U. S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, MOBILE, ATTN: CESAM-EN-MN, P. O. BOX 2288,, MOBILE ALABAMA 36628-0001 OR 109 ST., JOSEPH STREET MOBILE ALABAMA 36602

C -- A/E DESIGN OF AMBULATORY CARE CLINIC, MAXWELL AFB, AL POC Contact Mr. Dan Mizelle, 334/441-5741, Contracting Officer, Edward M. Slana (Site Code DODAAC) 17. 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: (Refer to RFP Number DACA01-95-R-0090) A-E services are required for site investigation, 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. 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 provided 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 October 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 consist of a minimum 60% of the contractor's intended subcontract amount to be placed with small businesses (SB), including small disadvantaged businesses (SDB), and 7% to be placed with SDB. The subcontracting plan is not required with this submittal. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: This contract will provide for the design of an ambulatory health care clinic of approximately 200,000 gross SF to provide full outpatient services with ambulatory surgery and dental care. Supporting facilities include water, sewer, natural drainage, communication and information systems, and general site improvements. The project will include the option for the AE to provide the site survey, subsurface investigation, geotechnical report, and related documentation. Project will include demolition of World War II vintage buildings and the existing on site hospital. Project will be designed in accordance with: MIL-HDBK-1191, DoD Medical and Dental Treatment Facilities Design, Construction Criteria and Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS), and Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). The design of the demolition of existing facilities may include asbestos testing and preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimate and all other documentation necessary to contract the removal of asbestos and asbestos related construction materials (it will not be possible for the Government to indemnify the selected firm against liability claims connected with asbestos), and the design for the removal and disposal of lead base paint. 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 medical and dental outpatient facilities. (2) Award winning aesthetic architectural designs. (3) Life safety and fire protection design of medical facilities. (4) Geotechnical design including field investigations, sampling, laboratory testing, foundation design analysis, and report preparation. (5) Design in the metric system of measurement. (6) Use of automated design systems described above (M-CACES Gold, CADD, SPECSINTACT, and ARMS). (7) Surveying, testing, quantifying and preparation of plans and specifications for removal and disposal of asbestos and lead based paint. (8) Surveying personnel familiar with detail topographic surveying. b. qualified professional personnel in the following key disciplines: project management; medical facility planning; registered professionals in the following disciplines - Architecture, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural, civil, and geotechnical engineering. Other qualified disciplines required: communication engineering; cost estimating; certified industrial hygienist; medical equipment planning; interior design (NCIDQ certification or professional registration in interior design or architecture, and evidence of experience by both the firm and key personnel in comprehensive interior design, including space planning, prewired workstations, furniture specifications, and knowledge of the acquisition process including applicable FAR and funding limitations); Registered Land Surveyor in Alabama. 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 firms' 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 Jun 96 and the final design by Jun 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 their SF 255 and SF 254 for the prime and SF254 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, 109 St. Joseph St., ATTN: CESAM-EN-MN, Mobile, AL 36602-0001 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. 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 signs. 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. 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 submittal review by the(0137)

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