Officer in Charge of Construction, P. O. Box 209 Oceanside, CA 92049- 0209

C -- IQ A/E SERVICES FOR VARIOUS MESS HALLS AND ROOFING PROJECTS AT MCB AND MCAS, CAMP PENDLETON; NAVAL ORDNANCE CENTER, FALLBROOK; AND MOUNTAIN WARFARE TRAINING CENTER, BRIDGEPORT, CA SOL N68711-97-B-6510 DUE 111497 POC Renae Jones, (760) 725-0733/Contracting Officer, Catherine Jones (760) 725-8240 E-MAIL: Officer in Charge of Construction, Camp Pendleton, California, rajones@efdswest.navfac.navy.mil. Firm Fixed Price/Indefinite Quantity Architectural-Engineering Services are required for feasibility and concept studies, color studies, preparation of plans and specifications, cost estimates, preparation of engineering studies and investigations, preparation of architectural and engineering documents and reports for projects with associated architectural, civil, structural, plumbing, landscaping, mechanical, electrical, environmental, and incidental related work. Specifications will be in the SPECSINTACT format. The types of projects will involve all aspects of various Architectural Engineering services with associated multi-discipline Architectural/Engineering support services. The general intent of a typical project includes, but is not limited to, total interior and exterior remodeling of existing mess hall structures. The project will include concept design studies, seismic analysis reports and updating existing buildings to current seismic and building code requirements. The project will also include new and renovated roofing, asbestos/lead testing or removal of existing roofing and building materials, replacement and renovation of heating and air conditioning equipment, refrigeration equipment for low temperature facilities, bathroom renovation including new fixtures and accessories, doors, flooring, windows, ceilings, energy efficient lighting, water conserving landscaping, site regrading and repaving of existing parking lots. Additional work includes fire protection, sprinkler and alarm systems for buildings including connection to the Facilities Management System (FMS). The project will require temporary trailer facilities, with associated utility hook-ups and site work, for tenant use during construction; and other incidental related work as required to complete this project. Other types of project facilities may include, but not be limited to all or part of the following: (a) fast food restaurants, (b) kitchen and dining renovations of mess halls, (c) design studies, color selections, total renovations of toilets, kitchens, plumbing, heating, ventilation, refrigeration, (d) roofing, (e.g. built-up roofing, fiber cement shingles, modified bituminous roofing, single ply roofing, modified bitumen cold applied roofing, and sheet metal roofing). This contract requires the ability to coordinate various engineering disciplines and the phasing of construction, as well as the ability to provide cost estimates in two categories, repairs and new construction, with appropriate notes identifying each construction task by type for the purpose of obtaining a bid for each category. Projects may also require the testing, identification and removal of asbestos, lead containing paint, heavy metals and PCB oil. If asbestos or hazardous material is present, the A/E will be required to identify them and provide for their disposal or treatment in construction plans and specifications in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The term of the contract will be 365 days from the date of the contract award or until the $500,000.00 limit is reached. The Task Order limitation is $200,000.00. The proposed contract includes a Government option for the same terms and conditions of the original contract for an additional 365 days. If the Government exercises the option to extend, the total amount of the contract shall not exceed $1,000,000.00. The guarantee minimum contract amount is $25,000.00. The estimated start date is April, 1998. A/E selection criteria are listed in descending order of importance as follows: (1) Recent specialized experience and technical competence of the firm (including consultants) in the interior and exterior remodeling of existing mess hall or similar structures; a concept design for a mess hall; seismic analysis; updating existing buildings to current building codes; new and renovated roofing; asbestos/lead testing of existing roofing and building materials; replacement or renovation of heating/air conditioning systems and plumbing systems; bathroom renovation; energy efficient lighting; water conserving landscaping; fire protection and alarm systems; and connection of mechanical and fire alarm systems to the Facilities Management System (FMS). (Do not list more than a total of 10 projects in Block 8. Indicate which consultants from the proposed team, if any, participated in the design of each project). (2) Professional qualifications of the staff necessary for satisfactory performance of required services, as stated in criterion 1. The Project Manager is to be an in-house Registered Architect. List only the team members who will actually perform major tasks under this project and qualifications should reflect the individual's potential contributions to this project. (3) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time. (Indicate the firm's present workload and the availability of the project team, including consultants, for the specified contract performance period between April, 1998, and April, 1999.) (4) Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules. Briefly describe internal quality assurance and cost control procedures and indicate effectiveness by listing preliminary estimate, final A/E estimate, construction award amount and percentage differential for each project. NOTE: Specific examples must be cited in Block 10 of the SF 255. List recent awards, commendations and other performance evaluations. Do not submit copies. (5) Location of the firm in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project, provided that this criterion leaves and appropriate number of qualified firm, given the nature and size of the contract. (6) Demonstrate success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design. For the purpose of the slate and selection process, there are no exclusions for recovered materials. (7) Volume of work previously awarded to the firm by the Department of Defense within the last twelve months, with the object of effecting equitable distribution of contracts among qualified architect/engineer firms. (8) Use of small or small disadvantaged or women-owned business as subconsultants by the primary consultant. Evaluation criterion (1) through (4) are the primary evaluation factors in the determination of the most highly qualified firm. Criterion (5) through (8) are secondary factors that will become a consideration in the event that all firms are considered equal on factors (1) through (4). Those firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement and wish to be considered must submit a SF 254 (including consultants) and SF 255 which should include an organizational chart of key personnel to be assigned to the projects. One copy of the SF 254/255 is to be received in this office no later than 4:00 P.M. Pacific Time, November 14, 1997. SF 254/255's received after this date and time will not be considered. All SF 254/255's delivered by means other than the postal service should be addressed to OICC, A/E Branch, Building 22101, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 and received by the above date. No other notification of these projects will be made to firms. Other additional information requested of applying firms: On the SF 255, indicate solicitation number in Block 2d, CEC (Contractor Establishment Code) and/or Duns number (for the address listed in Block 3) and TIN number in Block 3, facsimile number (if any) in Block 3a, and in Block 10 discuss why the firm is especially qualified based on the selection criteria. Personal interviews may not be scheduled prior to selection of the most highly qualified firms. SF 255's shall not exceed 30 printed pages. (Double sided pages are counted as two pages. Organizational charts and photographs are excluded with the exception of photographs with text which will be considered as a page). All information must be included on the SF 255 (cover letters and other attachments and pages in excess of the 30 page limit will not be included in the evaluation process). Large firms shall be required to submit a subcontracting plan with the SF 255. Firms which design or prepare specifications for a construction contract or procurement of supplies cannot provide the construction or supplies. This limitation also applies to subsidiaries and affiliates of the firm. For firms applying with multiple offices, indicate the office which completed each of the projects listed in Block 8 and list which office is under contract for any contracts listed in Block 9. Use Block 10 of the SF 255 to provide any additional information desired. Telegraphic and facsimile SF 254/255's will not be accepted. (0282)

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