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C -- A&E FOR MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES SOL 52WCNA706050PAW DUE 052997 POC Patsy A. Willins, (816) 426-6823, x230 R-Engineering and Architectural Professional Services for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Acquisition and Facilities Engineering Division, Kansas City, Missouri. Sol 52WCNA706050PAW Patsy Willins, (816) 426/7267, x230. A. CONTRACT INFORMATION: Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Services Indefinite Delivery Order Contract to support federal facilities nationwide. Services include mechanical and electrical engineering design, construction management, construction inspection, project cost estimating and related professional services. There will be one contract awarded from the solicitation consisting of a one-year base period from the date of contract award with the option for four (4) one (1)-year renewals. Services will be implemented through individual task orders, with a total contract amount not to exceed $9.5 million for the five (5)-year period. This is not a small business set-aside. B. PROJECT INFORMATION: The projects include: mechanical and electrical engineering design existing facilities, cost estimating, construction management and inspection services for projects throughout the United States. Typical effort includes mechanical and electrical engineering studies, preparation of preventive maintenance plans and manuals, mechanical and electrical engineering design, facility condition surveys, economic analysis and value engineering, construction management, construction inspection, and commissioning services. Typical projects support National Weather Service, National Marine Fisheries, National Ocean Service, Census Bureau, and other client agencies. The projects include design for repair and renovation of existing facilities (including office buildings, research laboratories, warehouses, utilities, and marine operations support facilities), HVAC analysis/commissioning, energy conservation studies, preventative maintenance plans and manuals, and analysis of HVAC systems requirements to support of Census decennial facility program. Project management, planning, cost analysis, design, construction management, construction inspection, and commissioning work are included to varying degrees in each task order. All work must be accomplished by or under the direct supervision of licenced professional Architects and Engineers. It is a requirement that the proposing firm and consultants have as a minimum electronic mail service, for the purpose of accomplishing contract progress reviews and coordination. C. SELECTION CRITERIA: See para. D for general description of selection process. Selection criteria in descending order of importance are as follows: (1) Past performance of firm on projects Federal Government and other projects that are similar to the work described above. For the last ten completed projects identify the project design budget for construction vs. construction contract award cost; identify the type of construction contract (low bid, negotiated fee, cost plus); number and value of construction change orders; project schedule (design and construction)scheduled completion vs. actual completion; and letters of recommendation or federal agency performance evaluations. Identify both a project client and end user point of contact, with phone numbers. Referenced projects should not be more than five (5)-years old. (SF 254, para. 10, 11, and SF 255, para. 8, 9, 10, plus supplemental information). (2) Experience of firm(s) key personnel in preparing studies/analysis, cost estimating, life cycle cost analysis, design projects for laboratory and research facilities, multipurpose office facilities, repair and renovation design, and design of facilities in coastal environments. Firms should provide specific information on key personnel for such projects. (SF 255, para. 7) (3) Project manager's experience and qualifications to lead a project team(s). Demonstrate professional registration, ability to manage several task teams on multiple projects, and ability to manage IDO contract coordination.(SF 255, para. 7). (4) Capacity of the firm to accomplish a large, sophisticated design effort within specific time limits. Number mechanical and electrical engineers on in-house staff. Identify plan for reacting to changes and staff augmentation. Identify subcontractors to support secondary disciplines. (SF 254, para. 8, plus supplemental). (5) Experience of firm. Experience and qualifications of personnel proposed for assignment to the project, including skills in engineering, cost estimating, project coordination, construction management, and construction management/inspection. (SF 254, para. 10, 11, and SF 255, para.'s 4, 7, 8, 9). (6) Proximity to and ability to communicate with the Facility Engineering Branch in Kansas City, Missouri. (SF 255, para. 10) D. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: To be considered, interested firms must provide three submittal packages consisting of an original SF 254 and SF 255 no later than 4:30PM CST on the 30th day after the date of this announcement. If the 30th day is a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal Holiday, the deadline is 4:30PM CST of the next business day. Offeror must provide adequate documentation in blocks 7g and 10 of SF 255 to illustrate the extent of participation of groups in terms of the percentage of the total anticipated contract effort. All responding firms must also include a completed SF 254 for themselves and their consultants. Proposing firms are responsible for supplying information concerning each evaluation factor. Three or more Short Listed Firms will be invited to make a formal presentation to and be interviewed by the Architect-Engineer Selection Board. After interviews, firms selected for negotiation shall be through an order of preference based on demonstrated competence and qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the type of professional services required. Negotiations shall be conducted beginning with the most preferred firm in the final selection. In addition to addressing the selection criteria above, all responsible sources should submit an SF-254, Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire and SF-255, Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project which shall be considered by the agency. Solicitation packages are not provided for AE contracts. This is not a request for a proposal. RFP No. 52WCNA706050PAW shall be utilized to solicit a proposal from the firm selected. (0118)

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