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C -- ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES ARE REQUIRED FOR DESIGN OF PRIMARY CARE CLINIC, FT. DETRICK, MD SOL DACA31-96-R-0016 POC Susan Sonenthal (410) 962-7646 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: A-E services are required for site investigation, planning, survey and geotech report (option), engineering studies, concept design, final design (option), and construction phase services (option) for the subject project. The design will be prepared in the metric system of measurement. Construction cost estimates will be prepared on IBM-compatible personal computers using Corps of Engineers' Computer Aided Cost Estimating System (M-CACES) (software provided by Government) or similar software. Design drawings will be produced in a format fully compatible with Microstation 32 Version 4.0.3 or higher. The specifications will be produced in SPECSINTACT using Corps of Engineers Military Construction Guide Specifications. The responses to design review comments will be provided on Corps of Engineers Automated Review Management System (ARMS). Construction phase services may include preparation of operation and maintenance manuals and shop drawing approval. This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. A firm-fixed-price contract will be negotiated. The contract is anticipated to be awarded in March 1995. SUBCONTRACTING PLAN RE- QUIREMENTS: If a large business is selected, a subcontracting plan with the final fee proposal will be required, consistent with Section 806 (b) of PL 100-180, PL 95-507, and 99-661. A minimum of 25% of the total planned subcontracting dollars shall be placed with small business concerns. At least 5 percent of total planned subcontracting dollars shall be placed with small disadvantaged businesses, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities or Minority Institutions, and 5% with women- owned businesses. The plan is not required with this submittal. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: This project will construct a primary care outpatient clinic of approximately 2300 gross square meter. Medical services will include primary care, general practice/pediatrics, occupational health, pharmacy, radiology, pathology, and associated administrative and support spaces. Supporting facilities include water, sewer, natural gas, HVAC,electric service, security lighting, parking, storm drainage, communication and information systems, and general site improvements. Project will be designed in accordance with: MIL- HDBK-1191, DoD Medical and Dental Treatment Facilities Design and Construction Criteria and Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS) and Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). Work may include asbestos abatement. The estimated construction cost of this project is less than 5 million dollars. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: See Note 24 for general selection process. The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance (first by major criterion and then by each sub-criterion). Criteria ''a'' through ''e'' are primary. Criteria ''f'' through ''g'' are secondary and will only be used as tie-breakers between technically equal firms. a. Specialized experience and technical competence of the firm and consultants in: (1) Design of medical and dental outpatient facilities. (2) Life safety and fire protection design of medical facilities. (3) Knowledge of the locality of the project including geologic features, climatic conditions, and local construction methods. (4) Use of automated design systems described above (M-CACES, CADD, SPECSINTACT, and ARMS). b. Qualified professional personnel in the following key disciplines: project management; medical facility planning, architecture, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural, civil, and communication engineering; cost estimating; certified industrial hygienist; medical equipment planning and interior design. Registered professionals are required in the following disciplines: architecture, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural, and civil engineering. The evaluation will consider education, training, registration, overall and relevant experience, and longevity with the firm. c. Experience producing quality designs based on an evaluation of a firm's design quality management plan (DQMP). The DQMP should include an organization chart and briefly address management approach, team organization, quality control procedures, cost control, value engineering, coordination of inhouse disciplines and subcontractors, and prior experience of the prime firm and any significant consultants on similar projects. d. Past performance on DoD and other contracts with respect to quality of work, cost control, and compliance with peformance schedules. e. Capacity to complete the concept design (35 percent) by Aug 96 and the final design by Aug 97. The evaluation will consider the experience of the firm and any consultants in similar size projects, and the availability of an adequate number of personnel in key disciplines. 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 DoD contract awards in the last 12 months as described in Note 24. 4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: See Note 24 for general submission requirements. Interested firms having the capabilities to perform this work must submit two copies of SF 255 (11/92 edition) and two copies of SF 254 (11/92 edition) for the prime and for each consultant to the above address not later than close of business on the 30th day after the date of this announcement. If the 30th day is a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the deadline is the close of business of the next business day. In SF255, block 3b, provide the firm's ACASS number. In the SF255, block 6, provide the consultant's ACASS number. For ACASS information, call 503- 326-3459. In SF255, block 7, list specific project experience for key team members, indicate the team members role on each listed project (project manager, architect, design engineer, etc.), and identify where the team member is located if different from SF255, block 3b. In SF255, block 10, provide the DQMP and the names and telephones numbers of clients as references on three most recent, nonmilitary, medical facility designs. A project specific design quality control plan must be prepared and approved by the Government as a condition of contract award, but is not required with this submission. Short listed firms may be requested to submit up to 5 additional copies. Solicitation packages are not provided. Street address: City Crescent Building, Attn: Susan Sonenthal, Room 7000, 10 South Howard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. This is not a request for proposal. (0326)

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