United States Agency for International Development, USAID/Egypt, Office of Procurement, USAID -- Unit 64902, APO AE 09839-4902

C -- PREQUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE, SHORT-LISTING FOR A DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONTRACT (D&CMC) TO PROVIDE D&CMC SERVICES FOR THE EGYPT UTILITIES MANAGEMENT/ALEXANDRIA (EUM/ALEX), USAID GRANT NO. 263-0270.02 SOL RFP No. 263-00-P-020 POC USAID/Egypt, O/PROC: (1) Mr. Phillip S. Tresch, Contracting Officer, e-mail: ptresch@usaid.gov, (2) Ms. Mona Kamel, Acquisition Specialist, E-mail: mkamel@usaid.gov. O/PROC Tel: 011-2-02-516-5505, X3963 or X3532, Fax: 011-2-02-516-4739 WEB: http://www.info.usaid.gov/procurement_bus_opp/procurement/announce/cbd, http://www.info.usaid.gov. E-MAIL: http://www.info.usaid.gov, ptresch@usaid.gov or mkamel@usaid.gov. The USAID Mission to Egypt, USAID/Egypt, invites submission of information from eligible U.S. firms who can qualify through experience in performing similar work for preparing engineering designs and providing construction management services contract (D&CMC) under a work program entitled The Egypt Utilities Management/Alexandria (EUM/ALEX). To be eligible, firms must be of U.S. origin (Geographic code 000), as defined under USAID rules and regulations. The requested D&CMC services along with the future construction activities are part of the USAID program entitled The Egypt Utilities Management/Alexandria (EUM/AlEX). This program is intended to assist the Alexandria Water General Authority (AWGA), the Egyptian authority tasked with the production and distribution of potable water in the city of Alexandria, Egypt in upgrading the water network and systems in Alexandria. Under the EUM/ALEX program, USAID contracted with the American firm Camp Dresser and McKee, Inc. (CDM) (CDM Team includes EQI,ECG and Pitometer Associates) to provide Architect & Engineering (A&E) services for the preparation of a water strategic Master Plan in the city of Alexandria. Part of the scope of CDM's work under this contract is to identify a list of High Priority Projects, which includes water facilities to be constructed in the city of Alexandria. The Government of Egypt (GOE) and USAID will agree on the work sites and work size to be implemented from information submitted in the High Priority Projects Report. The size and type of infrastructure funded/construction activities will also be based upon considerations as timing and availability of USAID-GOE construction program funds. However, one to two major construction contracts covering some of the above mentioned High Priority Projects are anticipated. Construction activities are going to be carried out by U.S. contractors under host country contracting arrangement. A minimum of the following information will be made available for the short-listed firms qualified to compete under this prequalification questionnaire: (1) A synopsis of existing conditions; (2) High Priority Projects Report, Volume I, which includes master planning criteria for selection of recommended projects; (3) High Priority Projects, Volume II, which includes facility layouts, conceptual designs of recommended works, description of recommended technical support activities, and outline specifications for equipment and materials; (4) Maps showing location of all facilities; water quality data; preliminary results of distribution system modeling for areas of recommended improvements; and available population data; (5) Any other reports completed by CDM under the Master Plan Contract. The CDM Team's U.S. members (CDM and Pitometer Associates) will be allowed to compete for, and submit pre-qualification information for this D&CMC services contract. No RFP will be issued. Consulting engineering firms will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria found in the AID Acquisition Regulations, Part 736.602-3(b) listed in descending order of importance. USAID will establish a short list of at least three qualified firms as per FAR part 36.602-3 (a). USAID will provide the draft statement of work, a list of questions to be addressed and evaluation criteria to the short-listed firms for holding discussions and/or convening presentations. After the final selection of the most qualified firm to perform the work is made, USAID will request a cost proposal from, and will negotiate with, this top ranked firm. If a satisfactory contract cannot be concluded, USAID shall initiate negotiation with the next firm on the final selection list. A cost plus fixed fee completion type of USAID direct contract is contemplated for award. Payment under this contract will be made in US Dollars under USAID Project No. 263-0270.02. The expected duration of the contract is four years with the possibility of granting contract extension(s) believed necessary for completion and closing out of all activities. Issuance of this request does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the Government nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in the preparation or submission of any information. The D&CMC contractor shall undertake any necessary studies, data collection and analyses, environmental studies, and engineering services required for producing final designs, preparation of bid documents, selection of U.S. construction contractors, and providing construction management services for the construction activities that will be funded under the EUM/ALEX project. The scope of the anticipated construction activities shall include, but not be limited to: rehabilitation and replacement of approximately 100 Kilometers of water distribution pipes in the older sections of the Alexandria; upgrade of existing