C -- DESIGN US BORDER PATROL STATION, CAMPO, CA

Notice Date

November 1, 2000

Contracting Office

USAED, Sacramento, Corps of Engineers, Attn: A-E Negotiations Section, 1325 J Street, Room 1079, Sacramento, CA 95814-2922

ZIP Code

95814-2922

Solicitation Number

DACW05-01-R-0004

Response Due

November 30, 2000

Point of Contact

Stan Shibata (916)557-7470

Description

CONTRACT INFORMATION: A-E services are required for design charrette, site investigation, concept design, final design (optional), and A-E services during construction phase (optional) for the subject project. The design will be prepared in the metric system of measurement. The contractor shall be responsible for design and drawings using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) and delivering the three-dimensional drawings in AutoDesk AutoCAD CADD software, release 14. The Government will only accept the final product for full operation, without conversion or reformatting, in the AutoDesk AutoCAD release 14 format and on the target platform specified herein. The target platform is a Pentium 200 HMz, 32 MB Ram, 8 GB Hard Drive with an NT 4.0 operating system. Drawings produced by scanning drawings of record or containing photographic images shall be delivered in a raster format compatible with the target platform AutoCAD electronic digital format. Drawing files shall also be delivered in Computer-aided Acquisition and Logistic Support (CALS) CCITT Group 4 raster format. The specifications will be produced in SPECSINTACT with Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) using the Corps of Engineers Construction Guide Specifications. Specification files shall also be delivered in Adobe Acrobat Portable Data Format (PDF) or PostScript electronic digital format. Responding firms must show computer and modem capability for accessing the Criteria Bulletin Board System (CBBS) and the Automated Review Management System (ARMS). The estimate will be prepared using Corps of Engineer's Computer Aided Cost Estimating System (M-CACES)(software provided by Government) or similar software. This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. The NAICS code for this announcement is 541310 with business size standard to be considered a small business a maximum of $4.0 million of average annual receipts for its preceding 3 fiscal years. All interested Architect-Engineers are reminded that in accordance with the provisions of PL 95-507, they will be expected to place subcontracts to the maximum practicable extent consistent with the efficient performance of the contract with small and small disadvantaged firms. If a large business is selected, it must comply with FAR 52-219.9 regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan on that part of the work it plans to subcontract. The following subcontracting goals are the minimal acceptable goals to be included in the subcontracting plan. Of the subcontracted work, 61.4% to small business, 9.1% to small disadvantaged business (subset of small business), and 5% to woman-owned small businesses (subset of small business). The firm selected for this contract will be required to submit a detailed subcontracting plan at a later date. If the selected firm submits a plan with lesser goals, it must submit written rationale of why the above goals were not met. A detailed plan is not required to be submitted with the SF 255; however, the plans to do so should be specified in Block 10 of the SF 255. This work will include all architectural-engineering (A-E) and related services necessary to complete the design, and for A-E services during the construction phase (option). 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: This project consists of designing a 40,000 sf (approximately) Border Patrol Station. Support areas include helo-pad for air operations support, station maintenance, electronic repair and storage, vehicle maintenance, detention and processing areas, training and physical fitness, and specialized areas such as horse corrals and kennels. Supporting facilities include water, sewer, HVAC, electric service, security lighting, parking, storm drainage, communication and information systems, and general site improvements. Work and services will consist of site investigation, planning, survey, geotechnical report, engineering studies, charrette, concept design, final design, and construction management services. Work may also include environmental investigations including intrusive investigations and soil characterization. The end result of these studies/design will be engineering analyses and reports, cost estimates, plans and specifications. The estimated construction cost of this project is between 10 and 25 million dollars. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: See Note 24 for general selection process. The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance. Criteria "a" through "e" are primary. Criteria "f" through "h" are secondary and will only be used as "tie-breakers" among technically equal firms. a. Specialized experience and technical competence of the firm and consultants in the following: (1) Design of Border patrol Stations. Firms shall provide information indicating past experience on Border Patrol Stations, in particular design of helo-pads, detention/processing areas, dog kennels, and horse corrals. (2) Environmental engineering services to include an in-depth knowledge of Federal, California environmental and local regulations, as well as in-depth experience in characterizing hazardous/toxic waste sites. Firms shall indicate past experience with successfully coordinating work with the various environmental agencies in the Southern California region. b. Qualified professional personnel in the following key disciplines: project management, architecture, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural, civil, cost engineering, environmental, and geotechnical; with supporting disciplines in compliance specialists, security/intrusion detection, certified industrial hygienist, technicians and CADD capabilities. Registered professionals are required in the following disciplines: architecture, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural, and civil engineering. The evaluation will consider education, training, professional registration, organizational certifications, overall relevant experience and longevity with the firm. c. Past performance on DoD and other contracts with respect to cost control and estimating performance as a percentage deviation between the final estimate and low bid on similar type and size projects, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules. Consideration will be given to ACASS evaluations and letters of evaluations/recognition by other client d. Capacity to complete the concept design by March 2001 and the final design by August 2001, assuming contract award by December 2000. The evaluation will consider the experience of the firm and any consultant in similar size projects, and the availability of an adequate number of personnel in key disciplines. e. Knowledge of the locality of the project site including seismic design, re-vegetation and habitat restoration and mitigation for special-status wildlife species. f. Volume of DoD contract awards in the last 12 months as described below. g. Location of the firm in the general geographical area of the project site. h. Extent of participation of small business, small disadvantaged business, woman owned small business, historically black colleges and universities or minority institutions in the proposed contract team, measured as a percentage of the total estimated effort. 4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: See Note 24 for general submission requirements. Interested Architect-Engineer firms having the capabilities to perform this work are invited to submit ONE (1) completed SF 255 (11/92 edition) US Government Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project for themselves and ONE (1) completed of SF 254 (11/92 edition) for themselves and one for each of their subcontractors to the office shown here and above, ATTN: A-E Negotiations Unit. In SF 255, Block 3b, provide the firm's ACASS number. For ACASS information call (503) 808-4591. In Block 7 of the SF 255 provide resumes for all key team members, whether with the prime firm or a subcontractor; list specific project experience for key team members; and indicate the team members role on each listed project (project manager, architect, design engineer, etc.) and identify where the team member is located if different from SF 255, Block 3b. In Block 9 of the SF 255, responding firms must indicate the number and amount of fees awarded on DoD (Army, Navy, and Air Force) contracts during the 12 months prior to this notice, including change orders and supplemental agreements for the submitting office only. In Block 10 of the SF 255, provide the design quality management plan. A project specific design quality control plan must be prepared and approved by the government as a condition of contract award, but is not required with this submission. Responses received by the close of business (4:30 pm) on the closing date will be considered for selection. If the closing date is a Saturday, Sunday or Federal Holiday, the deadline is the close of business on the next business day. No other notification will be made and no further action is required. Solicitation packages are not provided for A-E contracts. This is not a request for proposals. All responsible sources may submit the required SF 255 and SF 254, which shall be considered by the agency. See Numbered Notes 24 and 26.

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