Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Area Office, Branch of Contracts and Property Management, P.O. Box 1060, Gallup, New Mexico 87305-1060

C -- ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES SOL N00-98-13 DUE 073098 POC Point of Contact -- Dolores Torrez, Contracting Officer (505) 863-8227 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a writte solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is N00-98-13 and solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP). The following provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular. FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commerical, FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certification -- Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items. No additional FAR Clauses apply. This requirement is set-aside for "Buy Indian" certified contractors. This procurement is subject to section 7(b) of P.L. 93-638 (25 U.S.C, 450e) and 41 CFR 14-1.354 require that preference opportunities in employment and training be given to Indian/Alaska Native Individuals and that preference in the award of Subcontracts be given to Indian/Alaska Native Economic Enterprises. Failure by the contractor to submit a plan for doing so prior to award and implement same after award shall be sufficient reason for non-award or termination of the contract for default. STATEMENT OF WORK FOR A-E SERVICES: Firms and firm's consultants responding to this announcement shall furnish: 1. Written proof that the applicant has been engaged in full-time business operations as an Architect-Engineer, for profit, in its existing form (whether sole proprietorship, partnership, association, joint venture, corporation, or other legal entity) and be currently licensed to practice the professions of architecture or engineering in the State of residency. 2. The Indian-owner(s) of the applicant firm certifying itself as 51percent Indian-owned shall both own and manage the firm. 3. At least one or more of those owners must be involved in the daily business management of the firm, and have the majority of the earnings which accrued to such Indian person(s). 4. The applicant firm selected for this project shall perform at least 50 percent of work required in-house as principal Architect-Engineer without subcontracting to any other firm or individual and must so certify in the application, 48 CFR 52.219-14. The Bureau anticipates awarding up to 6 Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDC). Award will be based on Formal Negotiations which will include discussions on cost. GENERAL TYPE OF SERVICES REQUESTED: Firms seeking consideration for award shall have demonstrated professional qualifications and capabilities for the performance of the following services for the construction, alteration, or repair and improvement of schools and school related facilities, detection/law enforcement facilities, emergency shelters, offices, quarters and other miscellaneous support facilities and utilities systems. BASIC SERVICES: 1) Pre-Design Services consisting of facilities planning and programming, needs assessments, feasible studies, existing facilities surveys, site analysis and project validations; 2) Design Service consisting of schematic and design development services, and preparation of construction documents including detailed cost estimates and; 3) Construction Phase Services consisting of: a)construction contract administration (shop drawings, sample and construction payment reviews, change order preparation, operation and maintenance manuals preparation, etc., and b) inspections (periodic and full and/or part-time on-site inspection services) Additional Services: Facilities related geotechnical investigations; topographic, boundary, legal and utilities surveys; environmental assessments, historic preservation services, asbestos abatement services, engineering studies and other related services. POTENTIAL A-E FIRMS WILL BE EVALUATED FOR THE ABOVE DESIGNATED SERVICES USING THE FOLLOWING SELECTION CRITERIA: 1. 20% -- Professional Qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services. Experience of Key Personnel including specialized technical skills, project coordination and management skills, and experience in working together as a team. 2. 20% -- Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required. The owner(s) of the 51% Indian-owned firm and key personnel shall be evaluated from a professional qualifications standpoint. Greater value shall be given to an Indian-owned firm which has an owner(s) who is registered or licensed professional(s) in the fields of architecture or engineering. 3. 10% -- Capacity to accomplish work in the required time and Volume of Present Work Load. Volume and nature of present workload as it relates to the ability to perform the work required. Capacity to accomplish work in the required time. 4. 25% -- past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules. 5. 10% -- Adequacy of Facilities for performance of the work including those necessary to provide specialized services that may be required. 6. 15% -- Availability of consultants. Availability of additional contractor personnel or consultants to support expansion or acceleration of the services. TOTAL 100%: The order of preference of firms deemed to be most highly qualified shall be established by applying a numerical rating system to the criteria listed above. All interested firms meeting the above qualification requirements and having the capabilities to perform the services described in this announcement are invited to respond by submitting with a signature of intent, a completed Standard Form 254 and 255, brief narrative of understanding addressing the topics of the evaluation criteria, proof of professional licensing and/or certification requirements, the Articles of Incorporation permitting the firm to practice the profession of architect and engineering services. Interested firms shall submit the documents to the procurement office listed above within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of this publication or by July 30, 1998, whichever comes first. All Standard Form 254 and 255 are considered current if dated and signed after the date of this notice in the CBD. (AC0701001-01) Posted 07/01/98. (0182)

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