USAED, SACRAMENTO, ATTN: A-E NEGOTIATIONS SECTION, 1325 J STREET ROOM 1079, SACRAMENTO CA 95814-2922

C -- DESIGN OF A TECHNICAL FACILITY, BEALE AFB, CALIFORNIA SOL DACA05-96-R-0023 DUE 052896 POC Mr. Ken Parkinson, Chief, A-E Negotiations Section (916)557-7470. Contracting Officer: Judith Grant. (Site Code DACA05) 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: A-E services are required for site investigation, survey, planning, engineering studies, concept design, final design (option) and construction phase services (option) for the subject project. The design will be prepared in the metric system of measurement. Design effort will include 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 Government). The end result of this design shall be drawings, and in addition, the contractor shall provide electronic data in and/orcompatible with vectorized autocad format (latest version). The specifications will be produced in SPECSINTACT using Corps of Engineers Military Construction Guide Specifications. The responses to design review comments will be provided on Corps of Engineers Automated Review Management System (ARMS). This project is in support of the base realignment and closure program. All responders are advised that this requirement may be cancelled at any time during solicitation, selection evaluation, negotiation and final award process and/or during the design process based on decisions related to DoD changes in force structure and disposition of U.S. Armed Forces. This work will include all architectural-engineering (A-E) and related services necessary to complete the design, and A-E services during the construction phase for this project. A firm-fixed- price contract will be negotiated. The contract is anticipated to be awarded in July 1996. This contract is open to all businesses regardless of size. All interested Architect-Engineers are reminded that in accordance with the provisions of PL 95-507, they will be expected to place subcontractors to the maximum practicable extent consistent with the efficient performance of the contract with small and small disadvantaged firms. If a large business is selected for this contract, it must comply with FAR 52.219-9 regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan on that part of the work it plans to subcontract. The recommended goal for the work intended to be subcontracted is 52.5% for small business. It further states that out of that 52.5%, 8.8% is for small disadvantged business and 3.0% is for small business/woman owned. The firm selected for this contract will be required to submit a detailed subcontracting plan at a later date. If the selected firm submits a plan with lesser goals, it must submit written rationale of why the above goals were not met. A detailed plan is not required to be submitted with the SF 255; however, the plans to do so should be specified in Block 10 of the SF 255. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: This project consists of an approximate 8,000 square meter permanent technical applications facility. The facility includes isolated/shielded lab spaces, administrative areas, specialized lab support spaces, and storage areas involving physics, chemistry, nuclear measurements, and gas analysis. Project includes pre-wired workstations, security intrusions control, and fire detection and suppression. Supporting facilities include site improvements, communications systems, and utilities, including UPS system. The estimated construction cost of this project is greater than 10 million dollars. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: See Note 24 for general selection process. The firm and staff must be able to obtain or have a secret security clearance and so indicate on the SF 255 or transmittal letter. The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance (first by major criterion and then by each sub-criterion). Criteria ''a'' through ''e'' are primary. Criteria ''f'' through ''h'' are secondary and will only be used as tie-breakers between technically equal firms. a. Specialized experience and technical competence of the firm and consultants in: (1) Design of technical laboratories. (2) Familiarity with the charrette process for data gathering and development of conceptual studies. (3) Use of automated design systems described above (M-CACES, CADD, SPECSINTACT, and ARMS). (4) Experience producing quality designs based on an evaluation of a firm's Design Quality Management Plan (DQMP). The DQMP should include an organization chart and briefly address management approach, team organization, quality control procedures, cost control, value engineering, coordination of inhouse disciplines and subcontractors, and prior experience of the prime firm and any significant consultants on similar projects. b. Past performance on DoD and other contracts with respect to quality of work, cost control, and compliance with performance schedules. c. Qualified professional personnel in the following key disciplines: project management; registered professionals in the following disciplines (architecture, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural, civil, and communication engineering; cost estimating; certified industrial hygienist; and interior design. The evaluation will consider education, training, registration, overall and relevant experience, and longevity with the firm. d. Knowledge of the locality of the project site including geological features, climatic conditions, and local laws and regulations. e. Capacity to complete the concept design (35 percent) by January 1997 and the final design by August 1997, assuming contract award in July 1996. 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. Volume of DoD contract awards in the last 12 months as described below. g. Location of the firm in the general geographical area of the project site. h. Extent of participation of small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, historically black colleges and universities, and minority institutions in the proposed contract team, measured as a percentage of the total estimated effort. 4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: See Note 24 for general submission requirements. Interested Architect-Engineer firms having capabilities to perform this work are invited to submit one completed SF 255 (11/92 edition) US Government Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project for themselves and one completed SF 254 (11/92 edition) for themselves and one for each of their subcontractors to the office shown above, ATTN: A-E Negotiations Section.. In block 4 of the SF 255, list only the personnel for the office indicated to perform the work in block 3b. In block 7 of the SF 255: provide resumes for all key team members, whether with the prime firm or a subcontractor; list specific project experience for key team members; and indicate the team members role on each listed project (project manager, architect, design engineer, etc). In block 9 of the SF 255, responding firms must indicate the number and amount of fees awarded on DoD (Army, Navy and Air Force) contracts during the 12 months prior to this notice, including change orders and supplemental agreements for the submitting office only. In block 10 of the SF 255, provide the DQMP and organization chart for the proposed team. 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. Responses received by the close of business (4:30pm) on the closing date will be considered for selection. If the closing date is a Saturday, Sunday or Federal holiday, the deadline is the close of business of the next business day. No other 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 request for proposal. All responsible sources may submit the required SF 254 and SF 255 which shall be considered by the agency. (0113)

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