United States Property And Fiscal Office for Tennessee, P.O. Box 40748, Powell Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee 37204-0748

C -- DESIGN AIRCRAFT PARKING APRON POC CPT SAMMY K. BEARD, Contract Specialist, 615-313-0781, Contracting Officer -- LTC JAMES L. COONCE, 615-313-2650 The scope of work for this contract shall include, but is not limited to Architect-Engineer (A-E) Types "A, B and C" Services for the design of an estimated 50,168 square meter paved aircraft parking apron/ramp complete with supporting utilities, for the Tennessee Air National Guard at McGhee Tyson Airport, Knoxville, Tennessee. Total estimated cost of construction is more than $10,000,000. Selected A-E shall provide type "A" Investigative Services to include, but not limited to making investigations, collecting data and other such fact finding studies as necessary to support the design of the project and utilities systems. Type "B" Design Services (optional) shall include engineering calculations and analyses, complete design, statement of probable cost, and construction contract documents completed in sufficient detail so as to be competitively bid by contractors. Special design considerations shall include earth moving and compacted fill operations on a large scale, concrete and asphalt paving for heavy aircraft, hydrological systems, underground hydrant fueling systems and airfield lighting. Design shall also consider future construction projects related to the aircraft parking apron which are identified in the current Base Comprehensive Master Plan. Type "C" Services (optional) shall include all personnel, equipment and material necessary to prepare all material data and shop drawing reviews, in addition to complete construction compliance inspections and material testing as required in the construction contract documents. The services under this option, if exercised, will not commence until the start of project construction. Firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement and wish to be considered for selection are invited to submit three (3) completed, current, and signed/dated SF 254 and SF 255 for the prime and each consultant to, USPFO for Tennessee, ATTN: CPT Sammy K. Beard, P. 0. Box 40748, Powell Avenue, Nashville, Tennessee 37204-0748, within 30 calendar days from the date ofthis announcement. If a current (less than one calendar year old) SF 254 has been previously submitted, then it is not mandatory to resubmit. However, a letter so stating should be submitted within the prescribed time frame. Please state in Block 4, page 4 of the SF 254 the size status of your firm. The SF 255 should reflect all experience related to the types of projects designed and/or managed. This form must be submitted by the prime firm and any consultants intended to be used. Firms with more than one office should indicate on the SF 255 the office out of which the work will be performed and the staffing composition of that office. Prospective A-E firms will be evaluated on the relative order of importance as listed below: (1) PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: The project team should include the following disciplines: Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, Environmental and Electrical. The make-up of the proposed design team, to include outside consulting firms, will be evaluated. The qualifications and experience of the team members will be evaluated. Therefore, the anticipated design team should be identified. (2) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: The nature of this contract is such that experience in designing this type of project is highly desired. The project will require some specialized design. Such areas as site development, environmental considerations, underground hydrant fueling systems, air field lighting, and a firm understanding of FAA Regulations will be required. The professional qualifications and experience of the personnel performing this work will be examined. Therefore, experience and technical competence in designing these types of projects and preparation of project documents should be indicated. (3) CAPACITY TO DEVELOP PROJECTS WITHIN TIME LIMITS: The general capabilities of the firm to develop the design and prepare the project documents within the time constraints (65% within 120 days after receipt of contract award/notice to proceed). Prospective A-E firms should demonstrate their capability and performance for on-time delivery of their designs, and compliance with performance schedules. (4) PAST PERFORMANCE: The history of performance by the firm on projects for Government (Federal, State and Local) agencies and some private concerns will be examined. Areas such as work load, quality of work (project documents and function) and (meet submittal dates) will be examined. Consideration will also be given to superior performance evaluations on recently completed DoD work. (5) LOCATION OF A-E FIRMS: The prime firm and major consultants such as electrical, mechanical, structural and geotechnical should be located within a 600 mile radius of McGhee Tyson Airport, Knoxville, Tennessee. Specialized consultants not having a major impact on design or on construction management need not fall within this criteria. However, consultants such as cost estimating/control must have a thorough knowledge of local conditions affecting their respective disciplines. (6) WASTE REDUCTION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY: Demonstrated success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in project design. (7) VOLUME OF DoD WORK AND EXTENT TO WHICH POTENTIAL CONTRACTORS COMMIT TO SMALL AND SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS FIRMS, HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY, OR MINORITY INSTITUTION : The volume of work previously awarded to the firm by the DoD shall be considered. The object being to effect an equitable distribution of DoD A-E contracts among qualified A-E firms, including small and small disadvantaged firms, and firms that have not had prior Department of Defense Contracts. Firms shall also address the amount of DoD contract fees awarded during the last five calendar years. In addition, the Volume of DoD Work and extent to which potential contractors have utilized small business, small disadvantaged business, and historically black college/university, or minority institution, whether as a joint venture, teaming arrangement, or subcontractor. Technical questions may be directed to the Base Civil Engineer office, Tennessee Air National Guard, by calling Major Paul Elliott, (423) 985-4225 between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 3:30 P.M., local time. Collect calls Will Not Be Accepted. CONTRACTOR NOTICE: To receive a contract award from a DoD activity, contractors must be registered in the Federal Central Contractor Registration. For further details and information on free registration, contact: The DoD Electronic Commerce Information, at 1-800-334-3414, open daily from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. EST or, via the World Wide Web at http://www..ccr.edi.disa.mil. This project is open to large as well as small business firms (unrestricted). (0280)

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