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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 15,1997 PSA#1846Officer in Charge, Facilities Support Contract, U.S. Naval Station,
Roosevelt Roads, PSC 1008, FPO AA 34051-3021 C -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR A-E GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND
REPAIR DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PROJECTS AT U.S. NAVAL
STATION, ROOSEVELT ROADS, PR SOL N62470-97-B-6633 POC Mr. Mario Aponte,
Contracting Officer, (787) 865-3104 or Ms. Delia Owens, Contract
Specialist, (787) 865-3092. Architect-Engineer or Engineering Services
are required for preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates,
related studies, evaluation of systems and all associated engineering
services for several projects. The Government will reserve an option to
negotiate construction inspection services and the preparation of
Operating and Maintenance Support Information (OMSI). There is likely
to be a variety of architectural, civil, mechanical and electrical
design projects issued under this contract as delivery orders (D.O.).
The A&E must be able to demonstrate his qualifications, with respect to
the published evaluation factors, to perform design of new facilities,
and alterations or repairs, of existing facilities. Firm must be able
to perform drafting of above design work in a computer system
compatible or convertible to AutoCad Release 12, be subscribed to the
National Institute of Building Sciences Construction Criteria Base
(NIBSCCB), and provide the specifications in the SPECSINTACT system
format. The A&E firm must be able to provide designs in metric system
on those projects selected by the Government. Firms responding to this
announcement must show a range of experience consistent with
evaluation factors provided below. The A&E must demonstrate their and
each consultant's qualifications with respect to the published
evaluation factors for design and all option services. Firms responding
to this announcement will be evaluated on the above requirements based
on the following criteria in relative order of importance: (1)
Specialized Experience -- Firms will be evaluated in the following
terms: (a) Past experience with regard to the design of alteration,
repair projects and new facilities; and (b) Design experience of
similar work in accordance with the Puerto Rico area local codes; (2)
Professional Qualifications and technical competence in the type of
work required: Firms will be evaluated in the terms of design staff's:
(a) active professional registration in the state in which the design
services will be performed; and (b) experience with present and other
firms; (3) Ability to perform the work (up to ten taskings per year)
on schedule -- Firms will be evaluated in terms of impact of this
workload on the design staff's projected workload during the contract
period; (4) Past Performance -- Firms will be evaluated in the
following terms with emphasis on projects addressed in factor number
one: (a) the process for cost control and the key person responsible;
and (b) performance ratings/letters of recommendations received; (5)
Quality Control Program -- Firms will be evaluated on the acceptability
of their internal quality control program used to ensure technical
accuracy and discipline coordination of plans and specifications --
list key personnel responsible; (6) Demonstrated success on prescribing
the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy
efficiency in facility design; (7) Firm location -- (provided that
application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified
firms, given the nature and size of the contract), Firms will be
evaluated on their location with respect to the general geographical
area of the contract; (8) Volume of work -- Firms will be evaluated in
terms of work previously awarded to the firm by the DOD with the
objective of effecting an equitable distribution of DOD A&E contracts
among qualified A&E firms, including small and small disadvantaged
business firms and firms that have not had prior DOD contracts; (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 and to small disadvantaged business,
historically black college and university, or minority institution in
performance of the contract, whether as joint venture, teaming
arrangement, or subcontractor. The design contract scope may require
evaluation and definition of asbestos material, PCB testing, lead
testing, and toxic waste 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 be
prepared to accept the aforementioned as a part of their contract
responsibility. The duration of contract will be for one (1) year from
the date of an initial contract award. The proposed contract includes
a one (1) year Government Option for the same basic professional
skills, contract terms and conditions. The total A&E fee that may be
paid under this contract will not exceed $600,000.00. No other general
notification to firms for other similar projects performed under this
contract will be made. Type of contract: Firm Fixed Price. Estimated
start date is July 1997. Architect-Engineer firms which meet the
requirements described in this announcement must submit completed
Standard Forms (SF) 254 and 255, Government Architect-Engineer
Qualifications, to the office shown above. In block 10 of the SF 255,
discuss why the firm is especially qualified based upon synopsized
evaluation factors and provide evidence that your firm is permitted by
law to practice the profession of architecture or engineering, i.e.,
state registration number. Use block 10 of the SF 255 to provide any
additional information desired and continue Block 10 narrative
discussion on plain bond paper. All information must be included within
the SF 255. Cover letter and other attachments will not be considered
in the evaluation process. Provide a synopsis of the scope of work,
point of contact and telephone number for each project listed in SF 255
Block 8. One copy of the SF 254 and 255 is to be received in this
office no later than the 30th day after the date of appearance of this
announcement in the CBD. Late responses will be handled in accordance
with FAR 52.215-10. Neither hand carried proposals nor facsimile
responses will be accepted. For special mailing, please use the
following address: Officer in Charge, Facilities Support Contracts,
Public Works Department, Building 31, U.S. Naval Station, Roosevelt
Roads, Ceiba, Puerto Rico 00735. Should the due date fall on a weekend
or holiday, the SFs will be due the first working day thereafter.
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 the individuals 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 qualified A-E business concerns. This is
not a request for proposals. Inquiries concerning this contract should
mention location and contract num~ber. (0133) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0033 19970515\C-0004.SOL)
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