A-E Design Services for the Sierra Nevada JCC - New Cafeteria and Demo of Old Cafeteria

The U.S. Department of Labor/Office of Contracts Management/Division of Job Corps Procurement A&E and Construction Services has a requirement for: INTRODUCTION: ARCHITECT AND ENGINEER (A-E) DESIGN SERVICES AT THE SIERRA NEVADA JOB CORPS CENTER LOCATED IN RENO, NEVADA. SOLICITATION No: DOL111RP20364-A. DUE: May 31, 2011. This requirement is being procured in accordance with the Brooks Act (Public Law 92-582) as implemented in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 36.6. Firms will be selected for negotiation based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work. CONTRACT INFORMATION: This procurement is a 100% 8(a) COMPETITIVE SET ASIDE for firms classified as Small Businesses under NAICS Code 541310, Architect and Engineering Services. To be classified as a small business, a firm's average annual receipts or sales for the preceding three fiscal years must not exceed $4.5 million for NAICS 541310. FAR Clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting will apply to this solicitation. At least fifty percent (50%) of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be extended for employees of the concern. The Small Business prime contractor, which must be an architecture or engineering firm, must perform fifty percent (50%) of the work in-house. The firm's capability statement shall demonstrate the qualification necessary to meet the 50% in-house requirement. Firms will be selected for negotiations based on demonstrated competence for the required work. Offerors are cautioned to read this announcement in its entirety. Before a small business is proposed as a potential contractor, they must be certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration and registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database, accessed at http://www.ccr.gov. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained by contacting the Federal Service Desk or CCR at 1-866-606-8220. Failure to register may render the A-E Firm ineligible for award. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project involves A/E services for the design and construction administration of a new cafeteria building and demolition of the existing cafeteria (Building 0022) at the Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center. The new cafeteria building will total approximately 16,540 gross square feet and shall include miscellaneous site improvements in the form of general landscaping, service yard, entry road, parking, drainage, connection to all utility lines and site/security lighting for the new building. The existing cafeteria to be demolished totals approximately 20,130 gross square feet and was constructed in 1952. The building is single story construction consisting of a concrete foundation system, masonry walls, and wood roof framing with single ply roofing system. Demolition of the existing cafeteria shall include removal of the existing service yard and restoration of the site with topsoil, seed and landscaping. The work shall be designed to comply with identified and targeted standards (credits) established by the Leadership in Energy and environmental Design (LEED) rating system. A formal LEED registration, submission, and certification with The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) is required. LEED NC 2009 shall be used. The project shall target and track enough points for a LEED Gold certification. However, the project shall submit and achieve a minimum number of LEED point requirements sufficient to achieve a LEED Silver level certification (50 LEED NC 2009 points). FIRM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: Firms responding to this announcement must demonstrate their experience in site and building design including, but not limited to, roofing systems, HVAC systems, kitchen equipment and food service systems, electrical systems, plumbing systems, life safety systems, LEED, and environmental remediation. The required disciplines are: Structural, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical (HVAC and Plumbing), Electrical, Food Service and Environmental Engineering. Firms must be capable of producing the design documents on AutoCAD version 14 or later. Specifications shall be provided in Construction Specification Institute (CSI) format and be MS-Word compatible. SELECTION CRITERIA: Pertinent factors for consideration of qualifications, listed in order of importance, for the Project Team, are: - 1) Qualifications of Assigned Project Personnel, which considers design capability, project management skills, and construction administration capability; - 2) Specialized Experience of Assigned Project Personnel; - 3) Capacity to Perform Work in the Required Time; - 4) Past Performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules, for similar type projects; - 5) Past Performance on projects utilizing LEED, integrative design, and energy efficient building standards; and - 6) Location, as preference shall be given to Project Team located in the general geographical area of the project, with knowledge of the locality of the project. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENT: Firms desiring consideration shall submit an original Standard Form (SF) 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications package (6/2004 version), Parts I and II, along with one electronic copy on CD (using Microsoft Word (doc) or Adobe Acrobat (pdf)). Firms shall submit one (1) original plus four (4) copies of a completed Part I Contract Specific Qualification required for the prime architect-engineering firm and/or subcontractor (s) to include projects related to the type and nature of work for which the firm was responsible to include brief resumes of key personnel expected to have major responsibilities for the project, and one (1) original and four (4) copies of a current SF-330 Part II - Architect-Engineer Qualifications for the prime and all individual consulting firms. NOTE: The SF 330 Parts I and II are to be submitted by the prime even if they are currently on file. Section H of the SF-330 shall be tailored to reflect a strong background in the design of facilities as identified above. Section H will be used as a major evaluation factor for the firm's qualifications as noted in the order of importance below (# 2). One current copy of SF-330 Part I Contract Specific Qualification is required for the prime and individual consulting firms to include projects related to the type and nature of work for which the firm was responsible. Facsimile copies will not be accepted. Only firms that submit the forms by the deadline date of May 31, 2011 will be considered for review of qualifications. Failure to submit SF 330 Part I and II will render the submission unacceptable. Applicants are required to provide a list of three references with telephone numbers and names of contact persons with their submittal. The Project Teams considered the most highly qualified will have references checked. The Project Teams considered the most qualified following the reference checks will be interviewed. Applicants should include the Solicitation No. DOL111RP20364-A of this FBO Notice with the location/center name in Block No. 3 of the SF 330 Part I - Contract Specific Qualifications. The firm should indicate in Block 5(b) of the SF-330 Part II that it is an 8(a) Small Business concern as defined in the FAR. FAR Clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting will apply to this solicitation. The concern will perform at least 50 percent of the cost of the contract, no including the cost of materials, with its own employees. No State level certifications shall be accepted. A-E's with engineering categories of mechanical and electrical will be considered. A professional Architect and/or Engineer in the appropriate discipline, licensed in the State of Nevada, shall stamp all contract drawings. Any submissions received after the exact time specified for receipt is considered late and will be processed IAW FAR 15.208 Submission, Modification, Revision, and Withdrawal of Proposals. Part 1 of the SF 330 should not exceed 50 pages, including 15 pages for Section H, exclusive of indexing tabs, project photos or drawings with brief captions. Front and backside use of a single page will count as 2 pages. Minimum font size is 11 point. Resumes in Section E and example projects in Section F shall not exceed one page each. Indicate in Section C.11 if the prime has worked with the team members in the past five years. FIRMS SHOULD BE REGISTERED WELL IN ADVANCE OF THE CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF THE SF 330 AS THE PROCESS MAY TAKE 3-5 DAYS. FIRMS MUST INCLUDE THE DUNS NUMBER FOR THE OFFICE OF THE FIRM PERFORMING THE WORK IN SECTION B5 OF THE SF 330. Cover letters and extraneous materials (brochures, etc.) will not be considered. Submit credentials for both the Primary Firm and for Key Consultants of all the information pertinent to the selection criteria NLT 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, May 31, 2011 to address shown below. Questions concerning submissions should be directed to Ronette C. McBean (202) 693-3702. PERSONAL VISITS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING this ANNOUNCEMENT WILL NOT BE SCHEDULED. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR A PROPOSAL. *** Submit to address shown below. U.S. Department of Labor Division of Job Corps A/E & Construction Services Solicitation No: DOL111RP20364-A ATTN: Ronette C. McBean 200 Constitution Ave NW Room N-4308 Washington DC 20210 **SF 330s shall be received via overnight mail or private courier at the above location.