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C -- ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES SOL 98-A-E1 POC Charlotte Delli, Contracting Officer, 770/919-4981 17. Architect-Engineer (A-E) Services in support of the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) environmental program. Contact Charlotte Delli/Contracting Officer (770) 919-4981. Multi-discipline engineering services including, but not limited to, environmental investigations, studies, inspections, designs, and related planning, engineering, permit preparation, construction operations, technical oversight and management studies. Tasks include, but are not limited to, environmental impact process analysis; hazardous waste and materials management and site inspections (RCRA/CERCLA); remedial investigations, feasibility studies, corrective measure studies and remedial measures (RCRA/CERCLA); remedial actions/corrective measures design and implementation; environmental compliance assessments and management program actions; hazardous waste and materials minimalization; pollution prevention program studies and assessments; and corrective actions for air, water, wastewater, hazardous waste and materials, underground storage tanks, asbestos, PCBs, noise, cultural resources and natural resources. Work shall be performed at Robins AFB, GA, and AFRC installations and units at various locations throughout the continental U.S. including, but not limited to, Dobbins ARB, GA; March ARB, CA; Homestead ARS, FL; Pittsburgh IAP-ARS, PA; General Billy Mitchell IAP-ARS, WI; Minneapolis-St. Paul IAP-ARS, MN; Niagara Falls IAP-ARS, NY; Westover ARB, MA; Willow Grove ARS, PA; Youngstown ARB, OH; Grissom ARB, IN; and NAS JRB Forth Worth, TX. The contract will be indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity with provisions for both fixed priced and cost type pricing arrangements for task orders. The type of pricing arrangement for each task order will be determined by the Government and is not negotiable. The contract will provide for one twelve-month base period with options for four, consecutive twelve-month periods. There will be no limitation on the fee for each task order; however, the cumulative total amount for all task orders awarded in any one twelve-month period cannot exceed $ 4.0 million. A minimum fee in the amount of $200,000.00 is guaranteed for the life of the contract. The size of the majority of the task orders planned for award is medium to large with most fees ranging from $100,000 to $500,000. Evaluation criteria in descending order of relative importance, with number "1" being the most important are as follows: 1) firm's specialized environmental experience including, but not limited to, compliance with Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA), and Toxic Substances Control Act; experience with environmental investigations and cleanup relative to Comprehensive Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), preliminary assessments, site investigations, remedial investigations/feasibility studies, remedial design and remedial actions; experience in environmental/compliance planning and preparing environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, environmental baseline surveys andbase comprehensive plans; experience in pollution prevention surveys, technologies, development and pharmacies; and experience in environmental surveys and permits, environmental compliance assessment and management programs (ECAMP), plans, training and databases; 2) past performance of the firm and subcontractors; 3) professional qualifications of personnel to be assigned to the contract including, but not limited to, degrees, registrations, and experience with Air Force and DoD requirements; 4) quality of supporting disciplines such as engineering, hydrology, geology, toxicology, and biology and services such as laboratories, sampling analysis, and monitoring; 5) capacity to accomplish work in timeframes required based on firm's resources, availability of personnel, and quality of customer service; 6) proximity of firm's head office and branches to AFRC bases and units; and 7) volume and dollar amount of DoD work previously awarded to the firm during the twelve-month period preceding the date of publication of this notice with the object of effecting an equitable distribution of the DoD A-E contracts among qualified A-E firms, including small and small, disadvantaged businesses, which have not been awarded prior DoD contracts. The applicable SIC code is 8711. The anticipated award date is on or about 26 Aug 98. The procurement is unrestricted. All interested firms which meet the requirements of this notice and desire to be considered must submit 3 copies of their SF 254 and SF 255 to the Contracting Officer shown above. In Block 10 of the SF 255, discuss why the firm is especially qualified based upon the evaluation criteria shown above. Use block 10 of the SF 255 to provide any additional information. If needed, continue Block 10 narrative on plain bond paper. All information must be included within the SF 255 which is limited to a total of 30 pages with a front and back considered one page. Anything beyond the 30th page will not be forwarded for evaluation. Font must not be less than 10 point. Every page that is not in an SF 254 will be included in the 30 page count. Cover letters and other attachments will not be considered in the evaluation. Do not send samples of work with the SF 254 and SF 255. The five or more firms determined to be the most highly qualified may be required to furnish additional information and examples of work in an interview. If this contract is awarded to other than a small or small, disadvantaged business, the winning A-E firm shall agree to incorporate in the contract at the time of award an acceptable small business and small, disadvantaged business subcontracting plan IAW FAR 19.7 to ensure that small and small, disadvantaged business concerns shall have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in contract performance consistent with efficient performance. If the apparently successful A-E firm fails to negotiate a subcontracting plan acceptable to the Contracting Officer within the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the firm will be ineligible for award. In order to be considered for award, the firm's SF 254 and SF 255 must be received in the Dobbins ARB Contracting Office by close of business (4:30 p.m. eastern standard time) no later than 30 calendar days after the date of publication of this notice. If the 30th day falls on a Federal holiday or weekend, the due date will be the next business day immediately thereafter. Ensuring that delivery of the SF 254 and SF 255 by mail services other than the U.S. Postal Service is made on time shall be the sole responsibility of the A-E firm. Facsimiles of the SF 254 and SF 255 will not be accepted. All questions/discussions regarding this procurement shall be addressed to the Contracting Officer only. This is not a request for proposal.***** (0105)

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