Department of Procurement, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, New York 11024-1699

C -- ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES TO DESIGN HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE MODIFICATIONS TO THE MARINERS CHAPEL, MELVILLE AND O'HARA HALLS AT THE U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY POC John Muir, 516-773-5584, Contracting Officer WEB: U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, http: www.usmma.edu. E-MAIL: Contracting Officer, MuirJ@USMMA.edu. A-E Selection Criteria shall include, in order of importance: (1) Previous experience in the design and development of plans, specifications and cost estimates of all trades for the design of handicapped accessibility modifications to existing structures; (2) specialized experience and use of qualified personnel in the design of handicapped accessibility ramps, low pressure doors and restroom facilities in accordance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA); (3) organization and management including training, education and professional background; (4) past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules; (5) directly applicable disciplines including experience of key personnel; (6) familiarity with the local area; (7) location in the general geographic area of the project, provided that the application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of firms given the nature and size of this project; (8) capability to accomplish the design within a 2 month period. This action is 100% set-aside for small businesses. The applicable standard industrialization classification code is 8712 and the applicable size standard is $2.5 million. Interested qualified sources which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit a Standard Form 254 Architect-Engineer and Related Questionnaire and a Standard Form 255 Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project (for the prime and each consultant), postmarked or delivered within 30 days from the date of this announcement. Be sure to indicate in block 4 of the SF 254 the size/type of your business. Inquiries regarding status of this selection during the next 90 days are discouraged. This is not a Request for Proposal. Refer to Numbered Notes 24 and 26. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)! The Department of Transportation (DOT), Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800)532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. (0328)

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