SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- ARCHITECT-ENGINEER INDEFINITE DELIVERY, INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR CIVIL/ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES, PRIMARILY FOR FORT LEWIS, WA AND ITS SUB-INSTALLATIONS AS WELL AS MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, WA
- Notice Date
- 2/6/2009
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army Engineer District, Seattle, US Army Engineer District, Seattle, ATTN: CENWS-CT, PO Box 3755, Seattle, WA 98124-3755
- ZIP Code
- 98124-3755
- Solicitation Number
- W912DW-09-R-0019
- Response Due
- 3/10/2009
- Archive Date
- 5/9/2009
- Point of Contact
- Kathaleen Schollard, 2539664369<br />
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE TO DOWNLOAD. ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE SF330 DOCUMENTS IS CONTAINED HEREIN. QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO KATHALEEN SCHOLLARD AT KATHALEEN.SCHOLLARD@USACE.ARMY.MIL. The Seattle District Corps of Engineers has a requirement for an Architect-Engineer Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract for Civil/Environmental Design and Construction Support Services, primarily for Fort Lewis, Washington and its Sub-Installations as well as McChord Air Force Base, Washington. This procurement will be evaluated using Brooks Act (PL-92-582) procedures and FAR Part 36. THIS IS AN UNRESTRICTED ACQUISITION OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED BUSINESS CONCERNS. The scope and purpose of this IDIQ contract will be to provide Architect-Engineering (A-E) services for civil and environmental design, abbreviated design and construction support services primarily for Fort Lewis and its sub-installations as well as McChord Air Force Base. Required services will include full civil/environmental design, environmental studies, and abbreviated design services for renovation, repair and minor construction projects, as well as construction management services. Services under this IDIQ may also include some landscaping, mechanical, electrical and structural engineering design. Individual task orders to be assigned under this contract will identify specific requirements. DESCRIPTION: (A) The Architect-Engineer (A-E) shall perform all or part of the following design services, as identified in individual task orders: 1. Prosecute the various work features as described hereinafter to the extent set forth in individual task orders to be issued hereunder. 2. Utilize Government designs, drawings, specifications, and standards for buildings, structures and other facilities as necessary to meet the requirements of the proposed project. 3. Prepare, subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer, charrettes, preliminary studies, sketches, layout plans, reports and cost estimates of the proposed project. The number of copies of the studies, sketches, plans and reports to be furnished to the Government will be set forth in each individual task order. 4. Obtain the necessary permits, licenses, and approvals from all local, State and Federal authorities as necessary for the performance of the A-Es services. 5. Prepare informal shop drawings, abbreviated design analysis, and estimates incidental to the job for task order contracts, in-house construction, or troop construction. 6. Perform limited surveying and geotechnical services. 7. Implement the Fort Lewis Environmental Management System by committing to: i) Comply with all applicable environmental policy, laws, and regulations and The PW EMS which conforms to the criteria defined in the international standard, ISO 14001:2004 Environmental management systems. The installation's environmental policy can be found at www.lewis.army.mil/publicworks, click on Environmental, and then click on PW Environmental Policy. Additional information on the PW EMS can be obtained by contacting the PW EMS; ii) Identify potential sources of pollution and meet or exceed Army goals for prevention of pollution; iii) Assess the effect on the environment of activities, products, and services throughout their life cycles. Set objectives and targets to minimize adverse environmental impacts. Implement and monitor programs to achieve objectives and targets; iv) Actively pursue continual improvement in environmental management. 8. Prepare environmental studies and plans to include field investigations, data collection and analyses, report writing and remedial designs. 9. Incorporate the concept and principles of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) into planning and infrastructure maintenance and repair projects. LEED is defined as the systematic consideration of an activity, product or decision life-cycle impacts on the environment, energy use, natural resources, economy and quality of life. 10. Incorporate the concept and principles of Low Impact Development (LID) into planning and infrastructure construction and repair projects. LID is a comprehensive land planning and engineering design approach with a goal of maintaining and enhancing the pre-development hydrologic regime of urban and developing watersheds. This design approach incorporates strategic planning with micro-management techniques to achieve superior environmental protection, while allowing for development or infrastructure rehabilitation to occur. The goal is to maintain and enhance the pre-development hydrologic regime of urban and developing watersheds. This design approach incorporates strategic planning with micro-management techniques to achieve environmental protection, while allowing for development or infrastructure rehabilitation to occur. 