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C -- A-E SERVICES FOR FY97 MILCON PROJECT P-292, IMPROVEMENTS TO HOT REFUELING AREA, NAS FALLON, NV SOL N62474-95-C-2546 Firm Fixed Price Architect Engineer Services are required for preparation of final construction plans, specifications and cost estimates, field investigations with reports, and construction contract support services (CCSS) for a new Addition to Hot Refueling Area and related work. This procurement is unrestricted. Construction contractor submittal review, construction field inspection, Operation and Maintenance Support Information (OMSI) Manuals preparation, and as-built preparation may be required. Contract award is contingent on availability of funds. One (1) contract will be awarded from this synopsis. Only authority for synopsis, slate and selection is available at this time. The contract will be identified as N62474-95-C-2548, Addition to Hot Refueling Area, Naval Air Station, Fallon, NV. Standard design criteria and definitive drawings will be used to the maximum extent possible in preparing the hot fueling system design. The project is required to modify 3 hot refueling stations to provide universal fueling capability by adding a center pivot refueling outlet at each station, constructing a hot brake cool down area, adding a 13,100 SY aircraft taxiway entrance to the existing hot pits and associated taxilane lighting. The estimated cost is $1,900,000. The project scope and cost are subject to adjustment. A-E selection criteria will include (in order of importance): (1) RECENT SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE (within the last 5 years) of the firm and proposed consultants in the preparation of engineering and other related studies, plans and specifications for the repair, improvement or design of facilities of the types listed above with the emphasis on Petroleum Oil Lubrication (POL), Mechanical and Civil design. Experience shall also address infrastructure improvements, site utilities, airfield pavement, fire protection systems, and life safety considerations. (2) PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS of the individual design team members (in-house and consultants). The experience and roles of key design personnel, specifically on related projects addressed in criterium one above. (3) PAST PERFORMANCE on contracts with government agencies and/or private industry in terms of quality of work, compliance with schedules, and cost control. The A-E firm's quality control program, including performance of quality control on prior Department of Defense contracts. The A-E contractor's performance of quality control and proposed quality control program shall also be addressed during the selection interview. Demonstrated long term government or private business relationships, repeat business on related efforts and construction support. Performance on estimating the probable project construction costs including budget control throughout the design stage as well as actual bid results. Knowledge of bid climate and related impact factors for the general areas of consideration for this contract. (4) CAPACITY to accomplish the contemplated work within a minimum reasonable time limit as demonstrated by the impact of this work load on the firms' and consultants permanent staff, projected work load during the anticipated design service period, the firms' history of successfully completing projects in compliance with performance schedules and providing timely construction support. Provide specific experience and related time frames for accomplishment of similar efforts. If consultants are involved, address the history and the nature of the working relationship. (5) LOCATION of the firm within the general geographic area of the contract and knowledge of the locality of the contract, including appropriate selection of construction material and methods. (6) VOLUME of work previously awarded by the Department of Defense (DOD) for the past 12 months to the firm (DO NOT PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION SINCE THE GOVERNMENT HAS THE DATA), with the objective of effecting equitable distribution of contracts among qualified Architect-Engineer firms, including small and minority-owned firms and firms that have not had prior DOD contracts. A Large Business will be required to submit a subcontracting plan if selected. Those firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement and wish to be considered, must submit an SF 255. In order to expedite your firm's consideration regarding the above criteria by the board, the following application data from the SF255 Blocks 7, 8, and 10 may be presented as follows: (Block 7) Provide a matrix for the design team including alternates. Individual rows should be labeled with the team members' names and their proposed team assignments. Columns should be labeled as follows: firm name and office location; percent of time to be spent on this team; professional registration in California; number of years of professional experience; number of years with current firm; for project managers and team leaders, identify the number of teams (design, subcontractors, and joint venture partners) they have managed over the past three years; highest education level and area of specialization (example: BS, mechanical engineering).(Block 8) In matrix form, identify which team members worked on the projects listed as firm experience and in what capacity. Individual rows should be labeled with the projects' titles. Columns should be labeled with the team members' names. (Block 10) Include a tabular listing of all excellent performance ratings and letters of commendation from both private and DOD clients (Designate your role: prime, subcontractor or joint venture partner) These ratings should be dated 1990 or later and should include those for joint venture partners and subcontractors. Provide a list of projects to be used for evaluation of criteria (1) that started construction since 1990 and include at least the following data: client's contact and current telephone number, clients need date, design completion date, construction completion date, percent differentials between contract award amount and estimated construction cost (note whether bid, negotiated). For the proposed Project Manager illustrate with specific examples, experience since 1990 in managing similar contract types or management of multiple delivery requirements at the same time. Provide a chart (in number of hours) comparing the proposed team's available capacity with their actual commitments for the next 12 months. Provide a list of recent projects performed by the firm or joint venture partners and appropriate subcontractors in the contract geographic area. At the selection interview, A-E firms slated for interviews must submit their Design Quality Assurance Plan (DQAP), including an explanation of the management approach, an organizational chart showing inter-relationship of management and design team components, specific quality control process, a portfolio of design work (both new construction and upgrades to existing facilities), a listing of present business commitments and their required completion schedules, and performance references other than the Engineering Field Activity, West (or its former name, Western Division), personnel (include 3 or more with names and telephone numbers of the contract administrators). For consideration, provide one submittal package, including one original SF 255 and one original SF 254 for each firm proposed. The SF 255 with attachments shall be limited to no more than 30 pages and prepared in 10 point font minimum. Every page that is not an SF 254 will be included in the page count. The submittal must be received in this office (Bldg. 201, 2nd floor, ATTN: Annette Ordonez) no later than 3:00 pm local time at San Bruno, CA., on 31 MAR 1995. Submittals received after this date and time will not be considered. Include telefax numbers in Block 3a and Contractor Establishment Code (formerly the DUNS number), Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Codes if known, A-E Contractor Appraisal Support System (ACASS) Code if known, and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in Block 3. Label lower right corner of outside mailing envelope with ''A-E Services, Contract No. N62474-95-C-2548.'' Site visits will not be arranged during the advertisement period. This is not a request for proposal (RFP). (0054)

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