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C -- AE DESIGN OF HOSPITAL LIFE SAFETY & UTILITY UPGRADE, EGLIN AFB, FL POC Contact Mr. Dan Mizelle, 334/441-5755, Contracting Officer, Edward M. Slana (Site Code DODAAC) 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: (Refer to RFP Number DACA01-95-R-0056) A-E services are required for site investigation, planning, engineering studies, facility survey and deficiency tabulation, concept design, final design (option), and construction phase services (option) for the subject project. The design will be prepared in the metric system of measurement. Construction cost estimates will be prepared in IBM-compatible personal computers using Corps of Engineers' Computer Aided Cost estimating system (M-CACES Gold) (software provided by Government) or similar software. Final design phase drawings will be produced in a format fully compatible with Microstation 32 Version 4.0.3 or higher. The specifications will be produced in SPECSINTACT using Corps of Engineers Military Construction Guide Specifications. The responses to design review comments will be provided on Corps of Engineers Automated Review Management System (ARMS). Construction phase services may include preparation of operation and maintenance manuals and shop drawing approval. This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. A firm-fixed-price contract will be negotiated. The Contract is anticipated to be awarded in July 1995. 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 this contract is a minimum of 60% of the contractor's intended subcontract amount be placed with small businesses (SB), including small disadvantaged businesses (SDB), and 7% be placed with SDB. The subcontracting plan is not required with this submittal. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: This project will upgrade the life safety features of the hospital to meet the current Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) and upgrade all utility systems to meet current building codes, DoD regulations and standards. Project will be designed in accordance with: MIL-HDBK-1191, DoD Medical and Dental Treatment Facilities Design and Construction Criteria; Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) requirements; and Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) and Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). Work may include asbestos and lead paint abatement. The estimated construction cost of this project is between 5 and 10 million dollars. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: See Note 24 for general selection process. The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance (first by major criterion and then by each sub-criterion). Criteria ''a'' through ''e'' are primary. Criteria ''f'' through ''g'' are secondary and will only be used as ''tie-breakers'' between technically equal firms. a. Specialized experience and technical competence of the firm and consultants in: (1) Design of additions, alterations and life safety and utility upgrades for hospitals, and outpatient clinics. (2) Life safety and fire protection design of medical facilities. (3) Design in the metric system of measurement. (4) Use of automated design systems described above (M-CACES Gold, CADD, SPECSINTACT, and ARMS). (5) Surveying, testing, quantifying and preparation of plans and specifications for removal and disposal of asbestos and lead based paint. It will not be possible for the Government to indemnify the selected firm against liability claims connected with asbestos. b. qualified professional personnel in the following key disciplines: project management; registered professionals in the following disciplines - Architecture, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural, and civil engineering; communication engineering; cost estimating; and certified industrial hygienist. The evaluation will consider education, training, registration, overall and relevant experience, and longevity with the firm. c. Experience producing quality designs based on an evaluation of a firm's design quality management plan (DQMP). The DQMP should include an organization chart and briefly address management approach, team organization, quality control procedures, cost control, value engineering, coordination of inhouse disciplines and subcontractors, and prior experience of the prime firm and any significant consultants on similar projects. d. Capacity to complete the concept design (35 percent) by Aug 96 and the final design by Aug 97. The evaluation will consider the experience of the firm and any consultants in similar size projects, and the availability of an adequate number of personnel in key disciplines. e. Past performance on DoD and other contracts with respect to quality of work, cost control, and compliance with performance schedules. f. Extent of participation of small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, historically black colleges and universities, and minority institutions in the proposed contract team, measured as a percentage of the total estimated effort. g. Volume of DoD contract awards in the last 12 months as described in Note 24. 4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: See Note 24 for general submission requirements. Interested firms having the capabilities to perform this work must submit two copies of SF 255 and two copies of SF 254 for the prime and for each consultants. The 11/92 edition of the forms must be used, and may be obtained from the Government Printing Office. These must be received in the Mobile District Office (CESAM-EN-MN) not later than close of business on the 30th day after the date of publication of this solicitation in the Commerce Business Daily. If the 30th day is a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the deadline is the close of business on the next business day. Include ACASS number in Block 3b. Call the ACASS Center at 503-326-3459 to obtain a number. In SF255, block 7, list specific project experience for key team members and indicate the team members role on each listed project (project manager, architect, design engineer, etc.). In SF255, block 10, provide the DQMP and the names and telephones numbers of clients as references on three most recent, nonmilitary, medical facility designs. A project specific design quality control plan must be prepared and approved by the Government as a condition of contract award, but is not required with tis submission. Short listed firms may be requested to submit up to 5 additional copies. Solicitation packages are not provided. This is not a request for proposal. As required by acquisition regulations, interviews for the purpose of discussing prospective contractors' qualifications for the contracts will be conducted only for those firms considered highly qualified after(0074)

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