SOURCES SOUGHT
56 -- Construction Phase Support Services; Engineering Services and Construction Inspection Services, Primarily for Ft. Drum, NY and including work wihtin boundaries of NAD
- Notice Date
- 2/27/2009
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army Engineer District, New York, US Army Engineer District, New York, CENAN-CT, 26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278-0090
- ZIP Code
- 10278-0090
- Solicitation Number
- W912DS-09-S-0025
- Response Due
- 3/16/2009
- Archive Date
- 5/15/2009
- Point of Contact
- Jason L Parker, 917-790-8080<br />
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Solicitation No.:TBD Agency:Department of the Army Office:U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Location:U.S. Army Engineer District, New York Notice Type:Sources Sought Classification Code:Y Construction of structures and facilities NAICS Code:541 Engineering Services/ 541330 Inspection Services Synopsis: THIS IS A NOTICE FOR SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL OR INVITATION FOR BID. THERE IS NO BID PACKAGE, SOLICITATION, SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS AVAILABLE WITH THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A PROCUREMENT COMMITMENT BY THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS. RESPONSE IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY; NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS SYNOPSIS OR ANY FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REQUESTS. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR OR SUFFER ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR ANY IMPROPERLY IDENTIFIED INFORMATION. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of the industrys (both small and large) businesses to perform construction phase support services including construction management services. All Small Business categories, (certified 8(a), certified HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)) are encouraged to submit responses. Responses are restricted to U.S. firms that are established and registered in Central Contract Registration (CCR). The Government is seeking qualified, experienced sources capable of performing resident engineering services and construction inspection services for vertical and horizontal construction projects which may include new or renovation type projects located primarily at Ft. Drum military installation, NY however may also include work within the surrounding boundaries of the North Atlantic Division. The work is likely to include but are not limited to the following: 1.Reviewing preliminary and final plans and designs, provision of technical services during the construction or installation phase, inspection / evaluation of engineering projects, and related services. Also the review of documents, equipment, samples, mock ups, shop drawings and other related construction submittals and documents, project site inspections/site visits and reports, as-built drawings and conversion of digitized or manual as-built drawings into AutoCAD. 2.Construction Quality Assurance activities: Insure contractor compliance with contract and specification requirements. Perform surveillance of contract work to assure that the contractor is producing work in conformance with the plans and specification. 3.Observe and report on contractors progress, quality control, and safety operations for effectiveness and contract compliance. 4.Construction Inspection duties include attendance at the pre-construction, quality control, progress meetings and conferences (taking minutes of meetings as directed by PM/COR), reviewing and commenting on progress schedules, conducting daily inspections of construction work to insure the work is in accordance with contract and making applicable comments on the daily reports, notifying PM/COR of non-compliant work. 5.Perform surveillance of survey operations for layout and elevations of construction work, monitor submittals utilizing a submittal status log, develop and maintain a filing system for submittals, inform contractor and construction representatives of safety violations. 6.Reviews: Perform design and constructibility reviews on Contractor design submissions. Checks appropriate codes, criteria and guidelines including technical references and specifications, to assure design is in compliance with requirements. Upon completion of design review as work progresses, discuss details of construction with the contractors personnel and architect-engineers. 7.Claims Analysis: Conducts technical and management analyses of construction contract claims involving disputes on contract interpretations, contract modification costs, government caused delays, differing site conditions, construction suspension and acceleration, and other impact and labor inefficiency claims. Provides recommendations to Government personnel that claim be settled or forwarded for a Contracting Officer decision upon development of a fully coordinated position representing the best interest of the Government. 8.Modification Support: Performs the full range of contracting activities associated with the construction operations, supporting Government Personnel on matters related to contract modifications, changes and contractor claims. Furnishes advice and assistance on potential problems based on review of contractor plans, specifications, network analysis, on-site inspections, etc., and makes recommendations for improving the administrative procedures for processing changes. 9.Codes: Knowledge of standard industry codes, requirements and regulations including International building codes, State and local codes, EPA,Life safety and ADA codes. 10.Office Engineering: Review contractors contract progress data, material and equipment usage, and quality control and survey reports in order to support the computation of progress payments to contractor. Maintain orderly working files and office document control system with regard to minutes of meetings and conferences, payments, updated progress schedules, monthly progress reports, punch lists, field changes, Request for Information (RFI), Request for Proposals and contract documents including amendments, notices to proceed, change orders, modifications and other locally generated documents developed during the course of construction. 11.Construction Cost Estimating: Maintains knowledge of current business and industry practices and trends, sources for supply of materials, labor and equipment costs as they affect contract changes and claims. Prepares construction cost estimates to determine the validity of contractors cost proposals for contract changes and modifications. 12.Preparation of reports: Assists Government Personnel in preparation of special and recurring reports pertaining to the status of construction contract, contract modifications, claims, and funding for submission to higher authority. 13.Documentation: Documents minutes of meetings, maintains daily log and prepares correspondence as required. 14.Engineering Management: Resolves construction/design problems in coordination with Contractor, Architect-Engineer and District staff. Monitor contractors project management including compliance with specified quality, schedule, and accident prevention program. 15.Incidental design services: As required, including requiring Architectural, Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, Mechanical and Electrical; Specialties: Elevators, Fire and Life Safety, Security, Seismic, Accessibility (ADA requirements), Hazard Abatement (asbestos, contaminated soil, lead, PCB's, etc.), environmental, certified industrial hygienist Cost Estimating, interior design, acoustical, historic preservationist for modification to existing structures and new facilities. Preparation of project analysis and investigative reports, conceptual designs, contract documents (complete or abbreviated plans and specification), site plans, exterior and interior layouts and designs, interior furnishings and finish schedules, projects cost estimating and scheduling. 16.Partnering: As a Government representative maintains effective and positive public relations and assists with keeping all interested parties informed of the contract status during all phases of construction. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes for this work are 541330 Engineering Services and 541350 Inspection Services It is anticipated that engineering support and construction inspection services identified above will be procured via a single $12 million, 5 year Indefinite Delivery Order contract that will allow Task Orders to be issued lump sum. All interested, capable, qualified and responsive members of industry are encouraged to reply to this announcement. The Government is requesting that interested firms furnish the following information: 1.Company name, address, point of contact, telephone number, and e-mail address. 2.Small Business size status (specifically small business, certified 8(a), certified HUBZone, and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)), as defined by the Small Business Administration size standard. 3.Firms staffing numbers for Architects and Engineers by discipline. Architects and Engineers possessing state registration should be identified. 4.Firms staffing numbers for certified inspectors. Certification and level should be identified. 5.Past experience supplying Resident Engineering Support and Construction Inspection Services in cold weather climates. 6.Provide no more than three (3) references, for no more than three (3) of the most recent and relevant contracts, performed within the last five (5) years. Include name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address of references. Also, provide a brief description of the work performed, locations/sites, contract number, total contract value, and period of performance. Contracts must be for work similar to what is described in this announcement. Formal teaming arrangements are acceptable. 7.Provide the Companies Cage Code Number. Responses must be received no later than 2:00 PM ET on 16 March 2009 to receive consideration. Submissions should be no more than five (15) pages, not including cover letter, 10 point font minimum, single-spaced. Responses are to be sent to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, 26 Federal Plaza, Room 1843, N.Y., New York 10278, Attention: Mr. Jason L Parker, Contracting Division.
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- Address: US Army Engineer District, New York CENAN-CT, 26 Federal Plaza, New York NY<br />
- Zip Code: 10278-0090<br />
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