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R -- INDEFINITE QUANITY CONTRACT FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN/ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NAVY PUBLIC WORKS CENTER, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA SOL N68931-97-R-0051 DUE 011698 POC Ms. Gail Aust, Contract Specialist, (904) 542-5571 extension 263 17. Architectural Services are required for preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, related studies, and all associated engineering services for projects located in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina within a 250 mile radius of Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Florida. Task Orders on similar past Indefinite Quantity (IQ) Contracts have been distributed as follows: 5% of projects have been for studies, 55% of the designs have been for projects with an Estimated Construction Cost (ECC) of less than $100,000, 20% of the designs have been for projects with an ECC between $100,000, and $250,000, and 20% of designs have been for projects with an ECC of greater than $250,000. The Government will reserve as an option to negotiate construction inspection services and preparation of Operating and Maintenance Support Information (OMSI). The firm shall demonstrate its qualifications and also the qualifications of its consultants with respect to the evaluation criteria. Most of the Task Orders, whichwill be performed under this contract, are maintenance and repair projects. Building types that may be encountered under this contract are listed in Criterion (1) Specialized Experience. The following criteria will be used for selection: CRITERION (1) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Firms will be evaluated in terms of past experience for the following building types: Bachelor Enlisted Quarters / Bachelor Officer Quarters Base Housing Community Facilities Office / Administration Facilities Medical Facilities Industrial Facilities Warehouse / Storage Facilities Disciplines required by this IQ Contract include the following: Architecture Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Consultants required include the following: Asbestos, Lead Paint and Hazardous Materials Geotechnical Engineering Surveying CRITERION (2) QUALIFICATIONS Firms will be evaluated in terms of professional qualifications and technical ability in the repair, renovation, additions, etc. to building types identified in Criterion (1) Specialized Experience. Factors that will be considered include the following: Professional registration of the proposed Project Manager. Professional registration of the proposed design team members. Provide experience of the proposed design team relating to the building types noted in Criterion (1) Specialized Experience. Team members experience shall be based solely on projects with your firm and not past employers. Provide an Organizational Chart for this contract. Include only team members who will be actively participating in this contract. CRITERION (3) CAPACITY Firms will be evaluated in terms of the following: The firm's ability to perform multiple projects concurrently. Demonstrate your firm's capability to provide qualified back-up staffing to meet unexpected project demands for this IQ Contract. CRITERIA (4) Past Performance Firms will be evaluated in terms of the following, with emphasis on projects relating to the repair, renovation, additions, etc. to the building types addressed in Criterion (1) Specialized Experience: Provide cost control techniques employed by your firm. Provide the Final Estimated Cost of Construction (ECC) for each project listed in Final Estimated Cost of Construction (ECC) for each project listed in your submittal and the actual bid amount. Provide the number of design related Change Orders for each project the number of design related Change Orders for each project listed in your submittal and its related cost. Provide a listing of your firm's repeat clients for both Government and private industry. Provide copies of performance awards and letters of recommendation received by your firm for the projects listed. CRITERIA (5) Quality Control Program Firms will be evaluated in terms of the following: Describe your firm's quality control program. CRITERIA (6) Geographic Location Firms will be evaluated in terms of the following: The firm's knowledge of codes and permits for Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. CRITERIA (7) Volume of Work Firms will be evaluated in terms of the following: The amount of work that was previously awarded to the firm by DoD. The bjective of this evaluation is to attempt to achieve an equitable distribution of A&E contracts among qualified A&E firms including small business firms, small disadvantaged business firms and firms that have not had prior DoD contracts. Firms are required to prepare specifications in the SPECSINTACT format. All drawings shall be submitted in an AutoCAD compatible format. The duration of contract will be for one (1) year from the date of an initial contract award or $1,000,000 in fees, whichever comes first. The Government reserves the option to extend the contract an additional 12 months or $1,000,000 in fees, whichever comes first. Subject to necessary changes, the total A&E fee that may be paid under this contract will not exceed $2,000,000. The work will be orderedby issuance of task orders at predetermined rates. The guaranteed minimum is established at $25,000. The type of Contract shall be Firm Fixed-Price Indefinite Quantity. Architect-Engineer firms, that meet the requirements described in this announcement, are invited to submit completed Standard Forms (SF) 254 and 255, U.S. Government Architect-Engineer Qualifications, to the office shown above. Interested firms are requested to include telex numbers in Block 3a of the SF 255, and the Contractor establishment Code (formerly the DUNS number), Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, if known, and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in Block 3. In Block 10 of the SF 255, discuss your firm's qualifications based upon synopsized evaluation factors. Provide evidence that your firm is permitted to practice in the Architectural / Engineering profession. Use Block 10 of the SF 255 to provide any additional information. All information must be included within the SF 255. Information provided in cover letters and other attachments will not be considered in the evaluation process. Provide a synopsis of the scope of work, point of contact and telephone number for each project listed in SF 255, Block 8. Label the lower left-hand corner of the envelope with the solicitation number. Firms responding by 4:00 p.m. EST, January 16, 1998 will be considered. Facsimile responses will not be accepted. Firms responding to this advertisement are required to submit two copies of qualification statements. This proposed contract is being solicited on an unrestricted basis. Therefore, replies to this notice are requested from all business concerns. Before award of the contract, the Architect-Engineer (if not a Small Business Concern) shall agree in the contract, to the incorporation of an acceptable small business and small disadvantaged business subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR Part 19.7. This plan will state that small business concerns and small disadvantaged business concerns shall have the maximum practicable opportunityto participate in this contract consistent with its efficient performance. The small business size standard classification is SIC 8711 ($2,500,000). This is not a request for proposal. See Note 24. (0345)

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