Officer in Charge, NAVFAC Contracts, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina 29905

R -- A/E CONTRACT FOR PREP. OF PLANS, SPECS, AND COST EST. FOR PIH9603R2, WHOLE HOUSE REVITALIZATION, WAKE VILLAGE, MCRD, PARRIS ISLAND, SC Sol N62467-96-R-5085 due 121195. POC Joseph Coward, 803-525-2880. This is an Architect-Engineer contract. The total contract value will not exceed $500,000.00. The contract includes a base contract period of one (1) year with the possibility of one (1) one-year option. The initial project proposed is for PIH9603R2, Whole House Revitalization, Wake Village. This project provides whole house revitalization to 77 enlisted housing units. The work includes upgrading fixtures and electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems; structural and architectural improvements, and interior and exterior repairs installing fire suppression systems; and landscaping. Will also add a 1/2 bath to units and a patio cover. As part of this contract, asbestos and lead assessments may be required to determine the presence of asbestos or lead. When asbestos or lead is found, this contract will be amended to require a comprehensive asbestos or lead survey to include sampling and testing, and the preparation of plans and specifications showing the location of asbestos or lead and specifying the procedure to be followed during construction and/or demolition for removal or abatement. Firms unable to accept work which involves asbestos or lead, need not apply. Reviewing shop drawings, construction inspection, and/or preparation of operation and maintenance manuals may be required. Responses must be received not later than December 11, 1995. Any inquiries (including submission of SF255) should mention and show title, location, and contract number on the outside of the envelope. Architect-Engineer firms are invited to submit: (1) a Standard Form 254, Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire; (2) a Standard Form 255, Questionnaire for Specific Project; and (3) any requested supplemental data to the procurement office shown. Firms having a current Standard Form 254 on file with the procurement office are not required to resubmit this form. Firms responding to this announcement before the closing date will be considered for selection, subject to any limitations indicated with respect to size and geographic location of firm, specialized technical expertise or other requirements as listed. Following an initial evaluation of the qualification and performance data submitted, three or more firms considered to be the most highly qualified to provide the services required will be chosen for interview. The Department of Defense policy for selection of Architect-Engineer firms is not based upon competitive bidding procedures, but rather upon the professional qualifications necessary to the satisfactory performance of the professional services required, subject to the following additional considerations: (1) Qualifications of the people assigned to do the work; (2) Recent experience of these people in architectural and engineering maintenance repair and construction design skills associated with the revitalization of housing units; (3) Quality assurance and coordination methods used during design; (4) Awards from all DOD agencies in Fiscal Years 1993, 1994, 1995 with the objective of trying to distribute contracts among all qualified firms including those that are minority-owned firms or have not had prior contracts; (5) Distance from the project; and (6) Ability to accomplish various projects concurrently. Firms desiring to register for consideration for future projects administered by the procurement office are encouraged to submit annually a statement of qualifications and performance data, utilizing Standard Form 254, Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire. This is not a request for proposal. (310)

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