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C -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR GENERAL ARCHITECT-ENGINEER DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS AT THE U.S. NAVAL BASE, GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA SOL N62470-99-D-5091 DUE 042799 POC Contract the Overseas Operator and ask for U.S. Naval Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Ext. 4162/4111, extension 221, or direct dial 011-5399-4162/4111, extension 221, and ask for Mrs. Tina Rule, Contract Specialist or FAX to 011-5399-4896 This is a Indefinite Quantity contract for Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, related studies, asbestos and lead paint sampling and tests, building inspections including confined space inspections, surveying services and all associated engineering services. Project work may consist of: (a) New construction of structures such as warehouses, office buildings, recreational facilities, ammunition and hazardous waste storage facilities, medical facilities, watch towers, etc.; (b) General building renovation work, such as repair/replacement of windows, floors, doors, walls (including, but not limited to, concrete masonry unit, wood, steel or construction frame), ceilings, exterior and interior of building finishes, exterior and interior painting, restrooms, roofs (including, but not limited to, single-ply, metal or built-up), repair/replacement of building air conditioning systems and refrigeration systems; (c) General repairs on roads,housing, refugee villages, airfield runways and taxiways, aprons, water and fuel storage systems (including piping), water, fuel and electrical distribution systems (including underground, above ground and underwater piping and wiring/conduit systems), power generation plants, desalination plants, electrical distribution systems (high and low voltage), electrical substations, fire and intrusion detection and alarm systems, fire protection systems, telephone and communication systems, mechanical systems, storm drain and sanitary sewer systems (including waste treatment and pumping stations) and irrigation systems; (d) Conduct life safety code studies, space planning studies, general structural analysis (including, but not limited to, roofs, cranes, piers, etc.), air conditioning building load and system sizing analyses, water and fuel distribution system analyses, potable and plumbing system analysis, electrical distribution and system sizing analyses and completion building inspection; (e) Project work may also consist of (but not limited to any of the following or any combination of items) demolition, new work, repair work, replacement work and maintenance work. Types of building occupancies include, but not limited to: housing, berthing, administrative, medical, dining, schools, warehouses, power plants, desalination plants, shops and retail buildings and recreational facilities. Other structures include but not limited to: water and fuel tanks, substations, fence line and guard towers. The Government will reserve an option to negotiate construction inspection services, review and approval of submittals, preparation of as-built drawings and the preparation of Operation and Maintenance Support Information (OMSI) for any project under this contract. Firms are required to prepare the cost estimate utilizing the computerized Cost Estimating System (CES) and project specifications in the SPECINTAC with SGML system format. Digital graphics database of the site survey or other drawings may be required. If so, it shall be in an AUTOCAD compatible format, DXF, on DOS high density floppy disks. At the completion of each and every project the AUTOCAD compatible drawing file shall be provided to the Government on 3.5" double sided, high density disks. The drawing sheet size shall be "F" size. The contract scope may require sampling, evaluation, definition and determination of asbestos materials, lead paint and toxic waste including the disposition of these materials, paint and waste. Fee negotiations would provide for sampling, laboratory testing and subsequent preparation of plans and specifications may require definition of disposal process. Firms responding to this announcement must be prepared to accept the aforementioned as a part of their contract responsibility. Specific evaluation factors in relative order of importance include: (1) Professional qualification of the firm, engineering/technical staff in terms of the approach to accomplish the services, historical experience of the firm's personnel in the design of new facilities, multi-disciplined alteration/repair projects and related studies; (2) Specialized experience of the proposed project manager(s), design team(s) and design team member(s) in terms of facility surveys, site surveys, field investigations, design of new and alteration/repair projects such as mentioned in this scope; (3) Capacity of the firm, proposed design team(s), and team member(s) to accomplish the following schedules: Submission of proposal 15 days following the Request For Proposal (RFP); submission of preliminary (35%) design submittal 45 days after award; submission of pre-final (100%) design submittal 20 days after receipt of preliminary submittal comments; and submission of final design submittal 10 days after receipt of pre-final submittal comments. Facsimile transmission of comments will be considered as return of comments; (4) Specific internal quality control procedures proposed for new and alteration/repair projects of this nature; (5) Past performance of the firm and consultants with Department of Defense (DOD), Atlantic Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (LANTNAVFACENGCOM), this Command (Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba) and other clients or agencies in terms of construction estimate versus contract amount, performance ratings on projects of this nature, and compliance with schedules; (6) Knowledge of the Caribbean region in terms of construction materials, weather and humidity conditions, construction practices, codes, laws and permits. Location in the general geographic area of the project site and volume of work previously awarded to the firms by DOD will also be considered with the objective of effecting an equitable distribution of DOD A/E contracts (provided that application of criteria leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms). In Block 10 of the Standard Form (SF) 225, discuss why the firm is especially qualified based upon synopsized evaluation factors and provide evidence your firm is permitted by law to practice the professions of architecture or engineering. Submit State and State registration numbers of all registered architects and professional engineers. This contract will have a minimum guaranteed amount of $50,000. Subject to necessary changes, the total A/E fee that may be paid under this contract will not exceed $100,000. Estimated start date is May 7, 1999. No other general notification to firms for other similar projects performed under this contract will be made, with the exception of notification of specific projects or specialized A/E work. Architect-Engineer firms, which meet the requirements described in this announcement, are invited to submit completed SF's 254 and 255, U.S. Government Architect-Engineer Qualifications, to the office shown above. Firms responding to the announcement by COB April 27, 1999 will be considered. Note that express/overnight mail service is not available to the FPO mailing address above. Express mail service to U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba is available through Tropical Aviation Services, Inc. (305) 359-8228. Contact this commuter airline for proper labeling instructions and the correct stateside drop off address. Ensure that all delivery fees are prepaid. The Government will not accept express mail or any other type of mail for which a delivery fee is due. All express mail should be sent to: Tina Rule, Resident Officer in Charge of Contracts, 011-53-99-4162, ext. 221. Facsimile transmission copies will not be accepted. Firms responding to this advertisement are requested to submit only one copy of qualification statements. The qualification statements should clearly indicate the office location where the work will be performed and the qualifications of the individuals anticipated to work on the contract and their geographical location. This proposed contract is being solicited on an unrestricted basis. The small business size standard classification is SIC 8712 ($2,500,000). This is not a request for proposals. Inquires concerning this project should mention location and contract number. Posted 03/23/99 (W-SN311444). (0082)

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