US Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District, P.O. Box 2711, Los Angeles, CA 90053-2325

C -- ARCHITECT-ENGINEER DESIGN SERVICES SOL DACW09-96-R-0011 POC A-E Contracting Branch, James W. Hogan, Jr. (213) 894-5490, Technical Information, Jatin T. Desai, (213) 894-6266. CONTRACT INFORMATION: Architect-Engineer (A-E) Design Services for San Diego Border Patrol Sector (BPS) Complex (BLOCK 1 of SF 255) at Brown Field Airport, San Diego, California, for a period of two years with options for three one year extensions (Brooks A-E Act, PL 92-582). The total Estimated Construction Cost (ECC) for all projects is more than $10,000,000. This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. If a large business is selected for this contract, they must comply with FAR 52.219-9 regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan on that part of the work it intends to subcontract. The subcontracting goals for this contract are that a minimum of 60% of the contractor's intended subcontract amount be placed with small businesses (SB), including small disadvantaged businesses (SDB), 8.8% and Woman-Owned (WOB) 4.0%. The plan is not required with this submittal. This contract is anticipated to be negotiated on a firm fixed price basis, but the Government reserves the right to use any other type contract. The estimated contract start date will be October 1996 for a period of 24 months, and will include options for three one year extensions. Work is subject to availability of funds. The agency has determined that FIRMR Part 201-39 does not apply based on the exception set forth in 201-39.101-3(b)(3iii)(B). PROJECT INFORMATION: The work and services will consist of preparation of Plans and Specifications, Basis of Design, Control Estimate, Bid Schedule, Estimated Construction Period, Construction Labor List and Material Submittal List for following types of Projects: (a) Administration type building to include offices for a Sector Headquarter complex and associated functions such as detention and border patrol function; (b) Vehicle Maintenance Garage to include Admin Function, Repair Bays, Body Shop, Metal Fabrication, Welding Shop, Alignment Pit, Engine Shop, Transmission Shop, Tire Service Shop, Storage Areas, Locker Rooms and Rest Rooms; (c) Facilities Maintenance Shop to include Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Masonry, Painting, Welding, Landscaping and Administration functions; (d) Electronic Shop to include facility for repair of Radios, Sensors, Night Vision equipment and other electronic equipment, installation of Mobile Radios and support areas such as service yard, trash area, lockers, toilets, training rooms; (e) Air Operation Facility to include Traffic Control Center, Admin facility Hanger, Helipad, Fueling Station, Storage and restrooms; (f) Roadways within and outside the BPS Complex; (g) Preparation of Drainage Plan; (h) Preparation of Environmental Document and coordination; (i) Mitigation of Environmental Impacts and (j) BPS Complex Landscaping, Security System, Lighting and Utilities. The firm selected for this contract will be expected to submit a quality control/quality assurance plan and to adhere to it during the work and services required under the contract. In Block 10 of the SF 255 describe the firm's Quality Control Plan (QCP), including Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) of subcontractor(s). The report must be prepared and approved by the Government as a condition of contract award, but is not required with this submission. SELECTION INFORMATION: See Note 24 for general selection process. The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance (first by major criterion and then by each sub-criterion). Criteria a through d are primary. Criteria e through f are secondary and will only be used as ''tie-breakers'' among technically equal firms: a. Professional Qualifications, Specialized Experience and Technical Competence in: architecture, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical engineering with supporting disciplines in environmental services, cost estimating, security and safety engineering, b. Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time and the availability of an adequate number of personnel in key disciplines. c. Past performance on DoD contracts. d. Knowledge of the locality. e. Location of the firm in the general geographical areas. f. 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. g. Volume of DoD contract awards in the last 12 months as described in Note 24. All firms that submit an SF 255 will be notified with a post card acknowledging receipt of their response. The firms which are not recommended by the Pre-Selection Board to the Selection Board for further consideration will also be notified with a post card. The firms which are considered by the Selection Board but are not ranked for negotiation will be notified with a post card. The firms which are ranked for negotiation but are not selected for an award will be notified after the award of the contract. The contract award shall be announced in the Commerce Business Daily. Consistent with the Department of Defense policy of effecting an equitable distribution of contracts among qualified Architect-Engineer firms including small, disadvantaged owned firms and firms that have not had prior DoD contracts (see Note 24), qualified small disadvantaged firm will receive consideration during selection and all other selection evaluation criteria being equal, may become a determining factor for selection. Also, participation of SD firm participation in a joint venture may become a determining factor for selection. Therefore, all offerors' submittal should specifically identify in the appropriate portions of the SF 255 all proposed small disadvantaged firm participation in the proposed activity to be accomplished by the contractor (See Note 24). The Los Angeles District and Minority Business Development Agency are working with local Business Development Centers (BDC's) to provide assistance to small Disadvantaged Business Concerns to participate in Government contracts. 4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested A-E firms having the capabilities for this work are invited to submit one (1) completed Standard Form (SF) 254 and 255, revised editions dated November 1992, Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaires for the prime and one (1) SF 254 for each subcontractor/consultant, by addressing a transmittal letter to the office shown. Lengthy cover letters and generic corporation brochures, or other presentations (such as binding of SF 254 and 255) beyond those sufficient to present a complete and effective response are not desired. Phone calls and personal visits are discouraged. Response to this notice must be received within 30 calendar days from the date of issuance of this synopsis. If the 30th day is a weekend day or a Federal Holiday, the deadline is the close of business of the next business day. Include ACASS number in Block 3b. Call the ACASS Center at 503-326-3459 to obtain a number. No other general notification will be made of this work. Solicitation packages are not provided for A-E contracts. Firms desiring consideration shall submit appropriate data as described in numbered Note 24. (0088)

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