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C -- CIVIL ENGINEERING WITH EMPHASIS ON GEOTECHNICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING FOR CIVIL WORKS PROJECTS SOL DACW09-00-R-0017 POC Marcy Zamora, (213) 452-3250, Technical Information, Jim Farley, (213) 452-3600 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: Architect-Engineer Services (Brooks A-E Act, PL 92-582) for Indefinite Delivery Contracts with emphasis on Civil Engineering, including geotechnical engineering for Civil Works Projects at Various Locations in the Los Angeles District (Southern California, Arizona, Southern Nevada, and Southern Utah) (BLOCK 1 of SF 255). This solicitation is open to all businesses regardless of size. If a large business is selected for the contract, it must comply with FAR 52.219-9 regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan. This procurement is subject to a minimum mandatory subcontracting goal of 20% of the potential contract award amount to small businesses, of which 10% shall be for Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 5% shall be for Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), 1.5% for Hub Zone Hub Subcontracting, and 5.5% for Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) (where applicable). All subcontracting exceeding the 20% minimum mandatory goal shall havethe Los Angeles District Subcontracting Goals of 62% with Small Businesses (SB), including 10% to Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB) and 5% to Women Owned Businesses (WOSB), 1.5% goal for Hub Zone Subcontracting and 5.5% for Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI) (where applicable). The plan is not required with the submittal. The SIC Code for this Procurement is 8711. The majority of the work and services will be for Civil works or support for others projects. There will be one (1) indefinite delivery contract for Architect-Engineer (A-E) services. Yearly cumulative amount of individual task orders not to exceed $500,000.00. The contract will include an option for extension for a second and third year with an additional amount for each optional year not to exceed $500,000.00. If contract amount for the base year period or preceding option year periods has been exhausted or nearly exhausted the Government has the option to exercise contract options before the expiration of the base year period or preceding option year periods. The estimated contract start date is September 2000 for a period of 12 months (through September 2001). Work is subject to availability of funds. Estimated construction cost is not applicable. "Year 2000 compliance; the Architect-Engineer shall insure that the hardware, firmware, software, and information technology systems separately or in combination with each other or other elements specified in the documents developed under this contract shall be year 2000 compliant in accordance with FAR 39.106." In block 10 of the SF 255 describe owned or leased equipment that will be used to perform this contract, as well as CADD capability. Prospective contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, prior to award of a contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchase agreement. Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror ineligible for award. To register online, visit the CCR homepage at: http://www.ccr2000.com. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: The work and services shall primarily consist of engineering and design for coastal and inland flood control projects. Typical studies include field investigations, evaluations of data and complex geotechnical foundation conditions including liquefaction potential, seismic evaluation of large dams including finite element analysis and static/seismic deformations of embankments, development of earthquake ground motions and seismic analyses parameters, complex ground water modeling studies, and dewatering systems, and geotechnical engineering risk assessment analyses. Studies will also include soil-structure interaction, geologic studies, fissure and faulting studies, seepage analysis for dams, spillway thermal studies, materials engineering including concrete, roller compacted concrete and soil cement slope protection designs, forensic geotechnical and materials engineering evaluations, and rock, earthfill and materials construction engineering consultation and testing. The firm will have the capacity to provide geotechnical support during District flood and earthquake emergency response activities such as erosion protection evaluations and slope stability, seepage, stress and deformation, and liquefaction analyses for embankments and levees. The firm also will have the capacity to perform geophysical testing and interpretations, and geotechnical sampling and testing for large dams in highly active seismic environments. It is noted; a small portion of geotechnical work is anticipated for military projects. The Government will provide fully defined requirements for each Task Order, which may include one or more of the following: performance-based specifications, conceptual drawings and specifications, and MicroStaion-generated drawings. The contractor may be required to participate in the development of the final scope of work for individual task orders and be required to provide incidental technical or engineering services such as quality assurance testing for rock, soil and concrete materials, detailed drawings generated in MicroStation, and other submittals in support of investigations, design and construction. The firms selected for these contracts will be expected to submit a quality control/quality assurance plan and to adhere to it during the work and services required under the contract. In Block 10 of the SF 255 describe the firm's Design Quality Control Plan (DQCP), including Design Quality Assurance Plan (DQAP) of subcontractor(s) work. The plan must be prepared and approved by the Government, as a condition of contract award, but is not required with this submission. 