PRESOL | C | Indefinite Delivery Contract for Multi-Discipline Architect-Engineer Services for Projects Primarily within the Boundaries of the Norfolk District and other locations within the North Atlantic Division.

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 09, 2003 FBO #0526
SOLICITATION NOTICE

C -- Indefinite Delivery Contract for Multi-Discipline Architect-Engineer Services for Projects Primarily within the Boundaries of the Norfolk District and other locations within the North Atlantic Division.

Notice Date: 5/7/2003
Notice Type: Solicitation Notice
Contracting Office: US Army Engineer District, Norfolk - Military, 803 Front Street, Norfolk, VA 23510-1096
ZIP Code: 23510-1096
Solicitation Number: DACA65-03-R-0025
Response Due: 6/6/2003
Archive Date: 8/5/2003
Point of Contact: Debora Gray, (757) 441-7551
E-Mail Address: Email your questions to US Army Engineer District, Norfolk - Military
(debora.s.gray@usace.army.mil)
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: NA Architect and engineering services, procured in accordance with PL 92-582 (Brooks AE Act) and FAR Part 36, are required to support Military, Civil Works, HTRW, and Work for Others design and studies within or assigned to the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Cor ps of Engineers. Up to two indefinite delivery contracts will be negotiated and awarded, each with a total contract period not to exceed three years. The contracts may consist of a base period not to exceed one year, with a maximum of two one-year option p eriods. Alternatively, the contracts may consist of one three-year contract period. The total amount of work will not exceed $3,000,000 per contract. An option period may be exercised when the contract amount for the base period or preceding option period has been exhausted or nearly exhausted. Work will be issued by negotiated firm-fixed-price Task Orders. The contracts may include Task Orders with options for planning, engineering and design, and construction phase assistance. Award of the first contract is anticipated in 2nd quarter, FY03. The method used to allocate task orders among contracts will include consideration of experience and user needs, capacity to accomplish the order in the required timeframe, performance and quality of deliverables, and p roximity of the firm to the project. Funds are not presently available for the contracts. This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. If a large business is selected for these contracts, it must comply with FAR 52.219-9 regarding the re quirement for a subcontracting plan on that part of the work it intends to subcontract. The subcontracting goals for the Norfolk District are: (1) at least 62 % of a contractor's intended subcontract amount be placed with small businesses (SB), including s mall disadvantaged businesses (SDB) and women-owned small businesses (WOSB); (2) a t least 9 % of a contractor's intended subcontract amount be placed with SDB; (3) at least 5 % of a contractor's intended subcontract amount be placed with WOSB; (4) 2 % pla ced with HUB Zone small businesses; and (5) 3 % placed with Small Business Veteran Owned business. The plan is not required with this submittal. The small business standard for this effort is based on the average annual receipts of the concern and its affi liates for the preceding three (3) fiscal years. A business is small for this effort if its average annual receipts do not exceed $4 million. The wages and benefits of service employees (see FAR 22.10) performing under these contracts must be at least equa l to those determined by the Department of Labor under the Service Contract Act, as determined relative to the employee??????s office location (not the location of the work). To be eligible for contract award, a firm must be registered in the DOD Central C ontractor Registration (CCR). Register via the CCR Internet site at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil or by contacting the DOD Electronic Commerce Information Center at 1-800-334-3414. Lack of registration in the CCR database will make an offeror ineligible for awar d. Task orders may be assigned for any work within the jurisdiction of North Atlantic Division but the selection will be based on criteria within the Norfolk District. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION. Projects may include the preparation of special reports, studies (to include value engineering studies), development of design criteria, and design of new construction and renovation projects as needed for Military, Civil Works, HTRW, and Work for Others work assigned to the Norfolk District and within the North Atlant ic Division. These contracts may include planning and design work involving site & utility, environmental, cultural resource, and geotechnical investigations and reports; aerial, topographic and metes & bounds surveys; preparation of programming documents, parametric designs, contract drawings, technical specifications, design analyses, GIS, and computer aided cost estimating. Construction phase services, includi ng shop drawing review, design during construction, site visits, construction phasing & scheduling, etc., could be included as options on task orders. Examples of new buildings or structures includes: administrative facilities, hangers and related airplane support systems, vehicle maintenance facilities, industrial facilities, ranges, training facilities, runways, pavements/hardstands, barracks, operations facilities (company, squadron, etc.), family housing, weapons storage, etc.; Examples of potential rep air or renovation projects include: repair or replacement of roofing, siding, windows, doors or other miscellaneous architectural elements, etc., repair or upgrade of structural problems, including seismic design and analysis of existing structures; force protection upgrades, repair or replacement of mechanical, electrical or fire protection/detection systems; asbestos and lead abatement services related to building renovation or demolition; interior