Resident Officer in Charge of Construction, Attn: Contracting Officer, 181 Wainwright Rd, Halligan Hall,Stop 21A,U.S. Naval Academy,Annapolis, MD 21402-5013

C -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT MISCELLANEOUS MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES, U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY, ANNAPOLIS, MD SOL N62477-97-R-0663 POC David Julian (410)293-3163 The contract requires mechanical and electrical design and engineering services necessary to prepare plans and specifications complete and ready for bidding accompanied by cost estimates and design calculations for projects at the U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD. Other services that may be required are studies, land surveys, soil borings and other testing, permits (storm water management, sediment and erosion control etc.), review of shop drawings, construction consultation and inspection services. Title II construction record drawings and post construction award services (PCAS) may be required at any time up to the final acceptance of all work. A specific initial project has not been identified for this indefinite quantity contract. If a contract is awarded, projects ordered will be similar in nature. Projects will include work on a variety of buildings and facilities including historic structures and other cultural resources at the U.S. Naval Academy. The types of projects anticipated include but are not limited to inspection, repair, modification and/or new construction for HVAC, hight temperature hot water, steam and chilled water systems, miscellaneous plumbing systems, fire protection installations, lighting, communications and electrical distribution systems. Although none is now known, the existence of asbestos, lead and other hazardous materials in the areas of the project is possible. The contractor may be required to identify, test, and provide designs which will accommodate the disposal of this material in the construction plans and specifications. This work must be performed in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to the identified hazardous material. The contractor may be required to test in accordance with applicable government regulations, any confined space entered to ensure a gas free condition. Additionally, before entering spaces containing asbestos, the contractor must be approved medically and must wear an appropriate respirator and protective clothing. The individual fee for any one project under this indefinite quantity contract shall not exceed $200,000.00. The duration of the contract will be for a period of one year with a one year option. If exercised, the contractor will receive official notice at least 60 days prior to the end of the first year. A firm fixed price delivery order will be issued for each project. Subject to necessary changes, the total contract amount will not exceed $500,000.00 for each year. See Note 24 for general selection criteria. Specific selection criteria in relative order of importance are as follows: (1) Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required including work on academic buildings and support facilities utilizing in-house personnel for mechanical/electrical engineering, cost estimating, CAD design using AUTOCAD R12.0 OR R13.0 and specification using SPECSINTACT and Word Perfect 6.1; (2) Firms not having full in-house capability must demonstrate how they will manage subcontractors and ensure quality control; (3) Capability of the firm to accomplish the work within the required time, considering such factors as loss of key personnel and volume of work,i.e.,multiple (simultaneous) delivery orders completed within the required time limits; (4) Proximity of the firm in relation to the Naval Academy (Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area); (5) Past experience, if any, of the firm with respect to performance on DOD engineering/design contracts. Volume of work previously awarded to the firm by DOD may also be considered, with the object of affecting equitable distribution of DOD AE contracts. Each firm's past performance will be considered during the review process and can affect the selection outcome. Engineering firms which meet the requirements listed in this announcement are invited to submit one copy each of their completed Standard Form 254 and Standard Form 255. Include completed Standard Form 254 and 255 for major consultants/ subcontractors. Firms should include their FAX number on their SF 254. Do not send company brochures or promotional material. Personal vists for the purpose of discussing the contract are discouraged and site visits will not be arranged. Only firms responding to this announcement by 05 September 1997 will be considered. Firms having current qualification forms on file with this office may also be considered. Submit SF 254 and 255 to: Resident Officer in Charge of Construction, Attn: David Julian, 181 Wainwright Road, Halligan Hall, U.S. Naval Academy, Stop 21A, Annapolis, MD 21402-5013. This is not a request for proposals. (0232)

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