SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Architect and Engineering Services for the thirteen state Midwest Region, National Park Service
- Notice Date
- 11/7/2008
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- Contracting Office
- MWRO - Midwest Regional Office National Park Service601 Riverfront Drive Omaha NE 68102
- ZIP Code
- 68102
- Solicitation Number
- N6000090200
- Response Due
- 1/6/2009
- Archive Date
- 11/7/2009
- Point of Contact
- Theora McVay Contract Specialist 4026611662 theora_mcvay@nps.gov;<br />
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- INTRO:The National Park Service (NPS), Midwest Regional Office, Omaha, Nebraska is seeking qualified organizations to provide Architect/Engineer (A/E) services under indefinite quantity contracts for historic preservation projects for cultural landscapes and historic structures in park units in the Midwest Region (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska, North and South Dakota). CONTRACT INFORMATION: This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). This announcement is placed under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and is open to all businesses regardless of size. See numbered note 24 for General Submission Requirements. To the fullest extent, the National Park Service (NPS) welcomes the participation of small business firms including woman- and minority-owned and operated A/E firms and encourages large business firms to include small business firms as part of their team. If the A-Es selected are large businesses, they must comply with FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2002) regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan on that part of the work it intends to subcontract. The subcontracting plan is not required with this submission, but must be provided and approved prior to award. The Government intends to award up-to-three A-E Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Type contracts for historic preservation projects for cultural landscapes and historic structures in park units in the Midwest Region (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska, North and South Dakota). The term of the contracts shall be one year with four one-year renewal options. The total fees for the basic year and all option years shall not exceed $2,500,000, with a guaranteed overall minimum of $50,000 ($10,000 per contract period/annual). Projects will be negotiated and awarded under fixed priced task orders. The total of all task orders per contract period will not exceed $500,000 and no single task order shall exceed $300,000. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) codes for this acquisition are 541330 and 541310. BACKGROUND: The project task orders awarded under these contracts vary in complexity, scale, and objectives. The properties are located within the National Park Service, Midwest Region units and National Historic Landmarks (NHLs). The Midwest Region contains over fifty individual parks, with over two thousand historic structures, over one thousand cultural landscapes, and over four hundred NHLs. The Midwest Region of the NPS includes nationally significant historic sites associated with Indian cultures, the fur trade, the exploration and opening of the American West, Civil War and frontier battles, presidential homes, and important 20th century developments in business, society and civil rights. Additionally there are parks of scenic and natural beauty which include historic structures in cultural landscapes of local significance.The NHLs in the Midwest Region represent a large cross-section of American history and design. They are among the nation's most significant historic places, and while some are units within the National Park system, most are owned by other governmental agencies, non-profits, or private individuals. The diverse NHLs include residences, farms, military, industrial and commercial complexes, designed and vernacular landscapes, monuments and cemeteries. The sites represent the development of the Midwest and include not only vernacular designs but high style examples of French Colonial, Gothic, Queen Anne, Tudor, Classical Revival, Craftsman and Moderne.The scope of work includes research, documentation, and design projects (Title I Services) including, but not limited to physical investigation and materials testing, preparation of condition reports, cultural landscape and historic structure reports, treatment recommendations, schematic designs and cost estimates, value analysis, asbestos and lead paint analysis, and other architectural/engineering work; Title II Services including preparation of construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates and value engineering; and construction management (Title III Services) such as inspection/ observation, site visits, consultation, review of submittals and shop drawings, and preparation of operation and maintenance manuals and as-built drawings. Disciplines including: historical landscape architecture; historical architecture; architectural history; soil, structural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical engineering; environmental analysis; and certified value analysis. Secondary support disciplines include materials and art conservation, surveying, historical research, horticulture of local and vintage plants, ecological restoration specialist, civil, environmental, and geotechnical engineering. Design services for construction work performed in historic buildings, landscapes or sites will require continuous attention to and compliance with historic preservation guidelines. All work will be guided by NPS policies and directives. Historic resources often present unique and unusual conditions and the NPS encourages creativity in the development of preservation methods. Projects will require coordination with various review and planning entities. Prospective firms shall demonstrate past experience with cultural landscapes and historic structures, archaic building and landscape materials and compatible contemporary design. SELECTION CRITERIAThe following criteria in descending order of importance shall be used in the evaluation of the prospective firms: 1.Professional qualifications of the firm and staff proposed for satisfactory performance of desired services. Evaluation will consider key personnel of the primary firm and consultants to be used in this contract in terms of a) professional registration; b) education, training, relevant experience; c) awards, professional activities, and longevity with the firm; d) other relevant certifications. The availability of an adequate number of personnel in the key discipline shall be presented to ensure that the firm can meet the potential of working on multiple task orders; 2.The firm has substantial specialized experience and technical competence as prime contractor or as a consultant on historic preservation projects for the National Park Service or other public/government or non-profit agencies;3.Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. In addition, the A/E firm shall: a.Demonstrate expertise in preparing required compliance documents associated with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), such as Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Assessments, especially past performance with NEPA compliance on cultural resource projects. b.Demonstrate expertise in conducting value analysis (VA) at planning and pre-design stages, as well as the more traditional value engineering (VE) studies. The firm shall also demonstrate expertise in utilization of value methods in decision making e.g. Choosing by Advantages (CBA), functional analysis e.g. FAST diagram, life cycle cost analysis, importance(benefit) to cost graphing or other method of evaluating non-monetary benefits; enabling and assisting the NPS to make benefit cost decisions and comparisons. A/E shall identify facilitator(s) with Certified Value Specialist certification or approved equal, to conduct studies and consult with the prime with regard to decision making methods.4.Capacity to accomplish multiple projects within the desired time schedule and to manage multi-faceted projects within schedule; and5.Proximity to and knowledge of the thirteen state Midwest region listed above. A/E firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit a Letter of Interest and one set of completed Standard Form 330 to the following address before 4:00 p.m., 45 calendar days from the date of this publication (first workday following a weekend or holiday) in order to be considered for this selection: National Park ServiceMWRO - ContractingATTN: A&E Response601 Riverfront DriveOmaha, NE 68102 Standard Form 330 may be obtained at http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/formslibrary.do?viewType=DETAIL&formId=21DBF5BF7E860FC185256E13005C6AA6. The POC for this synopsis is Theora McVay - 402-661-1662 or theora_mcvay@nps.gov or George Sievers - george_sievers@nps.gov. Facsimile transmissions will not be accepted and will be considered non-responsive. BACKGROUND: The project task orders awarded under these contracts vary in complexity, scale, and objectives. The properties are located within the National Park Service, Midwest Region units and National Historic Landmarks (NHLs). The Midwest Region contains over fifty individual parks, with over two thousand historic structures, over one thousand cultural landscapes, and over four hundred NHLs. The Midwest Region of the NPS includes nationally significant historic sites associated with Indian cultures, the fur trade, the exploration and opening of the American West, Civil War and frontier battles, presidential homes, and important 20th century developments in business, society and civil rights. Additionally there are parks of scenic and natural beauty which include historic structures in cultural landscapes of local significance. The NHLs in the Midwest Region represent a large cross-section of American history and design. They are among the nation's most significant historic places, and while some are units within the National Park system, most are owned by other governmental agencies, non-profits, or private individuals. The diverse NHLs include residences, farms, military, industrial and commercial complexes, designed and vernacular landscapes, monuments and cemeteries. The sites represent the development of the Midwest and include not only vernacular designs but high style examples of French Colonial, Gothic, Queen Anne, Tudor, Classical Revival, Craftsman and Moderne. The scope of work includes research, documentation, and design projects (Title I Services) including, but not limited to physical investigation and materials testing, preparation of condition reports, cultural landscape and historic structure reports, treatment recommendations, schematic designs and cost estimates, value analysis, asbestos and lead paint analysis, and other architectural/engineering work; Title II Services including preparation of construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates and value engineering; and construction management (Title III Services) such as inspection/ observation, site visits, consultation, review of submittals and shop drawings, and preparation of operation and maintenance manuals and as-built drawings. Disciplines including: historical landscape architecture; historical architecture; architectural history; soil, structural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical engineering; environmental analysis; and certified value analysis. Secondary support disciplines include materials and art conservation, surveying, historical research, horticulture of local and vintage plants, ecological restoration specialist, civil, environmental, and geotechnical engineering. Design services for construction work performed in historic buildings, landscapes or sites will require continuous attention to and compliance with historic preservation guidelines. All work will be guided by NPS policies and directives. Historic resources often present unique and unusual conditions and the NPS encourages creativity in the development of preservation methods. Projects will require coordination with various review and planning entities. Prospective firms shall demonstrate past experience with cultural landscapes and historic structures, archaic building and landscape materials and compatible contemporary design. SELECTION CRITERIA The following criteria in descending order of importance shall be used in the evaluation of the prospective firms: 1.Professional qualifications of the firm and staff proposed for satisfactory performance of desired services. Evaluation will consider key personnel of the primary firm and consultants to be used in this contract in terms of a) professional registration; b) education, training, relevant experience; c) awards, professional activities, and longevity with the firm; d) other relevant certifications. The availability of an adequate number of personnel in the key discipline shall be presented to ensure that the firm can meet the potential of working on multiple task orders; 2.The firm has substantial specialized experience and technical competence as prime contractor or as a consultant on historic preservation projects for the National Park Service or other public/government or non-profit agencies; 3.Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. In addition, the A/E firm shall: a.Demonstrate expertise in preparing required compliance documents associated with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), such as Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Assessments, especially past performance with NEPA compliance on cultural resource projects.b.Demonstrate expertise in conducting value analysis (VA) at planning and pre-design stages, as well as the more traditional value engineering (VE) studies. The firm shall also demonstrate expertise in utilization of value methods in decision making e.g. Choosing by Advantages (CBA), functional analysis e.g. FAST diagram, life cycle cost analysis, importance(benefit) to cost graphing or other method of evaluating non-monetary benefits; enabling and assisting the NPS to make benefit cost decisions and comparisons. A/E shall identify facilitator(s) with Certified Value Specialist certification or approved equal, to conduct studies and consult with the prime with regard to decision making methods. 4.Capacity to accomplish multiple projects within the desired time schedule and to manage multi-faceted projects within schedule; and 5.Proximity to and knowledge of the thirteen state Midwest region listed above. A/E firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit a Letter of Interest and one set of completed Standard Form 330 to the following address before 4:00 p.m., 45 calendar days from the date of this publication (first workday following a weekend or holiday) in order to be considered for this selection: National Park ServiceMWRO - ContractingATTN: A&E Response601 Riverfront DriveOmaha, NE 68102 Standard Form 330 may be obtained at http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/formslibrary.do?viewType=DETAIL&formId=21DBF5BF7E860FC185256E13005C6AA6. The POC for this synopsis is Theora McVay - 402-661-1662 or theora_mcvay@nps.gov or George Sievers - george_sievers@nps.gov. Facsimile transmissions will not be accepted and will be considered non-responsive.
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- Address: National Park Service, Midwest Region, North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas<br />
- Zip Code: 68102<br />
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