Z -- CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR UPGRADE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM & SPRINKLER SYSTEM, LYNDON BAINES JOHNSON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY, AUSTIN, TEXAS

Notice Date

April 2, 2001

Contracting Office

General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service (PBS), Potomac Service Delivery Team (WPG), 7th & D Streets, SW, Room 6901, Washington, DC, 20407

ZIP Code

20407

Solicitation Number

NAMA01SEM0015

Response Due

June 1, 2001

Point of Contact

Ronald Noll, Contracting Officer, Phone (202) 708-9770, Fax (202) 260-6388, Email ronald.noll@gsa.gov -- Ronald Noll, Contracting Officer, Phone (202) 708-9770, Fax (202) 260-6388, Email ronald.noll@gsa.gov

E-Mail Address

Ronald Noll (ronald.noll@gsa.gov)

Description

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) announces intent to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) in a negotiated procurement for Construction Services for Upgrade Fire Alarm System & Sprinkler System, Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library, 2313 Red River Street, Austin, Texas, 78705. This procurement utilizes a _best value_ source selection process to enable NARA to select from among high quality contractors for this procurement. Past performance is considered with factors such a price in determining which contractor to select for the project. The contract is to provide for a new sprinkler upgrade for the plaza and second floor levels including a new fire alarm upgrade to the building and includes, but not limited to (1) selected demolition and repair (2) Firestopping, (3) Fire Extinguishing Sprinkler System (Wet Pipe), and (4) Interior Fire Alarm System. Unique features of the project include selected demolition and repair within an occupied Presidential Library / Museum on the campus of the University of Texas. The building will be occupied and must remain fully operational during the work. Contractor must plan and schedule work to maintain full services to all occupied spaces. Estimated construction cost range is $250,000 to $400,000 dollars. Contractor must provide all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies, and equipment (except as otherwise provided), and must plan, schedule, coordinate and assure effective performance of all construction to meet GSA requirements. The Contractor will perform the construction in accordance with the design specifications, drawings, and the provisions of the contract. One construction contract will be awarded based on Technical Evaluation Factors and Price specified in the RFP. Competitive Source Selection procedures will be used in accordance with FAR 15. The contract will be firm fixed prices. The tradeoff process is the method that will be used to evaluate price and other factors specified in the Solicitation, with the goals and objectives being to select the proposal that offers the best value to the Government in terms of performance, quality and pricing. The Technical Evaluation Factors are: EXPERIENCE (20%). The offerer must demonstrate its experience as a General Construction (GC) Contractor responsible for the construction of at least two (2) similar projects, within the past five (5) years. Similar project is defined as a project that is comparable in nature, type and complexity to the project in this solicitation, and meets all three (3) of the following characteristic: (a) construction included sprinkler and fire alarm systems for the user areas; (b) the building size was not less that 25,000 gross square feet or the construction cost at award was not less than $250,000 dollars; c) Demolition and construction was performed in an occupied building. The offeror must also demonstrate the experience of its key subcontractors; Sprinkler System, and Fire Alarm System, and responsible for the substantially complete construction of at least two (2) similar projects within the last five (5) years. PAST PERFORMANCE (20%) The offeror must have satisfactory performance as a General Construction (GC) responsible for the substantially complete construction of at least two (2) similar projects, within the past five (5) years. KEY PERSONNEL (20%) The offeror must identify the individuals proposed for the following positions: Project Manager, General Superintendent, and Quality Control Supervisor. MANAGEMENT PLAN & SCHEDULE (35%) Offeror shall provide contract duration at the completion of which all work must be substantially complete as determined by the Contracting Officer. Specified duration must be based on a project schedule that demonstrates the project can be completed within the specified duration. Under no circumstances can the total project exceed 360 days. SUBCONTACTING PLAN (5%) This solicitation is not set aside for small business; however, this procurement is being made under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Technical evaluation factors when combined are significantly more important than price. The NAISC number is 235310, formerly the Standard Industrial Code (SIC) is 1731 and the Small Business Size standard is $11.5 million. To facilitate offer preparation and government review, an RFP will be available for issuance on or about 04/18/2001 and will be Due on or about 06/01/2001. The Technical Proposal shall respond to the following evaluation factors as noted above: Experience, Past Performance, Key Personnel, Management Plan & Schedule. The Pricing Proposal as well as the Subcontracting Plan will also be due on or about 06/01/2001. Uniform Contract Format, Sections A through M, will be issued by the Contracting Officer at GSA/NCR/PBS in Washington, DC, and posted electronically on the www.eps.gov website. The RFP Volume II, Technical Specifications and Drawings will be issued by CD (AutoCAD & Word.doc) and ONLY by request to Ronald C. Noll, the Contracting Officer at 202-708-9770 (Fax 202-260-6388). Preference will be given to firms specific to the NAISC (SIC) and geographical location.

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