USAED, SACRAMENTO, ENGINEERING DIVISION,, A-E NEGOTIATIONS UNIT,, 1325 J STREET ROOM 1079, SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA 95814-2922

C -- POTENTIAL FIXED PRICE CONTRACT FOR DESIGN/ADAL OF VARIOUS DORMITORIES ENLISTED BARRACKS/BASE OFFICER QUARTERS IN SUPPORT OF THE SACRAMENTO DISTRICT PROGRAM SOL DACA05-98-R-0050 DUE 081898 POC Mr. Ken Parkinson, Unit Leader A-E Negotiations Unit (916) 557-7470 Contracting Officer Frederick Strickland (Site Code DACA05) (Site Code DACA05) 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: Work and service may be for the design of new or rehabilitation/additions to various dormitory type facilities including dormitory type facilities including dormitories, enlisted barracks, dining facilities, and base officer quarters of a similar mission in support of the Sacramento District's assigned military design program for various fiscal years. This may be the only announcement which may lead to the award of A-E contracts for the design of dormitories/enlisted barracks/base officer quarters for the Sacramento District during the next 12 months. A separate firm-fixed-price contract will be negotiated and awarded for each project. A list of at least three most highly qualified and technically equal firms will be selected using the primary criteria listed below. if there are not at least three most highly qualified and technically equal firms, the synopsis will be canceled. The ranking of the firms is determined by using the secondary criteria listed below. When a design authorization for the first project of this type is received, negotiations will begin with the top ranked firm. When an authorization is received for a subsequent project, or if negotiations with a firm for a project are unsuccessful, negotiations will begin with the next ranked firm that has not been offered a project for negotiations. If the list of ranked firms is exhausted, the negotiation cycle will begin again. If the performance of a firm is less than average, the firm will not be considered for added work during the cycle. None of the projects have been authorized for design and funds are not presently available for any contracts (see FAR 52.232-18). This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. All interested Architect-Engineers are reminded that in accordance with the provisions of PL 95-507, they will be expected to place subcontracts to the maximum practicable extent consistent with the efficient performance of the contract with small and small disadvantaged firms. If a large business is selected, it must comply with FAR 52-219.9 regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan on that part of the work it plans to subcontract. The following subcontracting goals are the minimal acceptable goals to be included in the subcontracting plan. Of the subcontracted work, 62% to small business, 10% to small disadvantaged business (subset of small business), and 5% to woman-owned small business (subset to small business). The firms selected for these contracts will be required to submit a detailed subcontracting plan at a later date. If the selected firms submit a plan with lesser goals, it must submit written rationale of why the above goals were not met. A detailed plan is not required to be submitted with the SF 255; however, the plans to do so should be specified in Block 10 of the SF 255. The contractor shall be responsible for design and drawings using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) and delivering the three-dimensional drawings in Autodesk AutoCAD CADD software, release 12, MS-DOS, Version 6.2 using Windows 3.1, electronic digital format. The Government will only accept the final product for full operation, without conversion or reformatting, in the Autodesk AutoCAD release 12 format, and on the target platform specified herein. The target platform is a 486 DX, with DOS version 6.2 operating system with Windows 3.1. Drawings produced by scanning drawings of record or containing photographic images shall be delivered in a aster format compatible with the target platform AutoCAD electronic digital format. Drawing files shall also be delivered in Computer-aided Acquisition and Logistic Support (CALS) electronic digital format. The specifications will be produced in SPECSINTACT with Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) using the Corps of Engineers Military Construction Guide Specifications. Specification files shall also be delivered in PostScript electronic digital format. Responding firms must show computer and modem capability for accessing the Internet to use the Criteria Bulletin Board System (CBBS) and the Automated Review Management System (ARMS). The estimate will be prepared using Corps of Engineer's Computer Aided Cost Estimating System (M-CACES) (software provided by government) or similar software. This work will include all architectural-engineering (A-E) and related services necessary to complete the design, and A-E services during the construction phase for these projects. The SIC code is 8712 with business size standard of maximum $2.5 million of average annual receipts for its preceding 3 fiscal years. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: These contracts may include the design of primary living areas which include living room/bedroom, kitchenette/dining, lavatory room, bedroom and bathroom, maids office, laundry facility, dayroom, TV rooms, mailroom and janitorial closets. Supporting facilities may include fire detection and suppression, HVAC, power and lights, plumbing, parking, alarm systems, site improvements and landscaping. Additional services may include comprehensive interior design (CID), topographic surveys and site investigations. If demolition of existing facilities is required, the design effort with documents developed for asbestos and/or lead paint removal may be required. An interactive design process for data gathering may be utilized. These projects may be designed using the metric system of measurement and responding firms shall indicate relevant metric design experience in Block 8. The estimated construction costs per project range from $1,000,000 to approximately $10,000,000. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: See Note 24 for general selection process. The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance. Criteria "a" through "e" are primary. Criteria "f" through "h" are secondary and will be used to determine the ranking of the firms when a project is identified. a. Specialized experience and technical competence in (1) Design of new and renovation of multi-story housing units as listed above; (2) Construction cost estimating, and preparation of estimates on IBM-compatible personal computers using Corps of Engineer's Computer Aided Cost Estimating System (M-CACES) software provided by USACE or similar software. (3) Producing CADD drawings. (4) Producing quality designs based on evaluation of a firm's Design Quality Management Plan (DQMP). The evaluation will consider the management approach, coordination of disciplines and subcontractors, quality control procedures, and prior experience of the prime firm and any significant subcontractors on similar projects. b. Past performance on DoD and other contracts with respect to cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules. c. Qualified professional personnel in the following key disciplines: Project Manager, architecture, civil, electrical, mechanical, fire protection, structural and geotechnical engineers, surveying, cost estimating, interior design and certified industrial hygienist. The evaluation will consider education, training, registration, overall relevant experience and longevity with the firm. d. Capacity of firm to accomplish work in the required time frame including professional qualifications of firm's staff and consultants to be assigned to the projects pertinent to that required for these projects. The breadth and size of a firm will be considered to match the complexity/simplicity of the expected projects. e. Demonstrated success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design. f. Volume of DoD contract awards in the last 12 months as described below. g. Location of the firm in the general geographical area of the Sacramento District's area of responsibility relative to the identified project. h. Extent of participation of small business, small disadvantaged business, woman owned small business, historically black colleges and universities or minority institutions in the proposed contract team, measured as a percentage of the total estimated effort. 4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: See Note 24 for general submission requirements. Interested Architect-Engineer firms having the capabilities to perform this work are invited to submit ONE (1) completed SF 255 (11/92 edition) US Government Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project for themselves and ONE (1) completed SF 254 (11/92 edition) for themselves and one for each of their subcontractors to the office shown above, ATTN: A-E Negotiations Unit. In Block 7 of the SF 255 provide resumes for all key team members, whether with the prime firm or a subcontractor; list specific project experience for key team members; and indicate the team members role on each listed project (project manager, architect, design engineer, etc). In Block 9 of the SF 255, responding firms must indicate the number and amount of fees awarded on DoD (Army, Navy, and Air Force) contracts during the 12 months prior to this notice, including change orders and supplemental agreements for the submitting office only. In Block 10 of the SF 255, provide the design quality management plan and organization chart for the proposed team. A task specific quality control plan must be prepared and approved by the Government as a condition of contract award, but is not required with this submission. Responses received by the close of business (4:30 pm) on the closing date will be considered for selection. If the closing date is a Saturday, Sunday or Federal Holiday, the deadline is the close of business on the next business day. No other notification will be made and no further action is required. Solicitation packages are not provided for A-E contracts. This is not a request for proposal. All responsible sources may submit the required SF 255 and SF 254 which shall be considered by the agency. See Numbered Notes 24 and 26. For a listing of all Sacramento District projects, see Contracting Division's Internet Home Page at http://www.usace.mil/cespk-ct which is updated daily. Please note that all contractors and potential contractors must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database effective 31 May 1998. For instructions on registering with the CCR please see our webpage, address above. Posted 07/15/98 (I-SN223906). (0196)

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