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C -- ARCHITECTURAL-ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MCON PROJECTS P-719 AND P-729, BACHELOR ENLISTED QUARTERS (BEQ), U. S. NAVAL AIR STATION, SIGONELLA, ITALY SOL N62470-95-R-9026 POC Contact Miss Bayla Mack, 804-322-8271/Mr. Dean Koepp, Head, Contract Support Branch, 804-322-8270 Architect-Engineer or Engineering Services are required for preparation of Parametric Estimating and Programming (PEP) (a PEP is preliminary design to the 15% level supported by full site work and related engineering services), plans,specifications, cost estimates, related studies, and all associated engineering services for each project. Options will be established for final design, shop drawing review, as-built drawing preparation, Operation and Maintenance Support Information(OMSI), construction inspection and engineering consultation services during construction. The anticipated design start date is October 1995 with design completion by September 1996. Project P-719 includes construction of a reinforced concrete framedbuilding, concrete foundation, interior masonry walls and partitions with stucco and plaster finishes. The building shall consist of living/sleeping modules, private bedrooms and closets, semi-private bath and kitchenettes; lounge and recreationalrooms; laundry facilities; fire sprinkler protection with alarms and smoke detectors; elevators; information systems; storage areas; connection to existing basewide distribution system; and air conditioning. The project also includes outdoor playingcourts and demolition of one building. Zone 4 seismic criteria applies. Project P-729 includes construction of a reinforced concrete and masonry building, multi-web insulating concrete masonry unit and stucco exterior finish, and earth replacement.The building shall consist of bedroom modules with private bath, lounges, laundry, storage, vending, mechanical equipment, air conditioning, fire sprinkler, fire alarm and smoke detector system, elevators and utilities. The A&E must demonstrate his andeach key consultant's qualifications with respect to the published evaluation factors for all services. Evaluation factors (1) through (5) are of equal importance; factors (6), (7) and (8) are of lesser importance. Specific evaluation factors include: (1) Specialized Experience - Firms will be evaluated in terms of: (a) their past experience with regard to the design of Bachelor Quarters; (b) the firm's experience in providing construction phase services (shop drawing review, as-built drawingpreparation, construction inspection services, operating and maintenance manuals (OMSI)); and (c) knowledge of local codes, laws, permits and construction materials and practices of Italy; (2) Professional qualifications and technical competence in thetype of work required: Firms will be evaluated in terms of the design staff's: (a) active professional registration; (b) experience (with present and other firms) and roles of staff members specifically on projects addressed in evaluation factornumber one; (c) capability to provide qualified backup staffing for key personnel to ensure continuity of services and ability to surge to meet unexpected project demands; and (d) organization and office management as evidenced by management approach(management plan for these projects), and personnel roles in organization, in particular, management's approach/plan to engage and utilize in-country consultants to assure that design is compatible with in-country materials, standards and codes, andin-country construction practices; (3) Ability to perform the work to schedules noted above - Firms will be evaluated in terms of impact of this workload on the design staff's projected workload during the design period; (4) Past Performance - Firmswill be evaluated in terms of one or more of the following (with emphasis on projects addressed in factor number one): (a) cost control techniques employed by the firm as demonstrated by the ability to establish an accurate project budget and design tothis budget as evidenced by the low bid amount; (b) the firm's quality of work as demonstrated by the history of design related change orders issued during construction; and (c) demonstrated long term business relationships and repeat business withGovernment and private customers, and performance awards/letters of recommendations received; (5) Quality Control Program - Firms will be evaluated on the acceptability of their internal quality control program used to ensure technical accuracy anddiscipline coordination of plans and specifications; (6) Firm location and knowledge of the locality of the contract (provided that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of thecontract); (7) Volume of Work - Firms will be evaluated in terms of work previously awarded to the firm by DOD with the objective of affecting an equitable distribution of DOD A&E contracts among qualified A&E firms, including small and smalldisadvantaged business firms and firms that have not had prior DOD contracts; and (8) Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan - Firms will be evaluated on the extent to which offerors identify and commit to small business andto small disadvantaged business, historically black college and university, or minority institution in performance of the contract, whether as joint venture, teaming arrangement, or subcontractor. Firms are required to prepare the cost estimateutilizing the computerized CES, the specifications may be prepared in the SPECSINTACT system format, and all drawings shall be submitted in an AutoCAD compatible format. The design contract scope may require evaluation and definition of asbestosmaterials and toxic waste disposition. Fee negotiations would provide for laboratory testing and subsequent preparation of plans and specifications may require definition of removal and/or definition of disposal process. Firms responding to thisannouncement must be prepared to accept the aforementioned as a part of their contract responsibility. Estimated construction cost is approximately $30,000,000 for the two projects. Type of contract: Firm Fixed Price. Section 114 of the GeneralProvisions of the annual U. S. Military Appropriations Bill requires that this contract can only be awarded to a U. S. firm or a U. S. firm in a joint venture with a host country firm.--Architect-Engineer firms which meet the requirements described inthis announcement are invited to submit completed Standard Forms (SF) 254 (unless already on file) and 255, U. S. Government Architect-Engineer Qualifications, to the office shown above. In Block 10 of the SF 255, discuss why the firm is especiallyqualified based upon synopsized evaluation factors; and provide evidence that your firm is permitted by law to practice the professions of architecture or engineering, i.e., State registration number. For selection evaluation factor (1), provide thefollowing information for only the staff proposed for this work using these column headings: ''NAME'', ''RELATED PROJECTS WORKED ON'', ''YEAR'', ''FIRM'', and ''TECHNICAL ROLE''. Use Block 10 of the SF 255 to provide any additional information desired andcontinue Block 10 narrative discussion on plain bond paper. All information must be included within the SF 255 (limited to 30 pages (front and back considered 1 page)--not less than 10 point font; every page that is not an SF 254 will be included inthe 30 page count); cover letter and other attachments will not be considered in the evaluation process. Provide a synopsis of the scope of work, point of contact and telephone number for each project listed in SF 255 Block 8. Firms having a currentSF 254 on file with this office and those responding by 4:00 p.m. EST, 21 September 1995 will be considered. Late responses will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-10. Neither hand carried proposals nor facsimile responses will be accepted.Firms responding to this advertisement are requested to submit only one copy of qualification statements. The qualification statements should clearly indicate the office location where the work will be performed and the qualifications of theindividuals anticipated to work on the contract and their geographical location.--This proposed contract is being solicited on an unrestricted basis, therefore, replies to this notice are requested from all business concerns.--The small business sizestandard classification is SIC 8712 ($2,500,000).--This is not a request for proposals. Inquiries concerning this project should mention location and contract number. See Note 24.(0227)

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