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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 5,1997 PSA#1838Officer in Charge, Facilities Support Contract, U.S. Naval Station,
Roosevelt Roads, PSC 1008, FPO AA 34051-3021 C -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR A-E SERVICES FOR ARCHITECTURAL
REPAIRS, MINOR CONSTRUCTION DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
PROJECTS AT U.S. NAVAL STATION, ROOSEVELT ROADS, PR SOL
N62470-97-B-6632 POC Mr. Mario Aponte, Contracting Officer, (787)
865-3104 or Ms. Delia Owens, Contract Specialist, (787) 865-3092.
Architect-Engineer or Engineering Services are required for preparation
of plans, specifications, cost estimates, related studies, evaluation
of systems and all associated engineering services for several
projects. The Government will reserve the option to negotiate
construction inspection services and the preparation of Operating and
Maintenance Support Information (OMSI). There is likely to be a variety
of architectural design projects issued under this contract as delivery
orders (D.O.). The A&E must be able to demonstrate his qualifications,
with respect to the published evaluation factors, to perform design of
new facilities, and alterations or repairs, of existing facilities.
Firms must be able to perform drafting of above design work in a
computer system compatible or convertible to AUTOCAD Release 12, be
subscribed to the National Institute of Building Sciences Construction
Criteria Base (NIBSCCB), provide the specifications in the SPECSINTACT
system format. The A&E firm must be able toprovide designs in metric
system on those projects selected by the Government. Firms responding
to this announcement must show a range of experience consistent with
the published evaluation factors to perform the following design work:
General renovation work, minor additions, construction of minor
facilities and repair or replacement of roof, windows, doors, ceilings,
floors, tiles, restrooms, interior/exterior building finishes in
administrative facilities, hangars, warehouses, shopping facilities,
housing facilities, hospitals, warehouses, space distribution; and
conduct Life Safety code studies and interior space planning studies.
The A&E must demonstrate their and each consultant's qualification with
respect to the published evaluation factors for design and all option
services. Firms responding to this announcement will be evaluated on
the above requirements based on the following criteria in relative
order of importance: (1) Specialized Experience -- Firms will be
evaluated in the following terms: (a) Past experience with regard to
the design of architectural renovation, addition, repair projects and
new facilities; and (b) Design experience of architectural work in
accordance with the Puerto Rico Area local codes, (2) Professional
Qualifications and technical competence in the type of work required:
Firms will be evaluated in the terms of design staff's: (a) active
professional registration in the state in which the design services
will be performed; and (b) experience with present and other firms
specifically on architectural projects; (3) Ability to perform the work
(up to ten taskings per year) on schedule -- Firms will be evaluated in
terms of impact of this workload on the design staff's projected
workload during the contract period; (4) Past Performance -- Firms will
be evaluated in the following terms with emphasis on projects addressed
in factor number one: (a) the process for cost control and the key
person responsible; and (b) performance ratings/letters of
recommendations received; (5) Quality Control Program -- Firms will be
evaluated on the acceptability of their internal quality control
program used to ensure technical accuracy and discipline coordination
of plans and specifications -- list key personnel responsible. (6)
Demonstrated success on prescribing the use of recovered materials and
achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design;
(7) Firm location -- (provided that application of this criterion
leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and
size of the contract), Firms will be evaluated on their location with
respect to the general geographical area of the contract; (8) Volume of
work -- Firms will be evaluated in terms of work previously awarded to
the firm by the DOD with the objective of effecting an equitable
distribution of DOD A&E contracts among qualified A&E firms, including
small and small disadvantaged business firms and firms that have not
had prior DOD contracts; (9) Small Business and Small Disadvantaged
Business Subcontracting Plan -- Firms will be evaluated on the extent
to which offerors identify and commit to small business and to small
disadvantaged business, historically black college and university, or
minority institution in performance of the contract, whether as joint
venture, teaming arrangement, or subcontractor. The design contract
scope may require evaluation and definition of asbestos material, PCB
testing, lead testing, and toxic waste disposition. Fee negotiations
would provide for laboratory testing and subsequent preparation of
plans and specifications may require definition of removal and/or
definition of disposal process. Firms responding to this announcement
must be prepared to accept the aforementioned as a part of their
contract responsibility. The duration of contract will be for one (1)
year from the date of an initial contract award. The proposed contract
includes a one year Government option for the same basic professional
skills, contract terms and conditions. The total A&E fee that may be
paid under this contract will not exceed $600,000.00. No other general
notification to firms for other similar projects performed under this
contract will be made. Type of contract: Firm Fixed Price. Estimated
start date is July 1997. Architect-Engineer firms which meet the
requirements described in this announcement must submit completed
Standard Forms (SF) 254 and 255, U.S. Government Architect-Engineer
Qualifications, to the office shown above. In block 10 of the SF 255,
discuss why the firm is especially qualified based upon synopsized
evaluation factors and provide evidence that your firm is permitted by
law to practice the professions of architecture or engineering, i.e.,
state registration number. Use block 10 of the SF 255 to provide any
additional information desired and continue Block10 narrative
discussion on plain bond paper. All information must be included within
the SF 255. Cover letter and other attachments will not be considered
in the evaluation process. Provide a synopsis of the scope of work,
point of contact and telephone number for each project listed in SF 255
Block 8. One copy of the SF 254 and 255 is to be received in this
office no later than the 30th day after the date of appearance of this
announcement in the CBD. Late responses will be handled in accordance
with FAR 52.215-10. Neither hand carried proposals nor facsimile
responses will be accepted. For special mailing, please use the
following address: Officer in Charge, Facilities Support Contracts,
Public Works Department, Building 31, U.S. Naval Station, Roosevelt
Roads, Ceiba, Puerto Rico 00735. Should the due date fall on a weekend
or holiday, the SFs will be due the first working day thereafter.
Firms responding to this advertisement are requested to submit only one
copy of qualification statements. The qualification statements should
clearly indicate the office location where the work will be performed
and the qualifications of the individuals anticipated to work on the
contract and their geographical location. -- This proposed contract is
being solicited on an unrestricted basis, therefore, replies to this
notice are requested from all qualified A-E business concerns. This is
not a request for proposals. Inquiries concerninq this contract should
mention location and contract number. (0121) Loren Data Corp. http://www.ld.com (SYN# 0011 19970505\C-0003.SOL)
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