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C -- DESIGN OF RENOVATIONS TO ROBERDEAU HALL, NATIONAL IMAGERY AND MAPPING AGENCY (NIMA), BETHESDA, SOL DACA31-99-R-0061 DUE 070699 POC Susan Sonenthal 410-962-7646 E-MAIL: susan.j.sonenthal@nab02.usace.army.mil, susan.j.sonenthal@nab02.usace.army.mil. 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: Architect-Engineer services are required for survey, site investigation, space planning, programming, engineering studies, preparation of contract drawings, specifications and cost estimates, and construction phase services (option) for the renovation of Roberdeau Hall. Construction phase services include preparation of operation and maintenance manuals, technical submittal review, analysis of contractor requests for information, and record as-built preparation. This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. A firm-fixed-price contract will be negotiated. The contract is anticipated to be awarded in September 1999. 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 plans to subcontract. The plan is not required with this submittal. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: Project design will provide refurbishment of interior spaces of Roberdeau Hall located in Bethesda, MD. The building is a four story office facility (partial basement, first floor, second floor and partial penthouse) comprising a total of approximately 103,900 SF. The building is a sensitive compartmented information facility (SCIF). U.S. citizenship by all design and construction personnel performing functions at the project location is a requirement. The project will include asbestos and lead paint abatement, the refurbishment of walls, flooring, ceilings, doors, windows, corridors, toilets, lighting and elevators, and the design of a new auditorium. Utility work will include fire protection and alarm, HVAC, steam, storm drainage, sanitary, water, gas, communications, security, electrical, power, and obtaining construction permits. Space planning, including systems furniture selection and layout, is required. Exterior work includes landscaping, retaining wall, pavements and vehicular parking. The upgraded building design will meet all current codes and agency standards. Project will be designed in accordance with Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS), Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), and all applicable State of Maryland and Montgomery County, MD requirements and regulations. Aspects of project design may require approval by other Government organizations such as the State of Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission, the State of Maryland Division of Historical and Cultural Programs, the Montgomery County Department of Cultural Programs, the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services, and the National Capital Planning Commission. The design will be prepared using the English units of measurement, including soft metrics. Construction cost estimates will be prepared on IBM-compatible personal computers using Corps of Engineers' Computer Aided Cost Estimating System (M-CACES) (software provided by Government) and other construction estimating software. Design drawings will be produced in AUTOCAD Release 14. The specifications will be produced ineither SPECSINTACT using Corps of Engineers Military Construction Guide Specifications or the American Institute of Architect (AIA) MASTERSPECS. The estimated construction cost of this project is 10-15 million dollars. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: See Note 24 for general selection process. The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance (first by major criterion and then by each sub-criterion). Criteria "a" through "e" are primary. Criteria "f" through "g" are secondary and will only be used as tiebreakers between technically equal firms. a. Specialized experience and technical competence of the firm and consultants in: (1) Design of renovations to large, highly automated facilities. (2) Life safety, fire protection, security and communications design. (3) Use of automated design systems described above (M-CACES or other construction estimating software, CADD, and SPECSINTACT or AIA MASTERSPECS). (4) Experience in energy conservation, pollution prevention, waste reduction, and the use of recovered materials. (5) Location of the firm in the general geographical area of the project. b. Qualified professional personnel in the following key disciplines: project management, architecture, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural, civil, communication engineering, cost estimating, interior design, operation and maintenance systems, and space planning. Registered professionals are required in the following disciplines: architecture, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural, and civil engineering. The evaluation will consider education, training, registration, overall and relevant experience, and longevity with the firm. c. Experience producing quality designs based on an evaluation of a firm's design quality management plan (DQMP). The DQMP should include an organization chart and briefly address management approach, team organization, quality control procedures, cost control, value engineering, coordination of in-house disciplines and consultants, and prior experience of the prime firm and any significant consultants on similar projects. d. Past performance on DOD and other contracts with respect to quality of work, cost control, and compliance with performance schedules. e. Capacity to complete the concept design (35%) by Jul 00 and the final design by Apr 01. The evaluation will consider the experience of the firm and any consultants in similar size projects, and the availability of an adequate number of personnel in key disciplines. f. Extent of participation of small business firms including woman owned small business (WOSB), Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), 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 last 12 months as described in Note 24. 4. SUBCONTRACTING PLAN REQUIREMENTS: If the selected firm is a large business concern, a subcontracting plan with the final fee proposal will be required, consistent with Section 806 (b) of PL 100-180, 95-507, and 99-661. A minimum of 65% of the total planned subcontracting dollars shall be placed with small business concerns. A minimum of 1% shall be placed with small business firms. At least 15% of total planned subcontracting dollars shall be placed with small disadvantaged businesses, including Historically Black College and University or Minority Institutions, and 8% with women-owned small businesses. The plan is not required with this submittal. 5. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: See Note 24 for general submission requirements. Note 24 is written in detail in any Monday issue of the CBD. Interested firms must submit an SF255 for the prime. SF 254s must be submitted for the prime and for each consultant. These forms shall be submitted to the above address not later than 4:00PM on 6 July 1999. The SF 255 and SF 254 shall clearly indicate the staffing of the office indicated to do the work. Only one copy of a submission (SF 255/SF254) is required at this time. The Baltimore District does not retain SF 254's on file. In block 3b of the SF 255, provide the firm's ACASS (Architect-Engineer Contract Administration Support System) number. ACASS numbers for consultants should be placed in Block 6. ACASS numbers can be obtained by calling 503-808-4591. In SF255, block 9, list specific project experience for key team members, indicate the team members role on each listed project (project manager, architect, design engineer, etc.), and identify where the team member is located if different from SF255, block 3b. In SF255, block 7, provide contract award dates for all projects listed in that section. In SF255, block 10, provide the DQMP and the names and telephones numbers of clients as references on three most recent, nonmilitary, laboratory facility designs. A project specific design quality control plan must be prepared and approved by the Government as a condition of contract award, but is not required with this submission. Short listed firms may be requested to submit up to 5 additional copies. One Preselection Board and one Selection Board will be conducted from this solicitation. We will conduct telephone interviews with the short listed firms. In order to comply with Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, all contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be considered for award of a Federal contract. Contact CCR Web site at http: //www.acq.osd.mil/ec. Registration can also be accomplished via dial up modem at 614-692-6788 (User ID: ccrpub; Password: pub2ccri), or through any DOD Certified Value Added Network. To review the database, the web site is http:/www.fedecnavigator.disa.mil. Additionally, a paper form for registration may be obtained for the DOD Electronic Commerce Information Center at 1-800-334-3414. Mailing address to send proposals: US Army Corps of Engineers, 10 South Howard St., Room 7000, Baltimore, MD 21201, ATTN: Susan Sonenthal. Mrs. Sonenthal can be reached at 410-962-7646 and via Internet susan.j.sonenthal@nab02.usace.army.mil. Solicitation packages are not provided. This is not a request for proposal. Posted 05/28/99 (W-SN337186). (0148)

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