C -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY SOLICITATION FOR ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SERVICES FOR PREPARATION OF TECHNICAL STATEMENTS OF WORK AND CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT FOR DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS AT VARIOUS NAVAL, AIR FORCE, MARINE, RESERVES, DOD, AND NON-DOD FACILITIES WITHIN THE SOUTHERN DIVISION AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY

Notice Date

July 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-0396

Response Due

August 3, 2001

Point of Contact

Ms. Frances J. Mitchell 843/820-5749

Description

Two contracts will be awarded to provide A-E Services for architectural and engineering programming and development of technical statements of work for Design Build solicitations. Firms may apply for one or both of the contracts. No firm will be awarded more than one contract. Firms shall indicate in Block 1 of their SF 255 the contract number for which they wish to be considered. Work includes A-E services located in the Southern Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Charleston, SC area of responsibility which includes the following states: AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NC, ND, OH, OK, SC, SD, TN, TX, WI, and WY. The first contract will be identified as N62467-01-R-0396 and will be primarily used for Navy bases and their tenants. This contract may also be used at non-DOD facilities for which SODIV performs work, such as the former Naval Base Charleston. The second contract will be identified as N62467-01-R-0397 and will be primarily be used for Air Force Bases, Marine bases, reserve centers and other tenants and family housing projects. Services will include engineering, planning and design of various project types primarily for DOD and non-DOD activities in the 26 state area of responsibility served by Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southern Division. Installations include, but are not limited to, Naval bases, Marine bases, Air Force bases, and Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Centers. Project task orders for these contracts will be for projects with construction values ranging in size from $500,000 to $15M, with most projects in the $5M-$10M range. Contract period is 1 year with 4 one-year options for the complete services described herein. The work requires architectural and engineering services necessary for the preparation of technical statements of work that will be used in soliciting design-build contracts. The A-E may be required to assist in evaluating design-build proposals and reviewing design-build contractor's submittals to insure that they meet the performance requirements of the Request for Proposals (RFP). Specific duties include architectural programming, geotechnical investigation, surveying, cost estimating and DD 1391 preparation. 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. All work shall be done in either English or metric units, as directed by the Government. Selected firm will not be able to propose on design-build task orders for which the firm or any of the firm's subcontractors has assisted the Government in the preparation of the design-build technical statement of work. Each discipline must have experience in the following areas: ARCHITECTURAL Architectural programming and space planning and the ability to prepare performance-based technical statements of work as well as designs primarily for new construction with limited repairs, alterations, and additions including, but not limited to, demolition, asbestos abatement, lead assessment and abatement, roofing systems, interior and exterior features and finishes, landscape design, graphics presentation (including photography and renderings) and physical planning. CIVIL/STRUCTURAL geotechnical studies/testing and associated work, topographic and boundary surveys, demolition and site preparation. The ability to prepare performance based technical statements of work on items such as: storm drainage systems, soils grading and associated work, roads, parking lots, fencing, water collection systems, water treatment and distribution systems, minor hazardous waste cleanup and removal, building foundation systems, structures and foundations for towers, platforms, catwalks, tanks, manholes, utility support systems and other such similar buildings, waterfront facilities including 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. Also included will be airfield related pavement design. MECHANICAL Ability to prepare performance based technical statements of work and designs for: 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 Ability to prepare performance based technical statements of work and designs for fire suppression and protections systems, interior and exterior electrical distribution systems up to 26.4 KV, transformers, substations, switch gear, interior and exterior lighting systems including airfield lighting, 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 directly related to design, the following services may be required during the life of the contract: 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. The total value of each contract will not exceed $5,000,000. A minimum guarantee of $20,000.00 is payable for the life of the contract. The contract period is one year with four one-year options for the complete services described above. The following criteria (listed in descending order of importance) will be used for selection: 1. