National Park Service, Southeast Regional Office, 100 Alabama Street, S.W., 1924 Building, Atlanta, Georgia 30303

C -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY INDEFINITE DELIVERY CONTRACT WITH 4 OPTION YEARS FOR VARIOUS ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING AND PRESERVATION PROJECTS THROUGH OUT THE SOUTHEAST REGION. SOL 1443RP509097012 DUE 090597 POC Point of Contact -- Contact Point, Charles S. Vicari, Contracting Officer, (404) 562-3163 E-MAIL: National Park Service, Atlanta, GA, 62645079@eln.attmail.com. The National Park Service, Southeast Regional Office, Atlanta, GA, is seeking qualified Architectural/Engineering firms or organizations to provide design services for its Parks located in AL, FL,GA,KY,LA,MS,NC,SC,TN, San Juan,PR and USVI under an Indefinite Delivery Contract for various architectural, historic architectural, historic preservation, new construction, engineering, landscape architectural design and/or research and planning projects. The contract will require that the selected firms be capable of providing and managing a multi-disciplinary team from within the firm or in conjunction with sub-consultants. Design services shall include, but not limited to: (A) Title I Services; site analysis studies, program planning, site planning, preliminary design, schematic design, design development, preliminary drawings, design analysis, preliminary cost estimates, analysis/assessment of existing conditions and other Title I services: (b) Title II Services preparation of construction specifications and working drawings and preparation of construction cost estimates for preservation, restoration, stabilization, rehabilitation and new construction; and (c) Title III Services; construction observation, review of submittals, site visits, consultation services during construction, and preparation of operations and maintenance manuals; and (d) Preservation planning reports, cultural landscape reports, historic furnishing reports, paint and material analysis and other as required by specific resources. Required primary disciplines include historic architecture, architecture, historic landscape architecture,and engineering, sanitary, mechanical, structural and electrical). Secondary support disciplines include geotechnical engineering;surveying,hazardous materials testing, handicapped accessibility, security/fire detection, material analysis and building code compliance. All work preformed under including utilization of environmentally sensitive and sustainable products and procedures, and must meet the requirements of all applicable laws and regulations, particularly the National Environmental Policy Act, The National Historic Preservation Act and The Secretary of the Interior Standards. Specific evaluation criteria in descending order of importance are as follows: (1) Professional and technical expertise of the firm, staff and professional consultants proposed for this contact. Particular emphasis will be place on demonstrated knowledge and experience in preservation architecture including preservation technology, field documentation, preparation of historic structure reports and historic structure assessment registration; working and designing for historic preservation and new construction in the Southeast Region, complying with federal, state and local codes and regulations. (2) Specialized recent experience and demonstrated competence of the firm(s) consultants and staff in the design of facilities that impact and aesthetically compliment the cultural and natural environment. Particular emphases in the place onprojects that reflect indigenous architectural themes and sittings to minimally impact environment. Particular emphasis will be placed on projects that demonstrate successful integration of the "The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties" for preservation, rehabilitation, stabilization, restoration and reconstruction of historic properties. Furthermore, emphasis will be placed on familiarity with the principles of sustainable design, new construction and similar project experience demonstrating the sensitive integration of natural and cultural resources. (3) Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with a multi-faceted client, such as the NPS, which is comprised of groups located in different locations. Indication should be provided as to how communication will be conducted and facilitated between the NPS design and contracting office and the on-site project manager and representatives of the Southeast Regional Office in Atlanta, GA (4) Capacity to perform a variety of projects within the desired time schedule and within available funds. To receive full consideration applicants must completely address each criteria. The firm should have CADD capabilities. The contract will consist of base period with four option periods, each period not to exceed one year for a total of five years. Total of Delivery Orders NTE $100,000,000. and no individual Delivery Order NTE $500,000 for the period. The total amount of the contract over a 5 year period may not exceed $2,500,000. However, a minimum of $5,000. is services is guaranteed. The Government reserves right to make multiple awards. Large contractors will be required to submit sub-contractors plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9 as part of a Request for Proposal package. Submission of SF-254 and SF-255 is required for the prime firm along with submission of SF-255 for EACH consultant. (SF-254 is required even if it is currently on file). Firms desiring to be considered are required to submit by 4:00 PM August 30, 1997. Failure to submit both SF-254-SF-255 will be render the submission unacceptable. Facsimile copies will not be accepted. Pertinent factors for consideration of qualifications, listed in order of importance are: (1) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance and required services.(2) Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required. (3) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time. (4) Past performance on the contracts with the Government agencies and private performance of the contract with the Government agency private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. Applicant are required to include a list of three references with telephone numbers and names of contact persons with their submittal, and (5) Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project. Preference for location is in the following descending order: (a) Local (b)In-State Firms and (c) Out-of State Firms. This is unrestricted. The SIC Code is 8712. Small Business Size Standard is $2.5 million. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. Concerns which have held prior AE contracts within the past five years in the Southeast Region will not be considered. See Numbered Notes(s) 24. (AC0804003-03) (0216)

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