11. Incorporate the concept and principles of Sustainable Design and Development (SDD) into planning and infrastructure maintenance and repair projects. SDD is defined as the systematic consideration of an activity, product or decision life-cycle impacts on the environment, energy use, natural resources, economy and quality of life. (B) The A-E shall perform all or part of the following construction support services as specifically identified in the individual task orders: 1. Review, check for adequacy, and provide recommendation for Government approval of construction contractors material submittals, safety plans, quality control plans, schedules and shop drawings. 2. Review proposals for value engineering and modification changes, and attend pre-construction and in-progress meetings to provide technical recommendations. 3. Prepare drawings, cost estimates, design analysis, sketches and other engineering documents for determining the requirement for use in contract modifications for work that is beyond the original A-E design service. 4. Conduct asbestos and lead inspection surveys in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations. 5. Provide technical and specialized inspection service, including field visits, to monitor construction work. 6. Assist the Government in conducting the final construction inspections. Prepare list of construction deficiencies to provide to the Government. SELECTION CRITERIA: The selection criteria for this project are listed below in descending order of importance. Criteria (1) through (6) are PRIMARY criteria and will be evaluated for all firms. The PRIMARY criteria are listed in descending order of importance. Criteria (7) through (9) are SECONDARY criteria and shall only be used as tie-breakers should the application of criteria numbers (1) through (6) result in firms being rated as technically equal. PRIMARY CRITERIA: (1) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE and TECHNICAL COMPETENCE of the proposed firm. Projects that demonstrate experience completing work for a military installation and those requiring anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) criteria knowledge may be rated more favorably for this criterion. Projects that demonstrate experience in incorporating Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED); concepts and principles of Low Impact Development (LID) and Sustainable Design and Development (SDD) may also be rated more favorably for this criterion. 2) PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS of key personnel to be assigned to this contract, which are necessary for satisfactory performance of the type of work requirements listed in Criterion (1), as demonstrated by education and professional registration and/or certification, specific to architectural and engineering disciplines, including: civil, environmental, sustainable design and cost engineering. Resumes (Standard Form (SF) 330, Section E, Page 3; one Section E shall be completed for each key person identified) must be provided for these disciplines, including proposed consultants. In the resumes under Project Assignments, use the same disciplines nomenclature as is used in this announcement. Key personnel are defined as lead designers for key disciplines, Project Manager and Quality Control Manager to be assigned to this contract. Key personnel proposed are required to be licensed or certified professionals, as applicable. The evaluation is to consider education, training, registration, overall and relevant experience and longevity with firm. It is expected that the individuals identified as key personnel will be the individuals performing these positions under the resulting contract. Any changes to the proposed key team members after award MUST be approved by the Contracting Officer. Provide an organization chart identifying each member of the project team. As a minimum, key personnel must be included. Indicate the branch office location of each team member. (3) PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS of additional professional personnel to be assigned to this contract, which are necessary for satisfactory performance of the type of work requirements listed in Criterion (1), as demonstrated by education and professional registration and/or certification, specific to additional architectural and engineering disciplines, including: structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural and interior design. Resumes (Standard Form (SF) 330, Section E, Page 3; one Section E shall be completed for each such person identified) must be provided for these disciplines, including proposed consultants. In the resumes under Project Assignments, use the same disciplines nomenclature as is used in this announcement. Additional professional personnel are defined as the lead designers for disciplines other than those identified as key disciplines. The evaluation is to consider education, training, registration, overall and relevant experience and longevity with firm. It is expected that the individuals identified as such additional professional personnel will be the individuals performing these positions under the resulting contract. Any changes to the additional proposed professional team members after award MUST be approved by the Contracting Officer. Provide an organization chart identifying each member of the project team. As a minimum, all key and additional professional personnel must be included. Indicate the branch office location of each team member. (4) PAST PERFORMANCE of the firm and the project team on DoD and other contracts with respect to cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. Projects