U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, 600 M.L. KING, JR. PL., RM 821, LOUISVILLE KY 40202-2230

C -- INDEFINITE DELIVERY CONTRACT FOR A/E SERVICES FOR WATER RESOURCE STUDIES AT VARIOUS CIVL WORKS AND MILITARY SITES WITHIN THE STATES OF KY, IL, IN, OH AND MI SOL W22W9K-6267-0908 POC Contract Specialist Denise A. Bush (502) 625-7528 (Site Code DACA27) GENERAL INFORMATION: The proposed services will be obtained by a negotiated Firm Fixed Price contract. The maximum amount of the contract shall not exceed $750,000.00 and no individual delivery order shall exceed $150,000.00. The contract period is one year from date of award, with an option to extend an additional year. This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. If a large business is selected to negotiate a contract, the firm will be required to present an acceptable Small, Small Disadvantaged and Women-Owned Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with Public Law 95-507 prior to award of the contract. The current subcontracting goals are 52.5% for Small Business, 8.8% for Small Disadvantaged Business and 3.0% for Women-Owned Small Business. These percentages are applied to the total amount of subcontracted dollars. PROJECT INFORMATION: The Louisville District plans to procure an indefinite delivery contract for engineering, architectural and planning services for water resources studies and military projects. Services will consist of, but not be limited to, assistance in preparation of structural and non- structural components of alternative plans for flood damage reduction and related environmental and engineering services and support for military projects. Required disciplines include professionals in the fields of study manager, economics, civil, structural and hydraulic/hydrologic engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, community planning, ecology, environmental science, architectural historian, historian, archeologist and graphics/cartography. Firms should indicate two persons in each field. All of the above disciplines are required and must be indicated by resumes in the SF255. SELECTION CRITERIA: Submittals will be evaluated against the general evaluation factors listed in Note 24 in descending order of importance. Responding firms should have personnel capable of performing work in the following areas: 1) Economic analysis of water resource projects based upon Corps of Engineers regulations and policies; 2) Flood warning and emergency evacuation plans; 3) Structural analysis of existing residential, public and commercial buildings; 4) Field data collection; 5) Design of structural and non-structural measures for flood damage reduction; 6) Hydraulic and hydrologic analysis of flood damage reduction measures; 7) Preparation of non-structural plans and specifications for non-structural flood-proofing, including house raising; 8) Preparation of social and economic profile studies; 9) Cost estimating; 10) Report writing; 11) Environmental impact analysis (NEPA documentation); cultural resources analysis; and hazardous; toxic and radiological waste site clearance Phase I analyses for civil and military projects; 12) Life cycle cost analysis; 13) Graphic and cartographic support of report production; 14) Capable of operating in a GIS environment using ARC-Information and ARC-View; 15) Lake sedimentation analysis including formulation of alternative prevention/disposal methods; 16) Condition analysis of existing flood damage reduction structures including levees, floodwalls and pump plants; 17) Recreation benefit analyses using methodologies to include, but not limited to, Unit Day Value procedures. Ability to estimate initial visitation, forecast future visitation and assign benefits; 18) Other A/E studies related to the above. Specific qualifications and performance capabilities for the various disciplines are as follows: Study Manager - Designated as having full supervisory authority over all personnel assigned under this contract and responsible for affording liaison between the Contractor and The contracting Officer or their Authorized Representative. Economist - Perform and present economic analysis for a variety of general civil engineering and environmental projects; determine benefit-cost ratio for various project alternative. Minimum qualification for economist will be a B.S. degree from an accredited university or college. Civil Engineer - Perform and present studies for reservoir, flood control, inland navigation, environmental restoration, storm damage, channel improvements, power yield, water supply, and recreation projects. Perform and present flood control studies considering structural and non-structural alternative. Perform hydroelectric power studies. Design general engineering projects. Perform soil and geologic studies. Minimum formal qualifications for civil engineers will be a B.S. degree from an accredited college or university and two years experience. Structural Engineer - Determine the feasibility, design and cost associated with structural and non-structural features of flood control projects. Provide detailed analysis of residential and commercial structures in a designated project area. Minimum qualifications for structural engineers will be a B.S. degree from an accredited college or university and two years experience. Hydraulic/Hydrologic Engineer - Perform H&H analyses for reservoir, flood control, inland navigation, environmental restoration, water supply, recreation, hydropower and other water resources studies. Analyze water supply needs, water supply yields and water quality of rivers, lakes and groundwater