SOLICITATION NOTICE
C -- Architectural-Engineer Services for DODEA Schools Projects at the Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
- Notice Date
- 1/14/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Engineering Field Division, Atlantic, Headquarters, A/E Branch, Code AQ22D 1510 Gilbert Street, Norfolk, VA, 23511-2699
- ZIP Code
- 23511-2699
- Solicitation Number
- N62470-02-R-7610
- Response Due
- 2/19/2002
- Archive Date
- 3/6/2002
- Point of Contact
- Bayla Mack, Program Analyst, Phone 757-322-8271, Fax 757-322-8285, - Sharon Taylor, Contract Specialist, Phone 757-322-8258, Fax 757-322-8280,
- E-Mail Address
-
MackBL@efdlant.navfac.navy.mil, TaylorSA@efdlant.navfac.navy.mil
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Architect-Engineer or Engineering Services are required for preparation of DD Form 1391 project documentation, 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. 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 anticipated start date is March 2002 with a design completion date by June 2002; post construction services, if required, start in October 2002 and complete by December 2005. The projects include the design of new school buildings to replace the existing Russell Elementary School, Stone Street Elementary School, and Berkeley Manor Elementary School. Total student population is anticipated to be approximately 1,400 students. Partial or total demolition of the 3 existing schools will also be included. Firms responding to the announcement must demonstrate specific recent experience consistent with this description and consistent with the evaluation factors provided 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) and (8) 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 completion of designs and related studies for elementary schools; (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 recent experience in obtaining construction related permits from the NCDENR offices in Wilmington, North Carolina and Raleigh, North Carolina; and (e) knowledge of local codes, laws, permits and construction materials and practices of the contract area (Eastern North Carolina); (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 (including a civil engineer with North Carolina 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 the work to schedules noted above - Firms will be evaluated in terms of impact of this workload on the design staff's projected workload during the design 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); and (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. The contract requires that the selected firm have an on-line access to E-mail via the internet for routine exchange of correspondence, and have Central Contractor Registration. Estimated construction cost is more than $10,000,000. Type of contract: Firm Fixed Price.--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, 19 February 2002 will be considered. Late responses will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-1. 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 as 100% set aside for small business, therefore, replies to this notice are requested from all small 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.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN20020116/00014472-020115090654 (fbodaily.com)
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