SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- ID Architect Engineer Contract for Multidiscipline Design and Related Services for Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Laboratories within the Southwestern Division, the United States, and its Trust Territories
- Notice Date
- 9/10/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- Contracting Office
- US Army Engineer District, Fort Worth, PO Box 17300/819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102-0300
- ZIP Code
- 76102-0300
- Solicitation Number
- W9126G-07-R-0142
- Response Due
- 10/11/2007
- Archive Date
- 12/10/2007
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: a. General: This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. Selection shall be in accordance with PL-582 (Brooks A-E Act) and implemented in FAR Part 36.6. A firm will be selected for negotiation based on de monstrated competence and qualifications for the required work. North American Industrial Classification System Code applicable to this project is 541330, Engineering Services, which has a size standard of $4,500,000 in average annual receipts and correspo nds to SIC Code 8711. The initial contract is anticipated to be awarded on or about March 2008. A single ID/IQ contract may be awarded from this announcement for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $6,000,000 for a term not to exceed five years. In th e event this contract is used to develop design-build supporting documents for use in a two-phase design-build selection (FAR 36.302), the prime A-E and subconsultants shall be prohibited from teaming with design-build firms to compete in the final design- build construction solicitation in accordance with FAR 9.505-2. b. Nature of Work: The services necessary for each requirement will be negotiated and awarded as individual task orders. The A-E shall furnish all services, materials, supplies and supervisi on required to fully complete each task order. The A-E shall be able to provide: a) A-E services to the Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the DEA; b) development of full design packages and design-build packages for chemical analytical laboratory facilities and ensure proper integration of full designs and design-build into the overall DEA Program; c) manpower to assist the Government with program, project and construction management duties; d) design support and consultant services in various combinations o f architectural, structural, civil, mechanical and electrical, plumbing and fire protection disciplines; e) laboratory construction management services; and f) cost estimating, cost control, scheduling, and laboratory construction simulation services (risk scenarios, change order analysis, alternative methods). The A-E should expect to become a significant part of the governments DEA Laboratory Replacement Program delivery team. d. Place of Performance: The A-E staff directly supporting the USACE Program Manager, the Project Managers through project integration and laboratory construction management duties shall be able to travel to the project locations in one (1) day. The physical location of the design team and those team members not directly supporti ng the on-site work can be located per the A-Es preference. e. Contract Award Procedure: If a large business firm is selected for this announcement it must comply with the FAR 52.219-9 clause regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan on that par t of the work it intends to subcontract. The subcontracting goals for the Fort Worth District which will be considered in the negotiation of this acquisition are: (1) at least 51.2% of a contractors intended subcontract amount be placed with small busin esses (SB); (2) at least 8.8% of a contractors intended subcontract amount be placed with small disadvantaged businesses (SDB); (3) at least 7.3% of a contractors intended subcontract amount be placed with women-owned SB (WOSB); (4) at least 1.5% of a co ntractors intended subcontract amount be placed with service-disabled veteran-owned SB; (5) at least 3.1% of a contractors intended subcontract amount be placed with HUBZone SB. The plan is not required as part of this submittal, but will be required wi th the fee proposal of the firm (if a large business) selected for negotiations. Before a small disadvantaged business is proposed as a potential subcontractor, they must be certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration and registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. Failure of a proposed small disadvantaged business to be certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration at the ti me the SF 330 is submitted will result in their elimination as a proposed subcontractor. No state certifications shall be accepted. The Service Contract Act will apply to this acquisition. The proposed services will be obtained by Negotiated Firm-Fixed Price Contract. To be eligible for contract award, a firm must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Register via the CCR Internet site at http://www.ccr.gov. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: As projects are received for execution, award o f task orders under this contract will be considered if A-E services are required. Anticipated services will be primarily for: program integration; program, project, and laboratory construction management services; and design and consultant services to t he DEA for laboratory construction and/or laboratory rehabilitation. It is anticipated that a portion of this work will be for laboratory construction and/or laboratory rehabilitation in San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Miami, FL, Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Nashville Area, TN, Dallas, TX, Dulles, VA, Lorton, VA, and Largo MD. Program integration services include, but are not limited to the following: survey, assessment, study, site/project integration, cost estimating, scheduling (including developing c ritical paths for projects and the integrated program), verification and control, and laboratory