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: a) Technical qualifications of the firm's design team members to conduct and document project programming charrettes, for new construction projects, repairs, alteration and additions for projects similar in scope and size to the work described herein. Also, demonstrate the ability to accurately investigate and document existing site and environmental conditions. b) Experience in and knowledge of multi-discipline design projects; c) Knowledge of Navy and Air Force regulations through recent design experience; d) Professional registration of each discipline's key personnel; e) an engineer registered in the discipline of fire protection engineering 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 Institute of Roofing Waterproofing Consultants (IRWC); h) an interior designer qualified by any of the following: National Council of Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ), professional member of 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: a) Recent multi-discipline experience of proposed design team, including consultants, in the preparation of performance base specifications for use in design build projects used for repair, alteration and new construction projects similar in scope and size to the work described herein b) Post construction contract award services on similar projects to ensure design and construction quality meet the performance requirements described in the technical statement of work that they prepared. 3. PERFORMANCE: Past performance on contracts with DOD and private industry in terms of 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; b) Ability of the firm to sustain the loss of key personnel while accomplishing the work within the 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. In order to expedite your firm's consideration by the committee, the following application data shall be substituted for Blocks 7, 8, 9 and 10 in the SF255: 1. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Submit a matrix for each design team, including alternatives, that contains the following data about the member's assignment: Team member's name, firm name, office location, proposed team assignment, % time to be spent on this team, highest education level/discipline (example: BS, mechanical engineering), states of professional registration, number of years of professional experience, number of years with the firm. Also, for project managers and team leaders, identify the number of teams (design, consultants, and joint venture partners) they have managed over the past three years. 2. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Provide a description of at least three germane, recent projects with clients for which team members provided a significant technical contribution. Work on these projects must have been done in the past five years. Indicate how each project is relevant to the work described herein. In matrix form, identify which team members worked on the projects described above. Projects shall be in the left column and team member names shall be across the top row of the matrix. Also, describe team's experience with AutoCAD (latest release), the SPECSINTACT System, cost estimating using a government provided Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) system format using the "Success" program, and interactive conceptual design teams and preparation of DD Form 1391s. 3. PERFORMANCE: Provide a tabular listing of all excellent performance ratings and letters of commendation from both private and DOD clients (Designate your role: prime, consultant or joint venture partner). These ratings should be dated 1996 or later and should include those for joint venture partners and consultants. Provide a list of projects with construction value over $500,000 managed by the proposed project manager(s), that started construction since January 1996 and include points of contact (name & telephone number) for the client, 4. CAPACITY: Submit an organizational chart with the following information: Principal point of contact, project manager, team leaders, the name of each design team member, all team member assignments, and the name of at least one alternate for each key person. Summarize your ability to start project development in September 2001. 5. LOCATION: Provide a list of recent projects performed by the firm or joint venture partners and appropriate consultants in the areas encompassed by these contracts. Also include the types of regulatory requirements involved with each project. 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 identify and commit to small businesses, veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged businesses, and woman-owned small business concerns as consultants in performance of these contracts. The current subcontracting goals established for these contracts is 65% for small businesses, 12% for small disadvantaged businesses, 5% for woman-owned businesses, 2.5% HUB Zone businesses, and 3% for veteran-owned businesses. Any large firm that is short-listed will be required to submit a subcontracting plan before price negotiations begin for contract award. At the selection interview, A-E firms slated for interviews must submit their Design Quality Assurance Plan (DQAP), including an explanation of the management approach, an organizational chart showing inter-relationship of management and design team components, specific quality control process, a portfolio of design work (both new construction and upgrades to existing facilities), a listing of present business commitments and 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 three 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 one SF 254 for each consultant proposed. The SF 255 with attachments shall be limited to 25 pages (8.5x11 one sided), 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 TIME on FRIDAY 03 AUGUST 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. Offeror's 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. Include telefax numbers and e-mail address in Block 3a and 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. NAICS (formerly SIC) is 54131 and Size Standard is $4M. For each contract, label lower right corner of outside mailing envelope with "A-E Services, 01-R-0396" or "A-E Services, 01-R-0397". This is not a request for proposal. Site visits will not be arranged during advertisement period. Submittals should be addressed to: Commander, Southern Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, 2155 Eagle Drive, North Charleston, SC 29406 (P.O. Box 190010, North Charleston, SC 29419-9010). Address all responses to ATTN: Code ACQ013FM.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010705/CSOL003.HTM (W-183 SN50Q667)