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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF DECEMBER 22, 2010 FBO #3315
SOLICITATION NOTICE

C -- ARCHITECT-ENGINEER (A-E) INDEFINITE DELIVERY, INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) CONTRACT FOR MULTI-DISCIPLINE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES, PRIMARILY FOR JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD (JBLM), WASHINGTON AND ITS SUB-INSTALLATIONS

Notice Date

12/20/2010
 

Notice Type

Presolicitation
 

NAICS

541330 — Engineering Services
 

Contracting Office

USACE District, Seattle, ATTN: CENWS-CT, PO Box 3755, Seattle, WA 98124-3755
 

ZIP Code

98124-3755
 

Solicitation Number

W912DW-11-R-0006
 

Response Due

1/20/2011
 

Archive Date

3/21/2011
 

Point of Contact

Min K. Schwartz, 206-764-3572
 

E-Mail Address

USACE District, Seattle
(min.k.schwartz@usace.army.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE TO DOWNLOAD. ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THE SF330 DOCUMENTS IS CONTAINED HEREIN. QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO KATHALEEN SCHOLLARD AT KATHALEEN.SCHOLLARD@USACE.ARMY.MIL. The Seattle District Corps of Engineers has a requirement for an Architect-Engineer Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Contract for Multi-Discipline Design and Construction Support Services, primarily for Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) and its Sub-Installations. This procurement will be evaluated using Brooks Act (PL-92-582) procedures and FAR Part 36. THIS IS AN UNRESTRICTED ACQUISITION OPEN TO ALL QUALIFIED BUSINESS CONCERNS. The scope and purpose of this IDIQ contract will be to provide full multi-discipline and abbreviated design services for renovation, repair and minor construction projects, as well as to provide construction support services, primarily for projects at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and its sub-installations. Individual Task Orders to be assigned under this contract will identify specific requirements. (A) DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The Architect-Engineer (A-E) shall perform all or part of the following design services, as identified in individual Task Orders: 1. General Scope: Prepare full or abbreviated designs, drawings, specifications, charrettes, preliminary studies, sketches, layout plans, surveys, reports, engineering calculations, and design-build Request for Proposal (RFP) packages and cost estimates for a variety of projects involving the maintenance, repair, alteration and/or new construction of projects at Joint Base Lewis-McChord and its sub-installations and projects assigned to Seattle District, USACE. Designs may also include design-build projects requiring preparation of material takeoffs and bills of materials. The Government may provide government designs, drawings, specifications, and standards for buildings, structures and other facilities as necessary to assist the A-E firm in meeting the requirements of the proposed project. The number of copies of the RFP packages, designs, studies, sketches, plans and reports to be furnished to the Government will be set forth in each individual Task Order. 2. Cost Estimates: A portion of the task orders may include designs with detailed cost estimates utilizing the Army Job Order Contract (JOC) Computerized Pricing Guide (CPG) WinEst. WinEst is a Windows based RS Means database program designed for IBM PC compatible computers. This CPG system has been selected for use as the cost basis for all work under the JOC and may also be used for negotiated orders under the JBLM Multi Award Task Order Contracts (MATOC). The CPG contains more than 55,000 unit price construction line items for the description of work to be accomplished and for the unit of measure specified. Line item costs will be determined by multiplying the RS Means Bare Costs by the nearest available City Cost Index to localize the bare costs. The localized bare costs are then multiplied by the JOC or MATOC Contractor's coefficient. Cost estimates shall be automated utilizing the latest version of the automated pricing system. Multiple annual databases may be utilized depending on the date estimates are prepared or the terms of the individual JOC and MATOC contracts. Cost estimates may also be required for designs that will result in award of a construction task order against a Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) or sole source stand alone contract where negotiations with only one contractor will be required. As such, effort under the Multi-Discipline AE contract Task Order may also include supporting government project managers in their negotiations with contractors prior to award of construction Task Orders. 3. Types of Projects: Projects may consist of architectural, civil, mechanical and/or electrical design, landscape design, interior design, and hazardous material abatement surveys and reports. Some examples of projects include: i. Renovation of existing buildings to include demolition, repair or replacement of building systems and components, interior design, and site improvements. ii. Total renovation and restoration of administrative and barracks buildings, new facility construction, additions and renovations to existing facilities, including historical buildings, road work, railroad, and bridgework. iii. Repair and construction projects involving HVAC systems and components, lighting, wiring, communications, fire protection and alarm systems, intrusion detection systems, CCTV, vehicle exhaust systems, and irrigation systems. iv. Construction support services (as described in Section 10. of this synopsis) to include evaluation of contractor proposals, designs, review and recommendation of material submittals, provision of random construction inspection, and design of contract modifications beyond the original scope of design services. 4. Additional A-E Firm Requirements: i. Obtain the necessary permits, licenses, and approvals from all local, State and Federal authorities as necessary for the performance of the A-E's services. ii. Prepare informal shop drawings, abbreviated design analysis, and estimates incidental to the job for Task Order contracts, in-house construction, or troop construction. iii. Perform limited surveying and geotechnical services. 