MODIFICATION
R -- Construction Scheduling for Construction Contractor Submittals
- Notice Date
- 8/1/2006
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of State, Office of Logistics Management, Acquisition Management, P.O. Box 9115 Rosslyn Station, Arlington, VA, 22219
- ZIP Code
- 22219
- Solicitation Number
- S-ALMEC-06-R-0111
- Response Due
- 8/30/2006
- Archive Date
- 9/14/2006
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Partial Small Business
- Description
- The following changes have been incorporated into this notice: 1) ADDED: The small business size standard is $4,500,000.00. 2) DELETED: "and two copies of Standard Form 255 ................ questionnaire for specific projects." R--Construction Scheduling The U.S. Department of State (DOS), Office of Logistics Management, on behalf of the Office of Overseas Buildings Operations, is seeking qualified construction Scheduling firms to provide professional construction scheduling analysis and claims litigation services.Selection shall be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 36 for Architectural and Engineering services. Up to two (2) indefinite quantity/indefinite delivery contracts (IQCs) will be awarded, one of which will be awarded to a small business. The contract period will be one base year from the execution of the contract with four additional option years. Task orders for each proposed construction scheduling requirement will be placed against the contract on an as-needed basis and individually negotiated. Under each of these contracts, the Government guarantees a minimum of $50,000 for the life of the contract. The maximum dollar value of each of these contracts shall be $500,000 for the base year and each option year. Contract duration shall not exceed five years. The total contract value shall not exceed $2,500,000. The successful firm(s) shall provide construction scheduling support expertise and services for various existing and on-going projects at various Department of State (DOS) facilities overseas. Successful offerors will have extensive experience in the evaluation and analysis of construction schedules, and specifically firms should have experience in: 1) reviewing the schedules Critical Path Method (CPM) including (Initial Project Schedule, Detailed Project Schedule, Master Summary Schedule and As-Built Project Schedule) submitted by the construction contractor for compliance with the contract requirements through; 2) reviewing project execution controls and tracking reports for such areas as cash flow projections, manpower requirements, submittal and procurement; 3) reviewing monthly updates to the schedule; 4) reviewing recovery schedules; 5) reviewing time impact analyses; 6) reviewing requests for increases to the contract time (Time for Performance) and/or (Contract Price). Personnel shall have a minimum of five (5) years construction experience (international preferred) at the supervisory/management level including at least three (3) years of project scheduling using Primavera P3 or comparable software. The construction scheduling consulting firms shall be required to prepare written reports, schedule analysis, graphic reports, specifications, estimates,and other documentation. For performance of this contract, it is expected that the following personnel will be required: principal/project manager/director; expert witness for schedule related litigation senior scheduling expert/manager; scheduling expert; junior scheduler; senior cost estimator; cost estimator; junior cost estimator; senior consultant claims analyst; claims analyst; Graphics specialist, project assistant; CADD technician and/or drafts persons; and administrative/clerical assistant. In order to be eligible to perform under this contract, the successful offeror must possess or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Level facility clearance (FCL), issued in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), DOD 5220.22-M. Specifically designated personnel assigned to this contract must also possess a Secret personnel security clearance issued by the Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO). All offerors will be required to comply with security requirements as detailed in the NISPOM. If a selected offeror does not possess the necessary FCL, the Department of State will sponsor the firm for an FCL. Sponsorship does not guarantee that the firm will receive the clearance. A period of six calendar months from selection of the final offeror will be allowed for this offeror to obtain the necessary FCL. After this period the Government may consider awarding the contract to another firm. Firms which form joint venturesmust also comply with the FCL and personnel security clearance requirements. Firms/teams responding to this announcement on or before the closing date will be considered for selection using the following evaluation criteria ? (100 points maximum): Specialized experience and technical competence in construction schedule review/analysis of key individuals proposed/assigned to this contract. This includes, but is not limited to, work experience pertaining to: construction schedule analysis and delay analysis to develop reports addressing the validity of delay issues pertaining to Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs) and their impact on project completion and contractor performance.(CPM (25 points). Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of the required services of personnel who will work on this contract. This includes, but is not limited to: education (e.g. engineering or building construction baccalaureate/masters degrees); Professional registration including designation of construction scheduling experience (e.g., state Licenses); committee work within professional society and code development forums; relevant continuing education. (20 points). Firm?s demonstrated experience in construction schedule and delay analysis and presentation of an independent and impartial assessment (within the last 5 years) per the work experience described in a) above. Additionally, include work experience pertaining to: clients and owners with a preponderance of non technical decision makers; comprehensive reports suitable for presentation to both engineers and non-technical personnel; experience with overseas projects (existing buildings); performance with other Federal Agencies such as VA, GSA, DOD. (20 points). Proposed team composition and appropriateness of sub consultants. This includes, but is not limited to: previous relationships and projects with proposed and previously established relationships with consultants of electrical, mechanical, architectural, and cost estimating disciplines; teams? project management experience; firm?s experience as a prime consultant; (15 points). Past performance supporting Construction projects in terms of schedule/performance period control and cost control, performance of schedule risk analysis compliance with scheduling specifications, and development of scheduling specifications. For each project identified in the responses to evaluations criteria, provide the name, address, and current telephone number of client representative and identify which members of the firm participated in the project. (10 points). Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time. This includes, but is not limited to: sufficiency of staff and technical resources available for this contract and not committed to other contracts; firm's current and future workload; the ability to accomplish the work with minimum oversight by DOS; capability to work overseas under stressful conditions. (10 points). Failure to address each of the evaluation criteria, in writing, will result in failure to qualify. Additionally, failure to provide the requisite information will result in failure to qualify. Firms responding to this advertisement are advised to specifically address each evaluation factor under a separate heading. The qualifications statements should clearly indicate the office location where the work will be performed, an organizational chart for the proposed contract, and the qualifications of the individuals anticipated to work on the contract and their geographical location. Up to four of the most highly qualified firms will be selected. Contract award will be contingent upon the negotiation of a fair and reasonable price for hourly rates. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP).Consulting construction scheduling firms that meet the requirements of this solicitation are invited to submit two copies of Standard Form 330, Architectural/Engineer and Related Services questionnaire and two copies of Standard Form 255, Architect/Engineer and Related Services questionnaire for specific projects. Along with these forms, the firm must also submit a letter of interest identifying the solicitation. Requests for clarification must be submitted, in writing, to Mr. Edward J. Czarny, not later than 3:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on August 21, 2006. The FAX number to submit clarification questions is (703) 875-6699; the e-mail address is czarnyej@state.gov. All submittals must be received by 3:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on August 30, 2006. Postal Mailing address: Mr. Edward J. Czarny, U.S. Department of State, A/LM/AQM/FDCD/AE, Room L-600, P.O. Box 9115, Rosslyn Station, Arlington, Virginia. Courier address: Mr. Edward J. Czarny, U.S. Department of State, Office of Logistics Management, 1701 North Fort Myer Drive (17th Street Entrance), Room L-600, Arlington, VA 22209.***** Points of Contact Edward J. Czarny, Contract Specialist, Tel 703-875-6033, email czarnyej@state.gov David W. Vivian, Contracting Officer, tel 703-875-6991, e,mail viviandw@state.gov
- Place of Performance
- Address: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, P.O. BOX 12248, ROSSLYN STATION, ARLINGTON, VA 22219
- Zip Code: 22219
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 22219
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