Contracting Division, U. S. Coast Guard Facilities Design & Construction Center (Atlantic), 5505 Robin Hood Road, Suite K, Norfolk, Va 23513-2431

C -- PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION AND/OR REHABILITATION OF U. S. COAST GUARD TRAINING INFRASTRUCTURE SOL DTCG47-99-R-3EFK01 DUE 010499 POC Mrs. Cathy Broussard, Contracting Officer at (757) 852-3449 or Mrs. Cheryl P. Allen, Contract Specialist at (757) 852-3419 Provide professional architectural/engineering services for the Design and Preparation of plans and specification for the construction and/or rehabilitation of U. S. Coast Guard Training Infrastructure. The project includes construction of new training facilities, relocation of equipment, rehabilitation of existing spaces, site development/improvement, site utilities, environmental documentation and other related duties associated with development of shore facilities. The estimated cost of construction is more than $10,000,000.00. The services are required to begin approximately April 1999. No additional information is available at this time regarding this project. Firms will be evaluated on the following criteria: (1) Specialized experience of the firm and technical competence in the type work required; (2) Professional capacity to accomplish the work on time with a limited (accelerated) design schedule; (3) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services; (4) Past performance on D.O.T. and other governmental contracts in terms of quality of work, ability to meet contractual performance and delivery schedules, accuracy of construction cost estimates and A/E client relationship; (5) Location of firm in general area provided there is an appropriate number of qualified firms therein for consideration (preference will be given to firms located within a 250 mile radius of Norfolk, Virginia); (6) Minority/women in all job classifications, considering availability in the general area; (7) Design ability and understanding of the requirements of the project; (8) Project team organization and key personnel roles and responsibilities in terms of coordination, schedule, construction cost control, quality management practices, and quality control procedures; (9) Ability to assess and specify asbestos abatement and lead paint removal; (10) Experience of firm in evaluating and determining environmental requirements and acquiring state and local permits for construction; and (11) Ability to provide qualified construction inspection services. Firms desiring consideration should submit Standard Form 254 and 255 in relation to evaluation criteria to the address indicated above no later than 4:30 p.m. on January 4, 1999. This is not a Request for Proposal. In accordance with FAR 19.702(a)(1), Subcontracting Plans will be required for Large Businesses. For Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization has programs to assist minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises to acquire short-term working capital and bonding assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates up to $500,000.00 per contract to provide accounts receivable financing. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, please call (800) 532-1169. DTCG47-99-R-3EFK01.***** Posted 12/04/98 (W-SN277277). (0338)

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