C -- INDEFINITE DELIVERY SOLICITATION FOR A-E SERVICES IN THE AREA OF MIAMI, FT. LAUDERDALE, KEY WEST, FL, AND ANDROS ISLAND, THE BAHAMAS

Notice Date

April 2, 2001

Contracting Office

Commander, Southern Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, 2155 Eagle Drive, P. O. Box 190010, North Charleston, SC 29419-9010

ZIP Code

29419-9010

Solicitation Number

N62467-01-R-0324

Response Due

May 7, 2001

Point of Contact

Ms. Frances J. Mitchell 843/820-5749

Description

One firm will be selected for this solicitation. Contract will provide A-E services for engineering, planning, and design of projects at Naval and other government facilities in the area of Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, Key West, FL, and Andros Island, Bahamas. The work requires architectural and engineering services necessary for the preparation of plans (AutoCAD, latest release, compatible format), specifications (using SPECSINTACT System), and cost estimates (using a government provided Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) system format using the "Success" program) for repairs, alterations, and/or new construction at Naval facilities located within the contract area stated above. The projects associated with this contract shall involve any combination of the architectural, civil/structural, mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines. If needed, studies and collateral equipment lists shall also be included. Except for minor renovation projects, all work shall be done in metric units. Selected firm will NOT be able to propose on design-build task orders for which the firm or any of the firm's consultants has assisted the government in the preparation of the design-build RFP. Each discipline must have experience in the following areas: ARCHITECTURAL demolition, asbestos abatement, lead assessment and abatement, roofing systems, building structures, interior and exterior features and finishes, landscape design, architectural programming, graphic presentation (including photography and renderings) and physical planning. CIVIL/STRUCTURAL demolition and site preparation, industrial and sanitary waste water collection systems, water treatment and distribution systems, minor hazardous waste cleanup and removal, storm drainage systems, soils grading and associated work, roads, parking lots, fencing, playgrounds and associated type facilities, building cladding and framing systems, building foundation systems, structures and foundations for towers, platforms, catwalks, tanks, manhole, utility support systems and other such similar buildings, geotechnical studies/testing and associated work, topographic and boundary surveys, pier/bulkhead/quay wall structures and fender systems, marine sounding and surveys, corrosion surveys and studies, water intrusion studies and surveys, and underwater surveys on marine structures. MECHANICAL heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems; industrial ventilation; energy analysis; control systems; steam and hot water boilers and converters; chilled and hot water distribution; compressed air and vacuum systems; medical gas, engine generator installations and other such mechanical systems. ELECTRICAL fire suppression and protection systems, interior and exterior electrical distribution systems up to 26.4 KV, transformers, substations, exterior lighting systems, intrusion detection systems and similar type electrical work. Design of these facilities will include all related mechanical and electrical utilities for roads, parking lots, concrete pavement, sidewalks and general site improvements. The on-site data gathering and on-site schematic development processes may be used on these projects. Respondents should demonstrate their past performance and familiarity with this process through the use of in-house staff or outside consultants. Identify each team member's experience with respect to interactive conceptual design teams. In addition to services related to design, the following services may be required during the life of the contract: technical reports, studies, surveys, review of shop drawings, construction consultation and construction inspection services, Title II inspection services, preparation of Operations/Maintenance manuals, and construction record drawing preparation. The existence of asbestos, lead paint or other hazardous materials affecting construction or required demolition in various project areas is possible. The A-E may be required to conduct comprehensive asbestos and lead paint surveys and provide designs, which will provide for the removal and disposal of these hazardous materials in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Firms unable to accept work that involves asbestos/lead paint need not apply. This contract may use agreed-to fee schedules and may include additional ordering agents. Contract award is contingent upon availability of funds. The maximum quantity for the five-year contract is $5,000,000.00. A minimum guarantee of $20,000.00 is payable for the base year, paid only once for the life of the contract. Contract period is one (1) base year with four (4) one-year options for the complete services described herein. SELECTION CRITERIA: The following criteria (listed in descending order of importance) will be used for the basis of selection. 1. