Navy Public Works Center, 9742 Maryland Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23511-3095, Attn: Facilities Contracting Department, A&E Management Division, Code 022

C -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY A&E CONTRACT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR MODIFICATIONS TO VARIOUS POWER/STEAM PLANTS AT NAVAL BASE NORFOLK, VIRGINIA AND OTHER INSTALLATION SOL N00187-96-R-7955. Contact Mr. Robert A. Lemon, P.E., Contracting Officer, 804/444-4200. Services are required for the preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, related studies and all associated engineering for modification/repair/alteration projects for various power/steam plants. The firm must demonstrate qualifications (with respect to the evaluation factors stated herein) to perform design to modify/repair/alter/the following (but not inclusive) examples of types of equipment, systems, and building components: water systems including water softeners, deionizers, deaerators, feed water pumps, piping and valves; continuous blowdown systems; flash tanks and heat exchangers; air compressor systems; boilers including burners, breeching, ID fans, FD fans, drums and tubes; instrumentation and controls; insulation; building components including supports, walls, floors, trenches, windows, cranes, doors, plumbing, lighting, ventilation, and electrical. Design could involve modification, repair, alteration, replacement, or new. A seed project has not been designated for this indefinite quantity contract. The type of contract is firm fixed price. The total contract design fees awarded cannot exceed $500K in 12 months. the duration of this contract is one year from date of award. There is a one year Government option requiring the same basic power/steam plant engineering skills. Should the Government exercise the option, the same fee limitations as the first year apply. The estimated construction costs of most projects is normally in the $100K to $2M range. Studies are normally in the range of $10K to $50K. The Government reserves an option to award construction inspection services. The firm must demonstrate its and each key consultant's qualifications with respect to the established evaluation factors as stated herein. Evaluation factors (1) through (5) are of equal importance; factors; (6) through (9) are of lesser importance, but will be used to assist in the selection, especially should one or more firms be essentially equally qualified for Factors (1) through (5). Specific evaluation factors are: (1) Professional qualifications and technical competence of the designated design team: Evaluation will be made in terms of; (a) Design team (includes consultants) experience involving design of power/steam plant modification/repair/alteration projects of a size and type commensurate with those anticipated for this contract (include an individual's experience with this firm or other firms provided it is relevant). (b) Design team's knowledge of the general area of Naval Base Norfolk in terms of codes, laws, permit requirements, construction materials, general practices, topography and subsurface conditions, as demonstrated by previous project experience. (c) Design team's active professional registrations and/or certifications in their individual area of expertise. (d) Specific involvement of each team member in the relevant projects listed in Block 8 of the SF 255 (if the firm has multiple office locations, the location of the design team members must be identified) (also, if several offices will contribute to the project team and one particular office will contribute to the project team and one particular office will serve as the project office, explain how the various team members will perform the tasks required, if they are not all relocated to the project office during the performance of this contract). (e) Designation of back-up personnel (include consultants) and their qualifications. (2) Firm Qualifications: Evaluation will be made in terms of; (a) Recent power/steam plant engineering design project experience (1990-1995) similar to the type of work as required by this contract and as explained previously (be as specific as you can in providing your information, including dates and location). (b) Involvement of management personnel with this contract and their continuity with the firm. (c) AutoCAD Release 13 or higher format capability. (3) Ability to accomplish the work; (a) Demonstrated ability to accomplish similar design projects as anticipated for this contract in a 3-4 month time frame after award (give specific examples). (b) Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of design while maintaining quality and meeting established completion schedules. (4) Past performance: Firms will be evaluated in terms of; (a) Cost estimating ability as demonstrated by comparison of power/steam plant engineering design cost estimates with the low bid on similar size and type design projects (give specific examples) (show costs, and the difference as a percentage). (b) Ability to prepare cost estimates in the computerized CES format, and specifications using SPECSINTACT. (c) Experience with projects involving metric measure (give specific examples). (d) Demonstrated long term relationships and repeat business with Government and private customers. (e) Performance awards received. (5) Quality control program: Firms will be evaluated on the acceptability of their quality control program used to ensure technical accuracy and discipline coordination of designs, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports/studies (an adequate summary of the program is requested, please do not submit copies of the entire program). (6) Firm's geographical location: Firms will be evaluated on geographic location as regards to accessibility to the Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia, and their demonstrated ability to respond to the demands of this contract in a timely manner (provided that application of this factor leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms). (7) Volume of work: Firms will be evaluated in terms of work previously awarded by DoD with the objective of effecting an equitable distribution of DoD A&E contracts among qualified firms, including small disadvantaged business firms and firms that have not had prior DoD contracts. (8) Primary Consultants and Sub-contractors: Firms will be evaluated on their use recovered materials to achieve waste reduction, and, use of energy-efficiency in facility designs. This ends the evaluation factors. Digital graphics data base of site survey may be required; if so, the survey and all drawings forming a part thereof shall be submitted in an AutoCAD Release 13 or higher format. The contract scope may require evaluation and definition of asbestos or lead materials and toxic waste disposition. A&E firms meeting the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit completed current Standard Forms 254 (unless already on file with this office within the past 12 months) 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 on each evaluation factor given herein. All information must be included within the SF 254 and 255; cover letters, bindings and covers, and other attachments are discouraged and are not considered in the evaluation process. FIRMS RESPONDING TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS (3:45 PM EDT) APRIL 15, 1996, WILL BE CONSIDERED. Firms responding should submit only one copy of the qualifications package. Neither hand carried nor facsimile responses will be accepted. Courier delivered packages should be sent to Facilities Contracting Department, A&E Management Division, first floor, building Z-140, Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia. This proposed contract is being solicited on an unrestricted basis, therefore, replies to this notice are requested from all business concerns. Before award of the contract, the A&E, if not a small business concern, shall agree in the contract, by incorporation of an acceptable small business and small disadvantaged business subcontracting plan, per FAR Part 19.7 that small business concerns and small disadvantaged business concerns shall have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in this contract consistent with its efficient performance. The small business size standard classification is 8711 ($2,500,000). This is not a request for proposals. Inquiries concerning this contract must mention location and contract number. See Note 24. (064)

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