Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 1 Cyclotron Road, Building 69, Room 201, Berkeley, CA 94720

C -- MULTI-DISCIPLINE ARCHITECT ENGINEERING SERVICES DUE 111596. POC Gary Leong, 510/486-6743. The University of California, Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), which is operated under Prime Contract DE-AC03-76SF00098 with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), intends to subcontract for Multi-Disciplinary Architects-Engineering services, on an indefinite quantity basis, to support LBNL's Projects. This is not request for quotation. It is an announcement for subcontracting opportunities with the University of California, Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. It is the intent of the LBNL to award individual subcontracts to the two highest ranked firms under this selection. The subcontracts will be written for a one year period and may be extended up to three additional one year periods at the option and sole discretion of University. This solicitation does not commit the University to award subcontracts. It is anticipated that one or more task assignments, of no guaranteed amount or duration, will be issued under the subcontracts for each year they are in effect. The tasks will be negotiated as a lump sum price or hourly rate basis, and will vary in complexity and duration. The total dollar value of tasks issued for any one year under each subcontract will not exceed $1,000,000 annually. Issuance of task assignments will be contingent upon future receipt of federal funding. The University makes no guarantee as to the dollar value or number of task assignments to be authorized pursuant to the award of a subcontract. The architect engineering firms and its subsidiaries or affiliates shall be excluded in the award of any construction contract that is based on the engineer's design, reference FAR 36.209. Scope of Services: The Berkeley National Laboratory is a large diversified research facility consisting of over 80 buildings spread over 130 acres of hilly terrain. LBNL requires multi-discipline architect-engineering services to support its general plant activities and projects. The work may include but is not limited to studies, conceptual design reports, cost estimates, value engineering, schematics, design development, construction documents, and construction services in the following areas: Existing laboratory, office buildings additions, improvements and additions. Existing industrial building alterations, improvements and additions. New construction of laboratory, offices and industrial facilities. Upgrade of mechanical/electrical infrastructure systems including roads, utilities, slope stabilization and energy management. Waste Treatment Systems. Hazardous Materials Handling and inspections. Asbestos Abatement Material condition surveys for potential off-site lease space. Removal and replacement of underground storage tanks. Minimum Requirements: In order to qualify, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements: a. Location: The firms must be located within fifty (50) miles of Berkeley, California. b. Multi-Discipline Services: The firms should have in-house staff of Licensed California Professionals in the following disciplines: - Architectural, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection, Hazardous Waste Management, Industrial Hygiene. c. Documentation Compatibility: The firms must be able to generate, receive, or convert documents into Microsoft WORD, Microsoft EXCEL, Microsoft Project, Primavera and AutoCAD (version 12) is preferred. Selection Criteria: For firms meeting the above minimum requirements, the following criteria shall be the basis of selection. The criteria are listed in descending order of importance. Criteria 1, Personnel: Individuals assigned to perform work under the anticipated subcontract should have experience in the following areas within the last two years: project programming, code analysis, design, and construction coordination of projects involving code upgrades, additions, alterations, and modifications of dry/wet laboratories, offices and industrial and administrative buildings which contain hazardous materials. Personnel resume and experience should be specified under Section 7, of the Standard Form 255, and may also be included in supplemental pages, if needed. Individuals should have experience with alternative methods of design and construction projects including: design-build drawings and specifications and fast-tracking rapidly changing requirements. The firms must be able to assign professional staff to work at the LBNL site for the duration of one or more projects on a short term basis, as required. The majority of the A/E services will be performed at the firm's local office. Criteria 2, Project Experience:_firms shall list ten projects that are similar in scope to the type of work described under the Scope of Services and performed by the individuals proposed under Criteria 1, Personnel. The projects should be fully designed and constructed and completed within the last five years. The firm shall describe each project and discuss the roles and responsibilities of the assigned individuals. The projects should be listed under Section 8, of the Standard Form 255, and may also be included in supplemental pages, if needed. Criteria 3, Multi-Discipline Services: The firms should have in-house staff of Licensed California Professionals in the following disciplines: Architectural, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Fire Protection, Hazardous Waste Management, Industrial Hygiene. Criteria 4, Performance: Past record in performing work for DOE, other government agencies, University of California, other universities, and private industry. The firm shall compare_the planned vs. actual schedules and budgets, include explanations for the changes, for those projects listed under Criteria 2 - Project Experience. Interested firms meeting the requirements described above must submit four (4) completed copies each of US. Government Standard Form 254 and 255. Submissions that are received after the time and date specified or with insufficient copies of the 254 and 255 forms will Not be considered. It is the firm's sole responsibility to assure that its submittal is received on time. Telegraphic, facsimile and telephone submittals will Not be accepted. Submissions should be addressed to: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, One Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA 94720: Attention: Gary Leong, Building 69, - Room 201. Direct any questions concerning this announcement to Mr. Gary Leong (510) 486-6743. (289)

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