US Army, Sacramento District, Corps of Engineers, 1325 J Street, Room 1079, Sacramento, California 95814-2922

C -- DESIGN OF FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION SOUTHWEST REGIONAL CONSOLIDATED LABORATORY, LOS ANGELES, CA SOL DACW05-95-R-0045 DUE 060995 POC Contact: Mr. Richard Dabrowiak, A-E Negotiations Section (916) 557-7470/Contracting Officer: Ms. Judy Grant 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: A-E services are required for site investigation, identification and preparation of environmental permits, survey and geotech report (option), planning, engineering studies, 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. All design effort will include construction cost estimating and preparation of estimates on IBM-compatible personal computers using Corps of Engineers' Computer Aided Cost Estimating System (M-CACES) (software provided). The end result of this design shall be drawings, and in addition, the contractor shall provide electronic data in and/or compatible with vectorized autocad format (latest version). 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). This work will include all architectural-engineering (A-E) and related services necessary to complete the design, and A-E services during the construction phase for this project. A firm-fixed-price contract will be negotiated. The contract is anticipated to be awarded in October 1995. This contract is open to all businesses regardless of size. All interested Architect-Engineers are reminded that in accordanc with the provisions of PL 96-607, they will be expected to place subcontracts to the maximum practicable extent consistent with the efficient performance of the contract with small and small disadvantaged firms. If a large business is selected for this contract, it must comply with FAR 52.219-9 regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan on that part of the work it plans to subcontract. The recommended goal for the work intended to be subcontracted is 60.3% for small business. It further states that out of that 60.3%, 9.8% is for small disadvantaged business and 2.9% is for small business/woman owned. The firm selected, if a large business, for this contract will be required to submit a detailed subcontracting plan at a later date. If the selected firm submits a plan with lesser goals, it must submit written rationale of why the above goals were not met. A detailed plan is not required to be submitted with the SF 255; however, the plans to do so should be specified in Block 10 of the SF 255. PROJECT INFORMATION: This project will construct a consolidated regional laboratory for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the Los Angeles, CA area. The lab will be approximately 12,300 gross square meters and will include lab spaces (general chemistry including organoleptic, pesticide including mass spectrometer research center, microbiology, virology, sanitation, and biotechnology), administrative and support spaces. BL3 containment labs and AAALAC certified facilities may be required. Supporting facilities include water, sewer, natural gas, HVAC, electric service, security lighting, parking, storm drainage, communication and information systems, furniture, equipment and general site improvements. Work may include asbestos and lead based paint investigation and abatement. Project will be designed in accordance with the criteria in MIL-HDBK-1191, Facility Design and Construction Criteria; AAALAC Guidelines; CDC/NIH Biosafety Guidelines; and Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) and Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). The estimated construction cost of this project is greater than 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 laboratories and research facilities includng BL3 containment labs and AAALAC certified facilities. (2) Preparation of award winning aesthetic architectural designs. (3) Life safety and fire protection design of lab facilities (4) Design of major facilities in a high seismic area such as Los Angeles, CA. (5) Design in the metric system of measurement. (6) Use of automated design systems described above (M-CACES, CADD, SPECSINTACT and ARMS). b. Qualified professional personnel in the following key disciplines: project management; laboratory planning, registered professionals in the following disciplines (architecture, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural, geotechnical and civil engineering); communication engineering; cost estimating; certified indusrial hygienist; laboratory equipment planning and interior design. 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 in-house disciplines and subcontractors, and prior experience of the prime firm and any significant consultants on similar projects. d. Capacity to complete the concept design by April 1996 and the final design by January 1997. 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 measured as a percentage of the estimated effort. g. Volume of DoD contract awards in the last 12 months as described below. 4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: See Note 24 for general submission requirements. Interested Architect-Engineer firms having capabilities to perform this work are invited to submit one completed SF 255 (11/92 edition) US Government Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project for themselves and one completed SF 254 (11/92 edition) for themselves and one for each of their subcontractors to the office shown above. In block 4 of the SF 255, list only the personnel for the office indicated to perform the work in block 3b. In block 7 of the SF 255: provide resumes for all key team members, whether with the prime firm or a subcontractor; 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 block 9 of the SF255, responding firms must indicate the number and amount of fees awarded on DoD (Army, Navy and Air Force) contracts during the 12 months prior to this notice, including change orders and supplemental agreements for the submitting office only. In block 10 of the SF255, provide the DQMP and organization chart for the proposed team; the names and telephones numbers of clients as references on three most recent laboratory facility designs; and identify projects designed using the metric system of measurement. 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 this submission. Provide separate tabs for SF 255, SF 254, consultants SF 254, management plan and client references. Short listed firms may be requested to submit up to 5 additional copies. Personal visits to discuss this project will not be scheduled. Responses received by the close of business (4:30 pm) on the closing date will be considered for selection. If the closing date is a Saturday, Sunday or Federal holiday, the deadline is the close of business of the next business day. No other notification to firms under consideration for this project will be made and no further action is required. Solicitation packages are not provided for A-E contracts. This is not a request for proposal. All responsible sources may submit the required SF 254 and SF 255 which shall be considered by the agency. Numbered Note 24. (0125)

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