Engineering Services -- Dallas, 1301 Young Street, Room 1071, Dallas, Texas 75202-5433

C -- ARCHITECTURAL-ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NORTHERN NAVAJO MEDICAL CENTER, SHIPROCK, NM SOL RFP/161-00-0007 DUE 022400 POC Barry J. Prince, Contracting Officer, (214) 767-6613 Architect-Engineering services for the Northern Navajo Medical Center, Shiprock, New Mexico. Design and construction services for the renovation of the Northern Navajo Medical Center at Shiprock, New Mexico. The total area included in this project is approximately 4,835 square meters. This fixed price type contract will require architectural and engineering services for a Design, Construction Document plans and specifications, and Construction Administration. The estimated construction cost is between $8 and $10 million. The total project is to be completed within an estimated 36 months after receipt of award. The evaluation factors for this A/E selection are listed below in descending order of priority with evaluation factors (1) and (2) being of equal point value and items (3) and (4) being of equal point value: (1) PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS OF FIRM AND ALL CONSULTANTS -- Professional qualifications and experience of firm for design and renovation of healthcare facilities; length of time firm has been established; (2) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE OF PROJECT RELATED PERSONNEL -- Experience and professional qualifications of key staff assigned to this project; specific design ability and experience in healthcare facilities; (3) OVERALL PERFORMANCE RECORD -- Exhibited design abilities on previous projects; managing; scheduling; budgeting; estimating; etc. (4) LOCATION OF MAIN OFFICE OF FIRM(S) AND CONSULTANTS -- Relative travel time and communication ability between the prime firm and consultants relative to each other and to the project location; (5) DESIGN EXPERIENCE IN NATIVE AMERICAL CULTURES -- Specific experience and/or plan for addressing Navajo culture; (6) ANALYSIS OF CURRENT AND PROJECTED WORKLOAD -- Demonstrate ability and maintain a total project team to complete the project on schedule. THE PROPOSED CONTRACT LISTED HEREIN IS SET-ASIDE UNDER THE BUY INDIAN ACT FOR FIRMS THAT ARE AT A MINIMUM 51 PERCENT INDIAN OWNED, CONTROLLED, AND OPERATED. NOTE: In accordance with Public Health Service Acquisition Regulations (PHSAR), paragraph 380.503(e), not more than 50 percent of the work to be performed under the prime contract pursuant to the Buy Indian Act shall be subcontracted to other than Indian firms. For this purpose, work to be performed does not include the provision of materials, supplies, or equipment. Joint Ventures will be considered providing that the Indian firm is the managing entity (this must be stated in the letter of interest). Offerors who are currently certified by the Indian Health Service (IHS) or the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) as an "Indian Firm" need to submit this certification along with their SF 254/255. Offerors who are not currently certified by IHS or BIA are required to submit proof (certification of tribal affiliation and degree of Indian blood is acceptable proof) that the owner meets the definition of "Indian." All responsible firms may submit an SF 254/255 which shall be considered by the agency. The firm shall submit: (1) One (1) SF 254, A/E Related Services Questionnaire for the firm and all consultants; (2) One (1) SF 255, A/E Related Service for Specific Projects; and (3) A letter of interest and a written certification that the firm is at a minimum 51 percent Indian owned, controlled and operated, along with the certification noted above. Submittals must be received by 4:30 p.m., Central Time, Thursday, February 24. Submissions shall be mailed to: Barry J. Prince, Indian Health Service, Engineering Services -- Dallas, 1301 Young Street, Suite 1071, Dallas, Texas 75202-5433. In fairness to all firms, additional information will NOT be released in response to individual inquiries. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NOR WILL A SOLICITATION BE ISSUED. Posted 01/19/00 (W-SN417082). (0019)

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