SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- Architect/Engineer (A/E) services required for a firm fixed-price Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Civil Engineering Services for Airfield Paving Projects.
- Notice Date
- 10/14/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Engineering Field Division, Southwest, Regional Contracts Team, Attn: Code 02R3 1220 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA, 92132-5190
- ZIP Code
- 92132-5190
- Solicitation Number
- N68711-04-R-3008
- Response Due
- 11/16/2004
- Point of Contact
- Hal Hayes, Contract Specialist, Phone 619-532-1251, Fax 619-532-3358, - vanessa schutt, contract specialist, Phone 6195323779, Fax 6195324789,
- E-Mail Address
-
harold.hayes@navy.mil, vanessa.schutt@navy.mil
- Small Business Set-Aside
- 8a Competitive
- Description
- DESCRIPTION: Architect/Engineer (A/E) services are required for a firm fixed-price Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Civil Engineering Services for Airfield Paving Projects. Required A/E services are primarily for preparation of Civil Engineering designs, studies, reports, cost estimates, evaluations, economic analyses, surveys, construction contract documents, RFP’s for design-build contracting and the providing of construction support services for new and existing airfield pavement and related facilities at various Navy and Marine Corps facilities located in the California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, Washington, Montana and Utah areas. Services shall be accomplished in the firm’s office with the exception of field/subsurface investigations and surveys as required at the project site. The maximum contract value may not exceed $5,000,000 aggregate total. The minimum guarantee for the contract shall be $5000. The maximum value of individual task orders executed under this contract may not exceed $500,000. Multiple task orders may be awarded with similar completion schedules and overlapping delivery dates. Contract term is for a one-year base period with four option periods. Each performance period will run 365 calendar days, or until the maximum dollar limit is reached, whichever occurs first. The hourly rates will be negotiated for each calendar (12 month period) year and are independent of which option year is in effect. The government may exercise the option period unilaterally. Per NFAS 17.208-100(c)(1), options for post construction award services may be negotiated on individual task orders for unilateral exercise. Estimated start date for this contract is February 16, 2005. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 36.6 (Brooks Act) selection procedures apply. This is an 8(a) set-aside procurement, in accordance with the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, FAR 19.1001. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541330 and the annual small business size standard is $4M. Task orders are primarily for the preparation of Civil Engineering designs, studies, reports, cost estimates, evaluations, economic analyses, surveys, construction contract documents, RFP’s for design-build contracting and the providing of construction support services for new and existing airfield pavement and related facilities. The work under this contract includes varying levels of effort, but is not limited to, airfield pavement designs using PCASE, preparation of studies and technical reports, conducting engineering investigations, concept studies; preparation of preliminary and final designs; and construction cost estimates, site planning and development for Airfield Facilities, design of rigid and flexible pavements, lighting, navaids, paint markings arresting gears, and utilities in compliance with Military and or FAA criteria. Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) will take precedence. Design services will also include the preparation of stormwater management handling facilities and erosion and sediment control plans. Engineering services may include geotechnical investigations, wetland delineation and mapping and topographic surveys, airfield pavement conditions surveys per ASTM D 5340, including engineering studies and reports. Incidental Surveying, Geotechnical, Structural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Cost Estimating, Economic Analysis, Specification Writing and Environmental Engineering services may be required in support of the primary Civil Engineering services. Current government standards particularly Unified Facilities Criteria and Maintenance and Operation (M&O) Manuals that pertain to airfields and local codes shall be adhered to. Some locations may require specific standards, e.g. at Yuma, a specification 02753A for concrete that pertains to airfields. The lead discipline shall be a registered civil engineer. The Government makes no representation as to the number of task orders or the actual amount of work to be ordered. Contractors are not guaranteed work in excess of the minimum guarantee. Firms that design or prepare specifications for a construction