USAED, Walla Walla, ATTN: CENPW-CT, 201 North Third Avenue, Walla Walla, WA 99362-1876

C -- ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES FOR HYDROLOGY, WATER QUALITY, AND HYDRAULIC DESIGN SERVICES WITHIN THE MISSION OF THE WALLA WALLA DISTRICT SOL DACW68-99-R-0007 DUE 052099 POC Point of contact for this action is Charlene Duncan at 509/527-7207 or charlene.c.duncan@usace.army.mil E-MAIL: ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES FOR HYDROLOGY, WATER QUALITY,, charlene.c.duncan@usace.army.mil. 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION. This notice is for one indefinite delivery order type contract for one base year (period) with the possibility of two option periods not to exceed one year each. The base year plus option period has a ceiling amount not to exceed $1,000,000 each. An option period may be exercised at the discretion of the Government before expiration of the previous period. The maximum for each delivery order will not exceed the annual contract amount. This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. If a large business is selected for this contract, it must comply with FAR 52.219-9 regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan on that part of the work it intends to subcontract. The subcontracting goals are that a minimum of 61.2% of the Contractor's intended subcontract amount be placed with small businesses (SB) including 9.1% with small disadvantaged businesses (SDB). A minimum of 4.5% of the intended subcontract amount must be placed with woman-owned small businesses (WOSB). The plan is not required with this submittal. The standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code for this acquisition is 8711. The small business size standard is average annual receipts for its preceding three fiscal years must not exceed $2.5 million. This contract is anticipated to be awarded before the end of 1999. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: Experience is required in the three following areas: hydrology, water quality, and hydraulic design. The potential contractor shall have a high level of demonstrated experience and expertise in Pacific Northwest Watershed systems to equally serve the following three work categories. (1) Hydrology: analyze and predict river and stream flows, use models, hydraulic equations, acoustic doppler profilers, stream gages, air photography predict snow-pack, rainfall, calculate flood potential, assess dam safety, conduct inspections, evaluate dam break potential, predict damages, characterize flood plains, map flood plains, perform hydrologic studies, in-stream flow incremental method (ifim) techniques, ground penetrating radar/sonar, side looking sonar, acoustic measurements, echo sounding, assess sediment build-up behind multi-purpose structures, predict dredging needs, determine the quantity and physical characteristics of sediment, make sediment chemical quality "factual determinations", provide gis databases, using HEC-1, HEC-2, HEC-5, HEC5Q, HEC-6, HECDSS, CE-QUAL2, WQ-RSS, Dambreak, Sed-Qual, and other models used in hydrologic and water quality studies, produce special models, develop numerical hydraulic models, perform various water resource studies, perform specialized programming services in support of hydrologic data acquisition activities, perform hydrographic surveys, collection of point data, and provide a licensed surveyor if required. (2) WATER QUALITY: Conduct sampling, analysis, data synthesis, enumerate phytoplankton and zooplankton relationships, extensive knowledge of Pacific Northwest Watersheds, use biological and chemical assessment tools to perform in-situ limnological and biological studies, use multi-parameter data sondes, chemical auto analyzers, doppler equipment, echosounders, automated samplers, Niskin bottles, plankton tows, submarine spectrophotometers, remote sensing equipment, integrated remote meterologic systems, flow meters, precision pressure transducers (TDG), acoustic release mechanisms, perform specialized chemical analysis, evaluate the food-web interactions, evaluate environmental impacts, enumerate epiphytes, primary plankton, micro-zoological organisms, perform core sampling, drilling, elutriation and leaching evaluations, perform technical writing services, perform complex statistical analysis, use geo-spatial data, use advanced GIS and CADD systems, evaluate new technologies, instrumentation, apply R&D technology, and provide water data in specified formats. (3) HYDRAULIC DESIGN: Perform impact studies to resident and anadromous fish, specialized acoustic detection, evaluate recovery for endangered species, perform wildlife studies,habitat suitability index evaluations, develop extensive habitat inventories, evaluate wildlife habitat improvement, perform genetic studies, provide designs of large multi-purpose hydroelectric projects, open channel, pressurized water-hydraulic systems, fish passage, hatchery, fish holding facilities, produce physical scale models, mockups, prototype testing, full scale calibration, design wastewater or water supply systems, design small flood control structures, diversion structures, irrigation structures, levee systems, perform all aspects of navigation studies, provide mapping services, drafting services (manual and CADD), specialized engineering technical services (Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, And Civil Engineering), perform cost-benefit analysis, economic studies, engineering feasibility studies, perform river or stream morphology, use refractionary instruments, troxlers, XRF spectral analyzers, borehole cameras, remote peiziometry, evaluate materials, groundwater investigations, drilling, evaluate water structures, undercutting, stream-bank erosion/stabilization programs, grouting of high-head structures, design of supply tunnels, deep excavations, use magnetic anomaly detection (MAD) equipment, ground penetrating radar, and perform any study unique to the hydrology and hydraulic design even if not previously mentioned in other categories. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: Criteria A through C are primary and are listed in order of importance. The remaining categories are for tie-breaker purposes. A. Professional qualifications, necessary for accomplishment of the listed tasks in section 2. B. Past performance of hydrologic contracts completed in the pacific northwest states for federal, state, and county customers demonstrating the ability to perform on schedule, control costs through various methods such as, but not limited to, hiring subcontractors within the geographical area of the assigned work, and exceed minimum standards. C. Professional qualifications of the personnel listed as team members and significance of their experience in relation to the required tasks. D. Location in general geographical area of the Walla Walla District with the capability of quick turn around to and from Walla Walla, Washington. F. Extent of participation of SB, SDB, WOSB, historically black colleges and universities, and minority institutions in the proposed contract team, measured as a percentage of the total estimated effort. G. Volume of DOD contract awards in the past 12 months as described in Note 24. 4. SUBMISSION REQUIRMENTS: See Note 24 for general submission requirements. Interested firms having the capabilities to perform this work must submit 2 copies each of SF 255 (11/92 edition) and SF 254 (11/92), for the primary firm and all consultants/subcontractors, to the above address not later than close of business on the 30th day after the publication date of this announcement. If the 30th day is a Saturday, Sunday, or a Federal Holiday, the deadline is the close of business of the next business day. Include the firm's ACASS number in the SF 255, block 3b. In the SF 255, block 10, describe all capabilities, and use additional pages as necessary. Solicitation packages are not provided. This is not a request for proposal. Posted 04/19/99 (W-SN321929). (0109)

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