The Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO), whose mission is to provide safe, secure and functional facilities that represent the U.S. Government in U.S. foreign policy objectives, has shortlisted eleven design firms for the Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Worldwide New Construction A/E (Architecture/Engineering) Design Services solicitation. The shortlist of firms, selected out of 88 prospective offers, presented projects that were “well conceived and executed, displayed innovation, and showed strength in identity and public image.” A complete list of the shortlisted teams are listed after the break.
The shortlisted firms are:
- BNIM Architects - Ennead Architects - Mack Scogin / Merrill Elam Architects - Miller Hull Partnership - Moore Ruble Yudell - Richard + Bauer Architecture - Shop Architects - Skidmore Owings & Merrill - Steven Holl Architects - Studio-Gang Architects - Weiss/Manfredi Architects
The portfolios also established the design capabilities of the A/E firm and the lead designer, while demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and integrated design, and showcasing innovation in design technology. The shortlisted firms now must assemble their technical teams to submit detailed information on their organization and qualifications for the second stage of evaluation.
This is one of two IDIQ’s solicited under OBO’s Design Excellence program, which seeks to utilize the best methods and technologies to produce facilities that are outstanding in all respects.
Courtesy of the U.S. Department of State
