SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract for Architect-Engineering Services for Civil/Environmental Projects
- Notice Date
- 1/22/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- DSC - CS - Contracting Services Group National Park Service, 3rd Floor, P.O. Box 25287 12795 W. Alameda Parkway Denver CO 80225
- ZIP Code
- 80225
- Solicitation Number
- N2000031400
- Archive Date
- 1/22/2004
- Point of Contact
- Sally McMahon Contract Specialist 3039692413 Sally_McMahon@nps.gov
- E-Mail Address
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- Small Business Set-Aside
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- Description
- The National Park Service (NPS), Denver Service Center (DSC), 12795 West Alameda Parkway, Denver, Colorado, 80225, is seeking a qualified firm or organization to provide Civil and Environmental Architect/Engineer (A/E) services under an Indefinite Quantity contract for a variety of projects within Big Bend National Park. The lead firm selected for contract award will be predominately Civil and Environmental design firm as the majority of services to be performed under this contract will be Civil/Environmental in nature. PARK DESCRIPTION: Big Bend National Park encompasses more than 800,000 acres in southwest Texas. Its southern boundary forms the international border between Mexico and the United States. Big Bend National Park has national significance as the largest protected area of Chihuahuan Desert in the United States. The park exhibits dramatic contrasts; its climate may be characterized as one of extremes. Because of the range in altitude from approximately 1,800 feet along the river to 7,800 in the Chisos Mountains, a wide variety of ecosystems exist - from hot, dry, sparsely-vegetated desert to much cooler and moderate forest. Big Bend National Park is located in one of the most sparsely populated areas of the country. The nearest community with modern amenities is the city of Alpine, 100 miles northwest of park headquarters. Visitation to the park has averaged 300,000 in recent years. Visitor services, as well as administrative facilities and employee housing, is concentrated in 4 main developed areas within the park. TYPES OF PROJECTS: The primary types of projects will include, but are not limited to: A. Water supply, treatment, distribution, and storage systems; B. Wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal facilities; C. Wastewater reclamation and reuse; and D. Water and wastewater pumping facilities. As an example of the size of projects for Parts A through D, above, the size will range from very small (less than 1,000 gallons per day capacity) to larger (up to 50,000 gallons per day capacity). Complexity will range from that of groundwater wells with disinfection to complete treatment facilities for surface water sources, and from that of on-site septic tank/drainfield systems to wetlands, lagoons, alternative and/or advanced wastewater treatment processes, and conventional wastewater treatment facilities. Projects may also include, but are not limited to: E. Rehabilitation and new construction of Visitor Centers, Administrative Facilities, Maintenance Facilities, Comfort Stations, Residences, Campgrounds, Utility Infrastructure, and other structures and facilities constructed at Big Bend National Park; F. Roads, intersections, and parking areas, pedestrian and small bridges; G. Surveying may include, but is not limited to, ground surveys, boundary surveys, aerial photography and aerial topographic surveys, global positioning systems (GPS) surveys, preliminary and final design layouts, construction layouts, as-built surveys, hydrographic and hydrologic surveys, and technical assistance; H. Drainage and stormwater management systems; I. Environmental Engineering and Compliance Permitting, including hazardous materials condition assessments and testing, soils analysis, underground storage tanks and system appurtenances, and air and water quality monitoring systems; J. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Section 106 Compliance; K. Geotechnical Engineering, Seismic Engineering: L. Sanitary Landfill and Solid Waste Management; and M. Corrosion Protection/Cathodic/Materials. REQUIRED DISCIPLINES: Required disciplines include professionals registered as Civil Engineers and Environmental Engineers. Subconsultant disciplines, which may be required for some projects include professionals registered in structural, electrical, mechanical, hydrologic, fire/safety, and process/instrumentation engineering; surveyors; geotechnical engineering; architecture; landscape architecture; scientists/biologists for compliance (106 and NEPA); construction management and cost control/estimating. Incidental services, e.g. AutoCAD drafting, word processing, cost estimating, etc. may be required in the performance of specific task order requirements. CONTRACT PERIOD: All services will be provided under an Indefinite Quantity contract. The base contract period will be for one year with options to extend for four additional one-year periods. Work will be ordered by issuance of firm fixed price or not-to-exceed type task orders. The maximum ordering limitation will be $5,000,000.00 for the life of the contract. Each Task order will not exceed $250,000.00. The $5,000,000.00 maximum may be realized in a single year or spread out over the life of the contract including all option years. The guaranteed minimum for the life of the contract, which includes the base period and all options exercised, is $25,000.00. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTON PRACTICES: The U. S. Government has adopted sustainable design as the guiding principle for its planning, design and construction projects. By definition, this means meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Accordingly, the selected firm must exhibit current credentials and demonstrated competency in sustainable design certifications and membership in professionally recognized organizations that promulgate sustainable practices. Implementing sustainable design and construction practices is the constant process of identifying and incorporating activities and actions during facility planning, design, construction, and operation to meet the following goals: a. Consume less energy and natural resources over the life of the facility; b.Ensure that resources such as water, air and land are as clean or cleaner at the end of use as at the beginning; c. Ensure that the viability, integrity and diversity of natural systems are protected, undiminished and maintained; d. Ensure that natural sound-scape and dark skies are undiminished; e. Use green technologies and products that have less negative impacts on human health and the environment; f. Reduce the material entering landfills; and g. Ensure compliance with all natural and cultural requirements. EXECUTIVE ORDERS: In accordance with Public Law 100-418 and Executive Order 12770, as of January 1994, all federal design work will be done using the metric system of weights and measures. Work done under this contract may be subject to this requirement. Executive Order 13101 - Greening the Government Through Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Federal Acquisition," (September 14, 1998). This Executive Order requires Federal Agencies to incorporate waste prevention and recycling in the Agency's operation and work to increase and expand markets for recovered materials through greater Federal Government preference and demand for such products. In developing work plans, work statements and specifications. The Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA), Section 6002 and Executive Order 13101 require the purchase of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designated products with a required minimum recovered material content as described in an Agency's Affirmative Procurement Program (APP). This list of EPA-designated products is available at http://www.epa.gov/cpg. A/E firms and their consultants are required to be familiar with EPA guidelines by developing specifications utilizing EPA's minimum recycled content standards. If products specified by the A/E do not meet EPA's guidelines, the A/E must prepare written justifications in accordance with FAR 23.405 (c). A/E firms are to use life-cycle cost analysis, wherever feasible and appropriate to assist selection of products and services. The Government will not indemnify the firm selected against liability involving asbestos or other hazardous materials; that is, a clause holding the firm harmless will not be included in the contract. PRIMARY SERVICES REQUIRED: For the purpose of this contract, the services to be provided will be primarily Pre-Design, Compliance, and Supplemental Services (Title I Services), Design and Construction Documents (Title II Services), and Construction Management (Title III Services). All work and deliverables shall be stamped and sealed by Registered Professionals. All professionals shall be registered in the State of Texas. Title I Services: Services in this category may include, but are not limited to, the preparation of conceptual, schematic, and preliminary design documents. This may include site and feasibility investigations; laboratory testing; pilot testing of water and/or waste water treatment systems; surveying; geotechnical studies; drilling of test/pilot wells; investigation and analysis of existing systems; research and analysis of pertinent Federal, State, and local regulations and codes; permitting; value analysis (engineering) and preliminary design, including alternatives analysis, schematic design and design development; preliminary drawings; and value and design analysis, including acquisition of data pertaining to local construction practices and material availability, outline specifications, and preliminary construction cost estimates; comparability cost analysis; NEPA and Section 106 Compliance; and peer review of NPS in-house or other A/E designs and/or cost estimates. Title II Services: Services in this category may include, but are not limited to, the preparation of design development documents, construction drawings, and construction specifications and preparation of construction cost estimates; and peer review of NPS in-house or other A/E designs and/or cost estimates. Final construction documents (i.e., plans and specifications) shall be furnished in the NPS standard format and shall be capable of being transmitted over the Internet to the general public via electronic commerce. Title III Services: Services in this category may include, but are not limited to, construction management services, which include management from construction contract award to final acceptance of actions required to complete the proposed facility including the warranty period. This includes construction observation and inspection, review of submittals, value engineering, site visits, field-testing, preparation of as-constructed drawings, preparation of operation and maintenance manuals, construction support, and consultation during construction. COORDINATION: The proposed work may extend over several fiscal years, involving projects at various stages, which will require that the selected firm must be capable of providing and managing a multi-disciplinary team from within the firm or in conjunction with subconsultants. The A/E will need to have direct contact with federal, state or local regulatory agencies to assure compliance with regulations, codes and policies. TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA: Statements of Qualification will be evaluated by a selection committee of National Park Service personnel based upon the following primary criteria, listed in descending order of importance: A.Demonstrated professional qualifications, professional registration, technical expertise, and experience of the firm, including all principles and key staff of the firm, its consultants, and project personnel, with types of projects described herein. Emphasis will focus on the following: knowledge and