DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND, COMMANDER, ATLANTIC DIVISION, CONTRACTS OFFICE, CODE 02231, 1510 GILBERT STREET, NORFOLK, VIRGINIA 23511-2699

Y -- ARCHITECTURAL-ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR DESIGN/BUILD OF A VARIETY OF BACHELOR HOUSING, LODGES AND RECREATION FACILITY PROJECTS AT MILITARY INSTALLATIONS IN VA, WV AND NC SOL SYNOPSIS E4-96 POC Contact Miss Bayla Mack, 804-322-8271/Mr. Robert Fox, Head, A&E MILCON/O&MN Contracts Branch, 804-322-8255 The Atlantic Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking to prequalify a cadre of Architect & Engineer (A&E) and Construction Teams to align and compete for selected Invitation For Bid (IFB) Design/Build (D/B)construction contracts on a variety of Bachelor Housing, Lodges and Recreation Facility projects at military installations in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina. D/B teams prequalified under this announcement will remain qualified for a twoyear period. This announcement appears in both the A&E and Construction Sections of the CBD. Individual construction contracts may be up to $35 million. The total value of all construction contract actions may range up to $100 million annually.Since several construction projects are likely to be procured from this solicitation, A&E and Construction Contractor Teams formed for the express interest in these projects must be able to demonstrate their ability and business acumen necessary toperform in a D/B environment by meeting the criteria established herein. Participation in preparation of IFB documentation for a construction contract will preclude participation of their D/B team for that particular contract. The first constructionproject anticipated to be procured following qualification is the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ), Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Virginia. Only the qualified D/B teams will be invited to prepare bids, and upon contract award to the lowest responsivebidder, the awarded D/B team shall complete plans, specifications and associated engineering services; prepare necessary permit applications required for each project, complete and ready for submission to the applicable State and Federal agencies forapproval; and build, inspect and test the facilities for full compliance with the IFB package and applicable local codes. The preparation of Operation and Maintenance Support nformation (OMSI) will be included for each project. Selected D/B Teams whomeet the qualification factors established herein are encouraged to attend a two day, non-reimbursable Government facilitated partnering session prior to the first contract action to properly outline goals, objectives and expectations of the futurecontract actions. Both designer and construction contractor capabilities will be evaluated, and the response to this announcement shall demonstrate a sound approach that illustrates a well-organized, cohesive team that satisfies the followingevaluation factors: (a) Financial stability - the D/B team shall provide financial statements verifying credit rating, insurance and bonding capabilities; (b) Technical and professional experience and staff qualifications - define the roles and outlinethe experience of the D/B team's design and construction personnel, including professional qualifications, licensing and technical competence of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical and civil disciplines, and demonstrate their recent(within last seven years) experience in design and construction of bachelor housing, lodges and recreation facilities, particularly citing recent experience and knowledge with DOD, local codes, laws, permits, Navy criteria and construction materials andpractices of the geographic area. D/B teams may apply for consideration in one or more States. Those teams without Military DOD Bachelor Housing experience will not be considered. Resumes for proposed Design Manager, Project Manager, SiteSuperintendent, Quality Control Manager and other key personnel shall be provided, including identification of appropriate bachelor housing, lodges and recreation facility experience; (c) Past performance - furnish evidence of satisfactory performancewithin the last three years for both members of the D/B design and construction team with regard to the specified facilities and geographic location. Information furnished should demonstrate satisfactory performance and include description, location,customer contact (name, address, phone number), year of completion and contract type, duration and cost; and (d) Business approach - outline the organization and management approach utilized in the formation of the D/B team, and indicate ability to''fast track'' the design and construction based on available resources. The D/B team organization must demonstrate a satisfctory business arrangement between the design and construction firms to include a copy of the business agreement documentsdescribing the relationship of the Design/Build Team, and acknowledgment that substitution of any approved team members will require Contracting Officer approval. The qualified D/B teams will be required to prepare the specifications using the latestNaval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Guide Specifications. All drawings shall be submitted in AutoCAD compatible format, either DXF or .DWG, on DOS high density floppy disk. The scope may require evaluation, definition and testing of asbestosmaterials and toxic waste disposition, including subsequent preparation of plans and specifications and execution of removal and/or disposal. D/B Teams responding to this announcement must be prepared to accept the aforementioned as a part of anysubsequent contract responsibility. D/B teams who meet the requirements described in this announcement shall submit a Standard Form (SF) 255, U. S. Government Architect/Engineer Qualification, as part of their submission package, and cite its proposedD/B team principal contact in Block 3a. If the D/B team is composed of design and construction firms which are separate entities, they must provide evidence that they are each permitted by law to practice their respective professions, i.e., StateRegistration number. Use Block 10 to provide any additional team information. Provide a point of contact and telephone number for the D/B team in SF 255, Block 8. D/B teams are invited to submit qualification packages by 4:00 p.m., 5 January 1996.The SIC for these procurements is 1522. Facsimile responses will not be accepted.(0324)

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