Officer in Charge of Construction, Naval Security Group Activity, 10 Fabbri Green, Suite 216, Winter Harbor, ME 04693

C -- CONSTRUCTION SURVEILLANCE AND INSPECTION SERVICES FOR VARIOUS MULTI-DISCIPLINE PROJECTS AT VARIOUS NAVAL ACTIVITIES IN THE STATE OF MAINE SOL N62472-97-D-6414 DUE 061797 POC Jacqueline Lord-Johnston, Contract Specialist, (207) 963-7241. The work will require an Architect-Engineer (A/E)/Engineering Services (ES) firm to provide surveillance and inspection of construction projects at various locations within the Maine North Region-Hancock, Washington and Waldo counties, Maine and make recommendations upon which the Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC) bases his acceptance of the work. Receive and forward submittals to A & E firm of record, provide recommendations on: requested materials, variances and substitutions to A & E firm of record progress schedules, quality control plans and safety plans. Review Contractor Quality Control reports and daily reports. Monitor safety practices, coordinate requests of passes, outages, excavation permits, etc. Inspect construction work, prepare daily inspection report, monitor contractor and government testing, check contractor compliance with labor standards provisions, provide recommendations on partial payments and equitable adjustments. Monitor contractor's maintenance on site record drawings, review nad provide recommendations on all installation, operation and maintenance manuals, participate in pre-final/final inspections and including preparation of detailed punch lists. Construction projects include repair, alteration and new construction type projects. Projects include housing renovations, built up roofing, painting of elevated water tanks, removal and replacement of underground fuel oil tanks, landscaping, asphalt/concrete paving, various site work and utilities, medium and low voltage power distribution systems, and HVAC and plumbing systems. The possibility of hazardous materials, i.e.; asbestos, lead paint, PCB may exist at various project sites. The A-E/ES firm will be required to conduct hazardous material removal surveys, including various field/lab testing and sampling. All hazardous material licenses and/or accreditations necessary for the locality of the project site are required by the A-E/ES firm or their subcontractor. These services contain no authority to direct the construction contractor in any way. The ROICC will be responsible for and execute signature upon all correspondence and specific directives to the contractor. The A-E/ES firm shall provide qualified personnel experienced in building inspection, construction, estimating and scheduling. Qualified personnel shall be capable of reading construction contract drawings and specifications and expressing themselves both orally and in writing, must have a knowledge of building and construction crafts; the ability to assess means and methods and equipment costs for contract modifications involving various types of construction, including; mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, paving, drainage, utilities, removal of underground storage tanks, removal and disposal of hazardous materials, investigating differing site conditions, evaluating potential changes to the construction contract, and short term on-site specialty inspections. A minimum of three years building construction experience required. Contract award is contingent upon availability of funds. The selected A/E firm for this contract will be required to provide overhead, profit, and discipline hourly rates initially to the Contracting Officer within 7 days after receiving a Request for Proposal. The selected firm will also be required to participate in an orientation and site visit meeting within seven days of notification and provie a fee proposal within 10 days after that meeting. The total contract amount will not exceed $200,000 for each year, with a minimum guarantee per year of $5,000. There will be no dollar limit per project. The duration of the contract will be for a period of one year, with the possibility of 1 one-year option. The estimated start date is August, 1997. The following criteria, listed in descending order of importantce will be used for selection: 1. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (a) Technical competence of individual staff members and AE/ES firm in providing complete surveillance and inspection services; (b) Demonstrate capabilities in sustained accomplishment of work within established time limits for multiple and simultaneous delivery orders; (c) Certification as an American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Certified Boiler Inspector; and a Registered Roof Consultant (RRC). RRC is a trademark of the Roof Consultant Institute, Raleigh, NC. 2. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Recent experience of personnel in (a) Repair, alteration and construction projects; (b) projects involving asbestos, lead paint, and other hazardous materials; (c) Boiler repair, renovation and alteration; (d) repair and construction of various roof types; (e) projects designed to DOD/Federal criteria, including projects incorporating Construction Quality Control (CQC) provisions. Familiarity with; (a) construction scheduling, including automated software such as "Primavera"; and (b) using cost control procedures. 3. PAST PERFORMANCE: Past performance ratings of government agencies and private industry on contracts in terms of (a) experience with DOD contracts, and (b) familiarity with Department of the Navy (NAVFAC) Construction contracts. 4. CAPACITY: Ability to provide services at multiple sites and sustain loss of key personnel while accomplishing inspections services. 5. PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to firms within a 150 mile radius of Maine North area and that have a knowledge of the general locality of the projects, provided that application of the criterion leaves an appropriate number of highly qualified firms, given the nature and size of the projects. 6. SUBCONTRACTORS UTILIZATION: Use of small business, small disadvantaged business or women owned business firms, as primary consultants or subconsultants. Each firm's past performance(s) and performance ratings will be reviewed during the evalution process and can affect the selection outcome. The inspection contractor and its affiliates will not be permitted to compete for construction contracts covered by this inspection contract or being performed at the same time and within the same area covered by the inspection services. In order to assist the Board in more efficient review of all applications, a summary of experience, proposed staffing and depth of additional staff support is requested as part of or in addition to the SF 255. Summarize in descending order of significance, at least three of your most relevant projects for the types of services described herein. Firms which meet the requirements listed in this announcement are invited to submit one copy of each of the completed Standard Forms (SF) 254 and 255, U. S. Government Architect-Engineer Qualifications, to the office indicated below. Site visits will not be arranged during the advertisement period. This proposed contract is being solicited on an unrestricted basis. Interested firms are requested to include telefax numbers, Contractor Establishmemtn Code (CEC), and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) on the SF 255 and SF 254 in Blocks 3a and 1, respectively. In Block 10, state why your firm is specially qualified based on the selection evaluation criteria. Also, use Block 10 to provide additional information desired by your firm. Only the SF 254 and SF 255 will be reviewed. Experiences identified in Block 8 should not be more than 5 years old. The A/E firm's primary person proposed to be the direct contact with Maine North throughout the contract work must be identified as the "Project Manager". Information in the cover letter and any other attachments will not be included in the official selection process. Fax copies of the SF 254 and SF 255 will not be accepted. Firms responding to this announcement by 4:00 p. m.(local time) on 17 JUN 97 will be considered. This is not a request for proposal. (0132)

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