Engineering Field Activity Mediterranean, PSC 810, P.O. Box 51, FPO, AE 09619-0051

C -- ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING (PLANNING AND DESIGN) SERVICES FOR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEPENDENT SCHOOL (DODDS) SITES AND OTHER DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) INSTALLATIONS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN EUROPE (PRIMARILY IN ITALY AND SPAIN), NORTH AFRICA AND THE PERSIAN GULF SOL N33191-98-R-1318 DUE 060198 POC David L. Price, 39-81-509-7550 Architectural/Engineering (Planning and Design) Services for DoDDS sites and other DoD installations at various locations in Europe (primarily in Italy and Spain), North Africa and the Persian Gulf. The Government anticipates an award of an Indefinite Quantity Firm Fixed Price type contract for a base year with four one year options, not-to-exceed $10 million over the life of the contract. The minimum guarantee is $50,000, which only applies to the base year. Mandatory requirements include: Only U.S. firms or U.S. firms in joint venture with host country firms are eligible for award, per Section III of the General Provision on the annual U.S. MILCON Appropriations Bill. In addition, U.S. firms must have a subcontractor or joint venture partner in both Spain and Italy, and a U.S. registered fire protection engineer. Work products are to be prepared in metric dimensions with English and host nation translations; cost estimates are to be prepared in US dollars and in host nation currency. General Scope: Architectural/Engineering services for preparation planning and engineering studies, design, construction support and ancillary studies for DoDDS at various locations in Europe. Examples of services include: Planning -- development of master plans and design guidelines, development of project supporting documentation to include cost estimates and economic analysis, engineering investigations and analysis, development of program requirements, Design -- development of full plans and specifications or design/build documents, for renovation projects and new construction to including, topographic surveys, geo-technical investigations and value engineering reviews, Studies -- facility evaluations, seismic evaluations, energy budgets, preparation of operations and maintenance support information manuals, interior design, communication/cabling plans, and, environmental testing and evaluation, Construction support -- review of shop drawings, office and field support, preparation of record drawings; and surveillance inspection. Project examples include: Additions to existing buildings, new construction, reconfiguration of existing classrooms, laboratories and administrative areas, expansion of gymnasiums, modernization of locker rooms; modernization of utility infrastructure; repair of structural elements and roofs. Selection will be based on the following criteria which are numbered in order of importance: (1) Recent (within past 5 years) specialized experience of the firm and proposed consultants in planning and design of new and renovation of existing high schools and elementary schools and supporting facilities (i.e. cafeterias, gymnasium, and auditoriums) in Europe, North Africa and/or the Persian Gulf. (2) Professional qualifications of the staff (in-house and/or consultants), with respect to the overall make up of the planning/design team. The experience and roles of key personnel, specifically on preparation of the four major categories: planning and engineering studies, design, construction support and ancillary studies within the context of this requirement. (3) Past performance (with emphasis on similar efforts cited in criteria elements one and two) with government agencies and/or private industry. Demonstrated long-term government business relationships, repeat business on related efforts and support. Proven quality control of products and performance on cost control in terms of budget throughout the study/design effort. (4) Knowledge of the locality and local construction materials, practices, codes, laws and regulations and ability of the firm to operate professionally and effectively in the study area to include language proficiency. (5) Ability of the firm to accomplish the contemplated work within a minimum reasonable time limit; as demonstrated by the impact of this workload on the firm's permanent staff and permanent staff of joint venture partners or subcontractors, projected workload during the anticipated study period, the firm's history of successfully completing projects in compliance with performance schedules and providing timely submittals. Provide specific experience and related time frame accomplishment of similar planning and design efforts. If consultants are used address history of working relationship. (6) The extent to which the firm has a sound quality control program used to ensure technical accuracy and discipline coordination of plans and specifications. All other factors being equal, location of the firms and volume of work previously awarded by the Department of Defense (DOD) as the prime contractor, during the last 12 month period will be considered, with the objective of affecting equitable distribution of contracts among qualified Planning, Architectural and Engineering firms, and firms that have not had prior DoD contracts. . Information in cover letters and other attachments will not be considered in the evaluation process. In block 10 of the SF 255, discuss why the firm is especially qualified based on the selection criteria and clearly indicate the primary office location where the work will be performed and the qualifications of the individuals anticipated to work on the contract and their geographical location. A-E firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit completed standard forms 254 and 255 to EFA MED, ATTN. CODE N2, PSC 810 BOX 51, FPO AE 09619-0051 by 3:00 PM, (Italy time), on 01 June 1998. Facsimile responses will not be accepted. This is not a request for proposal. Refer any questions to Mr. David L. Price at 39-81-509-7550 (0100)

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