OIC, NAVFAC Contracts, PSC Box 8006, building 163, Curtis Road, Cherry Point, NC 28533-0006

C -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES, MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA SOL N62470-99-D-3580 DUE 041999 POC Marsha Temple, (252) 466-4751, Contracting Officer, M.J. Patterson, CDR, CEC, USN This solicitation is for Structural Engineering Design Services for various project at MCAS, Cherry Point, and other Navy and Marine Corps facilities in eastern North Carolina. This is NOT a request for proposals. THIS CONTRACT IS BEING SOLICITED ON AN UNRESTRICTED BASIS. It shall have an initial term of one year and may be renewed for one additional year at the option of the Government. The maximum total fee (subject to necessary changes) shall not exceed $500,000.00 including the option year. Inquiries shall refer to contract number and title. An opening project has not been identified. Engineering Services are required for field investigations, structural analyses, preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, related studies and all associated engineering services, shop drawing review and Quality Assurance Plan preparation (specifying construction contract inspection requirements). Experience is required in design of concrete, steel, wood, composites and other common structural materials. Aworking knowledge of destructive and non-destructive material sampling and testing techniques is required. Incidental architectural, mechanical and electrical considerations may be required on some projects. Sampling and testing of materials for lead paint and asbestos may occasionally be required. Several relatively small projects with quick turnaround times are anticipated. Firms are required to prepare specifications in the SpecsIntact system format, drawings in AutoCADD Version 13 compatible format and cost estimates utilizing the computerized CES format. Firms that meet the requirements described in this announcement are required to submit one copy each of completed SF-254 and SF-255 forms. Copies of SF-254 are also required for proposed subconsultants and copies of SF-255 forms are encouraged for proposed subconsultants who are expected to contribute significantly to the contract. The SF-255 list of Personnel by Discipline (block 4) shall be only for the office(s)that will be performing the work, as identified in block 3b. The AE must demonstrate his and each key subconsultant's qualifications with respect to the published evaluation factors for design and all option services. Evaluation factors (1) and (2) are of equal and greatest importance; factors (6), (7) and (8) are of lesser importance than factors (1) through (5). Pertinent statements relative to the evaluation factors shall be included in Part 10 of SF-255. Superfluous information is discouraged. Firms responding by 4:00 p.m. EST on the closing date will be considered. Late responses will be handled in accordance with FAR 14.304-1. Specific evaluation factors include: (1) Professional qualifications of the firm's proposed personnel and its subconsultants (if proposed), necessary for satisfactory performance of required services. Resumes in Part 7 of SF-255 shall be limited to key persons expected to perform work under this contract, shall clearly identify the specific office location of each person, shall identify anticipated role in performing contract work, shall list specific training and certification, and shall highlight specific work experience applicable to this contract. (2) Specialized recent (within the last five years) experience of the firm (including subconsultants) and technical competence in the type of work required. Site examples of prior work relationships with proposed subconsultants/associates. Limit the number of representative projects in Part 8 of SF-255 to a total of ten including subconsultants. Specific projects listed shall include the names of persons with resumes from part 7 that participated in that project and briefly describe their role in the project. Provide a synopsis of the scope of work, year work completed, point of contact and telephone number for each project listed. Include only projects involving structural designs or evaluations. Provide evidence that your firm is permitted by law to practice the profession of engineering in the State of resident, i.e., state registration number. (3) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time. Describe knowledge of the work area at Cherry Point and outlying fields. In a maximum of one page, provide a narrative and/or chart or graph showing the anticipated backlog of work over the next twelve month period for key personnel proposed for use in this contract. Firms shall identify any major pending projects or organizational changes that could impact the ability to dedicate personnel and resources to this contract. Provide one page maximum for you and subconsultants that describes office automation support and systems and other supporting equipment (i.e. AutoCADD Versions 13 compatible, SpecsIntact, CES). (4) Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of demonstrated compliance with performance schedules and evidence of demonstrated long term business relationships and repeat business with Government and private customers. Firms may submit letters of commendation received if they relate to specific projects identified in Part 8 of SF-255. (5) Quality and cost control. Provide a one page maximum summary of how your firm approaches internal quality control and cost control processes and procedures. Provide an example of your quality control program in action. Identify specific methods used to control costs to ensure that the Government receives the best design and construction for the dollar. Identify how these will be maintained for all work by multiple offices and subconsultants. Provide unbiased evidence of the construction cost estimating proficiency of your firm. As an example, state the percentage of all construction cost estimates that were outside of the +/- 10% range when compared to actual low bids received over the last six months or the last ten projects. (6) Demonstrated success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design. Relate to personnel proposed and example projects listed, if possible. (7) Geographical office locations of the firm (including subconsultants) that will be involved in the contract. State anticipated mode of transportation to be used from each office and estimate approximate mileage and driving time. Application of this criterion is contingent upon receiving an appropriate number of qualified firms. (8) The volume of work previously awarded to the firm by the Department of Defense (DOD) shall also be considered, with the object of effecting an equitable distribution of DOD architect-engineer contract among qualified architect-engineer firms. Identify volume of work with the office submitting for the contract and for the entire company. Posted 03/03/99 (I-SN304393). (0062)

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