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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF DECEMBER 18,1995 PSA#1492

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND, COMMANDER, ATLANTIC DIVISION, CONTRACTS OFFICE, CODE 02231, 1510 GILBERT STREET, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 23511-2699

C -- A-E SERVICES FOR MCON PROJECTS P-062, INFRASTRUCTURE/PHYSICAL SECURITY, GREATER SANDY RUN AREA (GSRA); AND P-935, ROADS AND UTILITIES, GSRA, MARINE CORPS BASE, CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA SOL N62470-96-R-8009 POC Contact Miss Bayla Mack, 804-322-8271/Mr. Dean Koepp, Head, Contract Support Branch, 804-322-8270 Architect-Engineer or Engineering Services are required for preparation of Parametric Estimating and Programming (PEP) (a PEP is preliminary design to the 15% level supported by full site work and related engineering services), plans,specifications, cost estimates, related studies, all associated engineering services, shop drawing review, as-built drawing preparation, preparation of Operation and Maintenance Support Information (OMSI), construction inspection and engineeringltation services during construction. The anticipated design start date is March 1996 with completion of the PEP by May 1996, and design completion by August 1997; construction inspection services if required start in December 1997 and end December1999; preparation of OMSI if required may begin in December 1997 and be completed by December 1999. Project P-062 includes construction of a 35 mile, 6' chain link fence with a 20' cleared right of way and 12 - 24' swing gates at various roadcrossings. The work will build approximately 15 miles of 22' wide tactical and perimeter roadwork and three miles of 30' wide tank trail including a 100' bridge span; four observation towers and renovation of two wood structures. Electrical service,sanitary mains, water distribution mains, and telephone service will be provided to several existing facilities at GSRA. Project P-935 includes construction of approximately 20 miles 22' wide perimeter and access shellrock road. Electrical, telephone,water and sanitary sewer lines will be provided. Clearing and grubbing to accommodate the work described above are included. Wetland mitigation and soil borings are included in the project sitework. One range operations tower, a field service head, ageneral instruction building and one bleacher enclosure will be built. The A&E must demonstrate his and each key consultant's qualifications with respect to the published evaluation factor for all services. Evaluation factors (1) through (6) are ofequal importance; factors (7), (8) and (9) are of lesser importance. Specific evaluation factors include: (1) Specialized Experience - Firms will be evaluated in terms of: (a) their past experience with regard to designing similar facilitiesdescribed above; (b) experience with designing facilities using the metric system of measurement; (c) the firm's experience in providing construction phase services (shop drawing review, as-built drawing preparation, construction inspection services,and preparation of operation and maintenance manuals; (d) knowledge of local codes, laws, permits and construction materials and practices of the area; and (e) experience in obtaining environmental permits (wetland permitting in particular) in NorthCarolina; (2) Professional qualifications and technical competence in the type of work required: Firms will be evaluated in terms of the design staff's: (a) active professional registration; (b) experience (with present and other firms) and roles ofstaff members specifically on projects addressed in evaluation factor number one; (c) capability to provide qualified backup staffing for key personnel to ensure continuity of services and ability to surge to meet unexpected project demands; and (d)organization and office management as evidenced by management approach (management plan for these projects), and personnel roles in organization; (3) Ability to perform the work to schedules noted above - Firms will be evaluated in terms of impact ofthis workload on the design staff's projected workload during the design period; (4) Past Performance - Firms will be evaluated in terms of one or more of the following (with emphasis on projects addressed in factor number one): (a) cost controltechniques employed by the firm as demonstrated by the ability to establish an accurate project budget and design to this budget as evidenced by the low bid amount; (b) the firm's quality of work as demonstrated by the history of design related changeorders issued during construction; and (c) demonstrated long term business relationships and repeat business with Government and private customers, and performance awards/letters of recommendations received; (5) Quality Control Program - Firms will beevaluated on the acceptability of their internal quality control program used to ensure technical accuracy and discipline coordinaton of plans and specifications; (6) Demonstrated success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achievingwaste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design; (7) Firm location and knowledge of the locality of the contract (provided that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of thecontract); (8) Volume of Work - Firms will be evaluated in terms of work previously awarded to the firm by DOD with the objective of affecting an equitable distribution of DOD A&E contracts among qualified A&E firms, including small and smalldisadvantaged business firms and firms that have not had prior DOD contracts; and (9) Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan - Firms will be evaluated on the extent to which offerors identify and commit to small business andto small disadvantaged business, historically black college and university, or minority institution in performance of the contract, whether as joint venture, teaming arrangement, or subcontractor. Firms are required to prepare the cost estimateutilizing the computerized CES, the specifications in the SPECSINTACT system format, and all drawings shall be submitted in an AutoCAD compatible format. The design contract scope may require evaluation and definition of asbestos materials and toxicwaste disposition. Fee negotiations would provide for laboratory testing and subsequent preparation of plans and specifications may require definition of removal and/or definition of disposal process. Firms responding to this announcement must beprepared to accept the aforementioned as a part of their contract responsibility. Estimated construction cost is more than $10,000,000. Type of contract: Firm Fixed Price..--Architect-Engineer firms which meet the requirements described in thisannouncement are invited to submit completed Standard Forms (SF) 254 (unless already on file) and 255, U. S. Government Architect-Engineer Qualifications, to the office shown above. In Block 10 of the SF 255, discuss why the firm is especiallyqualified based upon synopsized evaluation factors; and provide evidence that your firm is permitted by law to practice the professions of architecture or engineering, i.e., State registration number. For selection evaluation factor (1), provide thefollowing information for only the staff proposed for this work using these column heading: ''NAME'', ''RELATED PROJECTS WORKED ON'', ''YEAR'', ''FIRM'', and ''TECHNICAL ROLE''. Use Block 10 of the SF 255 to provide any additional information desired andcontinue Block 10 narrative discussion on plain bond paper. All information must be included within the SF 255. Provide a synopsis of the scope of work, point of contact and telephone number for each project listed in SF 255 Block 8. Firms having acurrent SF 254 on file with this office and those responding by 4:00 p.m. EST, 19 January 1996 will be considered. Late responses will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-10. Neither hand carried proposals nor facsimile responses will beaccepted. Firms responding to this advertisement are requested to submit only one copy of qualification statements. The qualification statements should clearly indicate the office location where the work will be performed and the qualifications of theindividuals anticipated to work on the contract and their geographical location.--This proposed contract is being solicited on an unrestricted basis, therefore, replies to this notice are requested from all business concerns.--The small business sizestandard classification is SIC 8711 ($2,500,000).--This is not a request for proposals. Inquiries concerning this project should mention location and contract number. See Note 24.(0348)

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