construction simulating modeling, review of design submittals, technical experts, reporting, and program document management. The A-E shall also provide manpo wer to assist the Government with program, project and laboratory construction management duties as well as design support and consultant services in various combinations of architectural, structural, civil, mechanical and electrical, plumbing and fire pro tection disciplines. Laboratory construction management services includes, but is not limited to, surveillance and inspection during the progress of construction, review material submittals, as-built drawings, manuals, operating instructions, and other su ch materials required by the construction contract; constructability reviews of design drawings and specifications. The A-E shall also review existing DEA design and construction documents for regulatory compliance, develop full design packages and design -build packages laboratories and ensure proper development and integration of the full designs and the design-builds with the DEA Laboratory Replacement Program, and programming and master planning documents. All work must be done by or under the direct supervision of licensed professional Engineers or Architects. Architectural-Engineering (A-E) services are required to perform studies, investigations, surveys, master planning, area development planning, infrastructure engineering, project controls, proj ect development, design, integration, laboratory construction management and development of construction documents in support of the DEA Laboratory Replacement Program. Typical work may include, but is not limited to: research, analysis, development, desi gn for laboratory construction, alteration and repair of real property, program and project management, professional services, pre-design site-assessments, feasibility and concept studies, space planning and programming, design and design concepts/standard s, sustainable design solutions, value engineering, life cycle costing, post design shop drawing review. Additional services include but are not limited to: investigations surveys and mapping, test and evaluation modeling and simulation studies and analy sis (including data collection and verification), consultation, quality control and quality assurance, construction cost estimates, economic analysis of local and regional construction market conditions as related to cost and availability of labor, materi als and equipment, mobilization plans, construction staging, construction inspection, preparation of record drawings, soils engineering, drawing review, prepara tion of operational maintenance manuals, environmental studies and documentation, design review, seismic analysis, design construction cost reconciliation, environmental testing, statement of work review, site survey and evaluation, remediation design and EPA compliance for asbestos, lead and radon, integrating anti-terrorism and force protection measures into designs, designing security and communications systems, and design of fire protection and life safety systems and other technical services related to project requirements as specified in individual contract task orders. Other studies and related services: The A-E may be required to undertake any reviews, studies or investigations. Other services include such things as planning services, site selecti on, topographic and boundary surveys, relocation services, environmental document processing, testing services, professional expert at hearings, and photographs. Design consideration also include landscaping, architectural hardware, electronic communicati ons, environmental or EPA regulatory considerations including storm water pollution prevention plans and section 404 permit considerations. Coordination will be maintained with local, state, and Federal agencies and with the utility providers, including u tility tie in points, easements and rights-of-way. Coordination will also be maintained with the Corps of Engineers, utility providers, community facilities, and other design-bid-build contractors on site. The A-E may be required to provide professional se rvices at the laboratory construction program office in support of the DEA staff. The A-E shall participate in design and construction activities which may include value engineering services, contractor submittal reviews, quality assurance, numerous meetin gs, workshops, and charrettes. The A-E may compose and lead project and public briefings, presentations, and meetings. Project deliverables may include studies topographic surveys, environmental surveys (wetlands/waters of the U.S., asbestos, lead based paint, soils, etc,.), soil borings/samples for testing, boring logs, CADD produced plans, specifications prepared utilizing Specsintact (government furnished software), and supplement with proprietary cost estimating and construction simulation software pa ckage, design analysis, presentations, schedules, integration and phasing plans. All deliverables are required in hard copy and as electronic files on electronic media. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance (first by major criterion and then by each sub-criterion). Criteria a thru e are primary. Criteria g thru h are secondary and will only be used as tie-breakers among technically equal firms. a) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL C OMPETENCE: (Ensure that all special experience requirements are reflected on appropriate personnel resumes at Section E, Part I, SF 330: (1) Firms must demonstrate recent experience (within the past 5 years) and significant experience in the program integ ration of multiple concurrent laboratory design and construction projects paying particular attention to area architecture and conditions, utility systems, design, service/command unique requirements, value engineering and environmental issues. (2) Firms m ust demonstrate recent experience in design of specialty lab facilities as described. Experience must include knowledge of local design requirements for each of the locations listed and familiarity with