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

C -- INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR DESIGN FOR DEFENSE DISTRIBUTION REGION WEST SITES LOCATED IN CA, UT, TX, WA, AND OK. SOL DACW05-97-R-0076 DUE 043097 POC MR. KEN PARKINSON, UNIT LEADER, A-E NEGOTIATIONS UNIT, (916)557-7470. CONTRACTING OFFICER: FREDERICK J. STRICKLAND. (Site Code DACA05) 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: A-E services are required to provide Defense Distribution Region West (DDRW) sites work and services consisting of a variety of small projects, primarily renovation, and may also include design of new projects with limited scope. A specific scope for work and services required will be issued with each task order. The end product of these task orders will be complete designs, including drawings, specifications and cost estimate ready for contract or studies with findings and recommendations. The contractor shall be responsible for executing design and drawings using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) techniques and delivering the three dimensional drawings in Autodesk AutoCAD CADD software, release 13, MS-DOS, version 6.2 using Windows NT, electronic digital format. The Government will only accept the final product for full operation, without conversion or reformatting, in the Autodesk AutoCAD release 13 format, and on the target platform specified herein. The target platform is a 486 DX, with DOS version 6.2 operating system with Windows NT. Drawings produced by scanning drawings of record or containing photographic images shall be delivered in a raster format compatible with the target platform AutoCAD 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 SPECS INTACT with Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) or other word processing program compatible with Microsoft Word 6.0 using the Corps of Engineers Military Construction Guide Specifications. 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 awardee 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, SAUCINESS 52.0216-4821, Task Order Selection Criteria and Procedures (Oct 1995). The contract will be issued by the Sacramento District; however, most task orders will be administered by DDRW. Firm-fixed price indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts will be negotiated and the first contract is anticipated to be awarded in July 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 each. The options may be exercised at the discretion of the Government, and may be exercised early if the Total Estimated Price is exhausted or nearly exhausted; any alteration in rate changes from one year to the next as negotiated into the contract will be negotiated as needed between the Government and the A-E. Individual task orders issued by the Sacramento District will not exceed the maximum contract amount. Individual task orders may be limited to a maximum of $100,000 when issued by the installation. This announcement is open to all firms regardless of size. Interested 8(a) Firms are invited and encouraged to submit (See number 4. SUBMITION REQUIREMENTS.) 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 following subcontracting goals are the minimal acceptable goals to be included in the subcontracting plan. Of the subcontracted work, 55% to small business, 8.5% to small disadvantaged business (subset of small business), and 3.0% to woman-owned small businesses (subset of 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, it 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. The SIC code is 8712 with business size standard of maximum $2.5 million of average annual receipts for its preceding 3 fiscal years. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: Work includes individual task orders which may range in scope from a small study to a new project design of limited scope. The services required will be primarily of the architectural renovation type, some of historical significance, of a variety of small projects and may also include design of new projects with limited scope. Services may be required by an architectural/engineer firm with a full complement of disciplines, civil/structural and mechanical/electrical engineering disciplines. Individual task orders may include maintenance and repair type projects, engineering and environmental studies, preparation of programming documents and project definition documents for military projects, and miscellaneous architectural and engineering services associated with military installations. The studies and designs may include efforts to provide required environmental regulatory permits. Demolition of existing facilities may be required which will necessitate an asbestos and/or lead based paint investigations with provisions for removal included in the design documents. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: See Note 24 for general selection process. The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance. Criteria a through e are primary. Criteria f through h are secondary and will only be used as tie-breakers among technically equal firms. a. Specialized experience and technical competence in (1) The design of a variety of alteration and repair projects and small new facilities; (2) The use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design. 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 and/or Project Engineer, Architecture, Civil, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical, Environmental, Interior Design,CADD and Certified Industrial Hygienist. The evaluation will consider education, training, registration, overall relevant experience and longevity with the firm. d. Capacity of the firm to accomplish multiple simultaneous task orders at different locations. e. Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project. f. Volume of DoD contract awards in the last 12 months as described below. g. Location of the firm in the general geographical area of central California. h. 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 8(a) Firms are invited and encouraged to submit. 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 of SF 254 (11/92 edition) for themselves and one for each of their subcontractors to the office shown above, ATTN: A-E Negotiations 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 (project manager, architect, 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 chartfor 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 255 and SF 254 which shall be considered by the agency. See Numbered Notes 24 and 26. (0085)

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