C -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR PERSONNEL SUPPORT AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECTS LOCATED IN VIRGINIA, MARYLAND AND WEST VIRGINIA

Notice Date

April 19, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of The Navy Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic Division, Contracts Office, Code AQ22D, 1510 Gilbert Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23511-2699

ZIP Code

23511-2699

Solicitation Number

N62470-01-R-3354

Response Due

May 25, 2001

Point of Contact

Ms. Bayla L. Mack, 757-322-8271 -- Mr. Jerome P. Condra, Contract Specialist, 757-322-8259

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact Ms. Bayla Mack (mackbl@efdlant.navfac.navy.mil)

Description

Architect-Engineer or Engineering Services are required for preparation of DD Form 1391 Plus and Parametric Cost Estimate (PCE) documentation (a DD Form 1391 Plus is preparation of basic project documentation including the DD Form 1391; a PCE is enhancement of basic documentation, and includes economic analyses of alternatives and estimated utilities impacts), plans, specifications, cost estimates, related studies, all associated engineering services, shop drawing review, as-built drawing preparation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) preparation (provides construction contract inspection requirements), Operation and Maintenance Support Information (OMSI), construction inspection and engineering consultation services during construction for Personnel Support and Administrative Projects located in Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland. The Government will reserve an option to negotiate final plans, specifications, cost estimates, related studies, all associated engineering services, and all post construction award services. The contract includes the preparation of cost data using the NAVFAC "SUCCESS" system in work breakdown structure (WBS), DD Forms 1391, Witness Data and site plan preparation formatted in preliminary engineering documentation. The work may also include surveying, soil borings, hazardous materials identification, and energy computations. The preliminary engineering document forms the basis of cost and scope programming for Congressional submission or budget adjustments. Projects can be categorized as Personnel Support Facilities and Administrative Projects and shall include, but not be limited to: dining facilities, Bachelor's Quarters, child development facilities, chapels, bowling alleys, hobby shops, administrative facilities such as offices and communications centers, general building additions and construction of new facilities. Life Cycle Cost Analyses and Life Safety Code Studies may be required in addition to interior space planning and design studies. Firms responding to the announcement must show a range of experience consistent with this description and consistent with the evaluation factors listed below. Firms are required to prepare the cost estimate utilizing the NAVFAC "SUCCESS" system in work breakdown structure (WBS), the specifications in the SPECSINTACT system format, and all drawings shall be submitted in an AutoCAD compatible format. The design contract scope may require evaluation and definition of asbestos materials and toxic waste disposition. Fee negotiations would provide for laboratory testing and subsequent preparation of plans and specifications may require definition of removal and/or definition of disposal process. Firms responding to this announcement must be prepared to accept the aforementioned as a part of their contract responsibility. The A&E must demonstrate his and each key consultant's qualifications with respect to the published evaluation factors for all services. Evaluation factors (1) through (6) are of equal importance; factors (7), (8) and (9) are of lesser importance and will be used as "tie-breakers" among technically equal firms. Specific evaluation factors include: (1) Specialized Experience -- Firms will be evaluated in terms of: (a) their past experience with regard to the design of personnel support and service facilities and administrative projects; (b) experience with designing facilities using the metric system of measurement as required by the NAVFAC Metrication Conversion Policy for Design, Planning and Design Criteria, and NAVFAC Guide Specifications; (c) the firm's experience in providing construction phase services (shop drawing review, as-built drawing preparation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) preparation, construction inspection services, and OMSI); (d) their past experience in the preparation of design/build contracts; and (e) knowledge of local codes, laws, permits and construction materials and practices of Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia; (2) Professional qualifications and technical competence in the type of work required: Firms will be evaluated in terms of the design staff's: (a) active professional registration; (b) experience (with present and other firms) and roles of staff members specifically on projects addressed in evaluation factor number one; (c) capability to provide qualified backup staffing for key personnel to ensure continuity of services and ability to surge to meet unexpected project demands; and (d) organization and office management as evidenced by management approach (management plan for this project), and personnel roles in organization; (3) Sustainable Design -- Firms will be evaluated in terms of their knowledge and demonstrated experience in applying sustainability concepts and principles to facilities and infrastructure problems through an integrated design approach; (4) Ability to perform work to schedules and capacity to accomplish a variation of 5 taskings simultaneously -- Firms will be evaluated in terms of impact of this workload on the design staff's projected workload during the contract period; (5) Past performance -- Firms will be evaluated in terms of one or more of the following (with emphasis on projects addressed in factor number one): (a) the process for cost control and the key person responsible; and (b) performance ratings/letters of recommendations received; (6) Quality Control Program -- Firms will be evaluated on the acceptability of their internal quality control program used to ensure technical accuracy and discipline coordination of plans and specifications -- list key personnel responsible; (7) Firm location (provided that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the contract); (8) Volume of Work -- Firms will be evaluated in terms of work previously awarded to the firm by DOD with the objective of affecting an equitable distribution of DOD A&E contracts among qualified A&E firms, including small and small disadvantaged business firms and firms that have not had prior DOD contracts; and (9) Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plan -- Firms will be evaluated on the extent to which they identify and commit to the published Small Business Subcontracting Program. The following are the published Naval Facilities Engineering Command goals expressed in terms of percentages of total planned subcontracting dollars for utilization of small businesses as part of the contract performance: Small Business (SB) -- 65%; Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) -- 12%; Women-owned Small Business (WOSB) -- 5%; HUBZone small businesses -- 1.5%. Large Business Firms shall submit their Navy-wide SF 295 (Standard Form 295, Summary Subcontract Report) with their Standard Form 255. The slated firms will be required to provide a preliminary subcontracting plan (support for small business subcontracting) as part of the interview. The contract requires that the selected firm have an on-line access to E-mail via the internet for routine exchange of correspondence. The duration of the contract will be for one (1) year from the date of an initial contract award. The proposed contract includes two (2) one (1) year Government options for the same basic professional skills. The total A&E fee that may be paid under this contract will not exceed $5,000,000; however, the yearly maximum may total up to $2,500,000. No other general notification to firms for other similar projects performed under this contract will be made. Type of contract: Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Quantity Contract. Estimated start date is October 2001. -- Architect-Engineer firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit completed Standard Forms (SF) 254 (unless already on file) and 255, U. S. Government Architect-Engineer Qualifications, to the office shown above. In Block 10 of the SF 255, discuss why the firm is especially qualified based upon synopsized evaluation factors; and provide evidence that your firm is permitted by law to practice the professions of architecture or engineering, i.e., State registration number. For selection evaluation factor (1), provide the following information for only the staff proposed for this work using these column headings: "NAME", "RELATED PROJECTS WORKED ON", "YEAR", "FIRM", and "TECHNICAL ROLE". Use Block 10 of the SF 255 to provide any additional information desired and continue Block 10 narrative discussion on plain bond paper. All information must be included within the SF 255. Provide a synopsis of the scope of work, point of contact and telephone number for each project listed in SF 255 Block 8. Firms having a current SF 254 on file with this office and those responding by 4:00 p.m. EST, 25 May 2001 will be considered. Late responses will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-10. Neither hand carried proposals nor facsimile responses will be accepted. Firms responding to this advertisement are requested to submit only one copy of qualification statements. The qualification statements should clearly indicate the office location where the work will be performed and the qualifications of the individuals anticipated to work on the contract and their geographical location. -- This proposed contract is being solicited on an unrestricted basis, therefore, replies to this notice are requested from all business concerns. -- The small business size standard classification is NAICS 541310 ($4,000,000). -- This is not a request for proposals. Inquiries concerning this project should mention location and contract number. See Note 24.

Record

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