US Army Corps of Engineers, CESPL-CT, P.O. Box 532711, Los Angeles, CA 90053-2325

C -- ARCHITECT-ENGINEER FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION SOL DACW09-97-R-0030 POC Contact: A-E Contracting Branch, Sandra Oquita (213) 452-3249/3264, Olga Lozano (213) 452-3248/3264, Technical Information, James A. Link (213) 452-3993 CONTRACT INFORMATION: Project Management of Design and Construction for Santa Ana River Mainstem Flood Control Project in San Bernardino, Riverside, and Orange County, California (Block 1 of SF 255). The announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. If a large business is selected for this contract, it must comply with FAR 52.219-9 regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan on that part of the work it intends to subcontract. The subcontracting goals for this contract are that a minimum of 60% of the contractor's intended subcontract amount will be placed with small businesses (SB), including small disadvantaged businesses (SDB), 10%, and woman-owned businesses (WOB) 5.0%. The plan is not required with this submittal. This will be a Firm Fixed Price contract for Architect-Engineer Services. The anticipated start date will be July 1997. The contract will be for 12 months, and will include options for three 1-year extensions. Work is subject to availability of funds. Estimated construction cost is not applicable. PROJECT INFORMATION: The work and services shall consist of: preparation of design and management scheduling reports using Primavera, preparation of preliminary and final design documents and other engineering documents, and preparation of construction drawings and specifications for flood control channels and earthen dams. Contractor will be required to acquire the necessary computer software and training from the vendor for Primavera or compatible computer software systems. Scheduling and project management of design and construction will require a thorough knowledge and experience in Primavera software as well as knowledge and experience in civil engineering, design and construction of flood control projects such as earth embankment dams and levees. Additional requirements include a full understanding of all design and construction activities associated with the development of large complex flood control dams and structures, and the interrelationships, dependencies, sequencing of tasks, contingency planning to optimize construction scheduling, and ability to revise schedules based on changed conditions. The firm selected for this contract will be expected to submit a quality control/quality assurance plan and to adhere to it during the work and services required under the contract. In Block 10 of the SF 255 describe the firm's Design Quality Control Plan (DQCP), including Design Quality Assurance Plan (DQAP) of subcontractor(s) work. The plans must be prepared and approved by the Government, as a condition of contract award, but are not required with this submission. SELECTION INFORMATION: 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. Professional Qualifications in Civil Engineering and Project Management, b. Specialized experience and technical competence in: (1) Project management of design and construction of flood control dams, channels and levees, (2) Scheduling design and construction of flood control projects using Primavera Project Planner or a compatible computer software system, (3) Design and construction management of civil works flood control projects, (4) Public involvement presentations and consensus based procedures. c. Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time and the availability of an adequate number of personnel in key disciplines. d. Past Performance on DOD and other contracts with respect to cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. e. Knowledge of the locality such as geological features, climatic conditions, local material resources, and local construction methods. f. Geographic proximity (physical location) of the firm in relation to the location of project(s). g. Extent of participation of SB, SDB, historically black colleges and universities, and minority institutions in the proposed contract team, measured as a percentage of the estimated effort. h. Volume of DOD contract awards in the last 12 months as described in Note 24. All firms that submit an SF 255 shall be notified with a post card acknowledging receipt of their response. The firms which are not recommended by the Pre-Selection Board to the Selection Board for further consideration, shall also be notified with a post card. The firms which are considered by the Selection Board but are not ranked for negotiation shall be notified with a post card. The firms which are ranked for negotiation but are not selected for an award shall be notified after the award of the contract. The contract award shall be announced in the Commerce Business Daily. Consistent with the Department of Defense policy of effecting an equitable distribution of contracts among qualified Architect-Engineer firms including small, disadvantaged owned firms and firms that have not had prior DOD contracts (see Note 24), qualified small disadvantaged firm will receive consideration during selection and all other selection evaluation criteria being equal, also participation in a joint venture may become a determining factor for selection. Therefore, all offerors' submittals should specifically identify in the appropriate portions of the SF 255 all proposed small disadvantaged firm participation in the proposed activity to be accomplished by the contractor (See Note 24). The Los Angeles District and Minority Business Development Agency are working with local Business Development Centers (BDC's) to provide assistance to Small Disadvantage Business Concerns to participate in Government contracts. Information provided by calling the office shown. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested A-E firms having the capabilities for this work are invited to submit one (1) completed Standard Form (SF) 254 and 255, revised editions dated November 1992, Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaires for the prime and one (1) SF 254 for each subcontractor/consultant, by addressing a transmittal letter to the office shown. Lengthy cover letters and generic corporation brochures, or other presentations (such as BINDING of SF 254 and 255) beyond those to sufficiently present a complete and effective response are not desired. Phone calls and personal visits are discouraged. Response to this notice must be received within 30 calendar days from the date of issuance of this synopsis. If the 30th day is a weekend day or a Federal Holiday, the deadline is the close of business of the next business day. Include ACASS number of the office that will perform the work in Block 3b. Call the ACASS Center at 503-326-3459 to obtain a number. No other general notification will be made of this work. Solicitation packages are not provided for A-E contracts. Firms desiring consideration shall submit appropriate data as described in numbered Note 24. (0128)

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