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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 3,1996 PSA#1607US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CHIEF, CONTRACTING DIVISION, 360 E. 2ND
STREET ROOM 308, LOS ANGELES CA 90012 C -- INDEFINITE DELIVERY TYPE CONTRACT FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION
PROJECTS, WITH EMPHASIS ON ARCHITECTURE. SOL DACA09-96-R-0019 DUE
070196 POC A-E BRANCH; James Hogan or Sandy Oquita, (213) 452-3249, and
for Technical Information, Edward Takemori, (213) 452-3710. (Site Code
DACW09) CONTRACT INFORMATION: Architect-Engineering services (Brooks
A-E Act, PL 92-582) for Indefinite Delivery Contract(s) for a one-year
period with emphasis on architecture for Military construction
projects at various locations within the Los Angeles District (Southern
California, Southern Nevada and Arizona) (blocks 1 of SF 255). 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 that
part of the work it intends to subcontract. The Subcontracting goals
for this contract are that a minimum of 60% of the contractor's
intended subcontract amount be placed with small businesses (SB),
including small disadvantaged businesses (SDB), 10% and Woman-Owned
(WOB) 4.0%. The Plan is not required with this submittal. There will be
up to three (3) Indefinite Delivery Contracts for Architect-
Engineering services. There may be delays not to exceed twelve (12)
months between award of the primary and second or third contracts.
Ordinarily, delivery orders will be placed first with the primary
contract. however, a delivery order may be placed with the second or
third contracts if the primary contractor does not have the capability
to complete the delivery order in the required time period, or the
primary contractor has performed unsatisfactorily on previous delivery
order(s) under the awarded contract and/or significantly less work has
been placed under the second and/or third contracts. The general
requirements (Appendix A) are similar for all contracts. Total
cumulative amount not to exceed $750,000.00, with work and services
performed on individual delivery orders, as required, with on one
delivery order not to exceed $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 Jul 96 for a
period of twelve (12) months (through Jul 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 exception set forth in 201-
39.101-3(b) (3)(iii) (B). PROJECT INFORMATION: The work and services
shall consist of project engineering reports and project design
materials for rehabilitating or modifying existing facilities. Project
design materials include preparation of concepts, preliminary and
final design documents and supportive documentation. Contractor shall
be required to use site investigation and/or engineering report data to
develop concepts, preliminary and final design materials. Examples of
architectural projects to be designed under this contract include the
followings: family housing, warehouses, playground, schools, recreation
centers, child care centers, churches, hospitals, dental clinics,
libraries, offices, commissioned and non-commissioned officers clubs,
detention centers and prisons, personnel processing centers, guard and
stations, officers quarters, barracks and dining facilities. The firms
selected for these contracts will be expected to submit a design
quality control/design quality assurance plan and to adhere to the plan
during the work and services under this contract. Each delivery order
design process shall be supported by either GANTT type bar chart and/or
CPM type network diagram and design cost estimate. Contractor shall be
required to acquire the US army Corps of Engineers Computer Aided
Military Construction Cost Estimating System (MCACES) and Computer
Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software and training from its own
commercial sources. The construction projects will vary from $10,000 to
$2,000,000. 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 SF 255 describe the firm's Design Quality Control Plan (DQCP),
Including Design Quality Assurance Plan (DQAP) of subcontractor(s). The
plans must be prepared, and approved by the Government, as a condition
of contract award, but are not required with this submission.
SELECTION INFORMATION: See Note 24 for general selection process. The
selection criteria are listing 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 ''h'' are
secondary and will only be used as ''tie-breakers'' among Technically
equal firms. a. Professional Qualifications in architecture with
supportive disciplines in civil, structural, mechanical and electrical
engineering. b. Specialized Design Experience and Technical
Competence: (b-1) Specialized Design Experience in the preparation of
final design materials for constructing schools, fire stations,
hospitals, aircraft hangers and maintenance buildings, warehouses,
officers and non-commissioned officers clubs, family housing, family
housing, barracks, playground, child care center, gymnasium/recreation
buildings and complex, dental clinics and general offices (both
secured and unsecured types). (b-2) Technical competence in preparation
of Final design package including final drawings, specifications, cost
estimates, construction schedules, design analyses, and design
reports; design quality control/design quality assurance procedures;
design schedule control procedures; and prior experience prime with
subcontractors on similar projects. c. Capacity to accomplish the work
in the required time and the availability of an adequate number of
personnel in key disciplines. d. Past performance on DOD contracts. e.
Knowledge of locality. f. Location of the firm relative to Los Angeles
District boundary. g. Extent of participation of SB, SDB, historically
black colleges and universities, and minority institutions in the
proposed contract team, measured as a percentage of the estimated
effort. h. Volume of DOD contract awards in the last twelve (12) months
as described in Note 24. All firms that submit an SF 255 shall be
notified with a post card acknowledging receipt of their response. The
firms 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 were considered by the Selection Board but
are not ranked for negotiation shall be notified with a post card. The
firms which are ranked for negotiation but are selected for an award
will be notified after the award of the contract. The contract award
shall be announced in the Commerce Business Daily. Consistent with the
Department of Defense policy of effecting an equitable distribution of
contracts among qualified Engineering firms including small,
disadvantaged owned firms and firms that have not had prior DOD
contracts (see Note 24), qualified small disadvantaged firms will
receive consideration during selection and all other selection
evaluation criteria being equal, may become a determining factor for
selection. Also, participation of SD firm 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 firm
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 (BDC's) to provide assistance to Small Disadvantaged Business
concerns to participate in Government contracts. 4. SUBMISSION
REQUIREMENTS: Interested Engineering firms having the capabilities for
this work are invited to submit one (1) completed Standard Form (SF)
254 AND 255, revised editions dated November 1992, Architect-Engineer
and Related Services Questionnaires for the prime and one (1) SF 254
for each subcontractor/consultant, 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 to sufficient to present a complete and effective response
are not desired. Phone calls and personal visits are discouraged.
Response to this notice must be received within thirty (30) calendar
days from the date of issuance of this synopsis. If the 30th day is a
weekend day or a Federal Holiday, the deadline is the close of business
of the next business day. Include ACASS number in Block 3b. Call the
ACASS Center at (503)326-3459 to obtain a number. No other 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. (0151) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0024 19960531\C-0002.SOL)
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