SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- IDC #188 for Design Services for Primarily Flood Control and other Water Resources Projects within the New York District Boundaries and other Corps of Engineers locations with North Atlantic Division Boundaries
- Notice Date
- 9/13/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- US Army Engineer District, New York - Civil Works, CENAN-CT, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278-0090
- ZIP Code
- 10278-0090
- Solicitation Number
- CBAEN-02-256-0017
- Response Due
- 10/15/2002
- Archive Date
- 12/14/2002
- Point of Contact
- Ina Ohrwashel, 212-264-0154
- E-Mail Address
-
US Army Engineer District, New York - Civil Works
(Ina.J.Ohrwashel@nan02.usace.army.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- NA Contract Information: One Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) will be negotiated and awarded, with a base period not to exceed three years with no option periods. The amount of work in the contract period will not exceed $3,000,000 (EFARS 36.601-3-90(b)). Work will be issued by negotiated firm-fixed-price task orders. The Government’s obligation to guarantee a minimum amount for payment is $60,000. One firm will be selected from this announcement. Project Information: Indefinite delivery contract to pe rform various engineering services related to existing floodplain conditions and design of flood control projects and other water resources projects. These services may include aerial photography, hydrographic and topographic surveys including streams pro files and cross-sections; developing and servicing stream gages and other instrumentation; hydrology, hydraulics and interior drainage analysis and design; subsurface investigations to include borings/coring and soil analyses; geotechnical and structural a nalysis and design; flood damage surveys analyses; civil engineering and site layouts; mitigation plans; electrical and mechanical engineering analysis and design; architecture; hazardous, toxic and radioactive waste investigations, especially with respect to soil, groundwater and runoff; cost estimation using MCACES Gold software; specification writing; Intergraph-compatible CADD; technical writing; preparation of construction plans and specifications; and development of flood warning systems. The project area is primarily within the New York District boundaries and other Corps of Engineers locations WITHIN NORTH ATLANTIC DIVISION BOUNDARIES. All work performed pertaining to any contracts issues from this contract may be done using the metric system. The specific abilities and disciplines required (but not limited to) include: Project Manager; Civil Engineer with experience in flood control analysis and flood control structures; Hydrologic and Hydraulic Engineers; Structural Engineer; Geotechnical E ngineer; Environmental Engineer; Cost Engineer; Geologist; Soils and Geophysics Engineer; Land and Hydrographic Surveyors; Technical Writer; Draftsperson/CADD Operator; GIS Specialist (Geographer, Cartographer or Geospatial Data Analyst); Mechanical Engine er; Electrical Engineer; Architect. Special Qualifications: Expertise with flood control planning procedures; design of flood control projects including channel modifications, flumes, levees, floodwalls, interior drainage facilities (pump stations, ponding areas, piping systems), closure st ructures, flood proofing, detention structures (dams and reservoirs); surveying subsurface investigations and the ability to input data into a GIS database; P.E. or P.L.S. certification of supervisory / key personnel. Experience in Army Civil Works proced ures, including feasibility studies, preparation of design documents, plans and specifications, and construction services for flood control projects. The selected A-E firm will be required to furnish original drawings on Mylar and in digitized format on I ntergraph or AutoCAD. All documents and specifications are to be submitted in hard copy as well as in MS Word 7.0 format on PC-formatted diskettes. In addition, the firms should indicate in Block 10 of SF 255 Form their MCACES experience for civil projec ts, Microsoft Project scheduling experience, and the QA/QC plan on how the Prime Consultant will manage its team to ensure that quality products are delivered to the New York District. Closing date for submission of Form 255: Closing date will be approximately 30 days after the initial publication date of this announcement in the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO). If closing date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Holiday then the actu al date will be the next business day. Firms should submit their qualifications on November 1992 version of SF 255 and SF 254. The SF 254 should reflect the firm’s capacity, whereas SF 255 should reflect only the personnel dedicated to the specific project referenced in the submittal. If subcontractors are to be utilized, an SF 254 must be submitted for each subcontractor. These guidelines should be closely followed, since they constitute procedural protocol in the manner in which the selection process is conducted. Evaluation factors in descending order of importance: Boards will evaluate firms’ qualification strictly on the basis of the announced selection criteria and their stated order of importance. The criteria will be applied as follows: A. Primary Selection Criteria 1. Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required. 2. Professional qualifications necessary to satisfactorily perform required services. 3. Past performance on contracts with government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules. 4. Capacity to accomplish the work within the required time. 5. Familiarity with the general geographical area within the boundaries of the New York District, provided that an appropriate number of applicants meet these criteria, given the nature and size of the project. Note: Firms from any geographical areas are encouraged to submit applications. B. Secondary Selection Criteria 1. Extent of participation of small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, historically black colleges and universities, and minority institutions in the proposed contract team, measured as a percentage of the total estimated effort. 2. Geographic proximity in relation to the location of the project. 3. Volume of work previously awarded to the firm by the Department of Defense (DOD), with the objective of effecting an equitable distribution among qualified A/E firms, including small and small disadvantaged business firms, and firms that have not had pr ior DOD contracts. Start date/Completion Date: September 2003/ September 2006 Small and small disadvantaged firms are encouraged to participate as prime contractors or as members of joint ventures with other small business. All interested large firms are reminded that the successful firm will be expected to place subcontracts to the maximum possible extent with small and small disadvantaged firms in accordance with Public Law 95-507. If a large business firm is selected, a small business firm is selected, an acceptable small business subcontracting plan shall be submitted prior t o award. Firms which have not previously applied for New York District projects and firms which do not have a current SF 254 on file with the New York District should submit two copies of their SF 254 with their response to this CBD announcement. Firms using cons ultants should submit copies of the SF 254 for their consultants. Notifications: a. Notification of all firms will be made within ten (10) calendar days after approval of the final selection. Notifications will not be sent after preselection approval. The notification will say the firm was not among the most highly qualified firms and that the firm may request a debriefing. b. The A-E’s request for a debriefing must be received by the selection chairperson within thirty (30) calendar days after the date on which the firm received the notification. c. Debriefings will occur within fourteen (14) calendar days after receipt of the written request. d. Copies of all SF 254’s and SF 255’s of all firms who are not selected will be held for thirty (30) calendar days after notifications are sent out. Three (3) copies of the submittals should be sent to Ms. Willien Cunningham, CENAN-EN-M, Room 2037, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278, (212) 264-9123.
- Web Link
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Link to FedBizOpps document.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: US Army Engineer District, New York - Civil Works CENAN-CT, 26 Federal Plaza, New York NY
- Zip Code: 10278-0090
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 10278-0090
- Record
- SN00165614-F 20020915/020913220312 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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