experience working with TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) formerly known as TNRCC (Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission); familiarity with and project experience in applying principles of sustainability in various eco-regions found in Big Bend National Park for the types of projects described; and with utilization of appropriate materials and construction techniques displaying sensitivity to natural and cultural resources, as well as aesthetic considerations appropriate for settings in Big Bend National Park for the types of project described. B.Demonstrated project management experience and expertise with integrated design, with an emphasis on coordinating multidisciplinary teams, sub-consultant working relationships, establishment of up-front environmental goals, whole systems approach and follow-through. Demonstrated ability of the firm or organization to communicate, coordinate and facilitate work expediently. Demonstrated ability to design portions of a multidisciplinary design project independently, to participate in reviews, and to facilitate coordination into a multidisciplinary design project. C. Demonstrated experience and expertise in other technical aspects required under this contract, including construction management, environmental engineering and compliance, permitting, NEPA and Section 106 compliance, surveying, and geotechnical engineering, either in-house or by multidisciplinary teams and sub-consultants. Demonstrated specialized experience and technical competence in preparing, developing, and finalizing designs for facilities that minimize the use of, and the environmental impact on, the earth's renewable and non-renewable resources (water and electric conservation, solar energy, wind energy, etc.) and to the earth's managed resources. This includes to the maximum extent practicable, specifying the use of recycled content material and recovered materials, and providing designs for construction that promote energy conservation, pollution prevention, and waste reduction. D. Demonstrated good judgment in selection of treatment processes, which are appropriate for level of staffing, remoteness of facility, extreme climatic conditions, and other factors. E. Specific past performance on previous architect/engineering work performed for federal, state, and local government agencies, and private industry documenting the quality of the firm's work and the firm's history of meeting performance schedules and budgets. F. Demonstrated capacity to respond to short time frames and accomplish multiple simultaneous projects within desired schedules, while maintaining a high standard of quality of work and cost control. When responding to this announcement, firms should fully address their capability, capacity and qualifications with regard to each of the foregoing evaluation factors. This procurement is being made under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program (FAR 19.10) and is therefore open to both small and large business concerns. Small, small disadvantaged, women-owned small businesses and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses are encouraged to participate as prime contractors or as members of joint ventures with other small businesses. SUBCONTRACTING PLAN REQUIREMENT: In accordance with Public Law 97-507, the A/E Firm will be required to provide the maximum practicable opportunities for small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The selected firm, if a large business, must comply with FAR 52.219-9 regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan on that part of the work it intends to subcontract. The subcontracting goals for this contract are that 15% of the contractor's intended subcontract amount be placed with small business, 5% shall be placed with women-owned businesses, 5% shall be placed with small disadvantaged businesses, 3% shall be placed with service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, and 2% shall be placed with HUBZone certified firms. The subcontracting plan is not required with this submittal; however, contract award is contingent upon negotiation of an acceptable subcontracting plan. SPECIALIZED SERVICES: In the course of doing business with Architect/Engineering firms under contract with the Denver Service Center, the DSC occasionally needs to obtain specialized services from subconsultants under the prime contract. In these instances, the majority of the work may be performed solely by the subconsultant with little involvement of the prime contractor. Even though the work is performed primarily by the subconsultant, DSC will ensure that the prime contractor is involved in all discussions and all correspondence is routed through the prime contractor. Prime contractors have indicated their concerns with the ceiling amounts and the effect these "pass-throughs" would have on the cap. This has been taken into consideration in establishing the maximum contact amount for this solicitation and the resultant contract. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Firms wishing to be considered must submit Standard Forms (SF) 254 and 255 and other Pertinent information submitted in support of the completed SF 254's and 255's should not exceed 15 pages. SF 254's and 255's must also be submitted for subconsultants. Clearly, specifically, and concisely address the evaluation criteria when completing the forms. Offerors are requested to submit one original of their submittal. Other marketing information such as booklets, pamphlets and brochures is neither requested nor desired. Submittals must be received in the contracting office by no later than close of business 30 days after issuance of this request in order to be considered for selection. ** Note: This is not a Request for Proposals. **
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Big Bend National Park in Texas
- Zip Code: 79834
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 79834
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