HSC/PKOC, 8005 9Th, BROOKS AFB TX 78235

C -- ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF AIR FORCE MEDICAL TREATMENT FACILITIES SOL F41622-95-R-0038 POC Paul Vaughn, (210)536-5645. The Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence (AFCEE), Brooks AFB (San Antonio), TX is seeking a qualified firm to provide Architect-Engineer (A-E) services under a firm-fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for projects involving planning, architectural-engineering design and studies for proposed and existing Medical Treatment Facilities (MTF) throughout the United States and some overseas requirements. It is contemplated that one (1) contract will be awarded. The firm must be capable of providing and managing a multi-disciplinary team of individuals from within the firm or from subcontracts with consultants. The anticipated work may include; but not be limited to the following: MTF planning; MTF studies and survey; renovation of mechanical, medical gas, communication, fire protection and life safety, electrical and other systems; upgrading of facilities to meet current life safety standards; performance of Government economic analysis; site planning, topographic surveys and reports, soil sampling, investigation of existing MTF; schematic design; MTF signage surveys; design development; value engineering; cost estimates; preparation of Requirements and Management Plan (RAMP); on-site gathering and design (Charrettes); preparation of plans and specifications for renovation and alteration projects intended primarily to upgrade MTF to current standards; preparation of specifications and construction contract documents for both Invitation for Bid (IFB) and Request for Proposal (RFP) contracts, environmental surveys and studies, hazardous material (asbestos, lead based paint, etc) surveys and studies, MTF functional deficiencies surveys and evaluations; perform MTF life cycle cost analysis; and review of design documents produced by other designers. The selected engineering firm will be expected to work closely with AFCEE project managers. The total of all delivery orders per year will not exceed $750,000. Except for the initial delivery order, all subsequent orders will not exceed $299,000. The AE is guaranteed a minimum amount of $10,000 during the life of the contract. The term of the contract shall be for one year with a priced option for a second year. Firms that meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit a letter of interest and complete Standard Forms 254/255 to represent the team. Submission of office brochures is encouraged only to the extent that they graphically substantiate the work specifically described on the Standard Forms 254/255. Selection of firm for negotiation shall be through an order of preference based on demonstrated competence and qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the type of professional services required, that include: (A) Recent specialized experience and technical competence in performing the type of work being sought in this synopsis, to include: (1) experience with MTF projects (2) providing CADD formatted drawings (3) utilization of computerized Tri-Service Automated Cost Engineering System(TRACES)(4)performance of computerized energy and economic studies and (5) dealing with environmental permitting agencies at all levels (B) Professional qualifications of the staff and consultants that would perform the actual project work to include: (1) Fire protection staff or consultant with fire protection background and current (within last 3 years) experience with all up-to-date nationally recognized codes such as NFPA and UBC with special emphasis on NFPA 101 Life Safety Code and (2) a consultant independent of specific manafactures with current (within last 3 years) experience in evaluation, design, and installation of complete medical and dental gas, air, and vacuum systems and complete knowledge of NFPA 99 requirements (C) Professional capacity of the firm to perform the work in the required time; (D) Past performance history on both DOD and other contracts in terms of quality of work, cost control and compliance with performance schedules; and (E) Volume of work previously awarded to the firm by the DOD with the objective of effecting an equitable distribution of DOD AE contracts amoung qualified firms. Volume of DOD fees from contracts and delivery orders Submit SF 255 (1 copy only). SF255 must include: (1) organization of proposed project team, (2) block 4 shall indicate personnel strength of the principal firm, (3) resumes (block 7) must be provided for key personnel representing all necessary areas of expertise and indicate responsibilities and authority of key project personnel, (4) firm's and/or consultant's cost estimator for each required descipline must be specifically identified and experience/qualifications indicated in block 7, (5) personnel physical location during design indicated in block 7a, (6) firms with multiple offices must clearly indicate which offices will be involved with the various portions of work, (7) relationship of project team to overall organization of the firm, (8) a quality control plan, (9) in block 8c include a POC and phone number, (10) specifically indicate in block 10 experience in design of MTF projects. Responses must be received before 4:00 P.M. CST 30 calendar days from date of publication (first workday following a weekend or Federal Holiday) to be considered for selection. Electronic facsimile submittals will not be accepted. Submittals should be sent to AFCEE/CMM, Attn: Mr Dave Cole, 8106 Chennault Rd, Brooks AFB Tx 78235-5318. This is not an RFP. (0125)

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