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C -- PROFESSIONAL A/E SERVICES FOR DESIGN AND PREPARATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE RENOVATION OF MULTI-PURPOSE BLDG., U. S. COAST GUARD GROUP LONG ISLAND SOUND, NEW HAVEN, CT SOL DTCG47-96-R-3EFK01 DUE 121395 POC Contact Mrs. Roberta H. Smith, Contract Specialist (804) 858-6238, extension 205/Mrs. Marion E. Hundley, Contracting Officer (804) 858-6238, extension 208 Provide professional architectural/engineering services for the Design and Preparation of Construction Contract Documents for the Renovation of Multi-Purpose Building, U. S. Coast Guard Group Long Island Sound, New Haven, CT. The project includes the renovation of an existing three story 21,200 SF multi-purpose building and the design of a 1667 SF addition. The building includes administration spaces, communication functions, unaccompanied personnel berthing and dining support for the group complex. The project will include extensive asbestos removal and testing for lead paint. The A/E shall also evaluate the option of building a new one story 21,700 SF building in lieu of renovation. The estimated cost of construction is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. The services are required to begin approximately February 1996 and shall be completed within 420 days after Notice to Proceed. The following evaluation criteria are applicable to one or more of the factors included in Note 24: (1) Specialized experience of the firm and technical competence in the type of work required including joint venture or association in similar projects; (2) Professional capacity to accomplish the work on time; (3) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services; (4) Past performance on DOT and other Government contracts in terms of quality of work, ability to meet contractual performance/delivery schedules and accuracy of construction cost estimates and A/E-client relationship; (5) Location of firm in the general area provided there is an appropriate number of qualified firms therein for consideration (special consideration will be given to firms located in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York); (6) Minorities and women in all job classifications, considering availability in the general area; (7) Design ablity and understanding of the requirements of the project; (8) Ability to assess and specify asbestos abatement and lead paint removal; (9) Project team and key personnel roles and responsibilities in terms of coordination, schedule, and construction cost control and quality control procedures; (10) Experience of the firm in evaluating and determining environmental requirements and acquiring state and local permits for construction; ability of the firm to submit environmental and other permits to the State of Connecticut which may include the need to certify permit applications or plans by state-licensed professionals; (11) Ability to provide qualified construction inspection services. Firms desiring consideration should submit appropriate data as described in Note 24 to the address indicated above not later than 4:30 p.m. on 13 December 1995. This is not a Request for Proposal. For Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates up to $500,000.00 per contract to provide accounts receivable financing. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, please call (800) 532-1169. DTCG47-96-R-3EFK01. (0311)

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