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C -- SUPPLEMENTAL ARCHITECT/ENGINEER SERVICES FOR COST ESTIMATING SERVICES - REGIONWIDE Sol. GSO5P96GAD0276. POC: Questions may be directed to Michael Wolff, Contracting Officer, 312/886-6911. The supplemental architectural-engineer, (A/E), contract is an indefinite quantity contract obligating the A/E to provide the expertise of various cost estimating disciplines (i.e., architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical) when required by individual work order modifications to the contract which will be negotiated for specific projects. Projects accomplished under these contracts will be primarily cost estimating in nature and may include the preparation of construction cost estimates at several stages of design development, as well as for change orders during construction, within the geographic borders of the Great Lakes Region, during a one year period. The Great Lakes Region consists of the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The contract will be renewable at the unilateral option of the Government for up to four additional one year periods. The maximum order limitation is $200,000.00 for each one year period. Consideration will be limited to firms having an active production office within the Chicago metropolitan area. Respondents must demonstrate the capability to perform all contract services in existing production offices located within the geographic limitation. Selection will be based upon: 20% for organization (management plan, work load and methods of operation); 30% for estimating ability (estimating techniques and capabilities); 25% for past performance record (performance on similar projects); and 25% for proposed team (qualification and relevant experience as individuals and as a team). A/E services may also include assisting the GSA staff engaged in in-house estimating, Life Cycle Costing, and negotiations with construction contractors. Estimated contract start date is July 16, 1996. Responses must be received at the above referenced address no later than 30 calendar days from the date of this notice, by 4:00 P.M., Chicago time. If the 30th day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or U.S. Government holiday, the deadline will be 4:00 P.M., Chicago time, on the next Government business day. All firms must indicate on their responses whether they are a small business concern. This solicitation is open to all businesses in accordance with the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program, and all large businesses will be required to negotiate a subcontract for small and small disadvantaged business concerns prior to contract award. A follow-up listing of firms to be interviewed will appear in this publication at a later date. This is not a request for proposal. See Note 24. (281)

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