Engineering Field Activity, NW, NAVFACENGCOM, 19917 7TH Ave NE, Poulsbo WA 98370

C -- REGIONAL INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT N44255- 98-D-4401 FOR ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES FOR ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS SOL N44255-98-R-4401 POC Val Vitacolonna, Contracting Officer, (360) 396-0267. DESCRIPTION: Firm fixed-price Architect-Engineering services are required for a regional indefinite quantity type contract for the preparation of engineering studies, analyses, reports, cost estimates, and plans and specifications (including design-build) for various types of construction projects at various locations. This contract is for projects which can be characterized as predominately Architectural at various activities located in, but not limited to, the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. Typical projects include, but are not limited, to the following facility types and related infrastructure: training, administrative, automated data processing, computer/electronic, high security, ordnance handling and storage, recreation, piers, dry-docks, family housing, barracks/BEQs/BOQs, automated warehouses, industrial/maintenance facilities, aircraft hangars and other aviation related facilities. Other typical work includes handicapped accessibility (ADA/UFAS), renovations, interior design, seismic upgrades, repainting, reroofing, and adaptive reuse of renovated facilities. During performance of this contract, asbestos, lead, and other hazardous materials/waste or pollution abatement may be encountered. Conformance with Base Exterior Architecture Plan (BEAP) requirements, and State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) procedures and guidelines will be required. Preparation of computer automated specifications in NFGS SPECSINTACT (SGML format) is required. Sketches and drawings must be provided in magnetic media with import/export capability in both Integraph Microstation version 5.0 and AutoCad release 13. SELECTION CRITERIA: Prioritized selection criteria in descending order of importance are: (1) Professional qualifications of the staff to be assigned to this contract, including team consultants, and their respective vocational background in the design of the types of facilities discussed in Criteria (2) below. List only the team members who shall actually perform the major tasks under this contract. Qualifications should reflect each individual's potential contributions to the projects. In Block 4 of the SF-255 (Personnel by Discipline) show the entire proposed team by listing personnel employed by the prime in the blanks provided and personnel from consultants to the left in parentheses. In Block 7 of the SF-255, indicate branch office location of each team member, including key consultant personnel. (2) Recent specialized experience and technical competence of the firm, including team consultants (within the past five years) in each of the following work areas: aviation facilities, waterfront support facilities, industrial/maintenance facilities, telecommunication/electronics facilities, administrative/training facilities, and dormitory/multi-unit and family housing. Evaluation of projects listed will be based on experience in preparing final designs and/or design build documents for new construction, alterations/renovations and additions to existing structures. Major importance will be placed on integrating new designs with existing buildings and equipment and dealing with Base Exterior Architecture Plan (BEAP) requirements. Demonstrate experience with life safety codes, lead-based paint, asbestos abatement and State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) requirements. Demonstrate capability to provide designs, calculations and cost estimates in Standard International (SI) Metric units. Demonstrate experience in managing multi-disciplined project teams which include such specializations as mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, interior design, landscape architectural, geo-technical, environmental, historical preservation, and fire protection. Indicate which consultants from the proposed design team participated in each of these projects. (3) Past performance on contracts of a similar nature, as discussed in Criteria (2) above, with Government agencies and private industry in terms of quality of work, cost control and compliance with performance schedules. Show representative examples of bid prices compared to AE estimates on projects completed in the last five years. For design-build projects, show cost control measures taken and office procedures used to ensure that design is within budget limitations. List the results of 3 projects identified in response to Criteria (2) above. Include change order rates for any of these projects that have completed construction. List recent awards, commendations and other performance evaluations received by the team for previous projects similar to those discussed in Criteria (2) above. (4) Design quality control (QC) program. Provide evidence of experience in establishing and utilizing a design quality control program for multi-disciplined projects including, but not limited, to a written plan. Indicate key procedures with specific focus on coordination and integration of all team consultant's quality control programs. Provide documentation that demonstrates successful application of the quality control program on three (3) of the projects identified in Block 8 in response to Criteria (2) above. (5) Capacity. Demonstrate the ability to complete several multidisciplinary design projects concurrently (i.e., discuss the impact of this potential workload on the firm's permanent staff, anticipated workload during the contract period, and the firm's history of successfully completing work in compliance with performance schedules and providing timely submittals). Indicate the firm's present workload and the availability of the proposed team members (including team consultants) for the specified contract period. (6) Demonstrated success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facilities design. *** Note: Criteria numbers (7) through (10) shall be used as secondary evaluation factors should the application of criteria numbers (1) through (6) result in firms being rated as equal. (7) Demonstrate knowledge of the locality of the areas included in this contract. For this criteria, locality is considered to be the Pacific Northwest. (8) Location of the firm in the geographic areas of either Washington or Oregon. (9) Use of small/small disadvantaged or women-owned business firms as primary consultants or as subcontractors. (10) Volume of work previously awarded to the firm. This information shall be recorded in Block 9 of the SF-255 by listing the total amount of Prime DoD fees awarded for the previous 12 months. GENERAL INFORMATION: The proposed procurement shall result in the award of one fixed-price indefinite quantity contract. The contract provides for one base period not to exceed one (1) year or a maximum value of $1,000,000.00, which ever occurs first. The Government has the option to extend the contract for an additional period, not to exceed one (1) year or $1,000,000.00, which ever occurs first. The option may be unilaterally exercised by the Government. The minimum guarantee for the total contract (including the option) is $25,000.00 or the value established by award of a seed project. The minimum guarantee ($25,000.00 or the seed project) shall be awarded simultaneously with the award of the base period of the contract. For ordering purposes, the total duration of this contract, including the option, shall not exceed two (2) years or $2,000,000.00, which ever occurs first. The minimum and maximum values of individual contract task orders executed under this contract is $2,500.00 and $250,000.00, respectively. The estimated start date is April 1998. A small business/small disadvantaged business subcontracting plan may be required in accordance with FAR 19.702. The Standard Industry Code (SIC) for this procurement is 8712. The small business size standard is $2.5 million annual average gross revenue for the last three fiscal years. Qualified firms desiring consideration shall submit one copy of an SF-254, and SF-255 including organization chart of key personnel to be assigned to this contract and each subconsultant's current SF-254 to Ms. Val Vitacolonna, Engineering Field Activity, Northwest, Code 021VV, 19917 7thAvenue NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370-7570 not later than the close of business (4:00 p.m. local time) thirty (30) days (first work day following a weekend or holiday) after publication in the Commerce Business Daily. For firms applying with multiple offices, indicate which office completed each of the projects listed in Block 8, and list which office is under contract for any projects listed in Block 9 of the SF-255. Elaborate brochures or other presentations beyond those sufficient to present a complete and effective response to this announcement are not desired. Telegraphic and facsimile SF-255's will not be accepted. This procurement is open to all business concerns. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS, and NO solicitation package or bidders/planholders list will be issued. No additional technical information is available at this time. (0282)

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