pumping stations; improvements to raw water intakes at several treatment plants; installation of meters, instrumentation and control, and chemical feed systems; upgrade of filters; upgrade of chlorinestorage and handling facilities and standby power generators; and miscellaneous civil and mechanical improvements in the treatment plants. Tasks to be undertaken by the selected consultant shall include, but not be limited to: a) preparation of an Environmental Assessment in accordance with the provisions of AID Environmental Procedures (22 CFR 216); b) preparation of all final designs and technical specifications (including conducting all related engineering services) for the anticipated construction activities and procurement of equipment; c) preparation for and completion of the procurement of the construction services contract(s). This task shall include but not necessary be limited to: 1) preparation of pre-qualification questionnaire(s); 2) evaluation of contractors' submitted information, short-listing of qualified firms and preparation of necessary evaluation reports of qualification process for the host government and USAID's approvals; 3) preparation of construction activities' cost estimates; 4) preparation and development of complete tender document(s) including all final designs and technical specifications; 5) preparation for and conducting of pre-bid and pre-construction conferences; 6) analyses and evaluation of bids received, recommending award, finalizing contract documents, obtaining required approvals, and any other required pre-award services; 7) providing construction management services including supervision of construction, acting as AWGA's Engineer, reviewing all contractor(s) reports, reviewing and certifying contractors invoices for partial/final payments, assisting AWGA in addressing and handling claims resulting from the construction; 8) providing technical assistance to AWGA in continuing the Geographic Information System (GIS) activity initiated under the current Master Plan Contract; 9) providing equipment, training, and assistance to AWGA in development of computerized designs, standards and specifications, and construction management techniques. The procurement of construction activities will follow host country contracting mechanism. D&CMC shall prepare and conduct these construction activities procurement in accordance with the USAID rules and regulations found in the Automated Directives System and its supplemental reference Handbook 11, Chapter 2 and any USAID model solicitation available at the time of the procurement. Consulting engineering firms are expected to demonstrate the following, which will be used for evaluating firm qualifications: (A) Applicable international experience and capability to provide the required experienced personnel to implement the work, (B) Organizational capacity and financial resources, (C) Similar services and work experience with the past five years. Experience in the Middle East and/or Egypt and/or similar developing country environment is desirable. USAID requests that interested consulting engineering firms submit six copies of completed US government standard form (SF) 254, Architect-Engineer (A-E) and related services questionnaire and SF 255 A-E and related services questionnaire for specific projects. It is anticipated that the selected firm will sign a direct contract with USAID to provide services subject to the availability of funds. The firm's current financial statement and affirmative statement that the firm can meet USAID nationality and source regulations must also be submitted. Copies of interested firm's brochures and annual report may also be of value in presenting the firms qualification. The completed pre-qualification information and related statements must be received no later than April 24, 2000, close of business, Cairo time, at the following address. Additional information submitted after that date might be rejected by USAID. Submit pre-qualification forms to the following address: Mr. Phillip Tresch, Contracting Officer, Office of Procurement, United States Agency for International Development, USAID/Egypt, Zahraa El Maadi, Maadi, Ground Floor, Cairo, Egypt. If sent by U.S. mail: Mr. Phillip Tresch, Contracting Officer,Office of Procurement, Unit 64902, APO AE 09839-4902. The preferred method of distribution of USAID procurement information is via the Internet. This CBD notice can viewed and downloaded using the Agency Web Site. The Worldwide Web address is http://ww.info.usaid.gov. Select "Business and Procurement Opportunities" from the home page, then "USAID Procurements." On the following screen, select "Browse Current CBD Notices, Procurement Information Bulletins & PSC Announcements." It is the responsibility of the recipient of this notice to ensure that it has been received from Internet in its entirety and USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion processes. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) encourages the participation to the maximum extent possible of small business concerns, small disadvantaged business concerns, and women -owned business concerns in this activity as prime contractors or subcontractors in accordance with Part 19 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. In this respect, it is anticipated that the prime contractor will make every reasonable effort to identify and, make maximum practicable use of such concerns. All other selection evaluation criteria being found equal, the participation of such concerns may become a determining factor for selection. Posted 03/14/00 (W-SN434117). (0074)

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