Officer in Charge NAVFAC Contracts, Naval Inventory Control Point, Building 305, Code M081C, P.O. Box 2020, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0788

C -- ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM REHABILITATION, NAVAL INVENTORY CONTROL POINT, MECHANICSBURG, PA SOL N62472-97-R-4122 DUE 041697 POC Lonnie Moyer (717) 790-2659, Contracting Officer, C.A. Hall. Architectural and engineering services for an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for water distribution system rehabilitation at Naval Inventory Control Point (NAVICP), Mechanicsburg, PA The work includes, but is not limited to: project scopes, electronic deliverables (CADD), specifications (using the SPECSINTACT system), and cost estimates. The project involves the preparation of plans, specifications, and a cost estimate for a design project to rehabilitate the existing water distribution system and involves the cleaning and lining of existing cast iron water lines at the Naval Inventory Control Point, Mechanicsburg, PA. Engineering disciplines will include civil, mechanical and environmental. Post construction design services may also be included, such as, shop drawing review, consultation, Title II inspection, and preparation of as-built drawings. SIGNIFICANT EVALUATION CRITERIA (in order of importance): 1. Specialized experience of the firm or subcontractors and consultants in performing the type of work required. 2. Relevant professional qualifications of the team members to be assigned to this contract (including those of any consultants). 3. Capacity of the firm to accomplish the work within the required time constraints. 4. Past performance on recently completed similar projects with a reference, telephone number, and ratings for these projects with respect to construction cost control, quality of work, and compliance with the performance schedule (emphasis on D.O.D. work). 5. Ability of the firm to provide the contract drawings in a format compatible with AutoCAD version 12 and specifications in SPECSINTACT. 6. Location of the firm in the general geographical area of the primary project site, provided that there is an appropriate number of qualified firms within the area to be considered. Only firms within approximately 150 miles of NAVICP, Mechanicsburg, PA will be considered. 7. Aggressive internal quality control program with demonstrated results of reducing design errors and/oromissions and a process for cost control with the key person responsible. 8. Volume of work previously awarded to the firm by the Department of Defense. A secondary evaluation factor is the use of small businesses, disadvantaged firms, or woman-owned business firms as primary consultants or as subconsultants. Type of Contract: Indefinite Quantity/Indefinite Delivery Contract/Firm-Fixed Price Task Order. Estimated start date: July 1997. The dollar limit per project is $200,000.00. The total fee that may be paid under this contract is $225,000.00 per year. The duration of this contract will be for one year from the date of the initial contract award with an option for one additional year. The minimum guarantee for the each year will be $10,000.00. The option may be exercised at the sole discretion of the government subject to the workload and/or satisfaction of the A/E performance under the subject contract. The option may be exercised when the maximum value per year is reached. THE PROPOSED CONTRACT IS BEING SOLICITED ON AN UNRESTRICTED BASIS; THEREFORE, REPLIES TO THIS NOTICE ARE REQUESTED FROM ALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. The SIC Code is 8711 and the Small Business Size Standard is S13,500,000.00. A/E firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit completed Standard Forms 254 and 255 to the office shown above. Respondents may supplement their SF 254 and 255 with graphic material and photographs which best demonstrates the capability of their firm for this project. No material will be returned. Only firms responding to this announcement by 16 April 1997 will be considered. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR A PROPOSAL. Inquires concerning this project should mention solicitation number N62472-97-R-4122. Funds are not presently available for this contract. The government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contractual purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the contracting officer for this contract and until the contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the contracting officer. (0085)

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