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C -- ARCHITECT-ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN, PLANNING AND STUDIES OF MILITARY FAMILY HOUSING (MFH), VANDENBERG AFB, CA SOL F04684-97-R0001. Due 101696. Point of Contact: Mr James Willingham, HQAFCEE/CMH, Brooks AFB TX, telephone, (210) 536-3783, Cora L. Armstrong, Contract Specialist, Vandenberg AFB, CA, (805) 734-8232, ext 6-8376, Chuck Painter, Contracting Officer, Vandenberg AFB CA (805) 734-8232, ext 6-5002. C ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PROJECT. Headquarters Air Force Center for Environmental Excellence (HQAFCEE), Brooks AFB, San Antonio TX is seeking qualified firms to provide Architect-Engineer (A-E) services under a firm-fixed price contract involving design, planning and studies for Military Family Housing (MFH). The project requires preparation of construction drawings and supporting documents for a contract to demolish and replace 108 MFH Capehart units at Vandenberg AFB, CA. The project also includes site preparation, landscaping, provision for pedestrian, bike and recreational areas. The construction cost is estimated between $15 million and $20 million. This is one phase of a multi-phase program. An additional phase of 110 units is an option to this contract with an estimated construction cost between $15 million and $20 million. It is the government's intention to award one design contract, however, the government retains the option to award two design contracts, each phase being a separate contract. Various other Title I and Title II activities supporting this effort are also options to this contract. The results of this effort shall be electronically generated by the A-E using AutoCAD, Version 12 and the base's AutoCAD standard. The firm must be capable of providing and managing a team of individuals from within the firm or from subcontracts with consultants. The anticipated work may include; but not be limited to the following: (A) Planning services: Site, topographic, utility, infrastructure; traffic and facility planning studies and analysis; feasibility and economic studies required for various project alternatives; (B) Title 1 Services: Topographic surveys, geotechnical analysis, and reports, investigation of existing building conditions, environmental surveys and studies, hazardous material (asbestos, lead based paint, underground fuel storage tank removal and remediation, etc) surveys and studies, on-site data gathering and designs (Charrettes), residential energy analysis as required by 10 CFR part 435, schematic design, design development, value engineering, cost estimating, preparation of specification and construction contract documents; (C) Title II Services: Construction observation and inspections, review of submittals, site visits, home office support of on-site inspectors, consultation services during construction, review of contractor preparation of operations and maintenance manuals, and preparation of as-built drawings. Cost estimating services shall include conceptual, parametric and detailed quantity take-off estimates. In addition to the firm's in-house capabilities and estimating methods or systems, firms must demonstrate working knowledge of the Air Force Parametric Cost Estimating System (PACES) and the US Army Micrcomputer Aided Cost Engineering System (M-CACES). The selected A-E firm is expected to work closely with Government personnel and project managers, MFH occupants, and local community officials. Selection of firm for negotiation shall be through an order of preference based on demonstrated competence and qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the type of professional services required. Significant evaluation factors include: (1) Recent specialized experience and performance, in housing design and construction and housing area development, by the firm(s) including preparation of construction documents and Title II services; (2) Recent specialized experience, in housing design and construction and housing area development, by the professionally registered personnel who will perform the actual project work. This is to include consultants; (3) Capacity of the firm to perform the work in the required time; (4) Past performance history on both DOD and other contracts in terms of quality of work, cost control and compliance with performance schedules; (5) Geographic proximity to Vandenberg AFB CA provided there is an adequate number of qualified firms therein for consideration; (6) Volume of work previously awarded to the firm by the DOD in the last 12 months with the objective of effecting an equitable distribution of DOD A-E contracts among qualified firms; and (7) Demonstrated success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design. Final selection shall be made by using telephone interviews. Firms that meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit a letter of interest and complete Standard Forms 254/255 to represent the team. The following page limits apply to the Standard Form 255 submittal: Block 7: limit to eight (8) pages including any consultants. Resumes should address key personnel directly responsible and accountable to this project; Block 8: limit to five (5) pages; Block 10: limit to six (6) pages. Responses should address only specific items/facilities requested in this announcement. Extraneous information will not be reviewed. Electronic facsimile and electronic media submittals will not be accepted. Responses must be received before 4:00 PM CDT 30 calendar days from date of publication (first workday following a weekend or Federal Holiday) to be considered for selection. SUBMITTALS SHOULD BE SENT TO HQAFCEE/CMH, ATTN: MS VERA NAVARIA, 8004 ARNOLD DRIVE, BROOKS AFB, TX 78235-5361. This is not an Request for Proposal. See Notes 24 & 25. (253)

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