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C -- PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN AND PREPARATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW MULTI-MISSION STATION BUILDING, U. S. COAST STATION NEW ORLEANS, LA SOL DTCG47-95-R-3EFK10 DUE 050595 POC Contact Ms. Victoria Worrell, Contract Specialist, (804) 858-6238, Ext. 209 Provide professional architectural/engineering services for the Design and Preparation of Construction Contract Documents for the Construction of a new approximately 22,000 sq. ft. Multi- Mission Station Building including all related site work and utilities. The project also requires waterfront design (including bulkhead work, shore ties, piers, an over-the-water boathouse, and dredging of a boat basin and access channel) as well as demolition of some existing facilities. The estimated cost of construction is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00. The services are required to begin approximately June 1995 and and shall be completed within 360 days after Notice to Proceed. The following evaluation criteria are applicable to one or more of the factors included in Note 24: (1) Specialized experience of the firm and technical competence in the type of work including joint venture or association in similar projects; (2) Professional capacity to accomplish the work on time; (3) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services; (4) Past performance on DOT and other Government contracts in terms of quality of work, ability to meet contractual performance/delivery schedules and accuracy of construction cost estimates and A/E- client relationship; (5) Location of firm in the general area provided there is an appropriate number of qualified firms therein for consideration (special consideration will be given to firms located in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas); (6) Minorities and women in all job classifications, considering availability in the general area; (7) Design ability and understanding of the requirements of the pro52GW48njhr=) QhW({Pand key personnel roles and responsibilities in terms of coordination, schedule, construction cost control, quality management practices, and quality control procedures; (9) Ability to assess and specify asbestos abatement and lead paint removal; (10) Experience of firm in evaluating and determining environmental requirements and acquiring state and local permits for construction; ability of the firm to submit environmental and other permits acceptable to the State of Louisiana which may include the need to certify permit applications on plans by state-licensed professionals; (11) Ability to provide qualified construction inspection services. Firms desiring consideration should submit appropriate data as described in Note 24 to the address indicated above not later than 4:30 p.m. on 05 May 1995. This is not a Request for Proposal. For Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates up to $500,000.00 per contract to provide accounts receivable financing. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, please call (800) 532-1169. DTCG47-95-R-3EFK10. (0086)

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