30th Contracting Squadron/LGCCA, Building 7015, Section 2D, 806 13th Street, Suite 2, Vandenberg AFB CA 93437-5226

C -- OPEN-END ARCHITECT & ENGINEER SERVICES SOL F04684-96-R0021. Due 041596. POC Adam White, Contracting Specialist, 805/734-8232 extension 68346, FAX 805/734-8232 extension 62516, TSgt Calvin Durgin, Contracting Office, 805/734-8232, extension 62541. Standard Industrial Classification Code 8712, Architect-Engineer (AE) services are required for design of miscellaneous construction projects and supporting services at Vandenberg AFB, California. Open-end AE contracts will be issued for a one year period (basic year) with an additional one year period (option year) if the Government chooses to extend the contract. Open-end AE contracts may be competed based on price between the top five AE firms. Individual delivery order fees issued under this contract will not exceed $250,000.00, with the exception of the initial delivery order which may exceed this limitation. The total fees for the basic year will not exceed $500,000.00. The total fees for the basic year and option years combined will not exceed $1,000,000.00. A minimum of $10,000.00 in fees will be issued under the contract. Delivery orders will be issued as needed throughout the contract period. Delivery orders be competed based on price between two or more AE firms. Design services are required for the renovation, repair and maintenance of residential, commercial and industrial facilities. Design services include the preparation of drawings in AutoCAD and specifications in CSI format. Investigative services, studies, reports, design analysis, surveys and cost estimates may also be included. The primary discipline for this AE selection is Mechanical & Electrical Engineering. However, other design services that may be needed are any combination of architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, sanitary, fire protection, landscape architectural and cathodic protection. Non-design services that may be needed are construction management, asbestos and lead testing and environmental. The primary discipline must be accomplished by the AE firm, but other disciplines may be accomplished by qualified consultants. Submit credentials for key personnel and consultants to accomplish services in all areas listed. All contract drawings must be stamped by a professional licensed architect or engineer in the state where the contract documents are prepared. Significant evaluation factors include: 1. Specialized experience in the discipline of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering, including: HVAC Systems (Constant Volume, Variable Air Volume, Dual Duct), HVAC Control Systems (Direct Digital Control), Plumbing Systems (Commercial Piping, Commercial Pumping), Electromechanical Process Control Systems, High Voltage Distribution Systems (12KV to 70KV), Low Voltage Distribution Systems (600 Volt and under), High and Low Voltage Switchgear Installations and Switchboards and Motor Control Centers. 2. Quality of similar work for the Department of Defense (DOD) and other clients. 3. Qualifications and experience of key personnel and consultants to Vandenberg AFB. 6. Volume of work previously awarded by the Department of Defense. 7. Other factors such as proven cost control, quality control procedures, or others which may be beneficial to the Government. Firms desiring consideration shall submit SF 254 and SF 255 within 30 days of this announcement. Two contracts are expected to be awarded under this AE selection. This is not a Request for Proposal. (068)

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