U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, 600 M.L. KING, JR. PL., RM 821, LOUISVILLE KY 40202-2230

C -- ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES FOR ONE INDEFINITE DELIVERY CONTRACT PRIMARILY FOR THE DESIGN OF VARIOUS CIVIL WORKS A/E PROJECTS WITHIN THE LOUISVILLE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES SOL W22W9K-6045-6030 POC Contract Specialist Denise A. Bush (502) 625-7528 (Site Code DACA27) 1. GENERAL CONTRACT INFORMATION: The proposed services will be obtained by a negotiated Firm Fixed Price contract primarily for civil works activities within the District boundaries of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky. However, some military design effort may be requested at military facility sites located in the above states along with the states of Michigan and Tennessee. The maximum amount of the contract shall not exceed $750,000.00 and no individual delivery order shall exceed $150,000.00. The estimated construction cost per project is between $150,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. The contract periods is one year from date of award with an option to extend an additional year with an additional $750,000.00 in the contract amount. Metric design, in whole or in part, will be required for the authorized projects unless otherwise specified. Construction cost estimating must be accomplished using the Micro-Computer Aided Cost Estimating System (M-CACES) software (software and database will be furnished). Specifications must be electronically developed using Corps of Engineers Guide Specifications (CEGS). All drawings must be electronically developed. Any CADD system may be used but submittals must be in accurately translated Intergraph Microstation format in conformance with District CADD standards unless otherwise specified. A laboratory accredited in Bulk Asbestos Fiber Analysis given by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) must be available for hazardous material testing as needed. This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. If a large business is selected to negotiate a contract, the firm will be required to present an acceptable Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business subcontracting Plan in accordance with Public Law 95-507 prior to award of the contract. The current subcontracting goals are 52.5% for small business, 8.8% for Small Disadvantaged Business and 3.0% for Women-Owned Small Business. These percentages are applied to the total amount of subcontracted dollars. Some projects may require partnering with the selected firm which could require the selected A/E to attend an approximate one-day partnering meeting to define the District's expectations of the A/E, create a positive working atmosphere, encourage open communication and identify common goals. Significant emphasis will be placed on the A/E's quality control procedures as the District will not review quality into the project. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: Activities such as preparation of plans, specifications, construction cost estimates and/or technical studies in support of such projects as: a) building design, renovation and repairs to include items as painting, window and door replacement and roof repairs and/or replacements b) structural analysis and design (includes seismic analysis c) mechanical systems, HVAC and plumbing d) electrical systems, alarms and controls, interior/exterior lighting and distribution systems e) fire protection systems f) site surveying g) hydraulic and hydrology analysis h) geotech (soils engineering) activities i) flood protection projects such as channel modifications and bank stabilization, levees, floodwalls j) road design, paving and resurfacing k) site work including planning, grading and drainage l) water and waste water distribution and treatment m) interior space planning and design to include pre-wired work stations n) landscape planning o) corrosion prevention and control and p) survey, analysis, and abatement design for hazardous materials encountered in building demolition and renovation i.e. PCB's, asbestos, and lead in such forms as electrical appurtenances, painted surfaces, floor tiling, pipe insulation and roofing felts. Any and/or all of the above activities could be required st District flood control facilities or at navigational locks and dams. Some work in enclosed/confined spaces may be required. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: See Note 24 for general selection process information. The specific selection criteria (a through d being primary and e through h secondary) in descending order of importance are as follows and must be documented in the SF255: a) A designer and checker with education, training and specialized experience in architecture and in the fields of civil, sanitary, hydraulic, geotech (soils engineering), structural (independent of civil), mechanical, and electrical engineering are necessary with at least one in each field professionally registered. Additionally, professionals qualified by education, registration, certification and/or training in interior design, landscape architecture, industrial hygiene, and hazardous material inspection and abatement methods are necessary. The Interior Designer must either be NCIDQ Certified, a registered Interior Designer or a registered architect with demonstrated training and experience in interior design. The hygienist must be a Certified Industrial Hygienist (ABIH). The hazardous material inspector must have successfully completed and EPA approved course for building inspectors and asbestos management planners. b) Specialized experience and technical competence in building design and or renovation including seismic design or upgrades; raised flooring; comprehensive interior design; pre-wired work stations; acoustic separation; security systems; Life Safety Codes; exterior and interior lighting; mechanical and electrical systems to include HVAC Systems and energy monitoring control systems; design of fire alarm and protection systems; site surveying; road design, drainage, and general site grading; utility analysis an design to include electrical distribution, mechanical, storm and sanitary systems; corrosion protection systems; and asbestos, lead paint, radon, and PCB investigations and abatement. Only resumes identifying the professionalism and specialized experience of the design group are necessary. Other available personnel may be specified in paragraph 10 of the SF255. c) Capacity to complete the work in the required time. d) Past performance on DOD and other contracts with respect to cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules. e) Geographical location and knowledge of the locality of the project. f) Superior performance evaluations on recently completed DOD contracts g) Volume of DOD contract awards in the last 12 months as described in Note 24 h) Extent of participation of SB, SDB, historically black colleges and universities and minority institutions in the proposed contract team, measured as a percentage of the estimated effort. In addition, a brief Design Management Plan including an explanation of the firm's management approach, management of subcontractors (if applicable), quality control procedures and an organizational chart showing the inter-relationship of management and various team components (including subcontractors) must be included in paragraph 10 of the SF255. 4. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: a) See Note 24 for general submission requirements. Firms which are interested and meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit one completed SF255 (Revision 11-92), U.S. Government A/E and Related Services for Specific Projects to the office shown above. SF255 (Revision 10-83) is obsolete and only the 11-92 edition of SF255 will be accepted. All responses on SF255 to this announcement must be received no later than 4:30 pm Local Time on the 30th calendar day after the date of this publication to be considered for selection. The day following this CBD announcement counts as day number 1. If the 30th day falls on Saturday, Sunday or a U.S. Government holiday, the deadline is the close of business on the next Government business day. b) It is requested that interested firms list the fee amount and date of all DOD contracts awarded during the last 12 months to the firm and all subsidiaries in Block 9 of the SF255. c) Responding firms must submit a current and accurate SF254 for each proposed consultant. Additionally, all responding firms which do not have a current (within the last 12 months) SF254 on file with the North Pacific Division, Corps of Engineers, must also furnish a completed SF 254. If a SF254 is included, only the 11-92 edition of the form will be accepted. The business size status (large, small and/or minority) should be indicated in Block 3 of the SF255. Definition: A concern is small if the annual receipts averaged over the past 3 fiscal years do not exceed $2.5 million. d) No other information including pamphlets or booklets is requested or required. e) No other general notification to firms under consideration for this project will be made and no further action is required. Solicitation packages are not provided for A/E contracts. This is not a(0080)

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