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

C -- ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES FOR RENOVATION OF CONSOLIDATED CLUB (ALL RANKS), U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY, WEST POINT, NEW YORK SOL CBAEEN-5122-0023 POC WILLIEN CUNNINGHAM, PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT 212-264-9123. Location: U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York. Scope of services required: Prepare a complete design, including plans, specifications, cost estimates, design analyses and construction services for a project under the NOn Appropriated Funds (NAF) program. The project will entail but not be limited to the reconfiguring of two existing party rooms, the general overall refurbishing of rooms interiors to meet expectations of patrons, facility improvements to meet handicapped acessibility needs, consolidating office/administrative areas to improve efficiency and service and adding a patio to the Hudson Dining Room. All necessary supporting facilities will also be included in the scope of this project. Technical capability required: Firms not having full in-house capability must demonstrate how they will manage subcontractors and insure quality control. The prime must identify in the submittal the quantity and disciplines of personnel in their working office. These specific disciplines are required. Architects with sensitivity to Historic Structure and demonstrated ability in similar projects (i.e. dining facilities, hotels, clubs, etc); Civil and Structural Engineering; Mechanical and Electrical Engineering including HVAC plumbing, utilities, telecommunications, fire detection/protection systems. A certified asbestos inspector and experience in testing for PCBS will be required. A Cost Estimating Specialist is also required. Specicial Qualifications: Previous experience with maintenance and repair projects on military installations is preferred. Architectural expertise with emphasis on renovations of dining clubs, hotels, etc. will also be of consideration. A Historical Architect with a Bachelor's degree in Architectural Preservation and the following requirements: Activities in Architectural Preservation as a primary function. A least one year of graduate study in one of the following: Architectural preservation, Americal Architectural History or Preservation Planning (additional full time experience on preservation projects may be substituted for graduate study requirements). Architectural Registration. At least two years of practical experience in Architectural Preservation and Restoration projects. A qualified Fire Protection Engineer is also required for this project. A qualified Fire Protection Engineer is defined as an individual meeting one of the following criteria. An Engineer having a Bachelor of Science of Masters of Science degree in Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited university engineering program, plus a minimum of 2 years' work experience in fire protection engineering. A registered professional ENgineer (PE) in fire protection engineering. A registered PE in a related engineering discipline and member grade status in the National Society of Fire Protection Engineers. An engineer with a minimum of 10 years' experience in fire protection engineering and member grade status in the National Society of Fire Protection Engineers. A registered architect (RA) with member grade status in the National Society of Fire Protection Engineers. Services of the RA shall be limited to building code applications and the life safety code analysis. A professional Cost Estimator with experience in MCACES Gold Edition estimating package is preferred. Responding firms should indicate their ability to access an electronic bulletin board and Automated Review Management Systems (ARMS) via modem and the use of MCACES Gold edition estimating package. Closing date for submitting SF 255: 30 days after advertising date. Evaluation factors in descending order of importance: Professional qualifications necesary for satisfactory performance of work required. Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required. Capacity to accomplish the work within the required time. Past experience on contracts with government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules. Location in the general geographical areas of the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York and knowledge of the localities involved, provided that the application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project. 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. Volume of work previously awarded to the firm by the Department of Defense in the 12 months prior to the date of this announcement, 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 DOD contracts. Start: August 1995. Completion: August 1996. Small and small 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 successful contractor will be expected to place subcontracts to the maximum practicable extent with small and disadvantaged firms in accordance with Public Law 95-507. Three copies of the entire submittal should be sent to Ms. Willien Cunningham, CENAN-EN-MR, Room 2133, 26 Federal Plaza, NY, NY 10278-0090 (212) 264-9123. Only those submittals incorporating the 11-92 Revisions of the SF 254 and SF 255 will be considered. Furthermore, special attention should be given to the manner in which these forms are completed. SF 254 should reflect the overall capacity of the firm, whereas, SF 255 should reflect only the personnel dedicated to the specific project referenced in the submittal. These guidelines should be closely followed, since they constitute procedural protocal in the manner in which the selection process is conducted. (0123)

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