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C -- ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES ARE REQUIRED FOR DESIGN OF ELECTRICAL UPGRADE PROJECT AT SCRANTON ARMY AMMUNITION PLANT, SCRANTON, PA SOL DACA31-96-R-0063 POC Susan Sonenthal, 410-962-7646 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: Architect-engineer services are required for preparation the Facility Design, Related Studies, and Support During Construction of Electrical Upgrade Project at Scranton Army Ammunition Plant, Scranton, PA. The estimated AE fee is in the range of $250K-$500K. The estimated construction value is in the range of $1M-$5M. Approximate project start is scheduled for Fall, 1996 with a completion date of Dec 97. The type of contract proposed is Fixed-Fee. SUBCONTRACTING PLAN REQUIREMENTS: If a large business is selected, a subcontracting plan with the final fee proposal will be required, consistent with Section 806 (b) of PL 100-180, PL 95-507, and 99-661. A minimum of 25% of the total planned subcontracting dollars shall be placed with small business concerns. At least 5% of total planned subcontracting dollars shall be placed with small disad- vantaged businesses, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities or Minority Institutions, and 5% with women-owned small businesses. The plan is not required with this submittal. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: a. In general terms, the project features are renovations, repairs, replacements and/or preventive maintenance to 13.8KV - 1200A switchgear, unit substations, panelboards lighting fixtures and switching, electrical vaults, and electrical manholes. Any renovations, repairs and replacement must be installed without or with minimal disruption to production. Completed documents shall include detailed construction plans, specifications, design analysis, estimate of construction cost, related administrative data, and construction schedules. b. The AE firm selected shall provide the final design products in the following CADD format: Auto-CAD Version 13. The design is not required to be performed using a specific CADD system. However, the AE will be required to provide any digitizing and/or translation services necessary to delivery the final design products in the aforementioned CADD format. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: The criteria which will be the basis for selection firms are identified in Numbered Note 24. Additional special criteria include the following: a. All responding AE firms must provide discussion of their ability to provide the final design products in the indicated CADD format. b. Specialized experience with electrical systems - substations, switchgear, transformers, panelboards, lighting, electrical vault and manhole repairs - which were installed in the early 1950's. c. Professional qualifications necessary to design renovations, repairs, replacements and preventive maintenance programs for electrical systems to an existing manufacturing facility. 4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Firms desiring consideration shall submit appropriate data as described in Numbered Note 24. Firms desiring consideration must submit both a SF 254 and SF 255 for the prime, joint venture(s), and/or consultant(s). SF 254 and SF 255 shall clearly indicate the staffing of the office indicated to do the work. In SF 255, block 3b, provide the firm's ACASS number. In SF 255, BLOCK 6, provide ACASS numbers for each consultant. Responses to this announcement received within 30 days from the date of this issue will be considered for selection. Solicitation packages are not provided. Mailing address - ATTN.: Susan Sonenthal, Room 7000, 10 South Howard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. Please do not call for debriefings or status until you receive a notice from this agency, which will be approximately 90 days from date of publication. For inquires, call Mrs. Sonenthal on 410-962-7646 or Internet, susan.j.sonenthal@.nab.usace.army.mil. This is not a request for proposal. (0191)

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