US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW YORK DISTRICT, Attn: CENAN-EN-MR 26 Federal Plaza, Rm 2011 New York, N.Y. 10278-0900

C -- REPAIR, RENOVATION, REPLACEMENT OF FREIGHT FACILITIES, MCGUIRE AFB, NEW JERSEY SOL CBAEEN8-099-0016 POC Willien Cunningham, Procurement Assistant 212-264-4884. Contract Information: The accomplishment of field investigations, facility programming surveys, subsurface exploration, asbestos/lead paint sampling and testing, and the preparation of studies, design analyses, plans and specifications. It is envisioned that most project work will be preformed two distinct phases: Design Phase (30%, 90% and Final Submission and Services) and Construction Phase (Review of shop drawings and other contractor submittals and optional visits). Initially only the first phase of work will be placed under contract. Multiple contracts may be awarded based upon this solicitation. This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. A firm-fixed-price contract will be negotiated. The contract is anticipated to be awarded in July 1998. If a large business is selected for this contract, it must comply with FAR 52.219-9 regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan on that part of the work it plans to subcontract. The plan is not required with this submittal. The work will include architectural and interior design, electrical, structural, mechanical (HVAC and plumbing), civil, and fire protection engineering services. The selected firm may also be required to provide a topographic survey, subsurface exploration, and perform asbestos, lead paint testing or other hazardous material testing/surveys and provide for their removal or abatement as part of the project design. . Project Information: Renovate existing freight terminal facilities at McGuire AFB, New Jersey. Work include construction of new shops, offices, and work areas, installation of new pallet elevators, renovation of existing lavatories and repairs to or replacement of existing wood columns, trusses, decking, and roofing. It is anticipated that, in most instances, the electrical service, wiring and lighting would be completely replaced and upgraded. The existing HVAC and fire protection systems will be modified, upgraded, or replaced as necessary to support new workspaces and offices. Exterior doors and sidingwill be repaired or replaced and some new exterior doors will be installed in the facility(s). Only a limited amount of site/utility work is envisioned. Services required may also include: The planning, selection, and preparation of procurement forms for the purchase, by others, of furnishings for the terminal from approved government sources, the preparation of building and/or site model and exterior rendering. The Estimated Construction Cost is $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. . The specific ablities and disciplines required but not limited to: Architecture, Interior Design, Electrical, Mechanical, Fire Protection Specialist (Services of the registered architect in relation to fire protection shall be limited to building compliance and life safety code compliance analysis, unless the individual is also qualified as fire protection specialist.), Structural, Civil, Estimating, Interior Design, Hazardous Material Abatement (lead paint and asbestos), Surveying, and Geotechnical services. Project lead personnel for engineering and architectural disciplines indicated above must be a registered in the USA. The state and first year of registration must be indicated in the SF255. Responding firms should indicate their ability to produce all required work in digitized drawings on AutoCAD, their capability to access an electronic bulletin board and Automated Review Management System (ARMS) via modem, and the capability to work with MCACES (Corps of Engineers Cost Estimating Software). Specifications are to be submitted in hard copy and on Microsoft Word 97 compatible software. . Firms not having full in house capacity must demonstrate how they will manage subcontractors by providing a management plan. All firms must submit in block 10 of the SF255 a quality control plan detailing how the firm will execute a quality engineering product within the schedule and budget negotiated. The prime firm must identify in its submittal the qualifications of the personnel in the working office and all other offices from which personnel will be utilized. Special qualifications: The selected firm must have demonstrated experience in the design of Air Freight Terminals or other types of commercial facilities which are primarily used for the handling, packaging, crating and storage of air freight. Closing date for submitting SF255: 30 days after advertising date. If this date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Holiday the closing date will be on the next business day. Firms should submit their qualifications on 11-92 version of SF255 and SF254. SF254 should reflect the overall firm's capacity, whereas, SF255 should reflect only the personnel dedicated to the specific project referenced in the submittal. If consultants are to be utilized, a SF254 must be submitted for each consultant. These guidelines should be closely followed, since they constitute procedural protocol in the manner in which the selection process is conducted. . Evaluation factors in descending order of importance: Boards will evaluate firms' qualification strictly on the basis of the announced selection criteria and their stated order of importance. The criteria will be applied as follows: a. Primary Selection Criteria 1. Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required. 2. Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services. 3. Past performance on contracts with government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules. 4. Capacity to accomplish the work within the required time. 5. Knowledge of the locality and location in the general geographical area of McGuire Air Force Base/Fort Dix, New Jersey and the New York District boundaries provided that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project. Note: Firms are encouraged to submit from any geographical area. 6. Demonstrated success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design. (If applicable) b. Secondary Selection Criteria 1. Extent of participation of small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, historically black colleges and universities, and minority institutions in the proposed contract team, measured as a percentage of the total estimated effort. 2. Geographic Proximity in relation to location of project. 3. Volume of work previously awarded to the firm by the Department of Defense, with the object of effecting an equitable distribution among qualified A/E firms, including small and small disadvantaged business firms and firms that have not had prior DOD contracts. Start date/Completion: July 1998/September 1999 . Small and small disadvantaged firms are encouraged to participate as prime contractors or as members of joint ventures with other small businesses. All interested large firms are reminded that the successful firm will be expected to place subcontracts to the maximum practicable extent with small and small disadvantaged firms in accordance with Public Law 95-507. If a large business firm is selected, a small business-subcontracting plan will be required prior to award. . Firms which have not previously applied for New York District projects and firms which do not have a current SF-254 on file with the New York District should submit two of the SF-254 with this initial response to CBD announcement. Firms using consultants should submit copies of the SF-254 for their consultants. . a) Notification of all firms will be made within 10 calendar days after approval of the Final selection. Notifications will not be sent after preselection approval. The notification will say the firm was not among the most highly qualified firms and that the firm may request a debriefing. b) The selection chairperson must receive the A/E's request for a debriefing within 30 calendar days after the date on which the firm received the notification. c) Debriefing(s) will occur within 14 calendar days after receipt of the written request. d) Copies of all SF 254's & SF 255's of all firms which are not short-listed will be held for 30 calendar days after notifications are sent out. Three (3) copies of the submittals should be sent to Ms. Willien Cunningham, CENAN-EN-MR, Room 2008 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278, (212) 264-4884 (0099)

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