C--Indefinite Delivery Architect-Engineer Contract for Multidiscipline Design and Related Services to Support BRAC and Military Construction within the Southwestern Division and on a Limited Nationwide Basis

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTINUES UNDER Solicitation No. W9126G-07-R-086a. YOU MUST DOWNLOAD BOTH ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE COMPLETE SYNOPSIS. 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: a. General: This contract is for Multidiscipline Design or other Professional Services req uired to support Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) and Military Construction Projects within the Southwestern Division but may be used on a limited basis nationwide, in accordance with PL-582 (Brooks A-E Act) and implemented in FAR Part 36.6. A firm wil l be selected for negotiation based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work. North American Industrial Classification System Code applicable to this project is 541330, Engineering Services, which has a size standard of $4,500,00 0 in average annual receipts and corresponds to SIC Code 8711. This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. The initial contract is anticipated to be awarded on or about November 2007. A single ID/IQ contract may be awarded from this an nouncement for a total cumulative amount not to exceed $37,500,000 for a term not to exceed five years. In the event this contract is used to develop design-build supporting documents for use in a two-phase design-build selection (FAR 36.302), the prime A- E and subconsultants shall be prohibited from teaming with design-build firms to compete in the final design-build construction solicitation in accordance with FAR 9.505-2. b. Nature of Work: The services necessary for each requirement will be negotiated and awarded as individual task orders. The A-E shall furnish all services, materials, supplies and supervision required to fully complete each task order. The A-E shall be able to provide: a) program integration services to USACE as required; b) develop ment of full design packages and Request for Proposal (RFP) packages for design-build of multiple facility types and ensure proper integration of full designs and RFPs into the overall BRAC and Military Construction Program; c) manpower to assist the Gove rnment with program, project and construction management duties; d) design support and consultant services in various combinations of architectural, structural, civil, mechanical and electrical disciplines; e) construction management services; f) cost esti mating, cost control, scheduling, and construction simulation services (risk scenarios, change order analysis, alternative methods), g) design, drafting, and planning services for renovation, demolition and alterations to existing facilities. The A-E shou ld expect to become a significant part of the governments USACE Program delivery team. c. Contract Award Procedure: If a large business firm is selected for this announcement it must comply with the FAR 52.219-9 clause regarding the requirement for a sub contracting plan on that part of the work it intends to subcontract. The subcontracting goals for the Fort Worth District which will be considered in the negotiation of this acquisition are: (1) at least 51.2% of a contractors intended subcontract amoun t be placed with small businesses (SB); (2) at least 8.8% of a contractors intended subcontract amount be placed with small disadvantaged businesses (SDB); (3) at least 7.3% of a contractors intended subcontract amount be placed with women-owned SB (WOSB ); (4) at least 1.5% of a contractors intended subcontract amount be placed with service-disabled veteran-owned SB; (5) at least 3.1% of a contractors intended subcontract amount be placed with HUB Zone SB. The plan is not required as part of this submi ttal, but will be required with the fee proposal of the firm selected for negotiations. Before a small disadvantaged business is proposed as a potential subcontractor, they must be certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration and registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. Failure of a proposed small disadvantaged business to be certified by the U.S. Small Business Administration at the time the SF 330 is submitted will result in their elimination as a proposed subcontractor. The Service Contract Act will apply to this acquisition for survey services only. The proposed services will be obtained by Negotiated Firm-Fixed Price Indefi nite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract. To be eligible for contract award, a firm must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Register via the CCR Internet site at http://www.ccr.gov. d. Place of Performance: The A-E staff direct ly supporting the USACE Program Manager, the Project Managers, and the associated construction office team through project integration and construction management duties shall be located where the work is being accomplished (locations include but are not l imited to District Offices, District Field Offices, and on-site locations). In some cases, the on-site A-E staff will be housed in government furnished office space. The physical location of the design team and those team members not directly supporting t he project integration and construction management on-site work can be located per the A-Es preference. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: As projects are received for execution, award of task orders under this contract will be considered if A-E services are requi red. Anticipated services will be primarily for: program integration; program, project, and construction management services; and design and consultant services to USACE within the Southwestern Region (primarily for the Fort Worth District). It is antic ipated that a large portion of this work will be for Military Construction at Fort Polk, LA and Fort Hood, TX. Program integration services include, but are not limited to the following: survey, assessment, study, site/project integration, cost estimatin g, scheduling (including developing critical paths for projects and the integrated program), verification and control, and construction simulating modeling, review of design submittals from the design build A-E firms, technical experts, metric tracking and reporting, and program document management. The A-E shall also provide manpower to assist the Government with program, project and construction management duties as well as design support and consultant services in various combinations of architectural, structural, civil, mechanical and electrical disciplines. Construction management services includes, but is not limited to, surveillance and inspection during the progress of construction, review material submittals, as-built drawings, manuals, operating instructions, and