C -- SOLICITATION OF FIRMS FOR POTENTIAL FIXED PRICE CONTRACT FOR A/E SVCS. IN DESIGN OF BUILDING REPAIR AND ALTERATION PROJECTS BELOW $2 MILLION ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS IN AZ, NV, AND CA

SOLICITATION OF FIRMS FOR POTENTIAL FIXED PRICE CONTRACT FOR A/E SERVICES IN DESIGN OF BUILDING REPAIR AND ALTERATION PROJECTS BELOW $2 MILLION ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COSTS IN AZ, NV, AND CA (SAN DIEGO AND IMPERIAL COUNTIES ONLY)1.CONTRACT INFORMATION: The work may involve programming, space planning, conceptual design, design development, construction drawings and/or coordination, drafting, planning/feasibility studies, estimating and site investigation. All work must be done by or under the direct supervision of licensed professional engineers or architects. The intent of this announcement is to gather responses from firms interested in performing work for the General Services Administration, Desert Service Center, San Diego, CA. This list of firms will be used through October 1, 2004, or until the next synopsis is posted. Qualified firms will be selected as the project need arises. Contract awards will be made on a project-by-project basis. There is no guaranteed minimum quantity of work the Government agrees to order. This is not a Request for Proposal. Design fees will vary based upon specific project. The maximum contract award amount per project is $100,000. 2.PROJECT INFORMATION: Repair and alteration projects will typically involve tenant improvement build-outs for office and storage space, updating and planning maintenance modifications, and safety/security system upgrades and retrofits. Specialized in-house or associated consultants in areas such as the following are encouraged to apply: Program Development, Space Planning, Design Intent Drawing Development, Construction Cost Estimating, Roofing Inspection, Masonry Repair, Fire Alarms, Elevators, Security Systems, Environmental Testing, Structural Analysis (including Seismic), Industrial Hygiene and electrical systems. There will typically be interface with local building codes, state historical requirements, and safety/security requirements. Contracts may require full site investigation, forensic surveys, and completion of construction drawings and services during project construction phase, Including shop drawing reviews, responses to RFI, cost estimates, review of modifications, etc. 3.SELECTION CRITERIA: Following an initial evaluation of the qualification and performance data submitted, three or more firms that are considered to be the most highly qualified to provide the type of services required will be chosen for negotiation. Selection of firms for negotiation shall be made through an order of preference based on demonstrated competence and qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the type of professional services required. Selection criteria in descending order of importance are as follows: (a) Specialized Experience and Technical Competence: The selected firm(s) must demonstrate experience in Program Development, Space Planning, Design Intent Drawing Development, Construction Cost Estimating, storage facilities, building mechanical systems, building electrical systems or grounds maintenance and renovation (such as repaving projects for access roads and parking lots). It must demonstrate experience within the last two years in those areas for which they apply. (b) Professional Qualifications: These types of projects may require expertise in the disciplines of architecture, electrical, mechanical, civil and structural engineering, cost estimating, fire protection and environmental remediation. (c) Firms must show adequate capacity to design a project with construction costs of $2 million within a 60-day period. (d) Have full office facilities in geographic proximity to work site. (e) Demonstrated past performance with respect to cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules. (f) Success in using recovered materials, waste reduction and energy efficiency. 4.SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS: (a) Architect-Engineer firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit: (1) a Standard Form 254, Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire (11/92 version), (2) a Standard Form 255, Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project, when requested, and (3) any requested supplemental data to the procurement office shown. An electronic version of the SF 254 form is available at (www.gsa.gov/forms) by number SF 254. (b) Fax responses will not be accepted. If not received by the due date specified above, firms may provide submittal packages to Dan Makowski, Contracting Officer, at the address listed below throughout the year or until the next announcement for this project is posted. Responding firms must submit a current and accurate SF 254 for themselves and each proposed consultant, and must be provided for the specific office proposed to do the work. This procurement is set aside for Small Business Concerns under NAICS code 541310 in accordance with the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program. To be classified as a small business, a firm's average annual receipts or sales for the preceding three fiscal years, must not exceed $4.0 million. Indicate in Block No. 4 of the SF 254 if your firm is a Large, Small, Small Disadvantaged or Women-Owned business. (c) Solicitation packages are not provided for A/E contracts. This is not a Request for Proposal.