Norfolk Districtr, Corps of Engineers, Attn: CENAO-EN, 803 Front Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23510-1096

C -- ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES ARE REQUIRED FOR VALUE ENGINEERING REVIEW OF THE DESIGN OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR THE NORFOLK DISTRICT POC A. Ellinwood, (804) 441-7707 CONTRACT INFORMATION: Architect-Engineer (A-E) services are required for Value Engineering (VE) studies to be performed on various projects at the earliest design stage. The VE Team will follow the job plan as recognized by the Society of American Value Engineering (SAVE). A report shall be prepared encompassing the recommendations of the VE Team with detailed cost estimates,life cycle analysis and sketches, as necessary. An Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) will be negotiated for a twelve-month performance period to include an option for a second twelve-month period. The cumulative value of all delivery orders will not exceed $249,000.00 per year and no one delivery order will exceed $75,000.00. Each delivery order will be a lump sum, fixed price order. This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. SELECTION CRITERIA: The selection criteria in descending order of importance are:a. Specialized experience and technical competence: (1) Demonstrated experience by the prime firm and its consultants in performing Value Engineering studies on Department of Defense designs (experience performing studies for the Corps of Engineers is advantageous) and (2) Demonstrated experience and familiarity with the Society of American Value Engineering (SAVE) job plan (list projects, points of contact & phone number). b. Professional qualifications: (1) The design team must possess experience, registered personnel (either in-house or by use of consultants) in the following disciplines: Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, Sanitary and Environmental Engineering. (2) A minimum of two in-house certified value specialists (CVS). (3) Computer Resources - firms must indicate in Block 10 of the SF 255 the following items: (a) familiarity with the Construction Criteria Base (CCB) system. This shall include as a minimum, the SPECSINTACT specification system, the MCACES estimating system, and the ARMS review management system; (b) demonstrated capability to produce reports using MS-DOS 3.3 or higher, MS Windows 3.1 or higher and WordPerfect 5.0 or higher (for access to the Value Engineering Support System (VESS)); (c) access to a Hayes compatible modem 2400 baud or better. c. Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time: Firms must demonstrate ability of the VE team to complete the study as scheduled. d. Past performance on DOD and other contracts: (1) ACASS evaluations (superior performance evaluations on recently completed projects is advantageous); (2) Letters of evaluation/recognition by other clients; (3) Cost control and estimating performance as a percentage deviation between the final estimate and low bid on similar TYPE and SIZE projects; (4) On-time delivery of studies for DOD and similar projects. e. Volume of DOD contract awards in the last 12 months with the object of effecting equitable distribution of contracts among qualified A/E firms, including minority-owned firms and firms that have not had prior DoD contracts. Considerations may include: (1) ACASS retrievals; (2) Current workload as listed in Block 9 of the SF 255; (3) Equitable distribution of work among A-E firms. f. Location in the general geographical area of the project, is desirable, provided that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: This is not a request for proposal. Solicitation packages will not be provided. All requirements of this announcement must be met for a firm to be considered. Interested firms having the capabilities to perform this work must submit a single SF 255 for the design team and current SF 254s for the prime firm and all consultants to the above address. The SF 255 must include the following: a. Firms with more than one office - (1) Block 4: distinguish, by discipline, between the number of personnel in the office to perform the work and the total number of personnel in the firm; (2) Block 7c: each key person's office location; (3) Block 3: prime firm's ACASS # (and distance from Norfolk District COE); (4) Block 7f: registrations must include the year and discipline; (5) Block 8b: include a descriptive project synopsis of major items of work: (6) An organizational chart including all key elements of the VE team demonstrating the firm's understanding of and ability to execute the work. Information in cover letters will not be considered. The revised 11/92 edition of the SF 255 (NSN 7450-01-152-8074) & SF 254 (NSN 7540-01-152-8073) is required. You may obtain the form through GPO at (202) 783-3238. Submittals must be received at the address indicated above within 30 days from the date of this issue in order to be considered. For the purposes of this notice, day number one is the day following the date of publication and, should the closing date occur on a weekend or national holiday, the closing date is automatically extended to the next work day. Facsimile transmissions will not be considered. Prior to the final selection, firms considered highly qualified to accomplish the work, may be interviewed either by telephone or by formal presentation. (0058)

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