Department Of The Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Commander, Atlantic Division, Contracts Office, Code 02231, 1510 Gilbert Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23511-2699

C -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR WATER QUALITY PROJECTS WITHIN OVERSEAS AREAS UNDER THE COGNIZANCE OF THE ATLANTIC DIVISION, NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND SOL N62470-98-R-3553 DUE 021798 POC Bayla L. Mack, 757-322-8271 -- Karla H. McGrath, Head, Contract Support Branch, 757-322-8270 E-MAIL: Architect-Engineer, mackbl@efdlant.navfac.navy.mil. Architect-Engineer or Engineering Services are required for preparation of project documentation, plans, specifications, cost estimates, related studies, all associated engineering services for design solutions to address Wastewater type Water Quality issues. Tasks will include, but are not limited to: Wastewater treatment plant, pump station and plant control evaluations and subsequent design upgrades and improvements; design solutions to correct illicit discharges to sanitary and storm sewers; evaluation and design of pump station upgrades; wash rack modifications, evaluation and design of pretreatment and pollution prevention control systems related to industrial wastewaters; pretreatment, certificate to construct/non-discharge type, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit application preparation for Puerto Rico taskings; associated laboratory support for wastewater, stormwater and residual characterizations; treatability study determination; and Oily Waste/Waste Oil (OWWO) handling and treatment facility design. The services will be performed at activities located within the Atlantic Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command's Overseas Geographic Area including Iceland, the Caribbean, and Europe including areas under the cognizance of Engineering Field Activity Mediterranean. The Government will reserve options to negotiate post construction award services (PCAS) to include Operation and Maintenance Support Information (OMSI) Manuals, the preparation of manuals required by environmental regulators, shop drawing review, preparation of as-built drawings, and construction surveillance services (Title II). The A&E must demonstrate his and each key consultant's qualifications with respect to the published evaluation factors for all services. Evaluation factors (1) through (6) are of equal importance; factors (7), (8) and (9) are of lesser importance and will be used as "tie-breakers" among technically equal firms. Specific evaluation factors include: (1) Specialized Experience -- Firms will be evaluated in terms of Previous experience of the firm in the preparation of Department of Defense DD Forms 1391 and supporting documentation, Pretreatment and NPDES environmental permit applications, and application for the construction of wastewater facilities; design of pretreatment/pollution prevention facilities to control industrial wastewaters, and minor upgrades and improvements to domestic treatment works, instrumentation design improvements for wastewater treatment processes; process treatability studies, and the firm's capability to perform wastewater sampling, testing, and interpret laboratory results; and firms will be evaluated based on their knowledge of and past experience utilizing the DOD Final Governing Standards for Spain, Italy, Greece, Iceland, Cuba, and the environmental regulations applying to Puerto Rico, and knowledge of and past project experience utilizing construction practices in these areas; (2) Professional qualifications, technical competence and experience of the staff to accomplish the designs and studies outlined in evaluation factor 1 above for work in the geographical areas under this contract -- Firms will be evaluated in terms of experience and roles of staff members individually and as a team specifically on projects addressed in evaluation factor number 1; active professional registration of the technical staff including a design professional registration in Puerto Rico; and the proposed team's management approach to successfully completing tasks under this contract including their demonstrated work experience with key consultants on similar projects; (3) Capability to provide qualified backup staff for key personnel to ensure continuity of services and ability to complete at least 4 tasks simultaneously, including designs and studies, in 6 month time frames; (4) Past performance -- Firms will be evaluated in terms of their past performance with this Command and other DOD agencies and private companies in terms of demonstrated long term business relationships and repeat business (with emphasis on projects addressed in factor 1). Firms will also be evaluated in terms of demonstrated history of meeting performance schedules; (5) Quality Control Program -- Firms will be evaluated on the acceptability of their internal quality control program used to assess technical accuracy in reports, calculations, drawings, and specifications to assure overall coordination between engineering and technical disciplines, and their means of ensuring quality services from their consultants -- list key personnel responsible; (6) Demonstrated success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design; (7) Firm location (provided that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the contract); (8) Volume of Work -- Firms will be evaluated in terms of work previously awarded to the firm by DOD with the objective of affecting an equitable distribution of DOD A&E contracts among qualified A&E firms, including small and small disadvantaged business firms and firms that have not had prior DOD contracts; and (9) Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan -- Firms will be evaluated on the extent to which offerors identify and commit to small business and to small disadvantaged business, historically black college and university, or minority institution in performance of the contract, whether as joint venture, teaming arrangement, or subcontractor. The contract requires that the selected firm have an on-line access to E-mail via the internet for routine exchange of correspondence. Firms are required to prepare the cost estimate utilizing the computerized "SUCCESS" system in Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), the specifications in the SPECSINTACT system format, and all drawings shall be submitted in an AutoCAD compatible format in compliance with the Atlantic Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command's "Requirements for Computer Generated Submittals to the Engineering and Design Division". The design contract scope may require evaluation and definition of asbestos materials and hazardous waste disposition. Fee negotiations would provide for laboratory testing and subsequent preparation of plans and specifications may require definition of removal and/or definition of disposal process. Firms responding to this announcement must be prepared to accept the aforementioned as a part of their contract responsibility. The duration of the contract will be for one (1) year from the date of an initial contract award. The proposed contract includes 4 one (1) year Government options for the same basic professional skills. The total A&E fee that may be paid under this contract will not exceed $1,500,000; however, the yearly maximum may total up to $750,000. No other general notification to firms for other similar projects performed under this contract will be made. Type of contract: Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Quantity Contract. Estimated start date is 1 March 1998. -- Architect-Engineer firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit completed Standard Forms (SF) 254 (unless already on file) and 255, U. S. Government Architect-Engineer Qualifications, to the office shown above. In Block 10 of the SF 255, discuss why the firm is especially qualified based upon synopsized evaluation factors; and provide evidence that your firm is permitted by law to practice the professions of architecture or engineering, i.e., State registration number. For selection evaluation factor (1), provide the following information for only the staff proposed for this work using these column headings: "NAME", "RELATED PROJECTS WORKED ON", "YEAR", "FIRM", and "TECHNICAL ROLE". Use Block 10 of the SF 255 to provide any additional information desired and continue Block 10 narrative discussion on plain bond paper. All information must be included within the SF 255. Provide a synopsis of the scope of work, point of contact and telephone number for each project listed in SF 255 Block 8. Firms having a current SF 254 on file with this office and those responding by 4:00 p.m. EST, 17 February 1998 will be considered. Late responses will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-10. Neither hand carried proposals nor facsimile responses will be accepted. Firms responding to this advertisement are requested to submit only one copy of qualification statements. The qualification statements should clearly indicate the office location where the work will be performed and the qualifications of the individuals anticipated to work on the contract and their geographical location. -- This proposed contract is being solicited on an unrestricted basis, therefore, replies to this notice are requested from all business concerns. -- The small business size standard classification is SIC 8711 ($2,500,000). -- This is not a request for proposals. Inquiries concerning this project should mention location and contract number. See Note24. (0012)

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