US Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, P.O. Box 2711, Los Angeles, CA 90053-2325

C -- INDEFINITE DELIVERY CONTRACT WITH EMPHASIS ON CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR CIVIL WORKS PROJECTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE LOS ANGELES, SO. CALIFORNIA, AZ, NV AND SO. UTAH SOL DACW09-96-R-0007 POC James Hogan, (213) 894-5118. Architect-Engineer Services (Brooks A-E Act, PL 92-582) for Indefinte Delivery Contract(s) with emphasis on Civil Engineering for Civil Works Flood Control Projects at various locations in the Los Angeles District (Southern California, Southern Nevada, Southern Utah and Arizona). (Blocks 1 of SF 255). The majority of the work and services will be for Civil Works Projects. however, there will be a smaller portion of the work and services for military projects. This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. If a large Business is selected for this contract, they must comply with FAR 52.219-9 regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan on the part of the work it intended subcontract. The subcontracting goals for this contract are that a minimum of 29% of the contractor's intended subcontract amount to be placed with Small Businesses (SB), including Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), 8.5% and Woman-Owned (WOB) 40%. The plan is not required with this submittal. There will be teo (2) indefinte delivery order contracts for Architec-Engineer services. The first choice will be awarded the first Contract. There will be a delay, not to exceed twelve months, between the award of the first and second contract. The general requirements (Appendix A) are similar for both contracts. Total cumulative amount not to exceed $750,000.00, with work and serviced performed on individual delivery orders, as required, with no one delivery order to exceedd $150,000.00. The contracts will include an option for extension for a second year with an additional amount not to exceed $750,000.00. The estimated contract start date is June 96 for a period of twelve (12) months (through June 97). Work is subject to availability of funds. Estimated construction cost is not applicable. The proposed contracts require the use or delivery of Federal Information Processing (FIP) resources. The agency has determined that FIRMR Part 201-39 does not apply based on the exception set forth in 201-39.101-3(b)(3iii)(B). PROJECT INFORMATION: The work and services will be the reparation of design and management scheduling reports using Primavera and Open Plan Proffessional, preparation of preliminary, final design documents and other engineering documents. Contractor will be required to acquire the necessary software and training from the vendor. The Firms selected for these contracts will be expected to submit a quality control/quality assurance plan and to adhere to it during the work and services required under the contract. In Block 10 of the SF255 describe the firms Design Quality Control Plan (DQCP), including Design Quality Assurance Plan (DQAP) of subcontractor(s) work. The Plan must be prepared and approved by the Government as a condition of contract award, but is not required with this submission. SELECTION INFORMATION: See Note 24 for general selection process. The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance (first by major criterion and them by each sub-criterion). Criteria ''a'' through ''d'' are primary. Criteria ''e'' through ''g'' are secondary and will be used as ''tie-breakers'' among technically equal firms. a. Specialized experience and technical competence in: design for flood control of dams channels and levees. b. Knowledge of and experience in (1) civil engineering and project management, using Primavera and/or Open Plan Professional, or a compatible computer software system, (2) supporting Knowledge of and experience in structural engineering for flood contral structural design. c. Qualified personnel in the following key disciplines: civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering. d. Past Performance on DoD and other contracts with respect to cost control, quality of work and codmpliance with performance schedules. e. Capacity to perform two (2) $150,000.00 delivery orders in a ninety (90) day period. 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 a key disciplines. f. Extent of participation of SB, SDB historically black colleges and universities, and minority insititutions in the proposed contract team, measured as a percentage of the estimated effort. g. Volume of DoD contract awards in the last twelve (12) months as described in Not 24. All firms that submit and SF 255 shall be notified with a post card acknowledging reciept of their response. The irms which are not recommended by the Pre-Selection Board to the Selection Board for further consideration, shall also be notified with a post card. The firms which are considered by the Selecton Board but are not ranked for negotiation shall be notified with a post card. The firms which are ranked for negotiation but are not selected for an award shall be notified after the award of the contract. The contract award shall be announced in the Commerce Business Daily. Consistent with the Department of Defence Policy of effecting an equitable distribution of contracts among qualified Architect-Engineer firms including small, disadvantaged owned firms and firms that have not had prior DoD contracts (see Note 24), qualified small disadvantaged owned firms and firms that have not had prior DoD contracts (see Note 24), qualified small disadvantaged firms will recieve consideration during selection and all other selection evaluations criteria being equal, also participation in a joint venture may become a determining factor for selection. Therefore, all offerors' submittals should specifically identify in the appropriate portions of the SF 255 all proposed small disadvantaged firms participation in the proposed activity to be accomplished by the Contractor (see Note 24). The Los Angeles District and Minority Business Development Agency are working with local Business Development Centers (BCD's) to provide assistance to small Disadvantaged Business Concerns to participate in Government contracts. Information provided by calling the office shown. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested A-E firms having the capabilities for this work are invited to submit on (1) completed Standard Form (SF) 254 and 255, revised editions dated November 1992, Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnairs for the prime and one (1) SF 254 for each subcontractor/consutant, by addressing a transmittal letter to the office shown. Lengthy cover letters and generic corporation brochures, or other presentations (such as binding of SF 254 and 255) beyond those sufficient to present a complete and effective response are not desired. Phone calls and personal visits are discouraged. Response to the notice must be recieved within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of issuance of this synopsis. If the 30th day is a weekend day. Include ACASS number in Block 3b. Call the ACASS Center at (503) 326-3459 to obtain a number. No othr general notification will be made of this work. Solicitation packages are not provided for A-E contracts. Firms desiring consideration shall submit appropriate data as described in numbered Note 24. (0349)

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