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C -- ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING SERVICES -- CONSTRUCTION SOL 1465-3K15-00 DUE 011300 POC Michael W. Thompson, Contracting Officer, 301-504-1175 C -- The Agricultural Research Service, USDA, plans to enter into a contract with an architect- engineering (A-E) firm located within 450 miles from Stoneville, Mississippi. This is for the design of a phased renovation of the main laboratory Building No. 1 (75,000 square foot) at the Jamie Whitten Delta States Research Center at Stoneville, MS, to meet current ARS laboratory standards, and an upgrade of support utilities as required. The scope of work will include design of the renovation of: administrative and office space, laboratories, and space for environmental chambers. The renovation will include: upgrade of mechanical and electrical equipment and their distribution system, building automation controls, and potential modifications to the supporting power plant and its energy systems. The design will include: environmental assessment, site survey, all aspects of design and estimates of the cost of construction. The estimated construction cost is in the range of $15-$25 million. Evaluation of the firms will be based on the following criteria identified in decreasing importance. A) Professional qualifications necessary in the various disciplines for satisfactory performance of the work. B) Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required, including: laboratory design, biological containment design, clean room design, building computer controls, and experience in accomplishment of same in an energy efficient fashion. C) Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, compliance with the performance schedule, and management techniques. D) Staffing and equipment to accomplish the work in the required time. E) Located within 450 miles of Stoneville, MS. Any SF-254 and SF-255 forms received after the exact date/time set for receipt will be handled in accordance with the FAR regulations, Paragraph 15.412. Firms meeting the requirements are invited to submit SF-254's and SF-255's under this Solicitation No. 1465-3K15-00 to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, ARS, FD, FCB, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Mail Stop 5124, Beltsville, Maryland 20705-5124, Attention: Michael Thompson, Contracting Officer, by 2 p.m., E.S.T., January 13, 2000. This is NOT a Request for Proposal. Posted 11/19/99 (W-SN402190). (0323)

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