SOURCES SOUGHT
C -- National IDIQ for Professional Architect/Engineering Services
- Notice Date
- 4/5/2011
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541310
— Architectural Services
- Contracting Office
- BLM OC-NOC CONST A&E SEC(OC664)DENVER FEDERAL CENTERBLDG. 50POB 25047DENVERCO80225US
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- L11PS00272
- Response Due
- 4/18/2011
- Archive Date
- 5/18/2011
- Point of Contact
- Courtney R. Shaw
- E-Mail Address
-
courtney_shaw@blm.gov
(courtney_shaw@blm.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- ** This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a Pre-Solicitation Notice. The BLM is not requesting interested firms to submit SF-330s. ** Background The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking information regarding qualified Small Business concerns for its upcoming requirement for professional Architect/Engineering (A/E) Services. The A/E services will be for a broad range of projects located bureau-wide within the United States. This work may take place in any state that has public lands. However, the work will be primarily located in, but not limited to, the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Eastern States, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming. For additional geographic information refer to http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en.html. This requirement is for A/E services pertaining to projects in any BLM owned or operated land throughout the Nation, it is necessary that all architects, engineers, and surveyors on the contract currently possess or have the ability to obtain licenses in any state throughout the Nation that the work may be required in. Additionally, firms must have demonstrated technical competence in integrated design approaches leading to facilities/projects that are energy-efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable. The following types of projects will be typical work under this contract: evaluation of field conditions, pre-design services, project planning and coordination, design development, construction documents, and construction administrative services, including assistance during bidding or new and existing and/or tenant improvement of BLM owned or leased facilities. Firms must have access to licensed professionals in any state mentioned above to perform the following non-exhaustive list of tasks: design of public facilities (visitor/interpretive centers, comfort stations, and recreation sites); administrative facilities (offices, operation centers, warehouses, vehicle storage garages); infrastructures (electrical systems, water and sewage systems, communications and security systems, radio transmission towers, solar and wind energy, and HVAC systems); housing (single family and dormitories); and other BLM assets (roads, trails, bridges, dams, dikes, canals, boat ramps, pump stations, water control and well structures); and any other miscellaneous BLM asset/structure. In addition, tasks may include projects that support the mission of the Office of Fire and Aviation. These tasks include, but may not be limited to: planning, design, and construction administrative services of fire dispatch centers, operations buildings, engine garages, dormitories/housing, air tanker facilities, air strips, and other related facilities. The services will include, but may not be limited to, the following areas: Title I Design, which may include advance project planning, feasibility studies, programming, development of preliminary project budget estimates, development of schematic and conceptual designs, and preliminary design analysis, including energy performance modeling and sustainability analyses; Title II Design which may include preparation or review of Final Design documents (Drawing, Specifications, and Cost Estimates) and final engineering analysis associated with the construction and/or rehabilitation of new/existing facilities; Title III Construction Administration/Management which may include management of activities required to complete the proposed facility construction (advertisement and bidding process, contract award, construction surveillance, facility commissioning, warranty inspections, post occupancy evaluation/s. Supplemental Services, such as Value Engineering/Analysis (Certified Value Specialists), LEED (certified specialists) and sustainability design and analysis, a third party LEED Commissioning resource, Visual Resource Inventory and Management expertise, Solar and Wind Energy strategic planning, Shoreline Stabilization design and analysis, water and waste-water treatment, water well design and construction expertise. Energy conservation and sustainability design services, including LEED documentation, certification, and commissioning. Other studies, analysis, and support related to facility planning, design, and construction management. Requirements The prime A/E firm must have been established for a minimum of 5 years with licensed architects and engineering professionals, and must possess the ability to obtain A/E licenses in any geographic area throughout the United States where projects are to be designed and constructed. Priority will be given to those firms who already possess A/E licenses in the above mentioned states, and/or are NCARB certified, and/or can demonstrate reciprocity with the ability to gain certification in an expeditious manner, as all applicable licenses will be required prior to any work being performed in that geographic area. In addition, the firm must demonstrate the resources and ability to respond quickly, efficiently, and cost effectively to address concurrent project needs throughout all geographic areas owned and/or operated by the BLM. Finally, the selected firm must possess the capability to effectively and efficiently manage both large and small scope projects running concurrently in different geographical areas throughout the nation. Submission Details All interested Small Business concerns are invited to submit a letter of interest and a short (two page maximum) summary of their experience and qualifications related to this requirement. This is a Sources Sought Notice only. Do not submit a Standard Form 330. Responses must be received before 4:00pm, Denver local time, on Monday, April 18, 2011. The BLM encourages all interested Small Business concerns to submit the requested information electronically; however, hard copies will be accepted. Firms desiring consideration should submit the letter of interest and summary to: courtney_shaw@blm.gov Firms wishing to submit hard copies should use the following address: Bureau of Land ManagementDenver Federal Center - Building 50PO Box 25047 (OC-0664)Denver, Colorado 80225-0047Attention: Courtney Shaw, Contract Specialist
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