37th Contracting Squadron, 1655 Selfridge Avenue, Lackland AFB, TX 78236-5253

C -- TITLE II ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERING SERVICES SOL F41636-98-R-0054 DUE 042798 POC Teresa Gonzalez (210)671-1732 WEB: HQ AETC Contracting Web Page, http://www-contracting.aetc.af.mil. E-MAIL: Teresa Gonzalez, gonzalete@lakgate1.lak.aetc.af.mil. Title II Architect-Engineering Services for a firm fixed price contract is required. The requirement consists of providing Title II Architect-Engineering Services for final design plan review, construction inspection and technical surveillance services for a 420-unit privatized family housing development project at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX. The privatization project will be designed and constructed in compliance with the City of San Antonio residential building codes and supplemental codes; Uniform Building Code (UBC)- Group "R", Council of American Building Officials (CABO) one and two Family Dwelling Code, Model Energy Codes, National Electric Code and Unified Development Codes. The scope of work for Title II Architect-Engineering Services includes, but is not limited to the following: provide architectural and engineering expertise for code compliance design reviews (plans and specifications), construction inspections in accordance with City of San Antonio procedures for residential code compliance certification of the 420 units, field oversight for construction compliance with plans and specification, review of privatization contractors (hereinafter referred to as "Lessee") design submittals, and analyzing/documenting construction progress. The successful firm will also be responsible for daily construction reporting and coordination with government officials. The project is located on two independent sites at Lackland AFB known as the Capehart Expansion site and the South Wherry Replacement site. The Capehart expansion is located on approximately 77 acres of undeveloped land; eleven of these acres are located in the 100 year flood plain. The South Wherry site encompasses 30 acres and requires abatement of lead based paint and asbestos containing materials subsequent to the demolition of 272 existing multi-family housing units to make way for new construction. The type of contract contemplated for the Title II Architecture & Engineering Services contract is a negotiated firm-fixed price contract for basic design review covering 120 days and construction inspection covering 24 months. The contract will include negotiated prices for additional line items included in the schedule to extend services up to an estimated 4 month period, as required. This acquisition is unrestricted. Small business concerns and small disadvantaged business concerns are encouraged to respond to this announcement. Prior to the award of a contract, the selected firm, if not a small business concern, shall be required to present an acceptable small business, small disadvantage business, and women-owned small business subcontracting plan. Contractors, who are providing professional services of an architectural or engineering nature for the design or construction of the Military Family Housing Privatization Initiative at Lackland AFB, may have a potential conflict of interest in responding to this synopsis. Therefore, all contractors, contractor employees, and subcontractors who have/or are providing services of this nature are requested to: a. Conduct an internal conflict of interest check and certify that no conflict of interest exists with their firm that would prevent a submission of qualifications under this synopsis. b. Promptly provide any further information requested by the contracting officer. c. No contract for Title II Services shall be awarded to a contractor, or its subsidiaries, affiliates or subcontractors who have or will provide professional services of an architectural or engineering nature for the Military Housing Privatization Initiative at Lackland AFB. d. Contractor's signature on its proposed submission will serve as the certification required in paragraph a above. Selection will be based upon the following evaluation factors in descending order of importance: 1. Specialized inspection experience in large-scale residential housing developments utilizing the City of San Antonio residential building codes and all applicable National and Uniform Building Codes; specialized experience in lead based paint (LBP)and asbestos containing material (ACM) abatement in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws, rules and regulations. Individuals shall have a minimum of 7 years experience in general construction with at least 4 of these years in residential construction, and at least 2 of these years of familiarity with City of San Antonio construction inspection procedures, and a minimum of 2 of these years of familiarity with LBP and ACM abatement procedures. 2. Specialized experience in design, management of lead based paint and asbestos containing material abatement, construction management, construction scheduling, and scheduling software programs for large scale residential housing developments. 3. Professional qualifications including education, Texas licensing, specialized training and certifications necessary for the design submittal review and construction inspection of residential housing developments similar in scope to the size of the Lackland project. Individuals shall have a minimum education level of a bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or construction management for design review and management phase; and a minimum of specialized training and certifications for construction inspection. Individuals shall also possess professional Texas registrations and licenses in their discipline as applicable. 4. Capacity: Shall have sufficient qualified and experienced personnel to accomplish the work within anticipated schedules. 5. Past performance on projects of similar type and scope in the areas of design, construction inspection and construction management. Location in the general geographical area of project. Only those firms demonstrating expertise and past experience with large-scale residential housing developments in design, lead based paint and asbestos abatement, inspection, management, scheduling, and familiarity with City of San Antonio construction permitting and inspection procedures will be considered for selection. Firms desiring consideration shall submit appropriate data on a Standard Form 254 and 255 as described in Numbered Note 24 no later than 4:30 p.m. CST on 27 Apr 98 to the address noted below. Firms must indicate the number and dollar amount of current and prior three years (1994 thru current) of Department of Defense (DOD) A-E awards listed by fiscal year (01 Oct thru 30 Sep). Firms who do not have prior DOD contracts will not be penalized. If joint venture, a response shall include appropriate information for each firm in the joint venture. This is not a Request for Proposal. No other general notification to firms under consideration for this contract will be made and no further action is required. Point of contact is Ms. Debra Casanova or Mr. Alan Joel Bast at (210) 671-5233 or (210) 671-5235. Submit data to 37 CONS/LGCC, Ms. Teresa Gonzalez, Bldg 5450, 1655 Selfridge Ave., Lackland AFB, TX 78236-5253, (210) 671-1732. (0086)

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