designs; renovation of historic structures; repair or rep lacement of utility systems; correction of drainage problems, etc. The design will be prepared in the English system of measurement due to the extensive alterations to the existing facility. The A-E shall be responsible for design and drawing preparation using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) software and delivering the three-dimensional drawings in Autodesk AutoCAD CADD software. All drawings produced for this contract shall be in compliance with the A/E/C CADD Standards as issued by the CADD/GI S Technology Center (http://tsc.wes.army.mil/products/standards/AEC/intro.asp). The Government will only accept the final design products , without conversion or reformatting, in the Autodesk AutoCAD 2002 format (.dwg), usable on the target platform spec ified herein. The target platform is a Pentium 500 HMz, 128 MB Ram, 10 GB Hard Drive with a Windows 2000 operating system. Drawings produced by scanning drawings of record or containing photographic images shall be delivered in a raster format compatible with AutoCAD electronic digital format. Drawing files shall also be delivered in Computer-aided Acquisition and Logistic Support (CALS) CCITT Group 4 raster format electronic digital format for solicitation purposes. The specifications will be produced in SPECSINTACT with Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) using the Corps of Engineers Military Construction Guide Specifications. Specification files shall also be delivered in Adobe Acrobat Portable Data Format (.pdf) for solicitation purposes. All disciplines shall formulate and submit the final design analysis product, including all revisions during the design process, at the completion of the design process. Design analysis format shall be Adobe Acrobat Portable Data Format (.pdf). 3. SELECT ION CRITERIA. See Note 24 for a general description of the AE selection process. The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance (first by major criterion and then by each sub-criterion). Criteria a-e are primary. Criteria f-h are secondary and will only be used as tie-breakers among technically equal firms. a. Specialized experience and technical competence in: (1) Design of new buildings/structures, similar to the categories listed in paragraph 2 above. Projects older than five y ears will not be considered. Similar projects newer than three years will receive higher ratings. (2) Quality management procedures. Describe the firm??????s quality management procedures (address in block 10 of SF 255). The evaluation will consider qualit y control coordination between disciplines and subcontractors, quality control procedures (type and timing of reviews, reviewers, etc.). A detailed quality control plan is not required with this submission but will be required subsequent to award of a cont ract. (3) Experience in sustainable design, using either the Sustainable Project Rating Tool (SPiRiT) or LEED Green Building Rating System. Sustainable design c onsists of using an integrated design approach and emphasizing environmental stewardship, especially energy and water conservation and efficiency; use of recovered and recycled materials; waste reduction; reduction or elimination of toxic and harmful subst ances in facilities construction and operation; efficiency in resource and materials utilization; and development of healthy, safe and productive work environments. The evaluation will consider projects performed by the prime firm and consultants that demo nstrate these sustainable design principles and the qualifications of the key personnel (architect, mechanical, civil) that demonstrate their experience and training in sustainable design. (4) Design of repair and renovation projects, similar to the catego ries listed in paragraph 2 above. Projects older than five years will not be considered. Similar projects newer than three years will receive higher ratings. b. Qualified registered professional personnel in the following key disciplines: architecture, str uctural, mechanical, electrical, civil, fire protection specialist, certified industrial hygienist, interior design, force protection specialist (physical security), force protection specialist (electronic security), geotechnical, land surveyor. Qualificat ions of the project manager shall also be provided. The evaluation will consider education, registration, and overall and relevant experience. The submittal shall include a matrix showing experience of the proposed lead designers on the projects listed in block 8 of the 255. c. Past Performance on government contracts with respect to cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules, as determined from references, other sources or ACASS. d. Knowledge of local conditions within Virgini a and the North Atlantic Division, specifically regarding climatic conditions (key disciplines: architect, mechanical, structural and civil); local construction methods (key disciplines: architect, structural, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, civil) a nd local construction climate impact on cost estimating (estimator). Evaluation will look at the specific experience of the listed key disciplines. e. Capacity to initiate work and complete within the time parameters of the project. The evaluation will con sider the availability of an adequate number of personnel in the following key disciplines: architect; mechanical; electrical; civil; structural. The evaluation will look at numbers listed in the SF 255 and the SF254 to evaluate the specific team identifie d for the contract as well as the overall capacity of the team. f. Extent of participation of SB (including WOSB), SDB, historically black colleges and universities, and minority institutions in the proposed contract team, measured as a percentage of the t otal estimated effort. g. Geographic proximity. h. Volume of DoD contracts awarded in the last 12 months to the prime A-E firm as described in Note 24. 