5. JBLM Environmental Management System: Adhere to the JBLM Environmental Management System by committing to: i. Comply with all applicable environmental policy, laws, and regulations and The PW EMS which conforms to the criteria defined in the international standard, ISO 14001:2004 Environmental management systems. The installation's environmental policy can be found at www.lewis.army.mil/publicworks, click on Environmental, and then click on PW Environmental Policy; ii. Identify potential sources of pollution and meet or exceed Army goals for prevention of pollution; iii. Assess the effect on the environment of activities, products, and services throughout their life cycles. Set objectives and targets to minimize adverse environmental impacts. Implement and monitor programs to achieve objectives and targets; iv. Actively pursue continual improvement in environmental management. v. Prepare environmental studies and plans to include field investigations, data collection and analyses, report writing and remedial designs. 6. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED): Incorporate the concept and principles of LEED into planning and infrastructure maintenance and repair projects. LEED is defined as the systematic consideration of an activity, product or decision life-cycle impacts on the environment, energy use, natural resources, economy and quality of life. 7. Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection (AT/FP): Incorporate the concepts and principles of AT/FP design into projects as required by individual task orders. AT/FP is defined as measures designed to deter and defeat threats directed toward the facility and its users and to reduce the vulnerability of persons and property to terrorist acts 8. Low Impact Development (LID): Incorporate the concept and principles of LID into planning and infrastructure construction and repair projects. LID is a comprehensive land planning and engineering design approach with a goal of maintaining and enhancing the pre-development hydrologic regime of urban and developing watersheds. The goal is to maintain and enhance the pre-development hydrologic regime of urban and developing watersheds. 9. Sustainable Design and Development (SDD): Incorporate the concept and principles of SSD into planning and infrastructure maintenance and repair projects. SDD is defined as the systematic consideration of an activity, product or decision life-cycle impacts on the environment, energy use, natural resources, economy and quality of life. 10. Construction Support Services: The A-E shall perform construction support services, including such tasks as the following and as specifically identified in the individual Task Orders: i. Review, check for adequacy and accuracy, and provide recommendation regarding Government acceptance of construction contractor's material submittals, safety plans, quality control plans, schedules and shop drawings. ii. Review construction contractor proposals and assist project managers in the preparation of negotiation positions. iii. Review value engineering proposals and modification changes, and attend pre-construction and in-progress meetings to provide technical recommendations. iv. Prepare drawings, cost estimates, design analyses, sketches and other engineering documents for use in contract modifications. v. Conduct asbestos and lead inspection surveys in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations. vi. Provide technical and specialized inspection service, including field visits, to monitor construction work. vii. Assist the Government in conducting the final construction inspections and prepare list of construction deficiencies to provide to the Government. (B) SELECTION CRITERIA AND SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: The selection will be based on the following criteria: Criterion 1, Specialized Experience and Technical Competence (SF 330, Section F); Criterion 2, Professional Qualifications (SF 330, Section E); The remaining Criteria are to be addressed in SF 330, Section H: Criterion 3, Past Performance; Criterion 4, Capacity; Criterion 5, Knowledge of the Locality; Criterion 6, Extent of Small Business Participation; Criterion 7, Geographical Proximity; and Criterion 8, Equitable Distribution of Work. Criteria (1) through (5) are PRIMARY criteria and will be evaluated for all firms. Criteria (6) through (8) are SECONDARY criteria and shall only be used as tie-breakers should the application of criteria numbers (1) through (5) result in firms being rated as technically equal. Criteria are listed in descending order of importance. SF 330s will be evaluated to determine the most highly qualified firm. Evaluating Past Performance may include information provided by the firm, customer inquiries, Government databases, and publicly available sources. Failure to provide requested data, accessible points of contact, or valid phone numbers could result in a firm being considered less qualified. In evaluating an Offeror's capability, the Government may consider how well the offeror complied with these instructions. All projects provided in the SF 330 must be completed by the office/branch/individual team member actually performing the work under this contract; projects not performed by the office/branch/individual team member will be excluded from evaluation consideration. Submission Requirements: The SF 330 Part 1 is limited to 50, 8.5"x11" pages, not including tabs/page dividers or table of contents. Minimum font size is 10. Submit the following: a) One (1) original and four (4) copies of the SF 330, including a completed Part II for the firm and key sub-consultants. Please note that a separate SF330, Part I is not required for each sub-consultant. PRIMARY CRITERIA: SF 330, PART 1, SECTION F, CRITERION (1) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE and TECHNICAL COMPETENCE of the proposed firm. Submission Requirements: For the proposed team, provide a maximum of ten (10) specific, completed projects that best illustrate overall team experience. Projects submitted must have been completed within the past three (3) years from the date qualifications submittals are due. Include within block 24 of the SF330, Section F, a brief narrative for each project. Discuss conformance to scope, adherence to performance schedules, limiting changes and delivering a product that satisfies the requirements. Projects that