contract or task orders issued under the resulting contract are prohibited from providing the subsequent construction. This limitation also applies to subsidiaries/affiliates of the firm. SELECTION CRITERIA AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: The selection will be based on the following criteria and are in descending order of importance: Criteria 1, Professional Qualifications (SF 330, Section E); Criteria 2, Recent Experience (SF 330, Section F); (The remaining Criteria to be addressed in SF 330, Section H) Criteria 3; Past Performance; Criteria 4; Quality Control; Criteria 5, Capacity; Criteria 6, Sustainable Design and Anti-Terrorism Force Protection; Criteria 7, Location; Criteria 8, Volume of Work. ` SF 330s will be evaluated to determine the most highly qualified firm based on criteria responses. Evaluating past performance and experience may include information provided by the firm, customer inquiries, Government databases, and publicly available sources. Failure to provide requested data, inaccessible points of contact, or invalid phone numbers could result in a firm being considered less qualified. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: The SF 330 is limited to 30 single-sided pages (this restriction does not include Criteria 3 (Past Performance documentation). Minimum font size is 10. Submit the following: a) Two (2) copies of Criteria 3 which shall be provided in separate covers from the SF330; b) Three (3) copies of SF 330 for the prime offeror (SF330 should also include team’s key subconsultants) addressing following selection criteria information; and c) one compact disk copy, in Adobe Acrobat format, of the SF330 being submitted by the firm. SF330, Part I, Section A: Contract Information: In Block 5, list firm’s Dunn and Bradstreet and Taxpayer Identification Number in addition to the name of the firm. SF330, Section D: Organization Chart: In addition to the Instructions provided for the SF 330, identify the overall relationship and lines of authority of the proposed team, including key subconsultants. (Note: All individuals listed on the organization chart are not required to have a resume in Section E, such as administrative or lower level engineering positions.) SF 330, Section E: CRITERIA 1, PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Professional qualifications of the proposed team members associated with civil engineering services for new construction, alteration, repair, renovation, and maintenance projects in the following areas: Site planning and development for Airfield Facilities inclusive of rigid and flexible pavements, lighting, navaids, paint markings and utilities in compliance with Military and/or FAA criteria, Stormwater management handling facilities and erosion and sediment control plans, geotechnical investigations, and topographic surveys. Submission Requirements: Provide brief resumes of each proposed team member who will specifically perform the major tasks listed above for this project. All Key personnel must be professionally registered in their discipline. Each resume shall include a maximum of five (5) specific completed projects that best illustrate the individual member’s experience. SF330, Section F, CRITERIA 2, RECENT TEAM EXPERIENCE: Specialized experience of the proposed team members. Submission Requirements: For each firm, provide a maximum of ten (10) specific completed projects that best illustrate overall team experience. SF330, Section G, Key Personnel Participation in Example Projects: Submit in accordance with the SF 330 Instructions. From the total projects listed in Section F, provide a maximum of ten (10) projects. SF330, Section H, Additional Information requested by Agency. Address the remaining Criteria 3 through 8; additional sheets may be used, if required. Clearly identify the Criteria number and title. CRITERIA 3, PAST PERFORMANCE: Past performance with Government agencies and private industry with respect to quality of work. Points of contact provided in other criteria may be contacted. A proposal with no record of relevant past performance information shall be evaluated neither favorably nor unfavorably. Submission Requirements: For each project provided as experience under Criteria 2 submit: a) If a federal contract, provide a copy of all DD Form 2631s, “Performance Evaluation – (Architect – Engineer)” issued for that contract; b) If not a federal contract, provide facility owner documentation of the firm’s performance issued on that contract. If no documentation exists, so state; c) Provide accessible owner points of contact- name, title, address, telephone number, and fax number; and d) Provide copies of awards and letters of appreciation/commendation. CRITERIA 4, QUALITY CONTROL: Demonstrated success of the Quality Control (QC) program used by the firm to ensure quality products. Submission Requirement: a) Provide an organization chart that identifies the overall relationship and lines of authority of the proposed team. Include firm names, key personnel and their