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: a) Technical competence of the firm's design team members to design similar repair, alterations and new construction projects; b) Experience in and knowledge of multi-discipline design projects; c) Knowledge of Navy regulations through recent design experience; d) Professional registration of each discipline's lead engineer; e) An engineer registered in the discipline of fire protection with at least 5 years of full-time fire protection experience; f) A registered communications distribution designer (this is a new professional designation); g) An engineer or architect with at least 10 years of roofing and waterproofing design experience and who is either a registered roofing consultant (RRC) who is certified by the Roof Consultant Institute (RCI) or is a certified roofing consultant (CRC) who is certified by the Roofing Waterproofing (RWC); h) An interior designer registered by any of the following: National Council of Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ), professional member of the American Society of Interior Design (ASID), state registered, state licensed or is a registered architect who has 5 years experience in the practice of interior design; and i) A registered civil or structural engineer with at least 5 years experience in wind and seismic design. 2. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Recent multi-discipline experience (within the past 5 years) of proposed design team, including consultants, in the design of repair, alteration and new construction projects; b) Post construction contract award services on similar projects to ensure design and construction quality; and c) Evidence of experience by both the firm and key personnel in comprehensive interior design, including space planning, prewired workstation specification and design, furniture specification, and knowledge of the acquisition process including applicable FAR and funding limitations. 3. PERFORMANCE: Past performance on contracts with the Department of the Navy and private industry with respect to cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. 4. CAPACITY: (a) Capacity of the firm and proposed design team to perform multiple projects concurrently; and (b) Ability of the firm to sustain the loss of key personnel while accomplishing work within required time limits. 5. LOCATION: (a) Knowledge of probable site conditions; b) Knowledge of regulatory requirements that would affect projects; and (c) Geographic location of the firm to ensure timely response to requests for on-site support. 6. VOLUME OF DOD WORK: Firm will be evaluated in terms of work previously awarded to the firm by DOD within the past twelve months with the objective of effecting an equitable distribution of contracts among qualified A-E firms including small and small disadvantaged business firms and firms that have not had prior DOD A-E contracts. 7. JOINT VENTURE, TEAMING OR SUBCONTRACTOR UTILIZATION: Firms will be evaluated on the extent to which they commit to using Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, Women Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Veteran Owned Small Business, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities or Minority Institutions in performance of the contract, whether as a joint venture, teaming arrangement, or consultant. If the successful firm is a Large Business, they will be asked to provide a formal subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9, Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan, prior to award. The current NAVFAC subcontracting goals are 65% of the subcontracted effort is with SB firms. Of the total subcontracted effort, the goals are a minimum of 2% to HUBZone, 12% to SDB, 5% to WOSB, and 3% to VOSB firms. The 2% HUBZone goal will increase .5% each year until it reaches 3% in 2003, and it will remain constant thereafter. SELECTION INTERVIEW REQUIREMENTS: At the selection interview, A-E firms slated must submit their Design Quality Assurance Plan (DQAP). This shall include an explanation of their management approach and commitment to a quality philosophy, specific quality control process, a portfolio of design studies (both new construction and upgrades to existing facilities), a listing of present business commitments with their required completion schedules, financial and credit references (include name and telephone numbers of officers at their financial institutions), and performance references other than Southern Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (include 3 or more with names and telephone numbers of the contract administrators). For consideration, provide one original SF 255 and SF 254 for the prime and an SF 254 for each consultant proposed. The SF 255 with attachments shall be limited to 25 pages (8.5x11 one side), with print size not smaller than 12-pitch font. The submittal package must be received in this office not later than 4:00 P.M. EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME on MONDAY, MAY 07, 2001. Submittals received after this date and time will not be considered. If additional firms are needed for consideration, SF 254s already on file will be used. Include fax numbers in Block 3a, the DUNS number, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Codes, if known, and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in Block 3. The DUNS, CAGE and TIN are discussed in the DOD FAR Supplement, Part 204 Subpart 204.72. Offerors must also be registered in the Contractor's Central Registration (CCR) in order to participate in this procurement. The website for CCR is http://www.ccr2000.com. NAICS (formerly SIC) is 54131 and Small Business Size Standard is $4M. For each contract, label lower right corner of outside mailing envelope with "A-E Services, 01-R-0324". This is NOT a request for proposal. Address all responses to ATTN: Code 0213FM.*****

Record

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