C1, 14, F210, OIC of NAVFAC Contracts, 1 Simonpietri Dr., NETC Newport, RI 02840

C -- A/E SERVICES FOR VARIOUS ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS AT THE NAVAL COMPLEX, NEWPORT, RI SOL N62472-96-D-6978 DUE 013097 POC Mrs. Beverly Dutra, Contract Specialist, 401-841-2544. This is a modification to synopsis dated 17 Dec 1996. This acquistion is restricted to a small business -- set aside. The SIC code is 8711 and the size standard is $2,500,000. Architectural and Engineering Services are required for the preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates and/or conduct of surveys and preparation of reports for a variety of general architectural projects at the Naval Complex, Newport, Rhode Island, each of which will require a broad range of expertise, especially in the area of building modification, renovation and conversion. Also included may be checking of shop drawings, preparation of "as-built" drawings and consultation during construction. There may be asbestos, lead or toxic waste connected with projects that may be included in this contract. A/E firms responding to the announcement will be evaluated on the below evaluation criteria based upon the following criteria in relative order of importance. a) Specialized experience and capabilities in a broad range ofarchitectural work, particularly renovations. b) Professional qualifications of staff to be assigned, including all consultants that may be required, with special emphasis of field personnel to be utilized. c) Location of firm in the general geographic area of the projects, provided there is an appropriate number of qualified firms therein for consideration. d) Familiarity with Federal and State laws as to the removal and disposal of asbestos, lead and other contaminants. e) Cost control effectiveness. f) Volume of work previously awarded to the firm by the Department of Defense. (g) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time. (h) Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. (i) Demonstrated success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design. Engineering firms which meet requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit a completed Standard Form 254 Architect-Engineer and Related Service Questionnaire and Standard Form 255, Architect-Engineer and Related Service Questionnaire for Specific Project, to ROICC, NAVFAC Contracts, NETC, Building 1, Simonpietri Dr., Newport, RI 02841-1712. Firms Responding to this Announcement by 30 Jan 1997 will be considered. Services will be required within one year of the date of contract award under the basic contract. There will be an option to extend the contract an additional year. The Government reserves the right to exercise the option to this contract. A minimum fee of $5,000 is guaranteed under the basic contract and under the option year. Subject to necessary changes, the total A/E fee that may be paid under this contract will not exceed $500,000 for the basic contract and will not exceed $500,000 for the option year. This Is Not A Request For Proposal N62472-96-D-6978. (0366)

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