demonstrate experience completing work for a military installation and those requiring anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) criteria knowledge may be rated more favorably for this criterion. Projects that demonstrate experience in incorporating Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED); concepts and principles of Low Impact Development (LID) and Sustainable Design and Development (SDD) may also be rated more favorably for this criterion. Projects that include renovation of facilities, remodeling of facilities, and minor new construction may be rated more favorably for this criterion. Recent projects completed on Joint Base Lewis-McChord may also be rated more favorably for this criterion. SF 330, PART 1, SECTION E, CRITERION (2) PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS of key personnel to be assigned to this contract. Resumes shall be provided for key personnel and proposed sub-consultants for all A-E disciplines, including civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, environmental, fire protection, architectural and interior design, sustainable design and cost engineering. In the resumes under Project Assignments, use the same disciplines nomenclature as is used in this announcement. Key personnel are defined as lead designers for key disciplines, Project Manager and Quality Control Manager to be assigned to this contract. Key personnel proposed are required to be licensed or certified professionals, as applicable. The evaluation will consider education, training, registration, overall and relevant experience and longevity with the firm. It is expected that the individuals identified as key personnel will be the individuals performing these positions under the resulting contract. Any changes to the proposed key team members after submission of qualifications MUST be approved by the Contracting Officer. Submission Requirements: Provide brief resumes of each proposed team member who will specifically perform the major tasks in the disciplines listed above under this contract. Provide the highest level of education achieved and the number of years engaged in the discipline. Each resume shall include a maximum of five (5) specific, recently completed projects that best illustrate the individual member's qualifications for the position for which the key member is being proposed. Recent is defined as within the past five years from the date qualifications submittals are due. Projects submitted where the key member has performed in the role proposed for this contract may be evaluated more favorably. Recent projects completed on Joint Base Lewis-McChord may also be evaluated more favorably for this criterion. In the SF 330, Part 1, Section D, provide an organization chart identifying each member of the project team. As a minimum, key personnel must be included. Indicate the branch office location of each team member. SF 330, SECTION H, CRITERION (3) PAST PERFORMANCE of the firm and the project team on DoD and other contracts with respect to cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. In its evaluation of past performance, in addition to information submitted by the firm, the Government will consider information obtained from the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) and any other sources deemed necessary by the Government. Firms are encouraged to contact the appropriate government Project Managers, Contracting Officer, or Contracting Officer's Representatives to ensure ACASS evaluations have been submitted on completed government projects, particularly for those projects submitted under Criteria 1 and 2. Submission Requirements: Provide a brief narrative that demonstrates past performance and indicates effectiveness on contracts with government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules. It is the responsibility of the firm to explain how the past performance information is relevant to the proposed contract. Firms may also provide information on problems encountered in prior contracts and discuss actions taken to remedy unsatisfactory performance. Identify recent awards, commendations, and other performance evaluations outside of ACASS. Past performance of the following types of projects may be given additional consideration under this criterion: 1) recently completed DOD contracts and/or projects identified in Criteria 1 and 2; 2) projects performed by key personnel or major sub-consultants under the proposed team structure; 3) projects completed on a military installation and projects requiring anti-terrorism/force protection (AT/FP) criteria knowledge; 4) projects that incorporate Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), concepts and principles of Low Impact Development (LID), and Sustainable Design and Development (SDD); and 5) projects in one or more of the following experience areas (renovation of facilities, remodeling of facilities, minor new construction, and work performed on a military installation). SF 330, SECTION H, CRITERION (4) CAPACITY of the proposed team to accomplish the work of the required type and the dollar amount stated in this announcement. Submission Requirements: Describe the firm's ability to utilize an adequate number of personnel in key disciplines and the proposed team's ability to complete several large and small multidisciplinary Task Orders concurrently requiring quick turn-around. Indicate the firm's present workload and the availability of the project team (including sub-consultants) for the specified contract performance period. Indicate specialized equipment available. Firms that demonstrate a comprehensive plan to manage several large and small multidisciplinary Task Orders concurrently, and that show availability of resources for surge support, may be evaluated more favorably under this criterion. SF 330, SECTION H, CRITERION (5) KNOWLEDGE OF THE LOCALITY of the contract as it relates to engineering design, particularly on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) and its sub-installations. Submission Requirements: Provide a narrative that describes and illustrates the team's knowledge of work in the area of JBLM and its sub-installations. Firms that can demonstrate knowledge of the local area's geological features, climatic conditions, historical building preservation knowledge, and/or local construction methods may be rated more