Navy Public Works Center, 9742 Maryland Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23511-3095, Attn: Facilities Contracting Department, A&E Management Division, Code 022

C -- WHOLEHOUSE/WHOLESITE REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO CAPEHART HOUSING, PHASE I AND PHASE II, NAVAL BASE NORFOLK, VIRGINIA SOL N00187-96-R-8065. Contact Mr. Robert A. Lemon, P.E., Contracting Officer, 804/444-4200. Architect-Engineering services are required for the preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, related studies and all associated engineering to provide all necessary wholehouse/wholesite repairs and improvements to the Navy Family Housing Capehart housing units at Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia. There are 181-3 bedrooms units and 44 4-bedroom units combined mostly in single story duplex configurations. This contract includes two construction phases, 105 units in Phase I (83 3-bedroom and 22 4-bedroom units), and 120 units in Phase II (98 3-bedroom and 22 4-bedroom units), and is based on recommendations from the Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan. The type of contract is firm fixed price. The project will be designed using metric measure. The firm must demonstrate qualifications (with respect to the evaluation factors stated herein) to prepare complete contract documents for both construction phases. The total estimated construction costs for both phases is $20M-$24M. Design for handicapped accessibility/adaptability will be required (33 accessible/adaptable units to be constructed). Typical whole house repairs and improvements may include; repair/replacement of roofs; refinishing hardwood floors; repairs and improvements to interior wall finishes; replacing kitchen and bath cabinets, counter tops, sinks and fixtures; replacement of kitchen and bath floors; replacement of all interior and exterior doors, windows, and storm doors; repair/replace foundation cap boards and mortar seals; replacement of aluminum gutters and downspouts; replacement of hot water tanks and asbestos hot water tanks flue pipes, and, replace all plumbing fixtures, valves, supply tubes, p-traps and basket strainers; replacement of electrical switches, receptacles, interior and exterior light fixtures, kitchen and bath fans, and service panels; HVAC repairs/replacement; and, replacement of concrete patios and privacy fencing. Dishwashers and garbage disposals are to be installed. Storage sheds are to be provided at the rear of units, and screening is to be installed for condensing units and trash containers. Wholesite repair and improvements may include landscaping, upgraded playgrounds and tennis courts, bus shelters, trash receptacles, benches, mail boxes, street lights, community signage and sidewalks. All electrical utilities are to be relocated underground. The above is not all inclusive and additional items and/or deletions may occur. The Government reserves an option to award construction inspection services. The firm must demonstrate its and each key consultant's qualifications with respect to the established evaluation factors as stated herein. Evaluation factors (1) through (5) are of equal importance; factors (6) through (9) are of lesser importance, but will be used to assist in the selection, especially should one or more firms be essentially equally qualified for Factors (1) through (5). Specific evaluation factors are: (1) Professional qualifications and technical competence of the designed team: Evaluation will be made in terms of; (a) Design team (includes consultants) experience involving repair and improvement projects design of Navy family housing units similar to those described herein (include an individual's experience with this firm or other firms provided it is relevant). (b) Design team's knowledge of the general area of Naval Base Norfolk in terms of codes, laws, permit requirements, construction materials, general practices, topography and subsurface conditions, as demonstrated by previous project experience (give specific examples). (c) Design team's active professional registrations and/or certifications in their individual area of expertise. (d) Specific involvement of each team member in the relevant project listed in Block 8 of the SF 255 (if the firm has multiple office locations, the location of the design team members must be identified) (also, if several offices will contribute to the project team and one particular office will serve as the project office, explain how the various team members will perform the tasks required, if they are not all relocated to the project office during the performance of this contract). (e) Design team experience with handicapped accessibility/adaptability projects. (f) designation of back-up personnel (include consultants) and their qualifications. (2) Firm Qualifications: Evaluation will be made in terms of; (a) Recent experience of the firm in the design of repair and improvements to Navy family housing projects similar to this solicitation (1991 - 1996) and as explained previously (be as specific as you can in providing your information, including dates and location). (b) Involvement of management personnel with this contract and their continuity with the firm. (c) Firm experience with asbestos materials/abatement and lead identification. (d) AutoCAD Release 13 or higher format capability. (3) Ability to accomplish the work; (a) Demonstrated ability to complete the design in an 8 months time frame after contract award (Includes 60 day Government review) (give specific examples of similar size and type designs completed in the same or shorter time frame). (4) Past performance: Firms will be evaluated in terms of; (a) Cost estimating ability as demonstrated by comparison of design cost estimates with the low bid on similar size and type family housing projects (give specific examples) (show costs, and the difference as a percentage). (b) Ability to prepare cost estimates in the computerized CES format, and specifications using SPECSINTACT. (c) Experience with projects involving metric measure (give specific examples). (d) Demonstrated long term relationships and repeat business with Government and private customers. (e) Performance awards received. (5) Quality control program: Firms will be evaluated on the acceptability of their quality control program used to ensure technical accuracy discipline coordination of designs, plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports/studies (an adequate summary of the program is requested, please do not submit copies of the entire program). (6) Firm's geographical location: Firms will be evaluated on geographic location as regards to accessibility to the Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia, and their demonstrated ability to respond to the demands of this contract in a timely manner (provided that application of this factor leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms). (7) Volume of work: Firms will be evaluated in terms of work previously awarded by DoD with the objective of effecting an equitable distribution of DoD A&E contracts among qualified firms, including small disadvantaged business firms and firms that have not hade prior DoD contracts. (8) Primary Consultants and Sub-contractors: Firms will be evaluated on their use of small or disadvantaged or women-owned business firms as consultants or sub-contractors. (9) Firms will be evaluated on their experience with projects that provide for the use of recovered materials to achieve waste reduction, and, use of energy-efficiency in facility designs. This ends the evaluation factors. Digital graphics data base of site survey may be required; if so, the survey and all drawings forming a part thereof shall be submitted in an AutoCAD Release 13 or higher format. The contract scope may require evaluation and definition of asbestos or lead materials and toxic waste disposition. A&E firms meeting the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit completed current Standard Forms 254 (unless already on file with this office within the past 12 months) and 255, U.S. Government Architect-Engineer Qualifications, to the office shown above. In Block 10 of the SF 255 discuss why the firm is especially qualified based on each evaluation factor given herein. All information must be included within the SF 254 and 255; cover letters, bindings and covers, and other attachments are discouraged and are not considered in the evaluation process. FIRMS RESPONDING TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BY CLOSE OF BUSINESS (3:45 PM EDT JUNE 28, 1996 WILL BE CONSIDERED. Firms responding should submit only one copy of the qualifications package. Neither hand carried nor facsimile responses will be accepted. Courier delivered packages should be sent to Facilities Contracting Department, A&E Management Division, first floor, building Z-140, Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia. This proposed contract is being solicited on an unrestricted basis, therefore, replies to this notice are requested from all business concerns. Before award of the contract, the A&E, if not a small business concern, shall agree in the contract, by incorporation of an acceptable small business and small disadvantaged business subcontracting plan, per FAR Part 19.7 that small business concerns and small disadvantaged business concerns shall have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in this contract consistent with its efficient performance. The small business size standard classification is SIC 8711 ($2,500,000). This is not a request for proposals. Inquiries concerning this contract must mention location and contract number. See Note 24. (141)

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