SAIC-Frederick, Inc., the Operational and Technical Support Contractor for the Frederick, Maryland Facility, requires Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Subcontracts for Architect/Engineer services at NCI-Frederick to support owned and leased off-site facilities in the Frederick, Maryland area which will require city, county, state and other local permits, design approval, cost estimating and construction inspection support. Design and renovation work is done in accordance with the guidelines of the current NIH Design Requirements Manual, and SAIC Facilities Maintenance and Engineering Procedures (FMEP), General Specifications (GS) and Standard Specifications (SS). As a prime contractor, SAIC-Frederick issues subcontracts under the guidelines of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Local firms having mechanical, electrical, and plumbing capabilities and teaming arrangements to provide architectural, structural, civil, electrical and cost estimating capability are encouraged to submit their SF 330s for consideration. One subcontract will be awarded to a qualified firm. The Subcontract shall be for three years with two one-year options. The Subcontract shall be awarded to a qualified full-service A&E firm/team with expertise in administrative area and utility/infrastructure facilities design, with a concentration on mechanical systems, especially HVAC systems, electrical and building automation systems, and with some background in biomedical research laboratories and animal care type facilities. The contract shall have a value up to $500,000 per year. Services will be ordered by the issuance of individual task orders. Offerors will be evaluated under the following criteria: (1) Design and construction administration experience in general office, biological laboratory, and vivariums, for renovation and new building designs. Offerors must provide evidence of past performance for at least three (3) projects within the past five (5) years; (2) Professional qualifications and technical competence of the staff, identifying the available staffing capability of performing the level of work required. The A/E must have at least one in-house full time registered Mechanical Professional Engineer (PE), and in-house or retained services for design documents in each discipline (architectural, structural, civil, electrical, plumbing, fire protection) to be sealed by a registered professional in the State of Maryland. Level and breadth of experience and employment turnover rate of staff are considered key factors. Mechanical HVAC and fluid support systems engineering experience is of high importance; (3) Resources to complete concurrent multiple tasks; (4) An implemented Quality Plan indicating a management commitment to ensure the highest possible product quality and customer satisfaction; (5) Demonstrated ability to effectively respond to requests for service in a timely manner, with an established office within a 25 mile radius of Ft. Detrick, and 6) Consideration for projects completed which required Frederick City or county permitting and inspection. The type of design projects and services expected to be performed under these subcontract include: (a) General office buildings, research laboratory and animal facility, for new and renovation work, with emphasis on mechanical HVAC and fluid support systems, electrical power distribution and building automation systems (BAS); (b) Minor building additions and minor new administrative and laboratory facilities; (c) interior space planning/design studies; (d) engineering technical support and feasibility studies and analysis in architectural, civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines; and (e) guidance and direction in implementation of new and revised codes, regulations and statutes as may be applicable to the mission of the NCI-Frederick; f) services may also require preparation of stormwater management plans and permit applications in compliance with Maryland Department of the Environment regulations; g) other required services may be needed to address fire protection, indoor air quality (IAQ), hazardous material abatement, energy and water conservation and Sustainable design services to include LEEDTM or Green GlobesTM certification. Deliverable text packages shall be prepared in AIA MASTERSPEC format, in Microsoft Word compatible software. Drawings are to be in AutoCAD 2007 or later. Prospective offerors are to submit a marked Original and five (5) copies of their statement of qualifications, SF330, including each subcontractor and consultant no later than 3:00 p.m. November 24, 2009 to: Ms. Marilyn Buchen SAIC Frederick P.O. Box B Boyles Street Building 1050, Room 101 Frederick, MD 21702-1201 The Subcontract is expected to be awarded in early 2010. In order to assist the Selection Board in review of all applications, please include the following: For each project presented, provide the following information a) bid results as compared to your estimate and the owner's programmed amount. b) project team members and firm. c) owner point of contact with title and telephone number. d) number and dollar value of design error and/or design omission related changes. e) original design submission schedule, owner approved time extensions, and final execution schedule (in bar chart format). Summarize your proposed team with the following data: a) firm name b) individual's name c) work history with individual or consultant firm d) office location e) professional degree(s) and date(s) f) professional registrations(s), dates(s), and state(s) g) assigned team responsibility h) synopsis of design experience including firm name(s), years with each firm, and type of design experience with each firm Quality Plan
