US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW YORK DISTRICT 26 Federal Plaza, New York, New York, 10278-0090, Attn: CENAN-CT

C -- INDEFINITE DELIVERY CONTRACTS #27 AND #28 FOR GENERAL ARCHITECT/ ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WITHIN THE NY DISTRICT BOUNDARIES PRIMARY N.Y. AREA COMMAND AND FORT HAMILTON. SOL CBAEEN-5279-0039 POC Kim Shelton-lewis (212)264-5995. Location of work: Primarily New York Area Command and Fort Hamilton and supporting areas. Scope of services includes but not limited to: Preparation of design and construction documents, construction services (e.g.submittal review and problem resolution), cost studies and reports for various projects to include, but not limited in scope to the rehabilitation/contraction of buildings, utility systems, laboratory renovations, familiarity with potable water filtration systems, transportation systems (e.g. elevators) and HVAC system controls. in addition, the scope of services may include environmental engineering services (including but not limited to: hazardous materials' abatement and testing of asbestos, lead paint, PCBs, Radon, and other toxic and hazardous materials; noise studies; preparation of environmental assessments and permits, removal of underground storage tanks; etc.). These services will be provided under two Indefinite Quantity Contract. The cumulative amount of all delivery orders for each contract shall not exceed $250,000 per year and each delivery order shall not exceed $150,000. Delivery orders may be issued for a period of one year from the date of award. Each contract will include an option for one additional year under the same terms and conditions as the basic contract. The government's obligation to guarantee a minimum amount for payment will apply to the first and second years. The first year minimum guarantee is $5,000 and the optional year minimum guarantee is $2,500. Technical capability required: Full in-house capability is preferred. Firms not having full in-house capability must demonstrate how they will manage subcontractors and insure quality control.The (prime) firm must identify in their submittal the quantity and number of personnel in each discipline available in their working office. A QA/QC plan must be included in the submission. These specific abilities are required: Architecture and Civil, Structural, Mechanical Electrical and Environmental Engineering. Additional capabilities also reuired: Landscape architecture; interior design; cost estimating; and fire protection engineering. Maintenance and repair design experience, and new construction design experience is required. Familiarity with Military Design is preferred for major disciplines. The firm must also identify a licensed Fire Protection/Detection Specialist, and a Licensed Industrial Hygienist, Lead/Asbestos Abatement Inspector for this contract. Senior Project Architects and /or Engineers should be registered. Special Qualifications: Previous experience with design of projects on military installations/academic environment is preferred. Experience in the preparation of Project Funding Justification Document (DD1391) is also preferred. Responding firms should indicate their ability to access an electronic bulletin board and Automated Review Management Systme (ARMS) via a Hayes or Hayes compatible modem, through an IBM compatible PC. Past experience with the Corps; M-CACES Gold Cost Estimating program, or the firm's capability to use these programs are required. In addition firms should indicate their CADD capability and compatibility. Closing date for submitting SF 255: (30) days after advertising date. If this date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday, the closing date will be on the next business day. Firms should submit their qualifications on 11-92 version of SF255 and SF254. SF254 should reflect the overall firm's capacity, whereas, SF255 should reflect only the personnel dedicated to the specific project referenced in the submittal. If consultants are to be utilized, a SF254 must be submitted for each consultant. These guidelines should be closely followed, since they constitute procedural protocol in the manner in which the selection process is conducted. Evaluation Factors in descending order of importance: (A) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services. (B) Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required. (C) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time. (D) Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and to private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. (E) Location in the General Geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project, provided that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given he nature and size of the project. (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 work previously awarded to the firm by the Department of Defense (DOD), with the object of effecting an equitable distribution among qualified A-E firms, including small and small disadvantaged business firms and the firms that have not had prior DOD contracts. Start date: March 1996. Completion date: March 1998. Small and small disadvantaged firms are encouraged to participate as prime contractors or as members of joint ventures with other small businesses. All interested large firms are reminded that the successful firm will be expected to place subcontracts to the maximum practicable extent with small and small disadvantaged firms in accordance with Public Law 95-507. The submittals should be sent to Ms. Willien Cunningham CENAN-EN-MR, Room 2133, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278, (212)264-9123. (0278)

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