US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW YORK DISTRICT, Attn: CENAN-EN-MR, 26 Federal Plaza, Rm 2143 New York, N.Y. 10278-0900

C -- ARCHITECT-ENGINEER-SERVICES, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR FOR EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF SCOTT BARRACKS (BUILDING 735), U.S. ILITARY ACADEMY, WEST POINT, NEW YORK SOL CBAEEN-5-337-0021 POC Willien Cunningham- Procurement Assistant (212)264-9123. Location of work: Scott Barracks (Building 735) United States Military Academy, West Point, New York. Scope of services required: The government intends to award two separate contracts (one for each phase of the work) for the completion of the services outlined herein. No further announcement with regards to this project will be made in the future. The services required are as follows: Phase I.: Develop a final scope of work for the repair of this historic cadet barracks by conducting field visits to inspect, investigate, evaluate, and interview various organizations at USMA to assess the physical condition of the barracks. The final scope of work must be broken down to reflect the funding categories for New vs. Maintenace Work items. A preliminry cost estimate must be developed. Phase II.: Based on the findings in phase I, prepare a complete design, including plans, specifications, cost estimates, design analyses and construction services for the FY97 project under the Operating and Maintenance Army (OMA) program. The project will entail but not be limited to the complete renovation of the historic Cadet barracks. The construction work is planned for Sept 97 thru Dec 98. The project will address the following work: Roofing. Masonry work such as granite stone facade, limestone trim, brickwork, concrete structures. Exterior doors and windows. Site work such as sidewalks, pavement, manholes, landscaping. Interior finishes such as flooring, wall surfaces, ceilings, stairs. Toilet Rooms. Mechanical Systems including heating, controls systems, fire suppression system, sprinkler system. Plumbing Systems including main water service line, distribution piping/vent lines, plumbing. Fire Alarm System. Electrical Systems including incoming service, distribution panels, lighting system. Telecommunication System including evaluating public address system; upgrading telecommunications system including; including incoming cabling, ductbank system capacity and condition, telecommunications room, closets, cable tray distribution system, riser, backboard, termination strips for new voice communications, category V cabling for telephone and computer tie-in at each cadet desk location, new coaxial cable for instructional TV and new fiber optic cable for future telecommunications services at each cadet desk location. Preparation of documents (plans and narrative including photographs) for coordination with NYSHPO. The design of this facility does not require the use of the metric system, we are rehabilitating an existing structure. Technical capability required: Firms must demonstrate how they will manage this project to insure quality control. The prime must identify in the submittal the quantity and disciplines of personnel in their working office. These specific disciplines are required: Architects with experience in Historic Preservation; Civil and Structural Engineering including a roofing expert; Mechanical and Electrical Engineering including HVAC, plumbing, utilities, telecommunication (including Fiber Optics), fire detection/protection systems. A certified asbestos and lead base paint inspector and experience in testing for PCBs will be required. A Cost Estimating Specialist is also required. The lead project personnel must be licensed professional engineers or architects. Special Qualifications: Previous esperience with maintenance and repair projects on military installations is preferred. Architectural expertise with emphasis on maintenance of historical granite/limestone Gothic style structures will also be of consideration. A/E must have previous experience with design of projects on an expedited schedule. The A/E as part of his submittal will include an execution plan which delineates how the work will be accomlished in the time frame specified. Submittals should include in section 10 of Sf255 examples of design work on similar projects that demonstrates the re-use of construction materials to achieve waste reduction and energy efficiency. Responding firms should indicate their ability to access an electronic bulletin board and Automated Review Management System (ARMS) via a Hayes compatible modem, through an IBM or compatible PC. Past esperinece with the Corps'M-CACES Gold Cost Estimating program, or the firm' capability to use these programs are required. In addition firms should indicate their CADD capapbility and Intergraph Compatibility. Closing date for submitting SF255: 30 days after advertising date. If this date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Holiday the closing date will be on the next business day. SF254 should reflect the overall firms capacity, whereas, SF255 should reflect only the personnel dedicated to the specific project referenced in the submittal. If subconsultants are to be utilitized, a SF254 must be submitted for each subconsultant. These guidelines should be closely followed, since they constitute procedural protocol in the manner in which the selection process is conducted. Evaluation factors in descending order of importance: a. Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services. b. Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required. c. Capacity to accomplish the work within the required time. d. Past performance on contracts with government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work and ocmpliance with performance schedules. e. Location in the general geographical area of the New York District boundaries and knowledge of the localities provided that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project. f. Demonstrated success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design. g. Extent of participation of small busineses, 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. H. Volume of work previously awarded to the firm by the Departmant of Defense, with the object of effecting an equitable distribution among qualified A/E firms, including small and small disadvantaged business firms and firms that have not had prior DoD contracts. Start date/Completion: Phase I will start on or about July 1996 and must be completed by November 1996. Phase II design will begin on or about January 1997. Design will be on an expedited schedule and must be completed on or about July 1997 in order to insure a construction start date of October 1997. Estimated Construction cost is $1,000,000 to $5,000,000. Small and small disadvantaged firms are encouraged to participate as prime contractors or as members of joint ventures with other small businesses. All interested large firms are reminded that the successful firm will be expected to place subcontracts to the maximum practicable extent with small and small disadvantged firms in accordance with Public Law 95-507. If a large business firm is selected, a small business subcontracting plan will be required prior to award. Firms which have not previously applied for New York District projects and firms which do not have a current SF254 on file with the New York District should submit tow of the SF254 with this initial response to CBD announcement. Firms using consultants should submit copies of the SF254 for their consultants. Three (3) copies of the submittal's should be sent to Ms. Willien Cunningham, CENAM-EN-MR, Room 2133, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278, (212)264-9123. (0031)

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