Navy Public Works Center, 9742 Maryland Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23511-3095, Attn: Facilities Contracting Department, A&E Management Division, Code 022

C -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES AT NAVAL BASE NORFOLK SOL N00187-95-R-7620. Contact Mr. Robert A. Lemon, P.E., Contracting Officer, 804/444/4200. Services are required for the preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, related studies and all associated engineering for architectural projects at Naval Base Norfolk and other installations in Southeastern Virginia. There will likely be several types of architectural projects assigned to this contract. The A&E must demonstrate qualifications (with respect to the evaluation factors stated herein) to perform design or studies of the following repair/alteration type projects for personnel support facilities such as barracks, gymnasiums, administration buildings, recreation facilities, family housing, terminals, mess halls, etc. and industrial type facilities such as shop buildings, warehouses, small plants, maintenance buildings, hangars, etc. Design could involve repair, alteration, replacement or new of such items as roofs, windows, siding, toilets, ceilings, floors and floor coverings, walls, ramps, stairwells, doors, fascia, gutters and down spouts, etc. This is typical type design work, but is not all inclusive. The total contract amount cannot exceed $1,000,000 in 12 months. Construction costs of most projects are in the range of $75,000 to $1,000,000. The duration of this contract is one year from the date of contract award. There is a one year Government option requiring the same basic architectural skills. Should the Government exercise the option, the same fee limitations as the first year apply. The Government reserves an option to award construction inspection services. The following evaluation factors are pertinent to this contract. Factors (1) through (5) are of equal importance, Factors (6), (7) and (8) are of lesser importance, but will be used to assist in the selection, especially should one or more firms be essentially equally qualified for Factors (1) through (5). Evaluation factors are: (1) Professional qualifications and technical competence of the design team: Evaluation will be made in terms of: (a) Design team (includes any consultants) experience in designing architectural projects of a size and type commensurate with thoseanticipated for the contract (include an individual's experience with this firm or other firms provided it is relevant). (b) Design team's knowledge of the general area of Southeastern Virginia in terms of local codes, laws, permit requirements, topography, subsurface conditions, construction materials and general practices, as demonstrated by previous project experience. (c) Design team's members active professional registrations and/or certifications in their individual area of expertise. (d) Designated role of each team member in the relevant projects listed in Block 8 of the SF 255 (if the firm has multiple office locations, the location of the design team members must be identified)(also, if several offices will contribute to the design team and one particular office will serve as the project office, explain how the various team members will perform the tasks required, if they are not all relocated to the project office during the performance of this contract). (e) Specific back-up personnel (include any consultants) and their qualifications involving similar experience as provided for the main team members. (2) Firm Qualifications: Evaluation will be made in terms of: (a) Recent experience of the firm in performing similar type work as required by this contract and as explained previously (be as specific as you can in providing your information, include dates and location). (b) Involvement of management personnel with this contract and their continuity with the firm. (c) AutoCAD Release 12 or higher format capability. (3) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time: Demonstrate the firm's ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of design while maintaining quality and meeting established completion schedules, usually 3-4 months after contract award. (4) Past Performance: Firms will be evaluated in terms of: (a) Cost estimating ability as demonstrated by comparison of architectural design cost estimates with the low bid on similar size and type projects as anticipated on this contract. (show the differences in a percentage form also). (b) Ability/experience in preparing cost estimates in the computerized CES format and specifications using SPECSINTACT. (c) Experience with designs involving metric measure (give specific examples). (d) Demonstrated long term relationships and repeat business with Government and private customers. (e) Performance awards received. (5) Quality Control Program: Firms will be evaluated on the acceptability of their quality control program used to ensure technical accuracy and discipline coordination of plans, specifications and reports/studies (an adequate summary of the QC program is requested, do not submit a copy of the entire program). (6) Firm's Geographical Location: Firms will be evaluated on geographic location as regards to accessibility to Southeastern Virginia and their demonstrated ability to respond to the demands of this contract. (provided that application of this factor leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms). (7) Volume of Work: Firms will be evaluated in terms of work previously awarded by DoD with the objective of effecting an equitable distribition of Dod A&E contracts among qualified firms including small disadvantaged business firms and firms that have not had prior DoD contracts. (8) Primary Consultants and Sub-Contractors: Firms will be evaluated on their use of small or disadvantaged or women-owned business firms as consultants or sub-contractors. This ends the evaluation factors. The contract scope may require evaluation and definition of asbestos material and toxic waste disposition. Fee negotiations will provide for laboratory testing. Firms responding to this announcement must be prepared to accept the above as a part of their contract responsibility. Type of contract is firm fixed price. A&E firms meeting the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit completed current Standard Form 254 (unless aready on file with this Command within the past 12 months) and Standard Form 255, U.S. Government Architect-Engineer Qualifications, to the office shown above. In Block 10 of the SF 255 discuss why the firm is especially qualified based on each evaluation factor given herein. All information must be included within the SF 254 and SF 255. Cover letters, bindings and covers, and other attachments are discouraged and will not be considered in the evaluation process. Firms responding to this announcement by close of business 3:45 P.M. EDT 14 July 1995, will be considered. Firms responding should submit only one copy of the qualifications package. Neither hand carried nor facsimile responses will be accepted. This proposed contract is being solicited on an unrestricted basis, therefore, replies to this announcement are requested from all business concerns. Before award of the contract, the A& E firm, if not a small business concern, shall agree in the contract, by incorporation of an acceptable small business and small disadvantaged business subcontracting plan per FAR Part 19.7, that small business concerns and small disadvantaged business concerns shall have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in this contract consistent with its efficient performance. The small business size standard classification is SIC 8712 ($2,500,000). This is not a request for proposals. Inquiries concerning this contract must mention location and contract number. See Note 24. (152)

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