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C -- SUPPLEMENTAL ARCHITECT -- ENGINEERING (A-E) SERVICES SOL GS-02P-98-PLD-0015(N) DUE 020598 POC Anthony S. Militello, (212) 264-7355 Supplemental Architect -- Engineering (A-E) Services on an as needed basis for a term of one year under a Firm, Fixed Price, Indefinite Quantity contract for repair, alteration and new construction projects of $1.7 million or less located primarily in metropolitan New York (Boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens & The Bronx) and the Counties of Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland & Westchester; however, projects may be performed throughout all of GSA Region 2 including the states of New York, New Jersey (Counties of Bergen, Essex, Union, Morris, Passaic, Hudson, Middlesex, and Monmouth), as well as Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Services may include but are not limited to: Existing condition and feasibility surveys and investigations; site selection; planning and program studies; preparation of construction contract drawings, specifications and cost estimates; Post Construction Contract Services (PCCS) including review of shop drawings, samples, equipment, operating manuals and other submittals, preparing As-Built Drawings, etc.; Construction Inspection Services (CIS). The A/E team must be able to provide services for projects in building areas where asbestos containing materials or lead based paint are present including the preparation of contract documents for the removal of these materials. Contracting for and coordination of the services of specialty consultants (e.g., acoustical, civil, geotechnical, hazardous material, historic preservation, seismic, & telecommunications) on an occasional, as needed basis may be required. However, the permanent team proposed by the offerors shall have the ability to perform the basic architectural / engineering functions (architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, fire protection engineering (consistent with the requirements found in the Federal Fire Safety Act of 1992), elevator/escalator, environmental & cost estimating) with in-house personnel. Joint venture or firm / consultant arrangements will be considered and evaluated on the demonstrated ability of the members to provide and perform the basic architectural / engineering functions in an efficient manner with minimum layers of management. The Government intends to award up to four (4) contracts under this solicitation. The term of each contract will be for a one (1) year base period with four (4) unilateral one (1) year renewal options. Each contract awarded will have a maximum order limitation (MOL) of $1,000,000 dollars per year. Please be informed, GSA intends to negotiate with the Small Business Administration (SBA) for a possible 8(a) award for one (1) of the four (4) anticipated contracts for the services referenced in this announcement. The Government will use the fixed price amounts provided in the supplemental architect / engineer contract lookup table for pricing task orders for design services. This table will be provided to each A/E during initial contract negotiations. Each contract will also include hourly rates for all disciplines for use in negotiating fixed price task orders which do not fall within the cost range or scope of the lookup table. It is the Government's intent to incorporate into the contract the lookup table as a mandatory pricing provision. However, the Government reserves the right to award contracts based on negotiated hourly rates only. Each firm awarded a contract will be required to purchase the latest update of masterspec, including those divisions written for GSA, directly from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), at the firm's expense. Each firm awarded this contract must have the ability to prepare all reports, drawings, specifications and estimates in metric units. Computer Aided Design (CAD) shall be used to prepare all project drawings. Drawings shall be in a format which can be directly used by GSA's standard CAD software, AutoCAD Release 13, operating under Windows NT 3.51 or NT 4.0 (Not DOS). SoftDesk Architectural and Engineering software version S7 is required, if an architectural / engineering interface is used. Drawings shall be usable by GSA standard software without conversion. Drawings must have GSA approved add-on features that can be directly used or converted to work with Office 97. All drawings should follow the GSA CAD/CIFM Deliverable Policy Requirements. Firms shall describe their office automation systems and ability to meet these requirements in their response to this notification. Selection shall be based upon the following criteria listed in descending order of importance: I. TECHNICAL CAPABILITY AND EXPERIENCE IN PERFORMING VARIOUS TYPE OF PROJECTS TYPICALLY COSTING LESS THAN $1.7 MILLION: A) Roof installation, repairs & replacement B) Window installation, repairs & replacement C) Building facade repointing, caulking & cleaning D) Installation, repair or replacement of HVAC equipment including chillers, cooling