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C -- ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR INDEFINITE QUANTITY ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS, NAVAL WEAPONS STATION, CHARLESTON, SC SOL N62467-97-R-4313 DUE 111396. POC 803/764-7400 L. Guerry, Contract Specialist. Architectural/Engineering Services for various architectural projects at the Naval Weapons Station, Charleston, SC. The contract will be for an indefinite quantity of A/E services for architectural projects which may include (1) preparation of engineering studies, analysis, reports, and costs estimates as designated; (2) preparation of detailed plans, specifications, and cost estimates for designated construction projects; (3) preparation of plans using Autocad release 12 or better and submitted as hard copies along with 1.2, 3 1/2 inch disks; (4) specifications shall be backed upon disk in compatible Word Perfect format; (5) all work shall be tied to established horizontal and vertical control points which are based on M.S.L. Datum and the State Line Plane Coordinate System; (6) cost estimates may be required in a computer assisted cost estimating system (CACES) format; (7) work involving asbestos may be encountered; (8) all necessary permits and applications shall be completed for projects as appropriate. The contract will be indefinite quantity type where orders will be placed on an ``as required'' basis intermittently which shall not exceed 12 months or $200,000. The A/E fee per project shall not exceed $100,000. There will be a guaranteed minimum of $10,000 for this contract. Selection will be based on following criteria which are numbered in order of importance: (1) Recent specialized experience of the proposed team in architectural projects, with special emphasis on alternation, repair, and renovation of housing and industrial and commercial buildings; (2) Professional qualifications of present staff of the firm and consultants if any; (3) Ability to provide all information using the ACADD system. (4) Quality control program of the firm; (5) Past experience, if any, with respect to performance on Department of Defense contracts; (6) Volume of work previously awarded to the firm by OICC WPNSTA Charleston with the objective of effecting equitable distribution of contracts among qualified firms; (7) Location of the firm in the general geographical area of the project, provided that there is an appropriate number of qualified firms therein for consideration. A-E firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit completed SF-254 (unless already on file) and SF-255, U.S. Government Architect-Engineer Qualifications, to the office shown above. Firms responding by 13 November 1996 will be considered. This is not a request for a proposal. Any inquiries (including submission of SF-255's) should show title, location and contract number, on the outside of the envelope. If further information is required call (803) 764-7400. (289)

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