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C -- ARCHITECTURAL SVCS. WITH HISTORIC IMPACT SOL GS-11P-97-AQD-0005 DUE 031497 POC Contact,Regina Crews,202/708-4900,Contracting Officer,Regina Crews, 202/708-4900 Supplemental Architect-Engineer (A-E) Contract Services for performance of Architectural with Historical Impact in the National Capital Region (NCR), Solic itation No. GS11P97AQD0005. Professional Services will be rendered under this co ntract on an as-required basis for projects within the GSA National Capital Regi on. Current tentative projects include Archives: miscellaneous renovation; roof replacement; and upgrade elevators. The professional services include Architec tural, Structural, Civil, Historical Preservation, Landscape/Site Improvement, M echanical/Electrical, Fire/Life Safety, and Handicapped Facility Development. T he work includes, but not limited to the following: feasibility studies, engine ering studies, design, cost estimates, preparation of contract documents, Post C onstruction Contract Services (PCCS), and construction inspection services. All services are to be procured through the issuance of Work Orders. The duration of the contract shall be for one (1) base period and four (4) option periods, no t to exceed $1,500,000 for each effective period, for an aggregate dollar value of $7,500,000. Each period shall not exceed twelve (12) months. Consideration for the contract will be limited to business firms, joint ventures (either with consultants) demonstrating capability to coordinate the required services in the ir own active production offices located within the GSA-NCR boundaries. The bou ndaries of the GSA NCR consist of District of Columbia; Montgomery and Prince Ge orges counties in MD; the cities of Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax in VA; and the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Prince William, and Loudoun in VA. Firm s in the states of Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey may also apply, however, the selected firm must establish an active produ ction office within 30 days within the boundaries of the GSA-NCR after award of the contract. The following evaluation criteria, in relative of importance, wil l be used in the evaluation of A-E firms: I. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS(30%). A. Team Experience on similar projects. B. Relevant key individual experience and professional qualifications. II. CAPABILITIES OF FIRM(30%). A. Sufficien cy of staff and technical resources available, not committed to other contracts, to undertake this contract. B. Location of firm and knowledge of the locality of the projects. C. Familiarity with (SI) metric system. III. SPECIALIZED EXP ERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCE(20%). A. Suitability of firm's previous conce ntration of the type of work required herein. B. Based on specific examples sh own, does the firm provide a well organized, accurate, and fully coordinated set of feasibility studies, technical studies or prospectus development studies?; a nd IV. PAST PERFORMANCE(20%). A. Do the project examples submitted indicate c ompliance with performance schedules? B. Cost Control. C. Quality of Work. D . Demonstrated success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achievi ng waste reduction and energy efficiencyin facility design. If selected for a n interview, each A/E shall present at least two project examples including draw ings and specifications, a final cost estimate (indicating original budget), a s ummary of the project scope and objectives, and the name, address, and phone num ber of client contact(s). Firms having the capabilities to perform the services described in this announcement are invited to respond by submitting an SF-254's (for firm and joint venture and team consultants), which must be dated not more than six (6) months before the date of this synopsis, and SF-255 along with a l etter of interest identifying the project solicitation number to the procurement office listed above by 3:30 p.m. local time on the due date of this notice. Lat e responses are subject to FAR Provision 52.215-10. Each SF 255 shall include p artial project examples as similar in nature to the tentative projects as possib le, bound in an 8-1/2" x 11" format. Also include in Block 10 of SF 255 as the last entry the following certification: "I hereby certify that the firm (joint venture) meets the geographic limitations stated in the CBD Announcement for thi s solicitation,"or a statement certifying establishment of a local office within 30 days after award. THIS PROCUREMENT IS BEING SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS CO NCERNS ONLY. Submissions shall be made to: General Services Administration, 7th and D Streets, SW, Bid Room 1701, Washington, DC 20407 by 3:30 p.m. local time . The following must be on the outside of the envelope: 1) Solicitation Number, 2) Due date, and 3) Closing time. This is not a request for proposals. (0043)

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