U.S. Department of the Treasury, TBARR Procurement Office, 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Room 3064, Washington, DC 20220

C -- ARCHITECT-ENGINEERING TERM CONTRACT SERVICES FOR MAIN TREASURY AND ANNEX BUILDING SOL A-99-TBAR-05 DUE 051799 POC Dwight Stephens, 202-622-0795 or Rosa Perry, 202-622-0797 Solicitation A-99-TBAR-05. Request for Qualifications (SF 254s & SF 255s) are due on or about May 17, 1999. This synopsis will be published on or about April 15, 1999. POC Contact Dwight Stephens, 202-622-0795, Contracting Officer, Rosa Perry, 202-622-0797. The Department of the Treasury announces an opportunity for Architect-Engineering (A-E) Term Contract Services at the Main Treasury and Annex Buildings, Washington, DC. Treasury contemplates the issuance of a firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for Architect/Engineering (A-E) Services for Main Treasury Building (1500 Pennsylvania Ave, NW) and the Treasury Annex Building (Pennsylvania at Madison Place, NW), Washington, DC. Services, to include but not limited to the delivery of surveys, studies, drawings, review of independent cost estimates, CPM scheduling, review of construction document submittals, review of A-E cost estimates, project scope management and other data to be provided on an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity, delivery order basis. The term of the contract shall be for a period not exceeding five years from date of contract award. The A/E shall be required to assign, as needed, a team with significant historic preservation experience on buildings of similar size and character consisting of architectural, civil, structural, mechanical and electrical designers; cost estimators; CPM analysts; field engineers; field support staff; industrial hygienists, construction supervisors; construction superintendents; testing engineers/technicians; and other disciplines. Firm and its consultants shall be required to qualify for access into the Main Treasury and Annex Buildings and will be required to submit the necessary background information for security clearances to all building locations. To qualify for access to the Main Building, the firm(s) must not be under foreign ownership, control or influence; principals shall be citizens of the United States. Architect-Engineer firms which meet the requirementsdescribed in this announcement are invited to submit: (1) a Standard Form 254, Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire, (2) a Standard Form 255, Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project, and (3) any requested supplemental data to the procurement office shown. Firms having a current Standard Form 254 on file with the TBARR Program Office are not required to register this form. Firms desiring to register for consideration for future projects administered by the Program office (subject to specific requirements for individual projects) are encouraged to submit annually, a statement of qualifications and performance data, utilizing Standard Form 254, Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire. Firms responding to this announcement before the closing date will be considered for selection, subject to any limitations indicated with respect to size and geographic location of firm, specialized technical expertise or other requirements listed. Following an initial evaluation of the qualification and performance data submitted, three or more firms that are considered to be the most highly qualified to provide the type of services required, will be chosen for negotiation. Selection of firms for negotiation shall be made through an order of preference based on demonstrated competence and qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the type of professional services required, that include: (1) professional capabilities; (2) specialized experience and technical competence, as required; (3) capacity to accomplish the work in the required time; (4) past performance on contracts with respect to cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules; (5) geographical location and knowledge of the locality of the project, provided that application of the criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project; (6) any other special qualification required under this announcement by the contracting activity. IN ADDRESSING EACH OF THE INDIVIDUAL ELEMENTS, the A-E Firm shall submit 8X10 graphics (maximum of three per project) and a typewritten description (maximum of one page per project) of projects completed within the past ten (10) years. Each project description shall show the size of the project, how the project addresses the qualification requirements, and a point-of-contact familiar with the project. Three projects shall demonstrate architectural and historical preservation accomplishments. These projects shall be comparable sized building of at least 100 years in age. Two projects shall demonstrate electrical, two projects shall demonstrate mechanical engineering accomplishments and two shall demonstrate plumbing systems. The same project may be used to demonstrate more than one area of expertise. The narrative shall address the design approach and salient features on each project including tangible evidence where possible, i.e., certificates, awards, peer recognition, etc. demonstrating design excellence and discuss how the clients design preservation/constraints were satisfied by the design. The entire project TEAM, including the A-E Firm selected, its designated lead designers, and ALL consultants who will work on the project will be evaluated. Standard Forms 254 and 255's shall reflect the entire Project TEAM. The Government will allow sufficient time for the A-E Firm to establish the teams and prepare for interviews. The A-E Design Firm SHALL have, or SHALL ESTABLISH within 30 days after the award of the contract, an active production office within the Washington/Baltimore Metropolitan Area. The government will not allow payment for travel,living expenses, computer-time or hookups for the prime or the consultants. In developing the project team required, the A-E firms are advised that at least 65% of the level of contract effort must be performed in the Washington/Baltimore Metropolitan Area, excluding speciality consultants. If the A-E Firm is comprised of a partnership, corporation, joint venture or other legal entity permitted by law to practice architecture or engineering, a complete description of the proposed internal responsibilities of the components, shall be included in its submittals. Firms having the capabilities to perform the services described in this announcement are invited to respond by submitting completed SF-254s and SF-255s along with a cover letter and other requested data TO: Department of the Treasury, Departmental Offices, Attention: Dwight Stephens, TBARR Program Office (Room 3064), 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20220, by 3:30 PM local time on May 17, 1999. The following information shall be on the outside of the sealed envelope 1) Solicitation Number/Title, 2) Due Date, 3) Closing Time. Late responses are subject to FAR Provision 52.215.10. In Block 8 of the SF-254 specify only current W-2 payroll (non-contract) personnel of each firm. In Block 10 of the SF-255, the A-E Firm SHALL respond to the EVALUATION CRITERIA stated in the CBD announcement. In BLOCK 11of the SF-255, the A-E Firm SHALL sign, name, title and date the submittal. This procurement is restricted to small businesses. The Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this procurement is 8712 -- Architectural Services and the size standard (in the number of employees or millions of dollars) is $2.5 million. This is not a Request for Proposal. See Numbered Note 1 and Note 24. Posted 04/14/99 (W-SN319962). (0104)

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