C -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES IN SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA AND NORTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA

Notice Date

October 25, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Engineering Field Division, Atlantic, Headquarters, A/E Branch, Code AQ22D 1510 Gilbert Street, Norfolk, VA, 23511-2699

ZIP Code

23511-2699

Solicitation Number

N62470-02-R-7603

Response Due

November 30, 2001

Point of Contact

Bayla Mack, Program Analyst, Phone 757-322-8271, Fax 757-322-8285, Email MackBL@efdlant.navfac.navy.mil -- Robert Lemon, Contract Specialist, Phone 757-322-8144, Fax 757-322-8285, Email Lemonra@efdlant.navfac.navy.mil

Description

Architect-Engineer or Engineering Services are required for preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, related studies, all associated engineering services, shop drawing review, as-built drawing preparation, Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) preparation (provides construction contract inspection requirements), Operation and Maintenance Support Information (OMSI), construction inspection and engineering consultation services during construction for several projects of a structural engineering nature. The Government will reserve an option to negotiate final plans, specifications, cost estimates, related studies, all associated engineering services, and all post construction award services for all projects. Typical projects may involve the following; analysis/repair/alteration/replacement/new of floors, roofs, walls, industrial doors, slabs, foundations, columns, supports, frames, abutments, manhole type structures, bridges, quay walls, piers, bulkheads, retaining structures, storage tanks, cranes, and other similar projects of a structural nature. Types of structures may be personnel support facilities such as barracks, gymnasiums, administration buildings, recreation facilities, family housing, etc., and industrial type facilities such as shop buildings, warehouses, small plants, maintenance buildings, etc. The A&E must demonstrate his and each key consultant's qualifications with respect to the published evaluation factors for all services. Evaluation factors (1) through (6) are of equal importance; factors (7) and (8) are of lesser importance and will be used as "tie-breakers" among technically equal firms. Specific evaluation factors include: (1) Specialized Experience -- Firms will be evaluated in terms of: (a) their recent experience with regard to structural engineering projects similar to the type of work as required by this contract and as explained previously (be as specific as you can in providing your information, including dates and location); (b) involvement of management personnel with this contract and their continuity with the firm; (c) AutoCAD Release 2000 (or higher) format capability; (d) Ability to deliver final design packages and all submittals in electronic format for Electronic Bid Solicitation (EBS). Firm must be registered on the NAVFAC ESOL Website; and (e) knowledge of local codes, laws, permits and construction materials, topography and subsurface conditions, and practices of Southeastern Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina; (2) Professional qualifications and technical competence in the type of work required: Firms will be evaluated in terms of the design staff's: (a) active professional registration; (b) experience (with present and other firms) and roles of staff members specifically on projects addressed in evaluation factor number one; (c) capability to provide qualified backup staffing for key personnel to ensure continuity of services and ability to surge to meet unexpected project demands; and (d) organization and office management as evidenced by management approach (management plan for this project), and personnel roles in organization; (2) Professional qualifications and technical competence of the designated project team in the type of work required: Firms will be evaluated in terms of the design staff's: (a) active professional registration and certifications in their individual area of expertise; (b) experience (with present and other firms) and roles of staff members (including consultants) specifically on projects involving structural engineering of a size and type commensurate with those anticipated for this contract (include an individual?s experience with this firm or other firms provided it is relevant); (c) capability to provide qualified backup staffing for key personnel to ensure continuity of services and ability to surge to meet unexpected project demands; and (d) organization and office management as evidenced by management approach (management plan for this project), and personnel roles in organization; (3) Sustainable Design -- Firms will be evaluated in terms of their knowledge and demonstrated experience in applying sustainability concepts and principles to facilities and infrastructure problems through an integrated design approach; (4) Ability to perform the work to schedules -- Firms will be evaluated in terms of: (a) Demonstrated ability to accomplish similar projects as anticipated for this contract in a 3-4 month time frame after award (give specific examples); and (b) Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at various stages of design while maintaining quality and meeting established completion schedules; (5) Past performance: Firms will be evaluated in terms of; (a) Cost estimating ability as demonstrated by comparison of structural engineering design cost estimates with the low bid on similar size and type design projects (give specific examples) (show costs, and the difference as a percentage); (b) Ability to prepare cost estimates in the computerized SUCCESS 4.0 format, and specifications using the latest version of SPECSINTACT (CCB # 56 or later); (c) Experience with projects involving metric measure (give specific examples); (d) Demonstrated long term relationships and repeat business with Government and private customers; and (e) Recent performance awards received; (6) Quality Control Program -- Firms will be evaluated on the acceptability of their internal quality control program used to ensure technical accuracy and discipline coordination of plans and specifications -- list key personnel responsible; (7) Firm location (provided that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the contract); and (8) Volume of Work -- Firms will be evaluated in terms of work previously awarded to the firm by DOD with the objective of affecting an equitable distribution of DOD A&E contracts among qualified A&E firms, including small and small disadvantaged business firms and firms that have not had prior DOD contracts. The contract requires that the selected firm have an on-line access to E-mail via the internet for routine exchange of correspondence, and have Central Contractor Registration. Firms are required to prepare the cost estimate utilizing the NAVFAC "SUCCESS" system in work breakdown structure (WBS) or Construction Specification Institute (CSI), the specifications in the SPECSINTACT system format, and all drawings shall be submitted in an AutoCAD compatible format. The design contract scope may require evaluation and definition of asbestos materials and toxic waste disposition. Fee negotiations would provide for laboratory testing and subsequent preparation of plans and specifications may require definition of removal and/or definition of disposal process. Firms responding to this announcement must be prepared to accept the aforementioned as a part of their contract responsibility. The duration of the contract will be for one (1) year from the date of an initial contract award. The proposed contract includes one (1) one (1) year Government option for the same basic professional skills. The total A&E fee that may be paid under this contract will not exceed $1,000,000; however, the yearly maximum may total up to $500,000. No other general notification to firms for other similar projects performed under this contract will be made. Type of contract: Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Quantity Contract. Estimated start date is February 2002. -- Architect-Engineer firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit completed Standard Forms (SF) 254 (unless already on file) and 255, U. S. Government Architect-Engineer Qualifications, to the office shown above. In Block 10 of the SF 255, discuss why the firm is especially qualified based upon synopsized evaluation factors; and provide evidence that your firm is permitted by law to practice the professions of architecture or engineering, i.e., State registration number. For selection evaluation factor (1), provide the following information for only the staff proposed for this work using these column headings: "NAME", "RELATED PROJECTS WORKED ON", "YEAR", "FIRM", and "TECHNICAL ROLE". Use Block 10 of the SF 255 to provide any additional information desired and continue Block 10 narrative discussion on plain bond paper. All information must be included within the SF 255. Provide a synopsis of the scope of work, point of contact and telephone number for each project listed in SF 255 Block 8. Firms having a current SF 254 on file with this office and those responding by 4:00 p.m. EST, 30 November 2001 will be considered. Late responses will be handled in accordance with FAR 52.215-10. Neither hand carried proposals nor facsimile responses will be accepted. Firms responding to this advertisement are requested to submit only one copy of qualification statements. The qualification statements should clearly indicate the office location where the work will be performed and the qualifications of the individuals anticipated to work on the contract and their geographical location. -- This proposed contract is being solicited as 100% set aside for small business, therefore, replies to this notice are requested from all small business concerns. -- The small business size standard classification is NAICS 541330 ($4,000,000). -- This is not a request for proposals. Inquiries concerning this project should mention location and contract number. See Note 24.

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