towers and related piping, & controls E) Installation, repair or replacement of domestic water supply and drainage systems F) Installation, repair or replacement of primary electrical systems including feeders, transformers, panels, motor control centers and emergency backup systems G) Installation, repair or replacement of energy management system, electronic security and fire alarm systems H) Installation, repair or modification to fire sprinkler systems I) Installation, repair or replacement of elevators and escalators J) Interior space alterations in office space including partitions, flooring, suspended ceilings and related incidental modifications to electrical, HVAC and sprinkler systems K) Construction and modification of courts and related support areas L) Construction and modification of specialized spaces including cafeterias, computer rooms and child care facilities. II. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: A) All proposed professionals shall have the necessary licensees, experience and knowledge to perform under their corresponding proposed position. III. GENERAL TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES: A) Capability and experience with the metric system B) Capability and experience in performing projects involving asbestos and lead abatement C) Capability and experience in performing projects in historical buildings D) Knowledge of Government standards, national and local codes E) Capability and experience in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in the project design F) Knowledge of the geographic locality as stated above. IV. PAST PERFORMANCE ON SIMILAR CONTRACTS: A) Previous indefinite quantity contracts including the number of and complexity of projects completed B) Past performance on contracts with other Government agencies and private industry including quality of work and completion of projects on time and within budget. V. ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT AND CAPACITY: A) Logic and efficiency of organizational structure B) Proposed method of interfacing with GSA C) Capability and experience of management personnel assigned to this contract D) Sufficient capacity to simultaneously perform in a timely fashion the work for 4 projects each having a construction cost of $1.7 million or less. A Standard Form (SF) 255 is required for this project, and a Standard Form 254 is required for EACH firm and/or consultant. Offerors shall submit one original and three copies of all SF-255 & SF-254s. All SF-255 & 254s should be signed and dated. Following initial screening of qualifications and performance data, approximately eight (8) firms and/or joint ventures will be shortlisted for interviews and evaluation prior to recommendation and approval of the selected A/E firms. From the interviewed firms, selections will be made and the results will be published. Individual Task Orders will be awarded to the contract awardees by evaluation the technical scoring received in response to the above criteria. Liquidated Damages may be included on individual Task Orders. In accordance with Public Law 95-57, the A/E will be required to provide the maximum practicable opportunities for Small, Small Disadvantaged and Small Woman Owned Business Concerns. Prior to award of any contract the A/E (if not a Small Business) will be required to negotiate a Small, Small Disadvantaged and Small Woman Owned Business Subcontracting plan. Contract award will be contingent upon negotiation of an acceptable subcontracting plan. This procurement is being made under the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program. CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO LARGE AND SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS HAVING AN EXISTING ACTIVE DESIGN PRODUCTION OFFICE LOCATED WITHIN METROPOLITAN NEW YORK (BOROUGHS OF MANHATTAN, BROOKLYN, QUEENS, & THE BRONX) AND THE COUNTIES OF NASSAU, SUFFOLK, ROCKLAND & WESTCHESTER. The size standard for a Small Business Concern, including its affiliates, having a average annual sales receipt for its preceding three fiscal years not in excess of $2,500,000.00. Scope of services and draft contract will be furnished to all firms being interviewed. The A/Es selected will be required to furnish to the Contracting Officer preliminary salary rates and overhead rate(s) within 14 calendar days of selectionnotification. Architect Engineering firms having capability for the proposed work, in order to be considered, must submit all required Standard Forms 255/254 no later than 4:30 P.M. local time on February 5, 1998. Any submissions (SF-255/254) received after the due date will not be accepted. Firms and/consultants shall submit current SF-255 and 254 (Rev 11-92). These forms shall be submitted to General Services Administration, Program Support Division, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 18-130, New York, NY 10278. Submissions shall be placed in a sealed envelope and identified with the following Solicitation No. GS-02P-98-PLD-0015(N). Closing Date: February 5, 1998. (0365)

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