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C -- ARCHITECT/ENGINEER DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES SOL SOL JC-16-98 DUE 082698 POC POC Contact: Ms. Ella Freeman at (202) 219-8698 WEB: SOL JC-16-98, http://cbdnet.access.gpo.gov. E-MAIL: SOL JC-16-98, freemane@doleta.gov. This project requires Architect/Engineer services for major renovation design, and at the option of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), construction administration services for four existing Dormitories to provide functions for : (1) Medical/Dental/Health Services, Building 0001; (2) Administration, Building 0002; (3) Student Services/Counseling/Business Offices, Building 0003 and (4) Education, Building 0004, at the North Texas Job Corps Center located in McKinney, Texas. The project includes interior and exterior renovations design, site improvements, landscaping, parking areas, utilities, and site/security lighting. The renovation of the buildings will be designed for construction and will require preparation of bid package(s) and construction administration services. Firms desiring consideration must be capable of producing all renovation design drawings on Auto-Cad version 12 or higher, or a compatible software system. The GSF involved is approximately 12,940 for each building (4), for a total of 51,760 gross square feet. The buildings are one-story concrete block structure on a concrete slab-on-grade. The estimated cost range for construction is $1-5 million and the maximum allowable time for design is 28 weeks. Only those firms capable of design within this time frame should apply. Minimum required disciplines are: Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical (plumbing & HVAC), Electrical and Industrial Hygienist. Submission of SF-255 and current SF-254's for the prime firm and EACH consultant is required by 2:00 P.M., August 26, 1998. Failure to submit SF-255 and all applicable SF-254's will render the submission unacceptable. Facsimile submissions will not be accepted. Submissions will be evaluated in two phases. In Phase One, the PRIME A/E will be evaluated per the following pertinent factors, listed in order of importance: (1) Qualifications of Assigned Project Personnel, both as to design and project management ability; (2) Specialized Experience of Assigned Project Personnel; (3) The PRIME A/E's Capacity to Perform Work; (4) The PRIME A/E's Experience/Past Performance on similar type projects, including past Job Corps Center projects, if applicable; and (5) Energy Efficiency/Waste Reduction Capabilities. PRIME A/E's highly rated in Phase One will be further evaluated in Phase Two. In Phase Two, the PROJECT TEAM (Prime and consultants) will be evaluated per the following pertinent factors, listed in order of importance: (1) Qualifications of Assigned Project Personnel, (2) Specialized Experience of Assigned Project Personnel, (3) Energy Efficiency/Waste Reduction Capabilities, and (4) Prior PROJECT TEAM Experience. Preference shall be given to PRIME A/E's located in the general geographical area of the project, with knowledge of the locality of the project. The PROJECT TEAMS considered the most highly qualified through the Phase Two evaluation will have references checked; all submissions shall include a list of references with applicable telephone numbers and contact names. PROJECT TEAMS still considered the most qualified following the reference checks will be interviewed. Applicants should include the Solicitation No. (JC-16-98) of the CBD Notice with the location/center name in Block 1 of the SF-255. Women-owned and Minority-owned firms are encouraged to submit. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The SIC Code is 8712 and the Small Business Size Standard is $2.5 million. The firm should indicate in Block 10 of the SF-255 that it is a smll business concern as defined in the FAR. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. Posted 07/23/98 (W-SN227767). (0204)

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