Yosemite National Park, Contract Management, PO Box 700-W, El Portal, CA 95318

C -- INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY A/E SERVICES CONTRACT, CIVIL/STRUCTURAL SOL RP8800-00-003 POC Roy Navik 209/379-1038, Fax 209/379-1048, roy_navik@nps.gov E-MAIL: click here to contact the contracting officer via, roy_navik@nps.gov. The National Park Service (NPS), Yosemite National Park, is seeking a civil/structural engineering firm or organization to provide Engineer services for projects at Yosemite National Park, California. The anticipated work is diverse and varied and may include, but not be limited to, any of the following: geotechnical engineering and investigation services, compaction testing, design for rehabilitation and upgrade of existing structures such as buildings, bridges, and water tanks (including those of an historic nature), structural engineering of new wood, concrete, and steel structures, design of bridges, abutments, trusses, steel and concrete water tanks, septic tanks, retaining walls, masonry, concrete foundations for water or gas tanks, boardwalk structures, culverts, pavements, piping supports (i.e. river crossings), design based on hydraulic loading assessments (i.e. from flood waters), roads, surveying, and consultation for design work by park engineers. Specialized knowledge of design in the elevations, terrain, remote, and siesmic conditions existing in Yosemite is important. Elevations vary from 2000 to over 10,000 feet. Many sites are remote and subject to extreme snow, wind, ice, and hydraulic loading. Most projects will be funded with fiscal year money which requires that the project be designed, permitted, and completely constructed during the fiscal year (October 1st to September 30th) in which it is funded. The firm(s) selected must be capable of completing work in the short time frame necessitated by this type of funding and compounded by limited site access, snow, and freezing temperatures during winter. The firm(s) must demonstrate an ability to work in a sensitive environmental, cultural, and archeological resources area. The firms submitting should also convey their sensitivity to NPS values and standards, and their ability to utilize and incorporate sustainable design principles. (The NPS has adopted "Sustainable Design" as the term for the principle by which future park planning and development will be guided. By definition, this term means meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In practice, sustainable design minimizes the short and long term environmental impacts of development activity through resource conservation, recycling, waste minimization and the utilization of energy efficient and ecologically responsible materials and techniques for construction.) Disciplines will include structural, geotechnical, and surveying. All work would be subject to the review and supervision of the appropriate licensed professional(s) provided by the contract. Registration of the key personnel providing the professional services in the state of California is required. Land surveyor must have global positioning (GPS) capabilities. Additional support services required include CADD, word processing, spread sheets, and database services compatible with NPS in-house systems (Autocad Version 14 or later; Microsoft products). The government may select multiple firms. The anticipated work may include, but not be limited to the following: a). Title I services (Schematic Design and Design Development): project scoping and programming, site planning/analysis, conducting structural surveys, investigations of existing conditions, digitization of plans or maps, land surveys, preliminary design, preliminary cost estimates, preparations of scopes of work for related services required outside the scope of this contract, engineering consultation and assistance to park engineers, etc. b). Title II services (Construction Document Development): preparation of working drawings, construction specifications, cost estimates, etc. c). Title III services (Construction Support): construction inspection, site visits, and review of shop drawings and submittals, assistance in preparation of contract modifications, and other Title III services as needed. The following criteria, in equal order of importance, shall be used in the evaluation of the prospective firms. 1. Demonstrated professional experience and technical competence of the firm, including its consultants and project personnel, with projects of types described in the preceeding. As stated above, registration of key personnel (structural engineer, geotechnical engineer, soils testing laboratory, land surveyor) in the state of California is required. Firm(s) will be rated on the qualifications of licensed professionals, diversity and difficulty of projects, and years of experience. As stated above, CADD, word processing, spread sheets, and database services must be compatible with Autocad Version 14 and Microsoft products. GPS capability is also required. 2. Demonstrated specialized and recent experience and technical expertise in projects similar in nature to the types listed above in Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada range. The types of potential projects are to be used as an indicator of projects under consideration in the future and is not a definitive element of this contract. Specialized knowledge of the conditions existing in Yosemite and the Sierra Nevada range. Specialized knowledge of soils, snow, wind, and hydraulic loading, and remote conditions in Yosemite and their design implications. Knowledge of construction methods, materials, contractors, and costs of construction local to Yosemite. Knowledge of sustainable design solutions. Firm(s) must be proficient at cost estimating and knowledgeable of value based decision processes. Firm(s) will be rated on completion of projects of the types listed above with special emphasis on those in Yosemite National Park or the Sierra Nevada range. Firm(s) will also be rated on their knowledge of construction methods, materials, contractors, and costs of construction local to Yosemite by the number and types of projects and by their involvement in the contracting and construction phases of projects in Yosemite National Park and surrounding counties. Familiarity with National Park Service resources and organizational culture as demonstrated by previous National Park Service projects. Firms will also be rated on their ability to utilize sustainable design solutions and knowledge of government contracting and best value procurement methods.. 3. Past performance on contracts with government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, compliance to performance schedules, and accuracy of construction cost estimates. Please provide a minimum of twelve references with project descriptions, contact names and phone numbers. Firm(s) will be rated on feedback from the references provided and from information obtained from anyother source. Firms will not be scored negatively for the absence of past performance data and will be given an opportunity to respond to negative data obtained. 4. Location and ability to attend site visits and design conferences in El Portal, California on short notice without the requirement of air travel and lodging. Priority will be given to firm(s) within 100 miles of El Portal during all seasons. Work will be performed under anindefinite quantity contract. The contract term will be one year, with four options to extend an additional year. Work will be defined, ordered, and funded through the issuance of project specific delivery orders. The total amount of the contract shall not exceed $500,000 for base year with a $100,000 maximum delivery order limitation and a minimum contract guarantee of $5,000. This procurement is unrestricted. The National Park Service welcomes the participation of women and minority firms. Interested firms are invited to submit a letter of interest, past performance references and completed Standard Forms 254 and 255. Responses must be received before 5:00 PM, 30 calendar days from the date of this publication (first workday following a weekday or holiday) in order to be considered for selection. This is not a request for proposal. Solicitation documents will not be issued. SIC code is 8711. Posted 03/10/00 (W-SN433438). (0070)

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