other such materials required by the construction contract; constructability reviews of design drawings and specifications. The A-E shall also develop full design packages and Request For Proposal (RFP) packages for design-build of multi ple facility types and ensure proper development and integration of the full designs and the RFPs with the USACE Program, existing installation or base infrastructure requirements and programming and master planning documents. All work must be done by or under the direct supervision of licensed professional Engineers or Architects. Architectural-Engineering (A-E) services are required to perform studies, investigations, surveys, master planning, area development planning, infrastructure engineering, proj ect controls, project development, design, integration, construction management and development of construction documents in support of the USACE Program. Typical work may include, but is not limited to: research, analysis, development, design for constru ction, alteration and repair of real property, program and project management, professional services, pre-design site-assessments, feasibility and concept studies, space planning and programming, design and design concepts/standards, sustainable design sol utions, value engineering, life cycle costing, post design shop drawing review. Additional services include but are not limited to: investigations surveys and mapping, test and evaluation modeling and simulation studies and analysis (including data collection and verification), consultation, quality control and quality assurance, construction cost estimates, economic analysis of local and regional construction market conditions as related to cost and availability of labor, materials and equipment, mobilization plans, construction staging, construction inspection, preparation of record drawings, soils engineering, drawing review, preparation of operational maint enance manuals, environmental studies, National Historic Preservation Act analysis and documentation, historic and cultural resource investigations, design review, seismic analysis, design construction cost reconciliation, environmental testing, statement of work review, site survey and evaluation, remediation design and EPA compliance for hazardous materials such as petroleum products, automotive chemicals, asbestos lead and radon, integrating anti-terrorism and force protection measures into designs, desi gning security and communications systems, design of fire protection and life safety systems and other technical services related to project requirements, and participation in the Best Value Source Selection Process as specified in individual contract task orders. Other studies and related services: The A-E may be required to undertake any reviews, studies or investigations. Other services include such things as planning services, site selection, topographic and boundary surveys, relocation services, env ironmental document processing, environmental and soils testing services, professional expert at hearings, and photographs. Design consideration also include landscaping, architectural hardware, electronic communications, environmental or EPA regulatory c onsiderations including storm water pollution prevention plans and section 404 permit considerations. Coordination will be maintained with local, state, and Federal agencies and with the utility providers, including utility tie in points, easements and ri ghts-of-way. Coordination will also be maintained with the installation, the Corps of Engineers, utility providers, community facilities, the Construction Program Office, Project Manager Forward, construction design-build contractors, and other design-bid- build contractors on site. The A-E may be required to provide professional services at the construction program office in support of the Corps of Engineers staff. The A-E shall participate in design and construction activities which may include value engin eering services, contractor submittal reviews, quality assurance, numerous meetings, workshops, and charrettes. The A-E may compose and lead Command, project and public briefings, presentations, and meetings. Project deliverables may include studies topo graphic surveys, environmental surveys (wetlands/waters of the U.S., asbestos, lead based paint, soils, etc,.), soil borings/samples for testing, and boring logs. Demolition design shall include abatement requirements. Sustainable principles will be inte grated into the design, development, and construction of these projects. The design will be prepared using the English system of measurements. Construction cost estimates will be prepared using Corps of Engineers MII Computer Estimating System. Building Information Modeling (BIM) software will be utilized during the Design phase and will also be developed for use by the General Contractor and subcontractors during construction. The AE design firm is to use BIM application certified in the IFC Coordinati on View (2X2 or better) for Design Development, Design Analysis, Interference Checking, Design Coordination & Review, Specification Coordination, Contract Document Protection, Visualization/Rendering, Quantities Take-Offs/Cost Estimation, Construction Data Management, Modifications, RFIs, and As-Builts. The IFCs provide a standard format for BIM to allow sharing of information between domain and discipline softw are systems. All CAD files used for the creation of the construction documentation plan set will be delivered in MicroStation v8 and prepared in conformance with the CADD/GIS Technology Center A/E/C CADD Standard Release 2.0 (available at https://tsc.wes. army.mil/products/standards/aec/aecstdweb.asp). The specifications will be produced in SPECSINTACT using Unified Facilities Guide Specifications. Responses to design review comments will be provided using the Corps of Engineers DR Checks system. The est imated construction cost of these projects is between $250 - $400 Million. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance (first by major criterion and then by each sub-criterion). Criteria a thru f are primary. Criteria g thru h are secondary and will only be used as tie-breakers among technically equal firms. a) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCE: (Ensure that all special experience requirements are reflected on appropriate person nel resumes at Section E, Part I, SF 330: (1) Firms must demonstrate recent experience (within the past 5 years) and significant experience in the program integration of multiple concurrent design and construction projects paying particular attention to a rea architecture and conditions, utility systems, design, service/command unique requirements, value engineering and environmental issues. (2) Firms must demonstrate specialized experience in Construction Management including complex scheduling, phasing, c onstruction oversight and coordination. (3) Firms must demonstrate experience in information and communication management and the utilization of current software for data collection, data management, data analysis, data presentation and decision making (i. e. GIS, webpage, electronic databases, project management software, change control systems, filing systems, and systems that allow access to technical documentation). (4) Firms must demonstrate experience in project controls (throughout programming, design and construction over-site cycle of the program using construction software simulation systems that provides detailed construction cost estimates fully integrated with labor-driven schedules), simulation and scheduling of a complex, multiphase program (5 ) Firms must demonstrate site design, and construction integration experience on multi-use land development. (6) Firms must demonstrate corporate and individual experience in Sustainable Design and sample projects that have been LEED certified. Firms must also demonstrate success in prescribing the use of recovered materials, achieving waste reduction, pollution prevention, energy efficiency and conservation in facility design. (7) Firms must demonstrate experience in coordinating with multiple teams, custo mers, agencies, and contractors. (8) Firms must demonstrate experience in programming and master planning (9) Firms must demonstrate the ability to prepare specifications using the Government furnished program, Specsintact, and Construction cost estimates by using Government furnished programs, M-CACES or MII. Design Team members must demonstrate prior experience in the use of M-CACES (10) Firms must demonstrate experience in the general use of BIM: to include the experience level of the individual project design-team members. Firm must demonstrate initiatives undertaken in implementing the use of BIM and specific use of BIM in innovative solutions and added-value processes. (11)Firms must demonstrate the ability to prepare full design packages and design build RFP packages. (11) Firms must have personnel with at least five years experience in Fire Protection and Life Safety Design that are familiar with the use and application of NFPA codes 80 and 101. (12) Firms must demonstrate the ability to submit drawings in AutoCAD and MicroStation utilizing current versions. (b) PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES: This contract will require for the A-E (either in-house or thro ugh consultant) as a minimum, the following (in descending order of importance): Two Program Managers, two or three Project Managers, two Project Controls Managers, two Project Control Specialists, two Scheduling Managers, four Construction Representatives , one Safety Officer (for programmatic integration and oversight of construction contractors), one Military Master Planner, two Registered Architects, two Registered Landscape Architects, two Registered Electrical Engineers, two Registered Mechanical Engi neers, three Registered Civil Engineers, two Registered Structural Engineers, two Qualified Fire Protection Engineers (A qualified fire protection engineer is defined as an individual meeting one of the following conditions: 1) An engineer having a Bachelo r of Science or Master of Science Degree in Fire Protection Engineering from an accredited university engineering program, plus a minimum of 5 years work experience in fire protection engineering; 2) A registered professional engineer (P.E.) who has passed the fire protection engineering written examination administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveys (NCEES); or 3) A registered P.E. in a related engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years experience, dedicated to fire protection engineering that can be verified with documentation), one Life Safety Specialist, two LEED certified professionals familiar with compliance of sustainability requirements during design and construction, two certified environmental survey personn el (asbestos, lead based paint, soil, etc.), two environmental design personnel (asbestos, lead based paint, soil, etc.), one Value Engineer, two experienced M-CACES/MII Cost Estimators, one Registered Communications Distribution Designer, two Registered S urveyors and survey crews, a GIS Specialist, a CADD expert, a geologist or soils engineer and geotechnical drill rig and crew to collect soil borings and samples, and testing lab (Geotech and Environmental-asbestos, lead based paint, soil, etc.). None of t he required personnel can be dual disciplined, i.e. a separate employee must be on the Design Team except as noted for each stated requirement above to meet the personnel required. Ensure that resumes are provided for each of the required Architects, Engi neers, and other personnel specifically listed. Resumes for the survey crew and drill crew/lab are not required. Repeat Resume Page as needed to provide all required resumes. Key staff submitted shall not be changed after award without the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. In the event the selected firm decides to utilize personnel in the performance of this Contract for which resumes were not submitted prior to award, the firm shall, prior to the utilization of these personnel, submit their resumes to the Contracting Officer for approval. The qualifications of the submitted personnel must be equal to or better than those whose resumes were submitted. (c) PAST PERFORMANCE: Firms must demonstrate past performance with respect to cost con trol, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. Evaluation will be based on established ACASS ratings and other credible documentation included in the SF 330. (d) CAPACITY: Firms must demonstrate adequate team capacity to coordinate, de sign and manage multiple task orders concurrently meeting all program milestones. (e) Firms must demonstrate experience in evaluating contractors submittals and performing construction surveillance. (f) KNOWLEDGE OF LOCALITY: Firms must demonstrate famil iarity with the Southwestern Region and their applicable architecture, building codes, environmental regulations, soil conditions, seismic requirements, and regulatory agencies. The following, items (g) and (h), are secondary criteria: (g) SUBCONTRACTING : Firms must show the extent of participation of SB, SDB, WOSB, Service Disabled VOSB, HubZone SB, and HBCU/MI in the proposed contract team, measured as a per centage of the estimated effort. (h) VOLUME OF DOD CONTRACT AWARDS: In Section H, Part I, SF330, firms must show their last 12 months DOD contract awards stated in dollars (see details in a subsequent paragraph). THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTINUES UNDER Solici tation No. W9126G-07-R-086a. YOU MUST DOWNLOAD BOTH ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE COMPLETE SYNOPSIS.