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C -- IQ A/E SERVICES FOR VARIOUS MESS HALLS, OFFICER/ ENLISTED CLUBS AND ROOFING PROJECTS AT MCB, CAMP PENDLETON; NOC, FALLBROOK; AND MWTC, BRIDGEPORT, CA SOL N68711-95-R-3704 DUE 042396 POC Renae Jones, 619-725-8241/Contracting Officer, Catherine Jones, 619-725-8240 Firm Fixed Price/Indefinite Quantity Architectural-Engineering Services are required for feasibility and concept studies, material investigations, color studies, plans, cost estimates, preparation of engineering studies and investigations, preparation of architectural and engineering documents and reports for projects associated with Architectural, Structural, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Landscaping, Environmental Analysis and incidental related work. The types of projects will involve all aspects of various Architectural Engineering services with associated multi-discipline Architectural/ Engineering support services. The general intent of a typical project includes, but is not limited to, total interior and exterior remodeling of existing structures of mess halls and club facilities. The project will include concept design studies, seismic analysis reports and updating existing buildings to current building code requirements. The project will also include new and renovated roofing, asbestos/lead testing of existing roofing and building materials, replacement and renovation of heating and air conditioning equipment for sound attenuated operation, new toilets, lighting, water conserving landscaping, site regrading and repaving of existing parking lots. Additional work includes fire protection sprinkler and alarm system for buildings including connection to the Facilities Management System (FMS) and other incidental related work as required to complete this project. This contract requires the use of SPECSINTACT software for preparation of the contract specifications and CADD Standards and Procedures. This contract also requires the ability to coordinate various engineering disciplines and the phasing of construction as well as the ability to provide cost estimates in two categories (repairs and new construction) with appropriate notes identifying each construction task by type for the purpose of obtaining a bid for each category. Projects may also require the testing, identification and removal of asbestos, lead containing paint, heavy metals and PCB oil. If asbestos or hazardous material is present, the A-E will be required to identify them and provide for their disposal or treatment in construction plans and specifications in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The term of the contract will be 365 days from the date of the contract award or until the $500,000.00 limit is reached. The Delivery Order limitation is $200,000.00. The proposed contract includes a Government option for the same terms and conditions of the original contract for an additional 365 days. If the Government exercises the option to extend, the total amount of the contract shall not exceed $1,000,000.00. The guaranteed minimum contract amount is $25,000.00. The estimated start date is August 1996. A/E selection criteria are listed in descending order of importance as follows: (1) Professional qualifications of the staff necessary for satisfactory performance of required services with experience in remodeling of existing structures, interior, exterior renovation and new designs of buildings for mess halls, officer/enlisted club facilities (e.g. mass feeding kitchens and dining rooms, refrigeration, HVAC) roofing (sheet metal, single ply, cold applied, clay tile, modified bituminous) seismic analysis and updating existing buildings to current building code requirements, heating/air conditioning systems, plumbing, electrical and fire protection systems. Project manager is to be a Registered Architect. Indicate which consultants from the proposed team, if any, participated in the services for plans and specifications preparation of each design project listed in Block 8. List only the team members who actually would perform major tasks under this project and only qualifications related to the individual's potential contributions to this project; (2) Recent specialized experience and technical competence of the Firm (including consultants) in the design and rehabilitation of Mess Halls, Enlisted/Officer Clubs and Roofing projects as stated in Criterion (1); (3) Capacity of the firm to accomplish the contemplated work within the required amount of time. (Indicate the firm's present workload and the availability of the project team including subconsultants for the proposed contract performance period between August 1996 and August 1997.); (4) Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules. Briefly describe internal quality assurance/quality control procedures and cost control procedures and indicate effectiveness by listing preliminary estimate, final A/E estimate, construction award amount and percentage differential and construction change order rate for up to five recent projects. (NOTE: Specific examples must be cited in Block 10 of the SF 255. List recent awards, commendations and other performance evaluations. Do not submit copies); (5) Location of the firm in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project, provided that this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms given the nature and size of the contract; (6) Demonstrated success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design. For purposes of the Slate and Selection process there are no exclusions for recovered materials; (7) Volume of work previously awarded to the firm by the Department of Defense (DoD), with the object of effecting equitable distribution of contracts among qualified A/E firms, including minority-owned firms and firms that have not had prior DoD contracts. (8) Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business or Women-owned Business Status of primary consultant or use of Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business or Women-owned Business as sub-consultants by the primary consultant. Evaluation criterion (1) through (4) are the primary evaluation factors in the determination of the most highly qualified firm. Criterion (5) through (8) are secondary factors that will become a consideration in the event that all firms are considered equal on factors (1) through (4). Those firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement and wish to be considered must submit a SF 254 (including subconsultants) and SF 255 which should include an organizational chart of key personnel to be assigned to the projects. One copy of the SF 254/255 is to be received in this office no later than 4:00 P.M. Pacific Time, April 23, 1996. SF 254/255's received after this date and time will not be considered. All SF 254/255's delivered by means other than the postal service should be addressed to OICC, A/E Branch, Building 22101, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 and received by the above date. No other notification of these projects will be made to firms. Other additional information requested of applying firms: On the SF 255, indicate solicitation number in Block 2d, CEC (Contractor Establishment Code) and/or Duns number (for the address listed in Block 3) and TIN number in Block 3, facsimile number (if any) in Block 3a, and in Block 10 discuss why the firm is especially qualified based on the selection criteria. Personal interviews may not be scheduled prior to selection of the most highly qualified firms. SF 255's shall not exceed 30 printed pages. (Double sided pages are counted as two pages. Organizational charts and photographs are excluded with the exception of photographs with text which will be considered as a page.) All information must be included on the SF 255 (cover letter, other attachments and pages in excess of the 30 page limit will not be included in the evaluation process). All information must be included on the SF 254/255 (cover letters and other attachments will not be included in the evaluation process). Firms which design or prepare specifications for a construction contract or procurement of supplies cannot provide the construction or supplies. This limitation also applies to subsidiaries and affiliates of the firm. For firms applying with multiple offices, indicate the office which completed each of the projects listed in Block 8 and list which office is under contract for any contracts listed in Block 9. Use Block 10 of the SF 255 to provide any additional information desired. Telegraphic and facsimile SF 254/255's will not be accepted. (0072)

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