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C -- MILITARY IDT A/E CONTRACT DETROIT ARSENAL SOL DACA27-98-R-0040 DUE 062998 POC Contract Specialist, Charles Lockman (502)625-7532: Technical POC: George Flickner (502)582-6120 WEB: US Army COE, Louisville District, Contracting Dirision home page, http://www.orl.usace.army.mil/ceorl1/ct_pages.htm. 1. GENERAL CONTRACT INFORMATION: The proposed services will be obtained by a negotiated Firm Fixed Price Contract for military activities at the Detroit Arsenal. Projects will be awarded by Individual Task Orders not to exceed $200,000 with the maximum contract value being $500,000. The estimated construction cost per project is between $50,000 and $2,000,000. The contract period is one year from date of award with an option to extend two additional periods with an additional $500,000 for each period the option is exercised. Metric design, in whole or in part, will be required for the authorized projects unless otherwise specified. Construction cost estimating may be required to be accomplished using the Micro-Computer Aided Cost Estimating System (M-CACES) software (software and database will be furnished). Specifications must be electronically developed using Corps of Engineers Guide Specifications (CEGS), unless otherwise directed. All drawings must be electronically developed. Any CADD system may be used. A laboratory accredited in Bulk Asbestos Fiber Analysis given by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) must be available for hazardous material testing as needed. This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. If a large business is selected to negotiate a contract, the firm will be required to present an acceptable Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with Public Law 95-507 prior to award of the contracts. The current subcontracting goals are 61.2% to Small Business, 9.1% to Small Disadvantaged Business and 4.5% to Women-Owned Small Business. These percentages are applied to the total amount of subcontracted dollars. Some projects may require partnering with the selected firm which could require the selected A/E to attend an approximate one-day partnering meeting to define the District's expectations of the A/E, create a positive working atmosphere, encourage open communication, and identify common goals. Significant emphasis will be placed on the A/E's quality control procedures as the District will not review quality into the project. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: Activities such as preparation of plans, specifications, construction management services, construction cost estimates, facility master planning documents, and/or technical studies in support of such projects as: a) building design, renovation, and repairs to include items as painting, window and door replacement, and roof repairs and/or replacements b) structural analysis and design (includes seismic analysis) c) mechanical systems, HVAC and plumbing d) electrical systems, alarms and controls, interior/exterior lighting and distribution systems e) fire protection systems f) site surveying g) geotech (soils engineering) activities h) road design, paving and resurfacing i) site work including planning, grading and drainage k) water and waste water distribution and treatment l) interior space planning and design to include pre-wired work stations m) landscape planning n) corrosion prevention and control and o) survey, analysis, and abatement design for hazardous materials encountered in building demolition and renovation i.e. PCB's, asbestos, and lead in such forms as electrical appurtenances, painted surfaces, floor tiling, pipe insulation and roofing felts. Some work in enclosed/confined spaces may be required. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: See Note 24 for general selection process information. The specific selection criteria ( a through d being primary and e through h secondary) in descending order of importance are as follows and must be documented in the SF255: a) A designer and checker with education, training, and specialized experience in architecture and in the fields of civil, fire protection, geotech (soils engineering), structural (independent of civil), mechanical, and electrical engineering are necessary with at least one in each field professionally registered. Additionally, professionals qualified by education, registration, certification, and/or training in interior design, landscape architecture, industrial hygiene, and hazardous material inspection and abatement methods are necessary. The Interior Designer must either be NCIDQ Certified, a registered Interior Designer, or a registered architect with demonstrated training and experience in interior design. The hygienist must be a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) as certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygienist (ABIH). The hazardous material inspector must have successfully completed an EPA approved course for building inspectors and asbestos management planners. b) Specialized experience and technical competence in building design and or renovation including seismic design or upgrades; raised flooring; comprehensive interior design; pre-wired work stations; acoustic separation; security systems; Life Safety Codes; exterior and interior lighting; mechanical and electrical systems to include HVAC systems and energy monitoring controlsystems; design of fire alarm and protection systems; site surveying; road design, drainage, and general site grading; utility analysis and design to include electrical distribution, mechanical, storm and sanitary systems; corrosion protection systems; and asbestos, lead paint, radon, and PCB investigations and abatement. Technical competence and experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials must be documented. Only resumes identifying the professionalism and specialized experience of the design group are necessary. Other available personnel may be specified in paragraph 10 of the SF 255. c) Capacity to complete the work in the required time. d) Past performance on DOD and other contracts with respect to cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. e) Geographical location and knowledge of the locality of the project. f) Superior performance evaluations on recently completed DOD contracts. g) Volume of DOD contract awards in the last 12 months as described in Note 24. h) Extent of participation of SB, SDB, historically black colleges and universities, and minority institutions in the proposed contract team, measured as a percentage of the estimated effort. In addition, a brief Design Management Plan including an explanation of the firm's management approach, management of subcontractors (if applicable), quality control procedures and an organizational chart showing the inter-relationship of management and various team components (including subcontractors) must be included in paragraph 10 of the SF 255. 3. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: See Note 24 for general submission requirements. Any firm with an electronic mailbox responding to this solicitation should identify such address in the SF 255. Release of firm status will occur within 10 days after approval of any selection. (0146)

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