that were performed by key personnel under the proposed team structure may receive a higher rating in the evaluation under this criterion. Past performance ratings for projects completed for a military installation and for projects requiring anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) criteria knowledge may also be rated more favorably for this criterion. Past performance ratings for projects that incorporate Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED); concepts and principles of Low Impact Development (LID) and Sustainable Design and Development (SDD) may also be rated more favorably for this criterion. In its evaluation of past performance, the Government will consider information obtained from the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) and any other sources deemed necessary by the Government. (5) CAPACITY of the proposed team to accomplish approximately the work of the required type and the dollar amount stated in this announcement. The evaluation will consider the availability of an adequate number of personnel in key disciplines and the proposed teams ability to complete several multidisciplinary contract task orders concurrently. (6) KNOWLEDGE OF THE LOCALITY of the contract as it relates to engineering design, particularly on Fort Lewis and Fort Lewis sub-installations and McChord Air Force Base. Information provided must demonstrate expertise in geological features, climatic conditions, and/or local construction methods. SECONDARY CRITERIA: (7) EXTENT OF SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION (including Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), historically black colleges and universities, and minority institutions) in the proposed contract team, measured as a percentage of the total estimated effort. (8) GEOGRAPHICAL PROXIMITY to Fort Lewis and its sub-installations and McChord Air Force Base. (9) EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF THE WORK. List the total amount (dollar value) of Department of Defense (DoD) contract awards as the prime contractor within the past twelve (12) months. GENERAL INFORMATION: This announcement will result in the award of an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The effective period of the contract shall be a one-year base period with the option to extend for four (4) additional one-year option periods. Work under this IDIQ contract will be issued by firm-fixed-price task orders. The contract will have an individual task order limit of $500,000 (five-hundred thousand dollars) per task order. The maximum value of all work issued under the contract will be limited to $10,000,000 (ten million dollars) over five years. The primary North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 541330. The small business size standard is $4.5 million annual average gross revenue for the last three fiscal years. For the purposes of this procurement, a concern is considered a small business if its average annual gross receipts are $4.5 million or less. This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. If a large business is selected for this contract, it must comply with FAR 52.219-9 regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan for that part of the work it intends to subcontract. The subcontracting goals for the Seattle District which will be considered in the negotiation of this contract are: a. At least 70% of planned subcontracting dollars be placed with Small Businesses (SB). b. At least 6.2 % of planned subcontracting dollars be placed with Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) concerns or Historically Black Colleges and Universities or Minority Institutions. c. At least 7.0% of planned subcontracting dollars be placed with Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns. d. At least 9.8% of planned subcontracting dollars be placed with HUBZone small business concerns. e. At least 0.9% of planned subcontracting dollars be placed with Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. Go to http://www.va.gov/osdbu/dbwva/index.asp or http://www.sba.gov/VETS/ for questions concerning the Veterans Business Development program. A subcontracting plan is not required with this submittal. In accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004, all firms must be registered with the Central Contractors Registration (CCR) prior to award of any government contract. To obtain information regarding registering in the CCR, call 1-888-227-2423, or log on to Internet web site at http://www.ccr.gov. Qualified firms desiring consideration shall submit one copy of a SF330 including organization chart of key personnel to be assigned to this contract and each subconsultants current SF330, Part II. Please note that a separate SF330, Part I is not required for each subconsultant. Include the firm's DUNS number in the SF330, Part I, Section H. Submittals should be mailed or delivered to Ms. Kathaleen Schollard, USACE Seattle District, CECT-NWS-S (Schollard) at 4735 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, Washington 98134-2329. One copy of the submittal package is due not later than 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST) on 10 March 2009. Submittals received after this date and time will not be considered. No e-mail, telegraphic or facsimile submittals will be accepted. Elaborate brochures or other presentations beyond those sufficient to present a complete and effective response to this announcement are not desired. THIS PROCUREMENT IS UNRESTRICTED, OPEN TO BOTH LARGE AND SMALL BUSINESSES.
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