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C -- A-E DESIGN OF THE JORNADA EXPERIMENTAL RANGE HEADQUARTERS BUILDING, LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO SOL 8268-3K15-98 DUE 021998 POC Christina Beaulieu, Contracting Officer, 301-344-0252 C -- The Agricultural Research Service, USDA, plans to enter into contract negotiations with an Architect-Engineering (A-E) firm located in the state of New Mexico. Proposed A-E services will be for the design, cost estimating, inspection of construction, and related design and construction phase services of the Jornada Experimental Range Headquarters Building on the New Mexico State University (NMSU) main campus, Las Cruces, New Mexico. The Jornada Experimental Range program investigates ecosystem processes, then uses that knowledge to develop strategies for remediation and protection of desert rangelands. A new building(s), estimated at 29,000 gross square feet, will provide office and laboratory space for up to 60 scientists and support personnel, along with improved connections to the NMSU's computing and networking infrastructure. The estimated construction cost for the new facility, including infrastructure, is between $5,000,000 and $6,000,000. The proposed site location is serviced by all utilities provided by the Univeristy; however, upgrades may be required. Evaluation of firms will be based on the following criteria, in order of descending importance: (a) Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required (research facility in an University setting), including knowledge of dry/wet laboratory space and telecommunication/networking environment; (b) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services; (c) Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedule; (d) Volume and nature of present workload as it relates to the ability to perform the work required in a timely manner, specialized technical skills, project coordination and management skills, and team experience of proposed key personnel; (e) Staffing and equipment to accomplish the work in the required time. To be considered for award, firms consisting of the major disciplines (architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, etc.) Must be located within the state of New Mexico. The geographic requirements do not necessarily apply to specialty consultants (laboratory, ventilation, fire protection, telecommunications, etc.). Any SF-254 and SF-255 forms received after the exact time/date set for receipt will be handled in accordance with FAR regulations 15.208. Firms meeting the requirements are invited to submit SF-254's and SF-255's under this Solicitation No. 8268-3K15-98 to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, ARS, AFM, Facilities Division, Facilities Contracts Branch, Room 616A, 6303 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt, Maryland 20770-1433, Attention: Christina Beaulieu, by 4 pm, local time, February 19, 1998. This is NOT a request for proposal (RFP). (0028)

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