3. SELECTION INFORMATION: 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 only be used as "tie-breakers" among technically equal firms: A. Professional qualifications: Personnel qualified in civil engineering with specialized qualifications that include recent knowledge and experience: (1) Geotechnical Engineering, to include civil engineers, geologists and soils and materials engineers experienced in geotechnical engineering. Supporting disciplines will include: (1) Geology. B. Specialized experience and technical competence in: (1) geotechnical engineering, (2) geology, (3) ground water, (4) seismology, (5) geotechnical investigations, (6) geotechnical engineering support for emergency response activities, (7) materials engineering, particularly concrete, roller compacted concrete, and soil cement. C. Capacity to simultaneously work on up to eight task orders and complete all work within periods of service designated for each task order. This evaluation will consider the experience of the firm and any consultants in similar size projects and the availability of an adequate number of personnel in key disciplines. D. Past Performance on DOD and other contracts with respect to cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performanceschedules. E. Knowledge of the locality such as geological features, climatic conditions, local material resources, and local construction methods. F. Geographic proximity (physical location) of the firm in relation to the location of project(s). G. Volume of DOD contract awards in the last 12 months as described in Note 24. All firms that submit an SF 255 shall be notified in writing acknowledging receipt of their response. The firms, which are not recommended by the Pre-Selection Board to the Selection Board for further consideration, shall also be notified. The firms, which are considered by the Selection Board but are not ranked for negotiation, shall be notified. The firms, which are ranked for negotiation but are not selected for an award, shall be notified after the award of the contract. The contract award shall be announced in the Commerce Business Daily. Consistent with the Department of Defense policy of effecting an equitable distribution of contracts among qualified Architect-Engineer firms including small, disadvantaged owned firms and firms that have not had prior DOD contracts (see Note 24), qualified small disadvantaged firm will receive consideration during selection and all other selection evaluation criteria being equal, also participation in a joint venture may become a determining factor for selection. Therefore, all offerors' submittals should specifically identify in the appropriate portions of the SF 255 all proposed small disadvantaged firm participation in the proposed activity to be accomplished by the contractor (See Note 24). The Los Angeles District and Minority Business Development Agency are working with local Business Development Centers (BDC's) to provide assistance to small Disadvantage Business Concerns to participate in Government contracts. Information provided by calling the office shown. 4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested A-E firms having the capabilities for this work are invited to submit one (1) completed Standard Form (SF) 254 and 255, revised editions datedNovember 1992, Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaires for the prime and one (1) SF 254 for each subcontractor/consultant, by addressing a transmittal letter to the office shown. Firms should indicate on SF255 (Block 8, "Work by firms or joint venture members which best illustrates current qualifications relevant to this project) the owner, principal, engineer, geologist, hydrogeologist, or contractor performing the work and whether or not the persons are still employed by the firm. In accordance with FAR 36.601-4(b), a firm must be permitted by law to practice the professions of architecture or engineering in order to be awarded contracts for A-E services. Therefore, the firm must have at least one registered engineer to be considered qualified for selection. Lengthy cover letters and generic corporation brochures, or other presentations (such as BINDING of SF 254 and 255) beyond those to sufficiently present a complete and effective response are not desired. Phone calls and personal visits are discouraged. Response to this notice must be received within 30 calendar days from the date of issuance of this synopsis. If the 30th day is a weekend day or a Federal Holiday, the deadline is the close of business of the next business day. Include ACASS number of the office that will perform the work in Block 3b. Call the ACASS Center at 503-326-3459 to obtain a number. No other general notification will be made of this work. Solicitation packages are not provided for A-E contracts. Firms desiring consideration shall submit appropriate data as described in numbered Note 24. Posted 07/21/00 (W-SN477690). (0203)

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