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

C -- ARCHITECTURAL-ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MILITARY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT P-434, REPLACE FUEL TANKAGE AT THE DEFENSE FUEL SUPPLY POINT, CRANEY ISLAND, PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA SOL N62470-96-R-8016 POC Contact Miss Bayla Mack, 804-322-8271/Mr. Dean Koepp, Head, Contract Support Branch, 804-322-8270 Architect-Engineer or Engineering Services are required for preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, related studies, all associated engineering services, shop drawing review, as-built drawing preparation, Operation and MaintenanceSupport Information (OMSI), construction inspection and engineering consultation services during construction. The project includes construction of four 150,000 barrel aboveground welded steel storage tanks, containment berms, receipt and issue piping,and a complete control system. The project must be fully integrated into the existing fuel storage receipt and issue system presently in place. The design shall include the demolition of several existing storage tanks, piping, and berms in accordancewith environmental regulations; the investigation of the existing fire protection system for adequacy to serve the new construction; and/or the construction of appropriate modifications. This construction may require mitigation of wetlands on site.The contract includes the preparation of cost data using the Naval Facilities Engineering Command's (NAVFACENGCOM) Computer Estimating System (CES), DD Forms 1391, Witness Data and site plan preparation formatted in a preliminary engineeringdocumentation. Firms responding to this announcement must show a range of experience consistent with this description and consistent with the evaluation factors provided below. Firms are required to prepare the cost estimate utilizing the computerizedCES, the specifications in the SPECSINTACT system format, and all drawings shall be submitted in an AutoCAD compatible format. The design contract scope may require evaluation and classification of asbestos materials as well as characterization ofhazardous/toxic wastes. Fee negotiations would provide for laboratory testing, and subsequent preparation of plans and specifications may require description of proper removal/disposal methods. Firms responding to this announcement must be prepared toaccept the aforementioned as a part of their contract responsibility. The A&E must demonstrate his and each key consultant's qualifications with respect to the published evaluation factors for all services. Evaluation factors (1) through (6) are ofequal importance; factors (7), (8) and (9) are of lesser importance and will be used as ''tie-breakers'' among technically equal firms. Specific evaluation factors include: (1) Specialized Experience - Firms will be evaluated in terms of: (a) theirpast experience with regard to designing the range of facilities described above; (b) their past experience with regard to the preparation of budget cost or cost certification documentation as required by the Navy; (c) experience with designingfacilities using the metric system of measurement as required by the NAVFAC Metrication Conversion Policy for Design, Planning and Design Criteria, and NAVFAC Guide Specifications; (d) experience in resolving scope issues within the budget constraintsand customer's needs; and (e) experience in obtaining environmental permits (wetland permitting in particular) in Virginia; (2) Professional qualifications and technical competence in the type of work required: Firms will be evaluated in terms of thedesign staff's: (a) active professional registration; (b) experience (with present and other firms) and roles of staff members specifically on projects addressed in evaluation factor number one; (c) capability to provide qualified backup staffing forkey personnel to ensure continuity of services and ability to surge to meet unexpected project demands; and (d) organization and office management as evidenced by management approach (management plan for this project), and personnel roles inorganization; (3) Ability to perform work to schedules - Firms will be evaluated in terms of impact of this workload on the design staff's projected workload during the design period; (4) Past Performance - Firms will be evaluated in terms of one ormore of the following (with emphasis on projects addressed in factor number one): (a) the process for cost control and the key person responsible; and (b) performance ratings/letters of recommendations received; (5) Quality Control Program - Firms willbe evaluated on the acceptability of their internal quality control program used to ensure technical accuracy and discipline coordination of plans and specifications - list key personnel responsible; (6) Demonstrated success in prescribing the use ofrecovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design; (7) Firm location and knowledge of the locality of the contract (provided that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms,given the nature and size of the contract) - Firms will be evaluated on their location with respect to the general geographical area of the contract and their knowledge of local codes, laws, permits and construction materials and practices of the area;(8) Volume of Work - Firms will be evaluated in terms of work previously awarded to the firm by DOD with the objective of affecting an equitable distribution of DOD A&E contracts among qualified A&E firms, including small and small disadvantagedbusiness firms and firms that have not had prior DOD contracts; and (9) Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan - Firms will be evaluated on the extent to which offerors identify and commit to small business and to smalldisadvantaged business, historically black college and university, or minority institution in performance of the contract, whether as joint venture, teaming arrangement, or subcontractor. Estimated construction cost is more than $10,000,000. Type ofcontract: Firm Fixed Price. Estimated start date is June 1995.--Architect-Engineer firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit completed Standard Forms (SF) 254 (unless already on file) and 255, U. S.Government Architect-Engineer Qualifications, to the office shown above. In Block 10 of the SF 255, discuss why the firm is especially qualified based upon synopsized evaluation factors; and provide evidence that your firm is permitted by law topractice the professions of architecture or engineering, i.e., State registration number. For selection evaluation factor (1), provide the following information for only the staff proposed for this work using these column headings: ''NAME'', ''RELATEDPROJECTS WORKED ON'', ''YEAR'', ''FIRM'', and ''TECHNICAL ROLE''. Use Block 10 of the SF 255 to provide any additional information desired and continue Block 10 narrative discussion on plain bond paper. All information must be included within the SF 255.Provide a synopsis of the scope of work, point of contact and telephone number for each project listed in SF 255 Block 8. Firms having a current SF 254 on file with this office and those responding by 4:00 p.m. EST, 5 April 1996 will be considered.Late responses will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-10. Neither hand carried proposals nor facsimile responses will be accepted. Firms responding to this advertisement are requested to submit only one copy of qualification statements. Thequalification statements should clearly indicate the office location where the work will be performed and the qualifications of the individuals anticipated to work on the contract and their geographical location.--This proposed contract is beingsolicited on an unrestricted basis, therefore, replies to this notice are requested from all business concerns.--The small business size standard classification is SIC 8711 ($2,500,000).--This is not a request for proposals. Inquiries concerning thisproject should mention location and contract number. See Note 24. (0060)

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