USAED, SACRAMENTO, ATTN: A-E NEGOTIATIONS SECTION, 1325 J STREET ROOM 1079, SACRAMENTO CA 95814-2922

C -- ID/IQ CONTRACT FOR PRELIMINARY/FINAL DESIGNS & ENGINEERING STUDIES FOR WATER RESOURCES PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS & ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROJECTS LOCATED WITHIN SOUTH PACIFIC DIVISION SOL DACW05-97-R-0026 DUE 022197 POC Mr. Ken Parkinson, Unit Leader, A-E Negotiations/Support Unit (916)557-7470. Contracting Officer Judith Grant. (Site Code DACA05) 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: A-E Services are required to encompass all aspects of engineering and design for water resources public works projects and environmental restoration projects primarily in Northern and Central California, but may also be used within the Sacramento District s Civil Works area of responsibility (CA, NV, UT, CO, WY and parts of OR and ID) within the South Pacific Division. The projects may be in the preauthorization phase or authorized by Congress to proceed to construction. Services may also be used to support the Corps of Engineers during flood emergencies. A specific scope of work and services required will be issued with each task order. The end result of these studies/projects will be engineering analyses, reports, design memoranda, cost estimates or plans and specifications. The contractor shall be responsible for design and drawings using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) and delivering the three dimensional drawings in Intergraph MicroStation NT software, Version 5.05 or higher Windows NT Version 3.51 or higher, electronic digital format. The Government will only accept the final product for full operation, without conversion of reformatting, in the Intergraph MicroStation format Version 5.05, and on the target platform specified herein. The target platform is a Pentium with a Windows NT Version 3.51 operating system. Advanced application software used in preparing drawings shall be delivered in Version 5.01 MicroStation electronic digital format. Drawings produced by scanning drawings of record or containing photographic images shall be delivered in a raster format compatible with the native Intergraph IRAS, Version 5, electronic digital format. Drawing files shall also be delivered in Computer-aided Acquisition and Logistic Support (CALS) electronic digital format. The specifications will be produced either in SPECSINTACT with Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) or other word processing program compatible with WordPerfect 6.1 using the Corps of Engineers Military Construction Guide Specifications. In addition to the format specified above, specification files shall also be delivered in PostScript electronic digital format. Responding firms must show computer and modem capability for accessing the Criteria Bulletin Board System (CBBS) and the Automated Review Management System (ARMS). The estimate will be prepared using Corps of Engineers Computer Aided Cost Estimating System (M-CACES) (software provided by Government) or similar software. More than one firm may be selected. If more than one contract is awarded as a result of this announcement for the same or similar work, selection for task order awards will be made as follows: (1) All awardees will be given a fair opportunity to be considered for each task order award in excess of $2,500. (2) In making selection of the awardee to receive a specific task order, the Contracting Officer will consider past performance of previous task orders, quality of previous task orders, timeliness of previous task orders, cost control, the firm's strengths and previous experience in relation to the work requirements and geographic location described in the scope of work for each task order. Details of the selection process will be included in the resultant contracts, Section 00800, SAACONS 52.0216-4821, Task Order Selection Criteria and Procedures (Oct 1995). Firm-fixed price indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts will be negotiated and the first is anticipated to be awarded in May 1997. Each contract will be for a one-year period not-to-exceed $1,000,000 for the basic year and two one-year options not-to-exceed $1,000.000. The options may be exercised at the discretion of the Government. Task Orders shall not exceed the annual contract amount. This announcement is open to all firms regardless of size. All interested Architect-Engineers are reminded that in accordance with the provisions of PL 95-507, they will be expected to place subcontracts to the maximum practicable extent consistent with the efficient performance of the contract with small and small disadvantaged businesses. If a large business is selected, it must comply with FAR 52-219.9 regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan on that part of the work it plans to subcontract. The recommended goal for the work intended to be subcontracted is 55% for small business. It further states that out of that 55% to small business, 8.5% is for small disadvantaged business (subset to small business) and 3.0% is for small business/woman owned (subset to small business). The firms selected for these contracts will be required to submit a detailed subcontracting plan at a later date. If the selected firms submit a plan with lesser goals, they must submit written rationale of why the above goals were not met. A detailed plan is not required to be submitted with the SF 255; however, the plans to do so should be specified in Block 10 of the SF 255. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: Task orders to be issued under these contracts may include preparation of preliminary or final engineering analyses, designs, cost estimates and plans and specifications for erosion control measures on large rivers located in major drainage basins; environmental restoration projects which may include wetlands development; and a wide variety of flood control facilities such as levees, channels, detention basins and dams. Task orders may also be issued for support to the Corps of Engineers during flood emergencies to evaluate flood damage, collect topographic data, identify and evaluate alternative restoration measures and prepare plans and specifications for repair of flood damage. Firms desiring consideration will be expected to be accomplished in engineering and planning and have a sound knowledge of Corps of Engineers and civilian engineering and design principles and procedures for flood control and environmental restoration projects. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: See Note 24 for general selection process. The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance. Criteria "a" through "d" are primary. Criteria "e" through "g" are secondary and will only be used as "tie-breakers" among technically equal firms. a. Specialized experience and technical competence in the preparation of engineering analyses, designs, cost estimates, and plans and specifications for (1) a wide variety of flood control facilities including ancillary infrastructure and utility systems; (2) erosion control measures on large rivers; (3) environmental restoration measures which mitigate the adverse impacts of flood control or public works projects and (4) wetlands development. b. Past performance on Corps of Engineers and other contracts with respect to cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules. c. Qualified professional personnel in the following key disciplines: Project Manager, Project Engineer, Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Structural Engineer, Hydrologist, Geomorphologist, Hydraulic Engineer, Cost Estimator, CADD Operator, Topographic Survey Crew, Wetlands or Environmental Specialist/Designer. The evaluation will consider education, training, registration, overall relevant experience and longevity with the firm. d. Capacity to accomplish multiple simultaneous task orders at different locations. e. Volume of DoD contract awards in the last 12 months as described below. f. Location of the firm in the general geographical area of the Sacramento District office. g. Extent of participation of small business, small disadvantaged business, woman owned small business, historically black colleges and universities or minority institutions in the proposed contract team, measured as a percentage of the total estimated effort. 4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: See Note 24 for general submission requirements. Interested Architect-Engineer firms having the capabilities to perform this work are invited to submit ONE (1) completed SF 255 (11/92 edition) US Government Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project for themselves and ONE (1) completed SF 254 (11/92 edition) for themselves and one for each of their subcontractors to the office shown above, ATTN: A-E Negotiations/Support Unit. In block 7 of the SF 255 provide resumes for all key team members, whether with the prime firm or a subcontractor; list specific project experience for key team members; and indicate the team members role on each listed project (i.e. project manager, design engineer, etc). In block 9 of the SF 255, responding firms must indicate the number and amount of fees awarded on DoD (Army, Navy, and Air Force) contracts during the 12 months prior to this notice, including change orders and supplemental agreements for the submitting office only. In block 10 of the SF 255, provide the quality management plan and organization chart for the proposed team. A task specific quality control plan must be prepared and approved by the Government as a condition of contract award, but is not required with this submission. Responses received by the close of business (4:30 pm) on the closing date will be considered for selection. If the closing date is a Saturday, Sunday or Federal holiday, the deadline is the close of business on the next business day. No other notification 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. All responsible sources may submit the required SF 254 and SF 255 which shall be considered by the agency. See numbered Notes 24 and 26. (0017)

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