Commanding Officer, Engineering Field Activity West, 900 Commodore Dr. San Bruno, CA 94066-5006

C -- ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR FY-98 MCON PROJECT P-306, GYMNASIUM, AT NAVAL AIR STATION FALLON, NV SOL N62474-97-C-1592 POC Nancy Hernandez, Contract Specialist, at (415) 244-2979, for information, Contracting Officer, M. Walker. This synopsis covers one contract, as described below. Work includes project development, preparation of plans, specifications and construction cost estimate for a new Gymnasium and related work. Studies, Parametric Estimating and Programming (PEP), collateral equipment lists, permit application preparation, interior design, construction contract support services (shop drawing review, as-built preparation), field consultation during construction, and preparation of Operation and Maintenance Support Information (OMSI) Manuals may be required. Contract award is contingent upon the availability of funds. The Gymnasium is required to provide for additional gym activity space with an area of approximately 2,270 square meters, including utilities, parking/paving, sidewalks, drainage and landscaping. Metric scale is required on construction drawings. The construction cost for this project is no more than $5,400,000. The project scope and cost are subject to adjustment. Selection will be based upon the following criteria, which are numbered in order of importance: (1) EXPERIENCE: Specialized experience (both government and private) and technical competence of the firm and/or the proposed consultants, in the planning and design of similar projects to Navy design criteria, within cost controls. Comparable experience of the firm and consultants on projects completed within the last five years will be given the greatest weight. (2) QUALIFICATIONS: Professional qualifications of the staff (in-house and/or consultants), specifically on related projects addressed in criteria element (1) above. Particular focus will be on the qualifications of the project manager and design professionals with expertise in the development of gymnasia or similar facilities. (3) PAST PERFORMANCE: Past performance with emphasis on similar efforts cited in criteria elements (1) and (2), with government agencies and/or private industry. History of working relationships with consultants. (4) CAPACITY: Ability of the firm to accomplish the contemplated work within a minimum reasonable time limit, as demonstrated by the impact of this work load on the firm's permanent staff, projected work load during the anticipated design period, the firm's history of successfully completing projects in compliance with performance schedules. specific experience and related time frames for accomplishment of similar efforts. (5) LOCATION: a) Knowledge of probable site conditions, materials and supplies availability and applicable regulatory requirements; and b) ability of the firm to ensure timely response to requests for on-site support. (6) RECOVERED MATERIALS: Demonstrated success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design. (7) SUBCONTRACTING: Provide the following data: idertification of any team consultants which are Small Business (SB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), or Women-Owned Small Business (WBS), and a description of the work to be accomplished under the contract by these firms; identification of the PERCENTAGE goal of planned work that will be subcontracted to SB, SDB, or WSB under the contract; identification of the TYPE OF WORK planned to be subcontracted to SB/SDB/WSB; and if a large business, a brief description of your SB/SDB/WSB subcontracting outreach plan. If a large business firm is selected for award of the contract, the same data must be included in its SB/SDB/WSB Subcontracting Plan submitted in accordance with FAR 19.7 and DFARS 219.7, which will become an enforceable part of the contract. Those firms which meet the requirements described in this annoucement and wish to be considered, must submit a SF 255. For consideration, provide one submittal package, including one original SF 255 and one original SF 254 for each firm proposed. The SF 255 with attachments shall be limited to no more than 25 pages and not smaller than 10 point font. Every page that is not an SF 254 will be included in the page count. The submittal must be received in this office (Building 205, 2nd floor, ATTN: Nancy Hernandez) no later than 3:00 PM local time at San Bruno, CA, the 30th calendar day following the publication of this synopsis. Submittals received after this date and time, will not be considered. Include telefax numbers in Block 3a and DUNS number, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, if known, A-E Contractor Appraisal Support System (ACASS) Code, if known, and Taxpayer Identification Number (TNN) in Block 3. Label lower right corner of outside mailing envelope with "A-E Services N62474-97-C-1592". Site visits will not be arranged during the advertisement period. This is not a request for proposal (RFP). (0135)

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