual design and equipment for Auditorium • New display cases in ambulatories • New mechanical unit AHU-2 and reconfiguration of AHU-1 Delegated Design Elements of the Work: The Contractor shall furnish full engineering services on the following elements of the Work: • Metal Fabrications: Stairs, Access Ladders, Light Gauge Framing • Pipe & Tube Railings • Decorative Metal Railings • Expansion Fittings and Loops for Hvac Piping • Hangers and Supports for Hvac Piping and Equipment • Hydronic Piping • Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems The Period of Performance for the Base Contract is 730 Calendar Days from the date of Notice to Proceed. Total Estimated cost range is between is over $10M LOCATION: Project will be located at 10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20560. SET ASIDE: Not Applicable THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. The full solicitation, request for proposals, will be released early April 2025; however, there is no guarantee or implication of a guarantee this this project will be solicited. Responses will be due within (45) days of release. Electronic copies will be uploaded to SAM.gov site. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Smithsonian Institution will accept proposals from all qualified offerors. The Smithsonian Institution’s evaluation panel will be the sole entity to determine as to whether an offeror is capable of meeting the requirements to carry out contract performance. No attachments or links have been added to this opportunity.