USDA Forest Service, 11 Campus Blvd., Suite 200, Newtown Square, PA 19073

Y -- TWO-PHASE DESIGN/BUILD CONTRACT FOR A DURHAM OFFICE ANNEX SOL NE-00-01 DUE 011200 POC Patricia Pierce 610-557-4248 The USDA Forest Service (which has recently relocated from Radnor, PA to Newtown Square, PA) intend to solicit proposals for the design and construction of an approx. 2900 square-foot, single story office building and connecting stucture to the existing office/laboratory building. The project is located at the Durham, NH Louis C Wyman Forestry Sciences Laboratory site, located at 271 Mast Road, Durham, NH 03824-0640. The work includes, but is not limited to: professional design services, the completion of construction drawings, plans,and specifications necessary to detail and direct construction, and the execution of all required work for a complete and functional facility. Incidental to this work will be the site preparation (subgrade Pre-consolidation material removal and disposal), grading, paving, utility installation including all associated connection fees, landscaping, and all associated items needed to provide a complete and finished product suitable for the intended use. Proposals will be evaluated using the Two-Phase Design/Build Selection Procedures as outlined in FAR Subpart 36.3. Phase One evaluates proposals based on: Technical approach (general written description of building and components being proposed.) Technical qualifications (experience and qualifications of individuals and firm(s) that will perform the design. (Professional Engineers) and of the individuals and firm(s) that will perform the installation, including information on major subcontractors. Include a completed Experience Questionnaire form FS-6300-27. Capability to perform: current staffing, current work load and other relevant facts. Past Performance of the offeror's team, including the architect-engineer and construction forces. Up-to-the top-five proposals submitted in Phase One of the evaluation will be asked to participate in Phase Two of the evaluation. Phase Two proposals will be evaluated on amended Phase One proposals as may be necessary. Factors for Phase I will be considered again during Phase II evaluations. Thefollowing technical factors: a) provide the general method of approach to the project, including a preliminary project development/construction schedule. b) provide a written description of building to be constructed and systems being proposed, specifically addressing interior and exterior finishes, and the characteristics of the fixtures/equipment being proposed. Include manufacturers cut sheets and sales information identifying the finishes, fixtures, and equipment being proposed. c) provide design intent drawings detailing the proposed office construction. For the purposes of this proposal, the "Design Intent Drawings" are defined as fully dimensioned drawings of the office space and connecting structure, the primary elevation, and a typical wall section. In addition, a color rendering shall be provided which includes a view of the existing office stuction. d) provide information on warranties, range of expected energy efficiency ratings, and salient operation and maintenance features. Including a price proposal in the Schedule of Items format with supporting cost breakdown using the CSI 16 Division format, which will be evaluated separately. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about December 13, 1999. Phase One proposals will be due 30 days from the issuance date, Proposals from firms selected for Phase Two process will be due 30 days from the date they receive written notification requesting participation. A pre-proposal conference will be held at the Durham site. Information regarding the pre-proposal conference will be provided in the solicitation. If applicable, everything needs to be Year 2000 compliant. This project is estimated between $250,000 -- $500,000. Requests for sol MUST be in writing to the Newtown Square address or FAXED to 610-557-4224 ATTN: Patty Pierce. Bonding will be required. This project is NOT set-aside for small business. Posted 11/22/99 (W-SN402647). (0326)

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