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C -- ARCHITECT ENGINEER SERVICES ARE REQUIRED FOR ONE INDEFINITE DELIVERY-TYPE MECHANICAL-ELECTRICAL CONTRACT FOR HARRY DIAMOND LABORATORIES, ADELPHI, MD SOL DACA31-96-R-0037 POC Susan Sonenthal 410-962-7646 Work may consist of preparation of reports, studies, design criteria, design and other general architect-engineering services for alterations, renovation, maintenance and repair, and new construction projects. The AE should demonstrate design experience in energy conservation, variable volume terminal reheat systems, another specialized electronics/fluidics laboratory support systems and clean rooms. Concentration of work shall be in mechanical/electrical engineering. Work may include interior and exterior power, lighting, and distribution systems; EMCS: IDS; cathodic protection systems; life cycle cost analyses; HVAC and central plant systems; heating and chilling distribution systems; gas/oil distribution systems; and seismic designs. The firm shall also have the capability to provide other multi-discipline engineering services, including: architecture, civil, structural, plumbing, sanitary, and geotechnical engineering; fire protection, cost estimating; asbestos and lead paint survey, testing, and abatement design. The firm shall have a minimum of one certified industrial hygienist. The staff must be capable of responding to multiple work orders concurrently. The products are not required to be performed using a specific CADD system; however, the AE will be required to provide any digitizing and/or translation services necessary to deliver the final design products in AUTOCADD Release 13 on 3-1/2 inch high density diskettes formatted for 1.44MB. Drawings may also be requested on CD-ROM. Contract will be for a 12-month period and will contain an option to extend for 12 additional months. Cumulative total of each contract award shall not exceed $750,000.00. Individual delivery orders for each contract shall not exceed $150,000.00. Subcontracting Plan Requirements: If the selected AE is a large Business Concern, the AE shall be required to submit a subcontracting plan with the final fee proposal, 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 8 percent of total planned subcontracting dollars shall be placed with small disadvantaged businesses, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities or Minority Institutions. Firms desiring consideration should submit appropriate data as described in Numbered Note 24 including SF 255. SF 255 must be submitted for prime and joint ventures. SF 254 must be submitted for prime, joint ventures, and consultants. Notwithstanding the statements to the contrary in General Note 24 and Block 6 of the SF 255, only SF 254s submitted with the SF 255 will be considered in the evaluation. The SF 255 and SF 254 shall clearly indicate the staffing of the office indicated to do the work. Responses to this announcement received within 30 days from the date of this issue will be considered for selection. Internet address: Susan.J.Sonenthal@ccmail.usace.army.mil. Street address: City Crescent Building, ATTN: Susan Sonenthal, Room 7000, 10 South Howard Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. This is not a request for proposal. (0071)

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