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C -- ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES ARE REQUIRED FOR A FIRM FIXED FEE CONTRACT FOR DESIGN OF HEALTH CLINIC UPGRADE, CARLISLE BARRACKS, PA SOL DACA31-95-R-0074 POC Susan Sonethal (410) 962-7646 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: A-E services required for site investigation; planning; engineering studies; facility survey and deficiency tabulation; subsurface investigation, geotechnical report and related documentation (option); 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 on IBM-compatible personal computers using Corps of Engineers' Computer Aided Cost estimating System (M-CACES) (software provid- ed by Government) or similar software. Design drawings will be produced in a format fully compatible with Microstation PC Version 5. The specifications will be produced in SPECSINTACT using Corps of Engineers Military Construction Guide Specifica- tions. 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 announce- ment is open to all business regardless of size. A firm-fixed- price contract will be negotiated. The contract is anticipated to be awarded in October 1995. SUBCONTRACTING PLAN REQUIREMENTS: 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 plan is not required with this submittal. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: This project consists of reconfiguration and upgrade of the existing clinic and construction of a new addition. Functional areas include exam and minor surgery rooms, pharmacy, laboratory, x-ray and mammography spaces, optometry, outpatient clinics, management and administrative areas. Upgrades may include replacement of existing HVAC systems; extension and upgrade of fire detection and alarm systems; and upgrade of other utility systems. project will be designed in accordance with; MIL-HDBK-1191, DoD Medical and Dental Treatment Facilities Design and Construction Criteria; Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) requirements; Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) and Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guide- lines (ADAAG). Work may include asbestos and lead paint abate- ment. The estimated construction cost of this project is between 5 and 10 million dollars 3. SELECTION CRITERION: 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. Special- ized experience and technical competence of the firm and consul- tants in: (1) Design of additions, alterations and life safety and utility upgrades for hospitals, and outpatient clinics. (2) Life safety and fire protection design of medical facilities. (3) Design in the metric system of measurement. (4) Use of automated design systems described above (M-CACES, CADD, SPECSINTACT, and ARMS). (4) Surveying, testing, quantifying and preparation of plans and specifications for removal and disposal of asbestos and lead based paint. b. Qualified professional personnel in the following key disciplines: project management; medical facility planning, landscape architect, geotechnical engineer, communica- tion engineering, cost estimating, medical equipment planning and interior design, registered professionals are also required in the following disciplines: architecture, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural, civil engineering and certified industrial hygienist. The evaluation will consider education, training, registration, overall and relevant experience, and longevity with 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 inhouse disciplines and subcontractors, and prior experience of the prime firm and any significant consultants on similar pro- jects. d. Capacity to complete the concept design (35 percent) by Aug 96 and the final design by Aug 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 partici- pation of small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, historically black colleges and universities, and minority institutions in the proposed contract team, measured as a per- centage of the total estimated effort. g. Volume of DoD contract awards in the last 12 months as described in Note 24. 4. SUBMIS- SION REQUIREMENTS: See Note 24 for general submission require- ments. Interested firms having the capabilities to perform this work must submit two copies of SF 255 (11/92 edition) and two copies of SF 254 (11/92 edition) for the prime and for each consultant to the above address not later than close of business on the 30th day after the date of this announcement. If the 30th day is a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the deadline is the close of business of the next business day. In SF 255, block 3b, provide the firm's ACASS number. In SF 255, 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 SF 255, block 10, provide the DQMP and the names and telephones numbers of clients as references on three most recent, nonmilitary, medical facility designs. A project specific design quality control plan must be prepared and approved by the Government as a condition of con- tract 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. (0144)

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