The Swiss Federation is in possession of a park-like site on Cathedral Avenue N.W. in Washington DC, on which the Swiss Embassy is located. The project described here concerns the Chancellery Building (office building), which was built in 1958-59 by the eminent architect William Lescaze.

The building has been well maintained over the years, with only minor interventions being made when necessary. Today, however, some parts of the building are at the end of their useful life cycle and must be repaired. It is important for the Contracting Authority, that the heritage of the building be preserved.

Both the close and appropriate communication with the Contracting Authority in Switzerland and a demonstration of local professional competence are mandatory conditions of engagement. For this reason, bidding consortia comprised of US firms or / and Swiss are desirable.

The following fields of expertise must be represented in the Proposals:

BCC 291 Architect, as General Planner (leading firm);

BCC 296 Specialists (Acoustic Engineering and Energy Specialist);

BCC 294 Building Systems Engineering (HVAC, plumbing, health and safety);

BCC 293 Electrical Engineering.