Officer in Charge of Construction, P. O. Box 209, Oceanside, CA 92049-0209

C -- FIRM-FIXED PRICE ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR REPAIR/IMPROVEMENT OF STAFF NCO ACADEMY FACILITIES AT THE MARINE CORPS BASE, CAMP PENDLETON, CA SOL N68711-96-R-3703 DUE 022096 POC Jane Hamilton, 619-725-8241/Contracting Officer, Catherine Jones, 619-725-8240 Firm Fixed Price, Architectural/Engineering Services are required for material investigation, concept studies, plans and specifications, cost estimates, preparation of seismic studies and investigations, preparation of architectural and engineering documents and reports for repair and improvement of staff NCO Academy facilities with associated architectural, structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, civil, environmental analysis and incidental related work. The project will involve all aspects of various architectural engineering services with associated multi-discipline architectural/engineering support services. The general intent of the project includes, but is not limited to, interior and exterior remodeling of (6) existing structures to administrative/classroom facilities for intensive professional military education. The project will include seismic analysis reports and updating of existing buildings to current building code requirements. The project will also include new roofing, replacement/renovation of heating and air-conditioning systems, toilets, bathroom accessories, doors, windows, interior finishes, ceilings, lighting using energy efficient lighting, audio visual facilities, sound attenuation detailing, and the repairing of existing parking lots. Additional work will include providing fire protection, sprinkler/alarm systems for buildings, including connection to the Facilities Management System (FMS); and other incidental related work as required to complete this project. This contract requires the use of SPECSINTACT software for preparation of the contract specifications and CADD Standards and Procedures. This contract also requires the ability to coordinate various associated engineering disciplines and the different aspects of construction phasing as well as the ability to provide cost estimates in two categories (repairs and new construction) with appropriate notes identifying each construction task by section for the purpose of obtaining a bid for each category (repairs and new construction). This project may also require the testing, identification and removal of asbestos, lead containing paint, heavy metals and PCB oil, including reports and cost estimates for the removal and disposal of these contaminated materials. The A/E may be required to identify the hazardous material and provide for their disposal or treatment in construction plans and specifications in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The term of the contract will be 180 days from the date of contract award. The estimated start date is May, 1996. A/E selection criteria are listed in descending order of importance as follows: (1) Recent specialized experience and technical competence of the firm (including consultants) in the conversion of buildings which currently serve different functions to administrative/classroom facilities to include seismic analysis and updating buildings to current code requirements, roofing (sheet metal), heating/air conditioning systems, plumbing, electrical, fire protection systems and re-pair of existing parking lots. (2) Professional qualifications of the staff necessary for satisfactory performance of required services as stated in criterion (1). The Project Manager is to be a Registered Architect. (Indicate which consultants from the proposed team, if any, participated in the services for plans and specification preparation of each design project listed in Block 8. List only the team member who actually would perform major tasks under this project and only qualifications related to the individual's potential contributions to the project.). (3) Capacity of the firm to accomplish the contemplated work within the required amount of time. (Indicate the firm's present workload and the availability of the project team including subconsultants for the proposed contract performance period). (4) Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules. (Briefly describe internal quality assurance/quality control procedures and cost control procedures and indicate effectiveness by listing preliminary estimate, final A/E estimate, construction award amount and percentage differential and construction change order rate for up to five recent projects. (NOTE: Specific examples must be cited in Block 10 of the SF 255.) List recent awards, commendations and other performance evaluations. Do not submit copies. (5) Location of the firm in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project, provided that this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms given the nature and size of the contract. (6) Demonstrated success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design. For purposes of the Slate and Selection process there are no exclusions for recovered materials. (7) Volume of work previously awarded to the firm by the Department of Defense (DoD) within the past 12 months, with the object of effecting equitable distribution of contracts among qualified A/E firms, including minority-owned firms and firms that have not had prior DoD contracts. (8) Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business or Women-owned Business Status of primary consultant or use of Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business or Women-owned Business as sub-consultants by the primary consultant. Evaluation criterion (1) through (4) are the primary evaluation factors in the determination of the most highly qualified firm. Criterion (5) through (8) are secondary factors that will become a consideration in the event that all firms are considered equal on factors (1) through (4). Those firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement and wish to be considered must submit a SF 254 (including subconsultants) and SF 255 which should include an organizational chart of key personnel to be assigned to the projects. One copy of the SF 254/255 is to be received in this office no later than 4:00 P.M. Pacific Time, February 20, 1996. SF 254/255's received after this date and time will not be considered. All SF 254/255's delivered by means other than the postal service should be addressed to OICC, A/E Branch, Building 22101, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 and received by the above date. No other notification of these projects will be made to firms. Other additional information requested of applying firms: On the SF 255, indicate solicitation number in Block 2d, CEC (Contractor Establishment Code) and/or Duns number (for the address listed in Block 3) and TIN number in Block 3, facsimile number (if any) in Block 3a, and in Block 10 discuss why the firm is especially qualified based on the selection criteria. Personal interviews may not be scheduled prior to selection of the most highly qualified firms. SF 255's shall not exceed 30 printed pages. (Double sided pages are counted as two pages. Organizational charts and photographs are excluded with the exception of photographs with text which will be considered as a page.) All information must be included on the SF 255 (cover letter, other attachments and pages in excess of the 30 page limit will not be included in the evaluation process). All information must be included on the SF 254/255 (cover letters and other attachments will not be included in the evaluation process). Firms which design or prepare specifications for a construction contract or procurement of supplies cannot provide the construction or supplies. This limitation also applies to subsidiaries and affiliates of the firm. For firms applying with multiple offices, indicate the office which completed each of the projects listed in Block 8 and list which office is under contract for any contracts listed in Block 9. Use Block 10 of the SF 255 to provide any additional information desired. Telegraphic and facsimile SF 254/255's will not be accepted. (0010)

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