required building codes such as the Uniform Building Code. Experience must include familiarity with design for areas handling hazardous or flammable materials complying with OSHA, NFPA and other applicable regulations, including design experience for lab gas supply and distribution systems, chemical storage , handling and removal, and chemical waste retention and removal. (3) Firms must demonstrate specialized experience in Project and Construction Management inclu ding complex scheduling, phasing, construction oversight and coordination. (4) Firms must also demonstrate recent design experience and working knowledge of all applicable Federal Regulations and/or National Codes for laboratory design and construction. (5 )Firms must demonstrate experience in information and communication management and the utilization of current software for data collection, data management, data analysis, data presentation and decision making (i.e. GIS, webpage, electronic databases, proj ect management software, change control systems, filing systems, and systems that allow access to technical documentation). (6) Firms must demonstrate experience in project controls (throughout programming, design and construction over-site cycle of the pr ogram using construction software simulation systems that provides detailed construction cost estimates fully integrated with labor-driven schedules), simulation and scheduling of a complex, multiphase program (7) Firms must demonstrate site design, and c onstruction integration experience on multi-use land development. (8) Firms must demonstrate experience in coordinating with multiple teams, customers, agencies, and contractors. Firms must demonstrate ability to work with GSA and GSA real property acquis itions. (9) Firms must demonstrate experience in programming and master planning (10) Firms must demonstrate the ability to prepare specifications using the Government furnished program, Specsintact. (11) Firms must demonstrate the ability to prepare full design packages and design build RFP packages. (12) Firms must demonstrate the ability to submit drawings in AutoCAD and MicroStation utilizing current versions. (b) PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES: (1) It is anticipated that expertise will be required in the disciplines of Architecture, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Structural Engineering, Fire Protection Design, Plumbing, Acoustical/Noise Abatement Design Life Safety Design including OSHA requirements, Interior Design, Cost Estimating and Construction Man agement. (2)This contract will require for the A-E (either in-house or through consultant) as a minimum, the following: One Project Manager, one Construction Manager, one Scheduling Manager, three Registered Architects, one Landscape Architect, one Archit ectural Hardware Specialist, three Registered Electrical Engineers, three Registered Mechanical Engineers, three Registered Civil Engineers, three Registered Structural Engineers, one Qualified Fire Protection Engineer (A qualified fire protection engineer is defined as an individual meeting one of the following conditions: 1) An engineer having a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited university engineering program, plus a minimum of 5 years work experience in fire protection engineering; 2) a registered professional engineer (P.E.) who has passed the fire protection engineering written examination administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveys (NCEES); or 3) A regist ered P.E. in a related engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years experience, dedicated to fire protection engineering that can be verified with documentation), one Life Safety Specialist, two environmental survey personnel (asbestos, lead based pai nt, soil, etc.), two environmental design personnel (asbestos, lead based paint, soil, etc.), one Value Engineer, and a Corps certified testing lab (Geotech and Environmental asbestos, lead based paint, soil, etc.). None of the required personnel can be dual disciplined, i.e. a separate employee must be on the Design Team except as noted for each stated requirement above to meet the personnel required. Ensure that resumes are provided for each of the required Architects, Engineers, and other personnel s pecifically listed. Current Corps testing lab certification shall be submitted with the SF 330. Repeat Resume Page as needed to provide all required resumes. Key staff submitted shall not be changed after award without the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. In the event the selected firm decides to utilize personnel in the performance of this Contract for which resumes were not submitted prior to award, the firm shall, prior to the utilization of these personnel, submit their resumes to the Contracting Officer for approval. The qualifications of the submitted personnel must be equal to or better than those whose resumes were submitted. (c) PAST PERFORMANCE: Firms must demonstrate past performance with respect to cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. Evaluation will be based on established ACASS ratings and other credible documentation included in the SF 330. (d) CAPACITY: Firms must demonstrate adequate team capacity to coordinate, design and manage multiple task orders concurrently meeting all program milestones. (e) Firms must demonstrate experience in evaluating contractors submittals and performing const ruction surveillance. The following, items (f) through (g), are secondary criteria: (f) SUBCONTRACTING: Firms must show the extent of participation of SB, SDB, WOSB, Service Disabled VOSB, HubZone SB, and HBCU/MI in the proposed contract team, measured a s a percentage of the estimated effort. (g) VOLUME OF DOD CONTRACT AWARDS: In Section H, Part I, SF330, firms must show their last 12 months DOD contract awards stated in dollars (see details in a subsequent paragraph). 4. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENT: Subm ittals shall be sent to: US Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: Ms. June Wohlbach, Room 2A19, 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102-0300 (P.O. Box 17300). (a) Interested firms having the capabilities to perform this work must submit one copy of SF 330 (6/2004 Edition), as indicated below to the above address not later than 3:00 p.m. (Central Time) on the response date indicated above. If the response date is a Saturday, Sunday or Federal Holiday, the deadline is 3:00 p.m. of the next business day. Reg ulation requires that the Government not consider any submittals received after this time and date. Late proposal rules found in FAR ? 15.208 will be followed for submittals received late. Submission by telephonic facsimile and electronic mail will not be accepted. (b) Responding firms must submit a copy of a current (signed within the past 3 years) and accurate SF 330, Part II for themselves and each proposed consultant even if an SF 330, Part II is already on file. All SF 330, Part IIs must be signed and dated either by an original handwritten signature or a cut & pasted facsimile of an original signature. SF 330, Part II shall be provided for the specific prime, other offices of the prime and subcontractor offices proposed to perform the work. Indic ate in Block 3b of each SF 330, Part II if the firm is a Large, Small and Disadvantaged or HUB Zoned, Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, or Woman-Owned Small Business. To be classified as a small business, a firms average annual receipts or s ales for the preceding three fiscal years must not exceed $4.5 million. (c) Submit only one SF 330, Part I for the design team, completed in accordance with the SF 330 instructions. It must contain information in sufficient detail to identify the team (p rime, other offices of the prime firm and consultants) proposed for the contract. The lead firm on the team is the prime contractor. If the prime has more than one office, every one of its offices listed in Section C would be considered both a prime and a branch office. If the submittal is by a joint-venture, then the various key offices of the joint-venture listed would be considered both J-V partner and a branch office. If a subcontractor has more than one office, every one of its offices listed in Sect ion C would be considered both subcontractor and a branch office. The A-E shall not include company literature with the SF 330. (d) In Block No. 2a of the SF 3 30, Part II, provide the Dun and Bradstreet Number (DUNS) for the prime A-E or Joint Venture. The DUNS number must be for the firm performing the work; i.e., not the parent company DUNS number if the firm has branches, but a DUNS number specifically for t he office, prime or branch performing the work. Each branch office, joint venture and/or subcontractor must have their own DUNS number. For assignment of DUNS numbers, contact the Dun and Bradstreet office at 1-866-705-5711 or via the Internet at http:// www.dnb.com. The DUNS procedures replace the previous ACASS system/procedures. e) In Block C of the SF 330, Part I, identify the discipline/service to be supplied by each consultant. Provide brief resumes in Block E of the on-staff or consultant employees you intend to use to perform the work. Resumes must be submitted for each employee required to meet the minimums stated above in paragraph 3b. In Block G-26, along with the name, include the firm/location the person is associated with. The names of all individuals included in the resumes in Section E shall be listed in Block G-26 along with their firm location and their roles even if example project experience in Block G-28 is not applicable. Also, include a Team Project Organizational Chart indicating how each proposed firm integrates into the composite team. (f) A maximum of 10 projects including the prime and consultants will be reviewed in Part I, Block F. Use no more than one page per project. (g) In Block H of the SF 330, Part I, provide a narrat ive to address each of the requirements, to include a draft Design Quality Control (DQC) Plan. It shall include a brief presentation of internal controls and procedures that you use to insure that a quality design is produced. DOD awards shall be shown in an itemized summary including Agency, Contract Number/Task Order No., Project Title, and Award Amount dollars. Include a total of all listed awards. Note that award of Indefinite Delivery Contracts should not be counted as award amounts; only actual Task Orders and any modifications thereto should be included in the amounts. When addressing Team capabilities, clarify planned capability, existing capability, and prior experiences if any. Include any other relevant information including a short discussion of why the firm is especially qualified based upon the specific selection criteria listed in Section 3. Do not exceed twenty (20) pages for Block H. (h) Submittals shall be prepared using Standard English and must be written in a concise, yet clear and informative style. Submittals shall use a minimum 12 point Arial style font in preparing narrative elements and a minimum 10 point Arial style font in preparing tables. (i) Front and back side use of a single page will count as 2 pages. Pages in excess of the maximum will be discarded and not used in evaluation of the selection criteria. Maximum page size shall be 8.5x11. (j) Personal visits to discuss this announcement will not be scheduled. (k) Solicitation packages are not provided for A-E contracts a nd no additional project information will be given to firms during the announcement period. Facsimile transmissions will not be accepted. Points of Contact: Contracting - Ms. June Wohlbach (817) 886-1069, Technical Mr. Jerry Gannon, (817) 886-1757. E-mai l your questions to US Army Engineer District, Fort Worth at: june.wohlbach@usace.army.mil . This is not a request for proposal.
- Place of Performance
- Address: US Army Engineer District, Fort Worth PO Box 17300/819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth TX
- Zip Code: 76102-0300
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 76102-0300
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