US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering and Support Center Huntsville, 4820 University Square, Huntsville, AL 35816-1822

D -- INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES SOL W31RYO000CUPB POC Contract Specialist, Stacy Watson (256)895-1164 E-MAIL: Brenda.J.Furlow@hnd01.usace.army.mil, Stacy.R.Watson@hnd01.usace.army.mil. The Tri-Services is seeking expressions of interest from firms having the capability of providing a Department of Defense construction unit price book (UPB). The existing UPB has approximately 21,000 line items which supports the operation of the Tri- Service (U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force) automated cost engineering system (TRACES), and more explicitly, the Microcomputer Aided Cost Estimating System (MCACES) M32 module. M32 is the detailed estimating system used by the Department of Defense in the development of construction cost estimates for Military, and Civil Works construction and Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste Remediation projects. The objective of this contract is to provide and maintain a UPB database of material prices and related information (i.e., crews and related productivity). The successful firm must meet the following minimum requirements: (1) currently be in the business of, and have at least ten years experience in producing, maintaining, updating, publishing and selling for profit a complete (Military, and Civil Works construction and Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste Remediation) construction UPB, with at least 20,000 line items for the express purpose of supporting the development of construction cost estimates; (2) maintain a complete UPB which has as a minimum the basic sixteen construction specifications institute (CSI) divisions, the subject UPB should include construction line items which are composed of material, labor, and equipment elements; (3) publish the UPB on an annual basis; (4) maintain a telephone hotline system to address user problems or questions; (5) maintain a principle staff (Project Manger, Cost Engineers, etc.) as full-time employees; (6) have at least five years experience in producing, maintaining, updating, publishing and selling for profit complete Maintenance and Repair and Operations and Maintenance databases; (7) have experience in and maintain the capability of cost and construction industry forecasting for a minimum of 10 years: (8) conduct an annual survey on 100% of the construction UPB line items for a minimum of two quotes. Interested firms should develop and submit documentation that shows evidence and addresses their firm's ability to fulfill the five above elements. The documentation should not exceed fifteen (15) total pages in duration. The technical point of contact for this effort is Mr. Terry Patton, (256) 895-1844. Please note this office has not yet made a decision as to whether this procurement will be an 8(a) set aside, small business set aside, will be included within work of existing contract vehicles, or be made on an unrestricted basis. The information should be mailed to the U.S. Army Engineer and Support Center, ATTN: CEHNC-CT-P (Stacy C. Watson), P.O. Box 1600 Huntsville, AL 35807-4301 on or before close of business on 06 August 1999. The letter should include information on the business size and information as to whether the firm is a small and disadvantaged business, a Historically Black College or University or a member of the Small Business Administration 8(a) program and federal Tax Identification Number. For the purpose of determining business size, the Standard Industrial Code applicable to this procurement is 7379. Posted 07/21/99 (W-SN357217). (0202)

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