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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 17,1995 PSA#1305U S ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, MOBILE, CONTRACTING DIVISION (CESAM-CT), P
O BOX 2288, MOBILE AL 36628-0001 C -- AE DESIGN OF HOSPITAL LIFE SAFETY & UTILITY UPGRADE, EGLIN AFB,
FL POC Contact Mr. Dan Mizelle, 334/441-5755, Contracting Officer,
Edward M. Slana (Site Code DODAAC) 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: (Refer to
RFP Number DACA01-95-R-0056) A-E services are required for site
investigation, planning, engineering studies, facility survey and
deficiency tabulation, concept design, final design (option), and
construction phase services (option) for the subject project. The
design will be prepared in the metric system of measurement.
Construction cost estimates will be prepared in IBM-compatible personal
computers using Corps of Engineers' Computer Aided Cost estimating
system (M-CACES Gold) (software provided by Government) or similar
software. Final design phase drawings will be produced in a format
fully compatible with Microstation 32 Version 4.0.3 or higher. The
specifications will be produced in SPECSINTACT using Corps of Engineers
Military Construction Guide Specifications. The responses to design
review comments will be provided on Corps of Engineers Automated Review
Management System (ARMS). Construction phase services may include
preparation of operation and maintenance manuals and shop drawing
approval. This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of
size. A firm-fixed-price contract will be negotiated. The Contract is
anticipated to be awarded in July 1995. 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 this contract is
a minimum of 60% of the contractor's intended subcontract amount be
placed with small businesses (SB), including small disadvantaged
businesses (SDB), and 7% be placed with SDB. The subcontracting plan is
not required with this submittal. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: This project
will upgrade the life safety features of the hospital to meet the
current Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) and upgrade all utility systems to
meet current building codes, DoD regulations and standards. Project
will be designed in accordance with: MIL-HDBK-1191, DoD Medical and
Dental Treatment Facilities Design and Construction Criteria; Joint
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
requirements; and Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) and
Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). Work
may include asbestos and lead paint abatement. The estimated
construction cost of this project is between 5 and 10 million dollars.
3. SELECTION CRITERIA: See Note 24 for general selection process. The
selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance
(first by major criterion and then by each sub-criterion). Criteria
''a'' through ''e'' are primary. Criteria ''f'' through ''g'' are
secondary and will only be used as ''tie-breakers'' between technically
equal firms. a. Specialized experience and technical competence of the
firm and consultants in: (1) Design of additions, alterations and life
safety and utility upgrades for hospitals, and outpatient clinics. (2)
Life safety and fire protection design of medical facilities. (3)
Design in the metric system of measurement. (4) Use of automated design
systems described above (M-CACES Gold, CADD, SPECSINTACT, and ARMS).
(5) Surveying, testing, quantifying and preparation of plans and
specifications for removal and disposal of asbestos and lead based
paint. It will not be possible for the Government to indemnify the
selected firm against liability claims connected with asbestos. b.
qualified professional personnel in the following key disciplines:
project management; registered professionals in the following
disciplines - Architecture, mechanical, electrical, fire protection,
structural, and civil engineering; communication engineering; cost
estimating; and certified industrial hygienist. The evaluation will
consider education, training, registration, overall and relevant
experience, and longevity with the firm. c. Experience producing
quality designs based on an evaluation of a firm's design quality
management plan (DQMP). The DQMP should include an organization chart
and briefly address management approach, team organization, quality
control procedures, cost control, value engineering, coordination of
inhouse disciplines and subcontractors, and prior experience of the
prime firm and any significant consultants on similar projects. d.
Capacity to complete the concept design (35 percent) by Aug 96 and the
final design by Aug 97. The evaluation will consider the experience of
the firm and any consultants in similar size projects, and the
availability of an adequate number of personnel in key disciplines. e.
Past performance on DoD and other contracts with respect to quality of
work, cost control, and compliance with performance schedules. f.
Extent of participation of small businesses, small disadvantaged
businesses, historically black colleges and universities, and minority
institutions in the proposed contract team, measured as a percentage
of the total estimated effort. g. Volume of DoD contract awards in the
last 12 months as described in Note 24. 4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
See Note 24 for general submission requirements. Interested firms
having the capabilities to perform this work must submit two copies of
SF 255 and two copies of SF 254 for the prime and for each
consultants. The 11/92 edition of the forms must be used, and may be
obtained from the Government Printing Office. These must be received in
the Mobile District Office (CESAM-EN-MN) not later than close of
business on the 30th day after the date of publication of this
solicitation in the Commerce Business Daily. If the 30th day is a
Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the deadline is the close of
business on the next business day. Include ACASS number in Block 3b.
Call the ACASS Center at 503-326-3459 to obtain a number. In SF255,
block 7, list specific project experience for key team members and
indicate the team members role on each listed project (project manager,
architect, design engineer, etc.). In SF255, block 10, provide the DQMP
and the names and telephones numbers of clients as references on three
most recent, nonmilitary, medical facility designs. A project specific
design quality control plan must be prepared and approved by the
Government as a condition of contract award, but is not required with
tis submission. Short listed firms may be requested to submit up to 5
additional copies. Solicitation packages are not provided. This is not
a request for proposal. As required by acquisition regulations,
interviews for the purpose of discussing prospective contractors'
qualifications for the contracts will be conducted only for those firms
considered highly qualified after(0074) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0034 19950316\C-0014.SOL)
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