Officer in Charge, Facilities Support Contract, U.S. Naval Station, Roosevelt Roads, PSC 1008, FPO AA 34051-3021

C -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR A-E CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL REPAIR, MINOR CONSTRUCTION DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PROJECTS AT U.S. NAVAL STATION, ROOSEVELT ROADS, PR SOL N62470-97-B-6634 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 civil and structural 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 covertible to AUTOCAD Release 12, be subscribed to the National Institute of Building Sciences Construction Criteria Base (NIBSCCB), and provide the specifications in the SPECSINTACT system format. The A&E firm must be able to provide designs in metric system on those projects selected by the Government. Firms responding to this announcement must show a range of experience consistent with evaluation factors provided below. The A&E must demonstrate his and each consultants' qualifications with respect to the published evaluation factors to perform design of minor new facilities, minor additions and repairs or replacement of roofs, floors, footings and walls in administrative spaces, hangars, schools, housing facilities, hospitals, warehouses, fuel tanks, industrial facilities, waterfronts, airfield facilities, piers, roads, parkings, drainage systems and water lines; conduct traffic engineering studies, surveying and topographic field work and provide related reports and structural load evaluations. 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 civil and structural projects for additions, and repairs to existing facilities and construction of new facilities, and (b) Design experience of similar 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 civil and structural 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 terms of one or more of the following (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 thathave 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 $400,000.00. 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 Block 10 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 concerning this contract should mention location and contract number~. (0154)

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