U. S. ARMY ENGR, WESCE, 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD, VICKSBURG, MS 39180-6199

C -- DESIGN AND PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE HAZARDOUS WASTE RESEARCH CENTER SOL CBD&&&-9604-0001 POC Randy Brown, 601 634-4119 (Site Code DACW39) 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: A-E services are required for site investigation, planning, engineering studies, final design and construction phase services for the subject project. This announcement is not a small business set- aside. A firm-fixed-price will be negotiated. The contract is anticipated to be awarded in Oct 96 and design completed Jan 97. The Service Contract Act will apply to all non-professional employees working under this contract. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: APPROXIMATELY 9,000 SQ FT addition, custom environmental and chemical engineering laboratory facility designed to support environmental technology research and development. Facility includes offices for research personnel, chemistry and pilot study laboratories with chemical resistant benches and cabinets, fume hoods, exhaust filtering systems, laboratory pressure sensitive HVAC temperature control and air handling systems (HVAC), a cold storage room, distribution systems for vacuum, reverse osmosis water, natural gas, ultra pure compressed air, fire detection, annunciation and suppression systems. Supporting facilities include water, sewer, natural gas, HVAC, electric service, security lighting, parking, storm drainage, information/communication systems and general site improvements. Demolition of one metal storage building approximately 4800 SQ FT will be required as part of the project. The estimated construction cost is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: 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-e are primary. Criteria f-g are secondary and will be used as ''tie-breakers'' among technically equal firms. a. Specialized experience and technical competence in: (1) Special permitted hazardous waste and chemistry laboratories compliant with NFPA, OSHA, RCRA, Clean Air Act (CAA), and State of Mississippi Environmental Regulations. (2) Environmental control and air filtration systems for chemistry laboratories and equipment. (3) Cold storage unit for chemical storage. (4) Voice and data communications systems, including fiber optics. (5) Chemistry/contaminated waste handling systems. (6) Special utility supply and distribution systems such as vacuum, reverse osmosis water, natural gas, and ultra pure compressed air. (7) Automated systems for fire detection and suppression in chemistry and pilot laboratory environments. (8) Producing CADD drawings on 3.5 inch disks in a format fully compatible with Project Architect and Microstation PC readable from DOS or Windows NT based machines. (9) Construction cost estimating, and preparation of estimates on IBM-compatible personal computers using Corps of Engineers Computer Aided Cost Estimating System (M-CACES) (software provided by the Government) or similar software. (10) Producing quality designs based on evaluation of the firm's design quality management plan (DQMP). The evaluation will consider the management approach, coordination of disciplines and subcontractors, quality control procedures, and prior experience of prime firm and any significant contractors on similar projects. (11) Completion of design for facilities similar in size and nature within the last four years with at least one of these facilities constructed and in operation. b. Knowledge of design of buildings and building systems for climates and soil conditions equal or similar to those in Vicksburg, Mississippi. c. Qualified registered personnel in the following key disciplines: project management (architect or engineer), architecture, chemical engineering civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, certified industrial hygienist, surveying, specification writing, construction cost estimating and computer aided drafting. The evaluation will consider education, training, registration, overall and relevant experience, and longevity with the firm. d. Past performance on DoD and other contracts with respect to cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. e. Capacity to satisfy requirements of 15, 30, 60, and 90 percent milestones and complete the design by Jan 97. The evaluation will consider the experience of the firm and any consultants in similar size projects, and the availability of an adequate number of personnel in key disciplines. 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 total estimated effort. g. Volume of DoD contract awards in the last 12 months as described in Note 24. 4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: See Note 24 for general submission requirements. Interested firms having the capabilities to perform this work must submit two copies of SF 255 (11/92 edition), and two copies of SF 254 (11/92 edition) for the prime firm and all the consultants, to the above address not later than the close of business on the 30th day after the date of this announcement. If the 30th day is a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal holiday, the deadline is the close of business of the next business day. Include the firm's ACASS number in SF 255, Block 3b. For ACASS information, call 503-326-3459. In SF 255 Block 10 describe the firm's overall DQMP. A project-specific design quality control plan must be prepared and approved by the Government as a condition of contract award, but is not required with this submission. Solicitation packages are not provided. This is not a request for proposal. Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. No contract award will be made until appropriated funds are made available from which payment for contract purposes can be made. See Note 24. (0100)

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