sources. Identify and present occurrence and frequency of climactic features. Minimum formal qualification for hydraulic/hydrologic engineers will be a B.S. degree from an accredited college or university and two years experience. Architect - Provide professional architectural services in water resources planning. Determine the feasibility and cost associated with non-structural options on flood control projects. Provide detailed analysis of all residential or commercial structures in a designated project area. Minimum qualification for architects will be a B.S. degree from an accredited college or university. Landscape architect - Provide professional landscape architecture services in water resources planning. Provide expertise on potential recreational uses in project areas. Analyze options associated with competing demands for project resources. Minimum qualification for landscape architects will be a B.S. degree from an accredited college or university. Community Planner - Perform and present studies of the project area which incorporate identified options from engineering, economics, and architecture. Evaluate options and present proposals for most cost effective, highest benefit solutions. Minimum qualifications for Community Planner will be a B.A degree from an accredited college or university. Ecologist - Prepare documents which conform to the National Environmental Policy Act as implemented by AR 200-2 and ER 200-2-2 for civil and military projects. Provide support for agency and public meetings. Minimum qualification for Ecologist will be a B.A. degree from an accredited college or university related to biological sciences. Environmental Scientist - Perform all necessary investigations (biological, water quality, HTRW, etc.) for technical sufficiency and report preparation. Minimum qualification for Environmental Scientist will be a B.A. degree from an accredited college or university related to biological sciences. Architectural Historian - Demonstrate knowledge of National Historic Preservation Act and Section 106 procedures. Perform and provide architectural evaluations of structures for National Register of Historic Places eligibility. Minimum qualifications for Architectural Historian will be a B.A. degree from an accredited college or university in architectural history, historic preservation or a closely related field, with course work in American Architectural History and 2 years experience. Archeologist - Demonstrate knowledge of National Historic Preservation Action and Section 106 procedures. Perform and provide pre-historic and historic archaeological investigations (site identification and evaluation for National Register of Historic Places eligibility). Minimum qualifications for Archaeologist will be a M.A. degree from an accredited college or university in archaeology, anthropology or a closely related field, and fulfillment of additional requirements as outlined in the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation. Graphics/Cartography - Responsible for preparation of sketches and/or detailed drawings of individual parts or complete units necessary to illustrate the study findings. The specific selection criteria firms will be rated against are as follows and must be documented in the SF255: 1) Must demonstrate experience and technical competence in the work areas listed. 2) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services; 3) Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules; 4) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time, if a branch office, must have capacity to perform independently of the main office; 5) Geographical location and knowledge of the locale of the project. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: See Note 24 for General Submission Requirements. a) Firms which are interested and met the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit one completed SF255 (Revision 11-92), U.S. Government A/E and Related Services for Specific Projects to the office shown above. SF255 (revision 10-83) is obsolete and only the 11-92 edition of SF255 will be accepted. All responses on SF255 to this announcement must be received no later than 4:30 pm Local Time on the 30th calendar day after the date of this publication to be considered for selection. The day following this CBD announcement counts as day number 1. If the 30th day falls on Saturday, Sunday or a U.S. Government holiday, the deadline is the close of business on the next Government business day. b) It is requested that interested firms list the fee amount and date of all DOD contracts awarded during the last 12 months to the firm and all subsidiaries in Block 9 of the SF255. c) Responding firms must submit a current and accurate SF254 for each proposed consultant. Additionally, all responding firms which do not have a current (within the last 12 months) SF254 on file with the North Pacific Division, Corps of Engineers, must also furnish a completed SF254. If a SF254 is included, only the 11-92 edition of the form will be accepted. The business size status (large, small and/or minority) should be indicated in Block 3 of the SF255. Definition: A concern is small if the annual receipts averaged over the past 3 fiscal years do not exceed $2.5 million. d) No other information including pamphlets or booklets is requested or required. e) No other general notification to firms under consideration for this project will be made and no further action is required. Solicitation packages are not provided for A/E contracts. This is not a request for proposals.(0299)

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