discipline/specialty; b) Describe the prime’s QC program; who is primarily responsible for the QC program, how does the prime firm ensure quality consistently across the entire team. Illustrate success in implementing the program; and c) Address the team’s QC processes for checking and verifying plans and specifications for errors, omissions and quality, documenting design decisions, and incorporating and tracking review comments. Of special interest are the QC processes in place that minimize the government’s effort to QA the A/E’s work product for errors, omissions, and quality. CRITERIA 5, CAPACITY: Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time. Submission Requirement: Describe firm’s capacity to accomplish work in required time frames. Indicate the firm’s present workload and the availability of the project team (including consultants) for the specified contract performance period. Indicate specialized equipment available. Indicate the firm’s and key personnel prior security clearances. CRITERIA 6, SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND ANTI-TERRORISM FORCE PROTECTION: Demonstrated success and knowledge in sustainable design and anti-terrorism force protection. Submission Requirements: Describe the team’s experience in sustainable design, use of the U.S. Green Building Council LEED System including descriptions of waste reduction techniques and energy efficiency in facilities designed by the team, and familiarity with use of recovered materials on construction contracts per FAR 52.223-9. Describe familiarity with anti-terrorism/force protection criteria for the safety of personnel in military facilities and associated mitigation measures in design and construction, including, but not limited to, standoff distances, blast resistant design and prevention of progressive collapse, and the design of physical security equipment. CRITERIA 7, LOCATION: Firm’s demonstrated knowledge of the general geographical areas in which projects could be located. Firm’s location of main offices, branch offices, and sub consultants offices, The Firm’s ability to perform work in the geographical area. Submission Requirements: Describe and illustrate the team’s knowledge and availability to work in the geographical area. CRITERIA 8, VOLUME OF WORK. Volume of DOD work awarded to firm in past 12 months with objective of equitably distributing contracts among firms, including minority owned firms and firms without prior DOD contracts. Submission Requirement: Provide a list of DOD contracts awarded in the last 12 months. Firms with multiple offices shall indicate which branch office completed each project. Include agency phone numbers and points of contact. SELECTION INTERVIEW REQUIREMENTS: Personal interviews may be scheduled for firms slated as most highly qualified. Firms slated for interviews may be asked to explain management and the Firms abilities. Elaborate presentations are not desired. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All information must be included in the SF 330 package, and the Criteria 8 folder (cover letter, attachments and excess number of pages will be excluded from the evaluation process). Per DFAR 252.204.7004, firms must be registered with Central Contractor Registration prior to contract award. Registration information is available at their website, http://www.ccr.gov. Those firms that meet the requirements in this announcement and wish to be considered must submit the SF330 per Submission Requirements above, to: SOUTHWEST DIVISION, NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND, Code AQ2.HH, 1220 Pacific Highway, Attn: Hal Hayes, San Diego, CA 92132-5187, no later than 2:00 p.m. local time, PST, on November 16, 2004. Submittals received after this date and time will not be considered. Firms not providing the required information may be negatively evaluated. Facsimile submittals will not be accepted. Site visits will not be arranged during this period. Debriefing requests will not be entertained prior to 45 days after the submittal due date. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. ALL INFORMATION NEEDED TO SUBMIT SF 330 DOCUMENTS IS CONTAINED HEREIN. NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE, TECHNICAL INFORMATION, OR BIDDER/PLAN HOLDER LIST WILL BE ISSUED. It is the offeror’s responsibility to check the NAVFAC electronic solicitation website at: http://esol.navfac.navy.mil for any revisions to this announcement or other notices. Plan-holder list available is via the ESOL website under this solicitation number. E-mail address for inquiries is: harold.hayes@navy.mil.*** END OF ANNOUNCEMENT *** NOTE: THIS NOTICE MAY HAVE POSTED ON WWW.FEDBIZOPPS.GOV ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (14-OCT-2004). 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- Place of Performance
- Address: California, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, Washington, Montana and Utah
- Record
- SN00783966-F 20050408/050406215537 (fbodaily.com)
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