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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF JUNE 30,1997 PSA#1877Department Of The Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command,
Commander, Atlantic Division, Contracts Office, Code 02231, 1510
Gilbert Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23511-2699 C -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS TO
PETROLEUM STORAGE AND TRANSFER FACILITIES AT VARIOUS ACTIVITIES UNDER
THE COGNIZANCE OF LANTNAVFACENGCOM SOL N62470-97-R-3009 DUE 073197 POC
Point of Contact -- Bayla Mack, 757-322-8271 -- Susan Kranes,
Director, A&E and Construction Contracts Division, 757-322-8271 E-MAIL:
Architect-Engineer, mackbl@efdlant.navfac.navy.mil. Architect-Engineer
or Engineering Services are required for preparation of plans,
specifications, cost estimates, related studies, all associated
engineering services, shop drawing review, as-built drawing
preparation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) preparation (provides
construction contract inspection requirements), Operation and
Maintenance Support Information (OMSI), construction inspection and
engineering consultation services during construction for projects to
repair, alter and design new Petroleum Storage and Transfer Facilities.
These facilities can include, but are not limited to: storage tanks,
gasoline systems, diesel systems, jet fuel systems, heavy fuel oil
systems, fuel issue and receipt. Area of contract coverage is the
Eastern United States, the Caribbean, and Western Europe with much of
the work planned for facilities in Southeastern Virginia. The A&E must
be able to demonstrate its qualifications (with respect to the
published evaluation factors) to perform the following work: (a)
Investigate condition, troubleshoot operational problems, and
recommend/design corrective actions related to petroleum systems; and
prepare project documentation, designs and cost estimates; (b)
Replace/repair deteriorated tanks and level control systems; (c)
Replace/upgrade deteriorated fuel pipelines/filters and pumps; (d)
Remove tank sludge and contaminated soil; (e) replace/upgrade fuel
control systems; and (f) tank inspections and reports. The A&E must
demonstrate his and each key consultant's qualifications with respect
to the published evaluation factors for all services. Evaluation
factors (1) through (6) are of equal importance; factors (7), (8) and
(9) are of lesser importance and will be used as "tie-breakers" among
technically equal firms. Specific evaluation factors include: (1)
Specialized Experience -- Firms will be evaluated in terms of: (a)
their past experience with regard to the investigation and design of
the types of services listed above; and (b) their knowledge and
experience to perform the work to the requirements of NAVFAC Design
Manual DM 22, Petroleum Fuel Facilities; (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 of staff 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 this project), and personnel roles in
organization; (3) Ability to perform work to schedules and capability
to manage several project simultaneously -- Firms will be evaluated in
terms of impact of this workload on the design staff's projected
workload during the contract period; ability to perform 5 taskings a
year; and ability to respond immediately to evaluate emergency
operational problems; (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) 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 in prescribing the use of recovered materials and
achieving waste 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 the contract)
-- Firms will be evaluated on their location with respect to the
general geographical area of the contract and their knowledge of local
codes, laws, permits and construction materials and practices of the
area of the contract; (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 small disadvantaged 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 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 contract requires that the selected firm have an
on-line access to E-mail via the internet for routine exchange of
correspondence. Firms are required to prepare the cost estimate
utilizing the computerized SUCCESS program, 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 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 the contract will be for one (1) year from the date of an initial
contract award. The proposed contract includes 1 one (1) year
Government option for the same basic professional skills. The total A&E
fee that may be paid under this contract will not exceed $3,000,000;
however, the yearly maximum may total up to $1,500,000. No other
general notification to firms for other similar projects performed
under this contractwill be made. Type of contract: Firm Fixed Price
Indefinite Quantity Contract. Estimated start date is November 1997. --
Architect-Engineer firms which meet the requirements described in this
announcement 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 especially qualified 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
the following information for only the staff proposed for this work
using these column headings: "NAME", "RELATED PROJECTS WORKED ON",
"YEAR", "FIRM", and "TECHNICAL ROLE". 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. 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 a current SF 254 on file with this office and
those responding by 4:00 p.m. EST, 31 July 1997 will be considered.
Late responses will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-10.
Neither hand carried proposals nor facsimile responses will be
accepted. 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 business
concerns. -- The small business size standard 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. (0177) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0031 19970630\C-0005.SOL)
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