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C -- IDIQ CONTRACT FOR VALUE ENGINEERING (VE) STUDIES ON DESIGN FOR MILITARY AND CIVIL WORKS AND FOR HTRW PROJECTS WITHIN THE SACRAMENTO DISTRICT SOL DACW05-98-R-0014 DUE 012697 POC Ken Parkinson, Unit Leader, A-E Negotiations Unit, (916)557-7470 E-MAIL: rware-rosas@usace.mil, kparkinson@usace.mil. 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION. This contract will be applied to design for military, civil works and hazardous toxic waste management projects in California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. A-E services include the study of various project features and design systems; acquisition and administration programs as selected by the Government. A specific scope of work and services required will be issued with each task order. Firm-fixed price indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract will be negotiated and is anticipated to be awarded in May 1998. The contract will be for one-year period not to exceed $250,000.00 for the basic year and two one-year options not-to-exceed $250,000.00 each. The options may be exercised at the discretion of the Government. At the discretion of the Government, the option years may be exercised early if the Total Estimated Price is exhausted or nearly exhausted; any alteration in rate changes will be negotiated as needed between the Government and the A-E. Task orders shall not exceed the annual contract amount. This announcement is open to all firms regardless of size. All interested Architect-Engineers are reminded that in accordance with the provisions of the PL 95-507, they will be expected to place subcontracts to the maximum practicable extent consistent with the efficient performance of the contract with small and small disadvantaged businesses. If a large business is selected, it must comply with FAR 52-219.0 regarding the requirement for a subcontract. The recommended goal for the work intended to be subcontracted is 55% for small business. It further states that out of that 55% to small business, 8.5% is for small disadvantaged business (subset to small business) and 3.0% is for small business/woman owned (subset to small business). The firms selected for this contract will be required to submit a detailed subcontract plan at a later date. If the selected firm submits a plan with lesser goals, they must submit written rationale of why the above goals were not met. Adetailed plan is not required to be submitted with the SF 255 however, the plans to do so should be specified in Block 10 of the SF 255. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION. Task orders to be issued under this contract may include VE analysis of concept, FAST diagrams, preliminary, or final design submittal prepared by others. In addition to VE studies, the A-E may be requested to conduct 40-hour Value Engineering Workshops. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA. See Note 24 for general selection process. The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance. Cirteria "A" through "D" are primary. Criteria "E" through "G" are secondary and will only be used as "tie-breakers" among technically equal firms. "A"- Specialized experience and technical competence in: (1) Studies led by a Value Specialist who may be a member of the firm or consultant. (2) 40-hour VE workshops (Mod 1) shall be led by a Value Specialist. "B"- Past Performance on Corps of Engineers and other contracts with respect to cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules. "C"- Qualified professional personnel in the following key disciplines: Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, and Architects all trained in 40-hour VE workshops (Mod 1) approved by the society of American Value Engineers (SAVE) and must have performed at least one formal VE study for a client; special advertise disciplines: Industrial Hygienists, Chemical, Environmental Geotechnical Engineers, Environmental Protection Specialist, Hydrogeologist, Geologist, and Procurement and Supply Specialist. Neither the VE workshop training nor the experience of having performed a formal VE study is a requirement for these special advertise disciplines. The evolution of professional qualifications will consider education, training, professional registration, organizational certifications, overall and relevant experience and longevity with the firm. "D"- Capacity to acocmplish multiple simultaneous task orders at different locations. "E"- Volume of DoD contract awards in the last 12 months as described below. "F"- Location of the firm in the general geographical area of the Sacrametno District Office. "G"- Extent of participation of small business, small disadvantaged business, woman owned small business, historically black colleges and universities or minority institutions in the proposed contract team, measured as a percentage of the total estimated effort. 4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: See Note 24 for general submission requirements. Interested Architect-Engineer firms having the capability to perform this work are invited to submit one (1) completed SF 255 (11/92 edition) U.S. Government Architect-Engineers and Relate Services Questionnaire for Specific Project for themselves and one (1) completed SF 254 (11/92 edition) for themselves and one for each of their subcontractors to the office shown above, ATTN: A-E Negotiations Unit. In Block 7 of the SF 255 provide resumes for all key team members, whether with the prime firm or a subcontractor; list the team members role on each listed project (i.e. project manager, design engineers, etc.). In Block 9 of the SF 255, responding firms must indicate the number and the amount of fees awarded on DoD (Army, Navy, and Air Force) contracts during the supplemental agreements for the submitting office only. In Block 10 of the SF 255, provide the quality management plan and organization chart for the proposed team. A task specific quality control plan must be prepared and approved by the Government as a condition of contract award but, is not required with this submission. Responses received by the close of business (4:30 p.m.) on the closing date will be considered for selection. If the closing dates is a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal Holiday, the deadline is the close of business on the next business day. No other notification will be made and no further action is required. Solicitation packages are not provided for A-E contracts. This is not a request for proposals. All responsible sources may submit the the required SF 255 and SF 254 which shall be considered by the agency. See numbered Notes 24 and 26. (0345)

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