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C -- ARCHITECT/ENGINEER, INDEFINITE DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITIES CONTRACT, LINCOLN HOME NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE, SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS Sol. 1443RP603096013. POC: Billy W. Davis, Contracting Officer, 402-221-3464. The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking an Architect/Engineer (A/E) firm or organization to perform an indefinite quantities contract for historic preservation, interior adaptive use, landscape architecture, and general architectural projects at Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Springfield, Illinois. The scope of work includes: Title I Services including preparation of necessary advance topographical or other field surveys, obtaining test borings or other subsurface data, conducting technical analyses and investigations, conducting archeological investigations including the development of reports and the cataloging of objects, historical and technical research, preparation of preliminary and other studies, sketches, layouts, outlines of specifications, and advance cost estimates and other special services; Title II Services including the preparation of contract documents, e.g., construction drawings, specifications, and standards for structures, utilities, and appurtenances based on approved conceptual plans; and, preparation of construction cost estimates, bid package, or other contract documents; Title III Services including supervision and inspection of construction archeological mitigation as required; assistance in issuing, securing, and analyzing bids or proposals, review and approval of shop drawings and other submittals by the construction contractor or his subcontractors; advice and interpretation of plans and specifications during the construction period, if the Government performs the inspections; preparation of operation and maintenance manuals; preparation of record drawings showing construction as actually accomplished; and preparation of other reports, as may be required by the Government. Disciplines including historical research, paint, mortar, and asbestos analysis, architecture (historical and contemporary), landscape architecture (historical and contemporary), archeology, structural, electrical, and mechanical engineering will be required and shall be included as part of the submittal. The project types anticipated include structural, condition, and fabric analysis of historic and non-historic structures; and building site investigation, evaluation, and design. The total of all work orders for the base year only shall not be less than $5,000, nor shall they exceed a maximum of $125,000 per Delivery Order or a total of $200,000 in any one contract year. The term of the contract is for one (1) year, with four (4) on-year extension options. The following criteria shall be used in the evaluation of the prospective firms in descending order of importance: 1.) Specialized recent experience and technical expertise applicable to both historic preservation/restoration and contemporary architecture/engineering projects and specific knowledge of the locality of the park; 2.) Professional experience and qualifications of the firm and proposed key personnel including specialized technical skills, project coordination and management skills, and experience in working together as a team for the performance of required services; 3.) Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules; 4.) Capacity to accomplish more than one project at a time within the desired time schedule; 5.) Availability of additional contractor personnel or consultants to support expansion or acceleration of the project; and, 6.) Familiarity with the use of CADD technology. The NPS welcomes the participation of small business firms including woman and minority owned and operated A/E firms. A/E firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit a Letter of Interest and completed Standard Forms 254 for each firm and a team Standard Form 255. Responses must be received before 5:00 p.m., 30 days from the date of this publication (first workday following a weekend or holiday) in order to be considered for this selection. Responses shall be addressed to: National Park Service, Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Attention: John Rice; 413 South Eighth Street, Springfield, Illinois 62701-1905. The exterior envelope shall be clearly marked with the solicitation number (1443RP603096013). Questions may be directed to Billy Davis, Contracting Officer, National Park Service, Great Lakes Support Office, 1709 Jackson Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68102-2571, in writing. (172)

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