Department of the Navy, Commanding Officer, Engineering Field Activity Mediterranean, PSC 810 Box 51, FPO AE 09619-0051

C -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR PROJECTS PRIMARILY IN ITALY AND OTHER VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE EUROPEAN/MEDITERRANEAN AREA Sol N33191-96-R-0026 due 081996. POC Mr. David L. Price, Contract Specialist, 3981509-7550, Mr. William Barker, Contracting Officer, 3981509-7550. Comprehensive construction management services are required for schedule forecasting/analysis, and quality assurance and inspection in connection with projects currently under construction or to be awarded in the near future. The services include (but are not limited to) forecasting and analysis / monitoring of construction progress, performing quality assurance and inspection of the contractor's compliance with the construction contract drawings and specifications, preparing cost estimates for field generated change orders, providing sound professional advice to the field Administrative Contracting Officer, providing/maintaining an automated computer management information system to support tracking of: submittals, requests for information, no cost field changes, change orders, drawings revision updates, construction contractor manpower/equipment and punch list items. In addition, these services will require review and recommend for approval progress payments and/or identify percentage of work in place for lease construct type contracts. Written and verbal communication skills in the English language are mandatory; ability to communicate in the host language is desirable. There is likely to be a wide variation in the complexity and size of the projects issued under this contract as delivery orders. Services may be for construction contracts, lease construct contracts, or for Naval Construction Forces (SEABEE) accomplishment and may include new structures of buildings, pavements, modifications to utility systems (water, sewer, steam, electricity, communication etc.); and alterations/renovations of existing facilities. QA / inspection shall not be construed as unconditional approval of the constructor's methods of work and shall not require rigorous testing of measurements. The duration of the basic contract will be for one year with four one year options to extend the term (ordering period) of the contract. The total amount of the contract (including all options) will not exceed $10 million over the life of the contract. The construction management shall provide technical expertise in the following areas: Management Information System for Construction Management, Architectural Quality Assurance (QA)/Inspection, Civil Engineering QA/Inspection, Mechanical Engineering QA/inspection, including evaluation of the Contractor's HVAC testing and balancing report, Structural Engineering QA/Inspection, Electrical Engineering QA/Inspection, Fire Protection Engineering QA/Inspection. The focus of the construction management services will be the proactive uses of network analysis system (NAS). Construction Management firms responding to this announcement will be evaluated on the above requirements based on the following criteria listed in relative order of importance: (a) Recent experience of the firm to perform construction management and inspection services in an international setting. (b) Key personnel assignment for project management. (c) Management Information System for Construction Management to include tracking of the construction projects and intended software usage (Scheduling, RFIs, Field changes, change orders, punchlist, etc). (d) Knowledge of the locality and regional construction materials and practices utilized by constructors in Europe and the Mediterranean area, including local codes, laws and regulations. (e) Past performance, including contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Government, and private clients, in terms of quality of work, and compliance with schedules. Note: All above factors being equal, the Government may consider, the location of the firm and volume of work awarded to the firm by DOD in the past year. No other general notification to firms for other similar projects performed under this contract will be made. The Government contemplates award of a firm fixed price indefinite quantity type contract. Construction management firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement and wish to be considered must submit a completed Standard Form 255 ``U.S. Government Architect-Engineer related Services for Specific Project,'' to EFA MED, ATTN: CODE 21, Palazzo Cristallo Mirabella, Viale Delle Acacie, SS Domitiana, Pinetamare, 81030 Castelvolturno (CE) Italia. (EFA MED, PSC 810 BOX 51, FPO AE 09619-0051). You may fax this submittal to EFA MED (FAX 39-81-509-4232), but the U.S. Government does not guarantee receipt even though the sender's fax machine indicates that the fax was transmitted. Likewise, faxing the submittal cannot guarantee the quality of the document and the Government's ability to read the faxed copy. One copy of the SF 255 is to be received in this office by 19 August 1996. If a current SF 254 is not already on file with this office, it must be submitted with the SF 255. The SF 255 must clearly indicate the office location where the work on the contract will be performed and their geographical location. This is not a request for proposal. Inquires concerning this solicitation should mention the solicitation number and be directed to Mr. David Price, contract specialist, at telephone (39-81) 509-7550, or Mr. William Barker, Contracting Officer (39-81) 509-7550. (187)

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