4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. See Note 24 for general submission requirements. All requirements of this an nouncement must be met for a firm to be considered for selection. Interested firms having capabilities to perform this work are invited to submit a single SF 255 (11/92 edition) for the design team and single copies of current SF 254 (11/92) for the prim e firm and all consultants, to the above address not later than 4:30 PM on the response date indicated above. The SF 255 shall not exceed 1 single sided page per resume, in Block 7, a total of 10 projects in Block 8 and use no smaller than 12 pitch type -font. Submittals by facsimile transmission will not be accepted and will be considered nonresponsive. The revised 11/92 edition of the SF255 (NSN 7540-01-152-8074) & SF254 (NSN 7540-01-152-8073) is required. Forms may be obtained through GPO at (202)512 -1800 or via the web site at http://contacts.gsa.gov/webforms.nsf/(formslist)?openform&count=1000&category=Standard+Forms&expandview. The SF 255 shall clea rly indicate the staffing of the office indicated to do the work and must also include the following: a. Block 3: prime firm's ACASS # and distance (in driving miles) from address of office to perform the work to the Norfolk District. For ACASS informa tion, call 503-808-4590 or visit https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/ct/i/; b. Block 3a. include your Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code. c. Firms with more than one office - (1) Block 4: this blo ck should reflect the proposed project team, distinguishing, by discipline, between the number of personnel in the office to perform the work and the total number of personnel in the firm; (2) Block 7, provide resumes for all key team members, whether wit h the prime firm or a subcontractor; list specific project experience for key team members, and indicate the team members role on each listed project (project manager, architect, design engineer, etc.) and identify where the team member is located if diffe rent from SF 255, Block 3b. Block 7c: each key person's office location; d Block 7f: registrations must include the year, discipline and state in which registered; e. Block 8b: Include a descriptive project synopsis of major items of work; f. Block 9 . Indicate fee in terms of thousands of dollars, not percentage of work completed. Indicate the contract award dates, number, and amount of fees awarded on DoD (Army, Navy, and Air Force) contracts during the 12 months prior to this notice, including chang e orders and supplemental agreements for the submitting office only. g. Block 10. The selected firm must have computer connectivity (Internet access with 128 bit encryption, E-mail and a virus protection software) to download or access the SPECSINTACT sp ecification system; the MCACES cost estimating system, and the DrChecks review management system and communicate with government personnel. (1.) Show accessibility to and familiarity with the Construction Criteria Base (CCB) and the Criteria Bulletin Boar d System (CBBS). (2.) Show the ability to produce Adobe Acrobat Portable Data (.pdf) format specifications. (3.) Show familiarity with the Corps of Engineers Computer Aided Cost Estimating System (M-CACES). (4.) Show CADD capability with capacity to prod uce output files in Autodesk AutoCAD 2002 format, including production of Computer-aided Acquisition and Logistic Support(.cal) format files in a Maxview slide show type reader file (.svd) for solicitation purposes. (5) Show ability to produce CD-RW data disks. All tramission of electronic files (specifications, drawings, and design analyses shall be accomplished on CD-RW disks in the formats specified. (6.) Describe owned or leased equipment that will be used to perform this contract. (7.) Provide an organizational chart including all key elements of the design team demonstrating the firm??????s understanding of and ability to execute projects under the contract. (8.) Describe demonstrated success in prescribing the use of recovered materials and achieving waste reduction and energy efficiency in facility design [FAR 36.602-1(a)(6)]. (9.) Describe Quality Management practices. A project specific design quality control plan must be prepared and approved by the Government as a condition of contract a ward, but is not required with this submission. Prior to the final selection, firms considered highly qualified to accomplish the work may be interviewed either by telephone or by formal presentation. 5. CONTINUITY OF EXPERTISE/REQUIREMENT FOR CONSULTAN TS: The A-E firm shall utilize experienced, highly qualified design professionals for each of the major design disciplines and for overall coordination of the design. Those design professionals represented by A-E firm in the Form SF 255 Proposal Document as those responsible for design, design supervision, project management, or quality assurance shall be retained in that respective capacity throughout the desi gn project. Qualified design consultants shall be retained by the A-E if in-house expertise is not suitably qualified. This expertise must remain available during the entire course of project design. In the event that substitution for an original consul tant(s) or design team member(s) is required, Corps of Engineers Medical Facilities Center of Expertise and the Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, shall be notified immediately in writing. The A-E shall furnish documentation indicating the experience a nd qualifications of the consultant(s) or design team member(s) proposed to replace the original consultant(s) or design team member(s) for approval by the Contracting Officer; only equally qualified personnel shall be considered. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. SOLICITATION PACKAGES WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.
Place of Performance: Address: US Army Engineer District, Norfolk - Military 803 Front Street, Norfolk VA; Zip Code: 23510-1096; Country: US
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