US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW YORK DISTRICT 26 Federal Plaza, New York, New York, 10278-0090, Attn: CENAN-CT

Y -- FY96 PN#961014 ECIP REPAIR HOT WATER MAINS AT MCGUIRE AFB WRIGHTSTOWN, NJ SOL CBAEEN-5346-0010 POC W. Cunningham, 212-264-9123. Location: McGuire AFB, NJ. Scope of Services Required: The completion and development of field investigations, surveys, detailed construction cost estimates, design analyses, plans and specifications, and construction services. The scope of work for the proposed project involves the preparation of plans, specifications and cost estimates for the replacement of existing High Temperature Hot Water (HTWH) lines with a shallow trench arrangement. Principal features of the work include, but not limited to the production of project documents to replace HTHW lines that range from 1 1/2'' to 8'' in diameter. Both supply and return lines as well as air controlled lines shall include all the requirements of and be manufactured by a supplier that is a pre-approved for furnishing certified Class A systems as approved by Tri-State Committee. Reconstruction/repair of 26 manholes along with cathodic protection is required. Performance of environmental investigation/testing of insulated pipe casing will be performed by the selected A-E if required. Estimated Construction Cost Range: $1,000,000 to 5,000,000. Technical capability required but not limited to: Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, Structural, Civil, Cost Estimating, Certified Asbestos Inspector. Responding firms should indicate their ability to produce all required work in digitized drawings in Autocad, their capability to access an electronic bulletin board and Automated Review Management System (ARMS) via modem, and capability of preparing construction estimates in M-CACES (Corps of Engineers Cost Estimating Software). Special qualifications: The selected firm should have specialized experience in the design and rehabilitation of Underground High Temperature Hot Water Distribution System (UDHS) for Class A applicants. Demonstrated experience in Cathodic protection systems and Asbestos investigations, testing and abatement plans/procedures will be considered. Familiarity with DOD requirements, State of New Jersey and local regulations is preferred. Familiarity with NJDEPE and Pineland Commission requirements along with experience in the production of soil erosion control plans are desirable. Maximum in house capability is preferred since this will be a fast track project. Firms not having full in house capability must demonstrate how they will manage consultants through a management plan to insure quality control and ability to coordinate all design disciplines. The selected firm should be familiar with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Air Force design guidance and current environmental laws and regulations. Evaluation factors (in descending order of importance): 1) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services; 2) Specialized experience of the firm in the type of work required; 3) Capability of the firm to accomplish the work in the required time, reflecting qualifications of key personnel; 4) Past performance if any, on contracts with governmental agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules; 5) Geographic location and knowledge of the locality of the project, provided that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and the size of the project; and 6) The volume of work previously awarded to the firm by the Department of Defense, with the object of effecting an equitable distribution among qualified A/E firms, including small and small disadvantaged business firms, and firms that have not had prior Department of Defense contracts. Estimating Design date: April 1995. Estimated Design Completion date: August 1995. Small and disadvantaged firms are encouraged to participate as prime contractors or as members of joint ventures with other small businesses, and all interested contractors are reminded that the sucessful contractor will be expected to place subcontractors to the maximum practicable extent with small and disadvantaged firms in accordance with Public Law 95-507. A/E firms which meet requirements described in this announcement and desiring to be considered for selection are invited to submit a SF255, A/E and related services questionaire for specific projects to US Army Corps of Engineers, 26 Federal Plaza, NY, NY 10278-0090, ATTN: Ms. W. Cunningham (Rm 2143). Ms. Cunningham can also be reached at 212-264-9123. Interested A/E firms having the capabilities to perform this work must submit their SF255 (and SF254 for the prime and all consultants) to the above address not later than the close of business on the 30th day after the date of this announcement. If the 30th day is on a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the deadline is the close of business of the next business day. Solicitation packages are not provided for A/E contracts. This is not a request for proposal. Firms not having a current SF254 already on the file with this office, and responding to this announcement should submit a copy of the SF254 along with the SF255. Personal visits for the purpose of discussing the project are discouraged. Firms will indicate on block 10, page 11 of their SF255's the total number of Department of Defense A/E Awards (basic and delivery orders) and the total value of those awards within the last 12 months prior to the date of this announcement. Firms that do not comply with this requirement will be considered non-responsive. Firms should indicate wheather their firm is listed in the ACASS System in Oregon; if yes, please indicate your ACASS Number in item 1 of SF255. If not, submit two (2) copies of SF254 on initial response to our CBD. (0025)

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