favorably for this criterion. SECONDARY CRITERIA: SF 330, SECTION H, CRITERION (6) EXTENT OF SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION (including Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB), Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) minority institutions) in the proposed contract team, measured as a percentage of the total estimated effort. Submission Requirements: Both large and small firms responding to this announcement shall provide a brief narrative identifying the extent to which Small Businesses (SBs), Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs), HUBZone Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDBs), Woman-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs), and Historically Black Colleges/Universities or Minority Institutions (HBCU/MIs) would be used in the performance of this proposed contract as well as the firm's prior level of commitment to using these small businesses in the performance of prior contracts. A subcontracting plan is not required with this submittal. Firms demonstrating a high level of utilization of small business in sub-consultant roles may be evaluated more favorably under this criterion. SF 330, SECTION H, CRITERION (7) GEOGRAPHICAL PROXIMITY to Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM). Submission Requirements: Identify the Firm's location of main offices, branch offices, and sub-consultants offices. Describe and illustrate the team's availability to work in the geographical area. Address ability of the firm to ensure timely response to requests for on-site support. Firms with a local office near JBLM may be evaluated more favorably under this criterion. SF 330, SECTION H, CRITERION (8) EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF THE WORK. Submission Requirements: Provide a list of DOD contracts awarded in the last 12 months. Include the dollar amount for each DOD contract/task order awarded. Firms with multiple offices shall indicate which branch office is/was responsible for each project. Include agency phone numbers and points of contact. (C) GENERAL INFORMATION: This announcement will result in the award of an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The effective period of the contract shall be a one-year base period with the option to extend for four (4) additional one-year option periods. Work under this IDIQ contract will be issued by firm-fixed-price Task Orders. The contract will have an individual Task Order limit of $500,000 (five-hundred thousand dollars) per Task Order. The maximum value of all work issued under the contract will be limited to $5,975,000 over five years. The minimum guarantee for the contract shall be $2,500. The minimum guarantee for the entire contract term (including option years) will be satisfied by the award of the initial task order. Multiple task orders may be awarded with similar completion schedules and overlapping delivery dates. 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 order issued under the resulting contract are prohibited from participating in the subsequent construction. This limitation also applies to subsidiaries/affiliates of the firm. The primary North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Codes for this procurement are 541330 "Engineering" and 541310 "Architecture". The small business size standard is $4.5 million. For the purposes of this procurement, a concern is considered a small business if its average annual gross receipts are $4.5 million or less over the last three fiscal years. This announcement is issued unrestricted and open to all businesses, regardless of size. If a large business is selected for this contract, it must comply with FAR 52.219-9 regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan for that part of the work it intends to subcontract. The subcontracting goals for the Seattle District, which will be considered in the negotiation of this contract, are: a. At least 50% of planned subcontracting dollars be placed with Small Businesses (SB). b. At least 17 % of planned subcontracting dollars be placed with Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) concerns. c. At least 18% of planned subcontracting dollars be placed with Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns. d. At least 10% of planned subcontracting dollars be placed with HUBZone small business concerns. At least 8.5 % of planned subcontracting dollars be placed with Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) concerns. f. At least 4.0% of planned subcontracting dollars be placed with Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns. In accordance with DFARS 252.204-7004, all firms must be registered with the Central Contractor's Registration (CCR) prior to award of any government contract. To obtain information regarding registering in the CCR, call 1-888-227-2423, or log on to Internet web site at http://www.ccr.gov. FIRMS SLATED AS MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED: To assist the Government in selecting the most highly qualified contractor, those firms slated as highly qualified may be interviewed or asked to submit supplemental responses. Submittals should be mailed or delivered to Ms. Kathaleen Schollard, USACE Seattle District, CECT-NWS-S (Schollard) at 4735 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, Washington 98134-2329. One (1) original and four (4) copies of the submittal package are due not later than 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST) on Thursday, 20 January 2011. Submittals received after this date and time will not be considered. Accordingly, firms are advised to plan for potential delays in delivery including, but not limited to, weather, traffic, building security, etc. No e-mail or facsimile submittals will be accepted. Elaborate brochures or other presentations beyond those sufficient to present a complete and effective response to this announcement are not desired. THIS PROCUREMENT IS UNRESTRICTED, OPEN TO BOTH LARGE AND SMALL BUSINESSES.
 

Web Link

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Place of Performance

Address: JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD (JBLM), WASHINGTON P.O. Box 610 Dupont WA

Zip Code: 98327
 

Record

SN02347134-W 20101222/101220233736-1f51595d446924bf01344275ffc1ed3b (fbodaily.com)
 

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