C -- Structural Engineering Services

University of CaliforniaErnest O. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT The University of California, Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), which is operated under Prime Contract DE-AC03-76SF00098 with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), intends to subcontract for Structural Engineering services, on an indefinite quantity basis, to support LBNL's Facilities Department. This is not a request for quotation. It is an announcement for subcontracting opportunities with the University of California, Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. LBNL will enter into a subcontract with one firm to perform the services described above, on an indefinite quantity basis. The subcontract will be for a one-year period, with an option, at the sole discretion of the University, to extend for up to three additional one-year periods. One or more task assignments, of no guaranteed amount or duration, will be issued each year. Individual tasks will be performed on a lump sum or hourly rate basis, and will vary in complexity and duration. The total dollar value of tasks issued for any one year under the subcontract will not exceed $100,000. The University makes no guarantee as to the dollar value or number of task assignments to be authorized pursuant to the award of the subcontract. Issuance of subcontract tasks will be contingent upon federal funding. The University makes no guarantee as to the dollar value or number of tasks assignments to be authorized pursuant to the award of the subcontract. LBNL's Facilities Engineers are free to assign and allocate their architect-engineering requirements with other engineering firms that are under contract or may be selected in the future. In addition, the Facilities Engineers retains the exclusive right to perform all or any portion of the architect-engineering requirements. The engineering firm and its subsidiaries or affiliates shall be excluded in the award of any construction contract that is based on the engineer's design, reference FAR 36.209. Berkeley National Laboratory is a large diversified research facility consisting of over 80 buildings spread over 130 acres of hilly terrain adjacent to the University of California, Berkeley Campus as well as off-site facilities in the cities of Berkeley, Oakland, & Walnut Creek. Berkeley Lab intends to subcontract for structural engineering design services to support the Facilities Department's design and construction projects. Scope of Services Perform structural design on an indefinite quantity basis for facilities projects at Berkeley Lab as well as at Berkeley Lab off-site facilities in Oakland, Walnut Creek, Berkeley, and other locations. Project types vary widely and include: ? Equipment anchorage ? Laboratory, Industrial, & Office Building Alterations & Improvements ? Tenant Improvements in Leased Facilities ? FEMA 310 Evaluations of Existing Buildings Minimum Requirements: Location: The firm and the individuals to be assigned to LBNL projects must be located within 50 air miles of Berkeley, California The following California Licensed Professionals are required: ? Civil ? Structural The following documentation capabilities are required: ? Computer-Aided Drafting: AutoCAD? release 2000 ? Word Processing: Microsoft? Word ? Spreadsheets: Microsoft? Excel Selection Criteria: For firms meeting the above minimum requirements, the following criteria shall be the basis of selection. The criteria are listed in descending order of importance. Criteria #1: Technical experience of the firm: Must have recent specific experience with projects involving FEMA 310 evaluations of existing buildings, as well as upgrades, additions, alterations and modifications of laboratory, industrial and office buildings. Criteria #2: Technical experience of the individuals proposed to be assigned to tasks: Must have recent specific experience with projects involving evaluations, upgrades, additions, alterations, and modifications of laboratory, industrial and office buildings. Criteria #3: The firm's quality assurance procedures and practices. Criteria #4: Ability of firm to respond quickly to changing workload requirements and schedules, and to provide a dedicated individual(s) to LBNL tasks. Criteria #5: Past performance of the firm and individual(s): Past experience of firm and individuals in the execution of similar work for the University of California, Department of Energy, and other government clients. Interested firms meeting the requirements described above must submit four (4) completed copies of the U.S. Government Standard Form 254 and 255. They may also submit four (4) copies of any supplemental information necessary to further address the Selection Criteria. Submissions: Submissions must be received by 4:00 p.m., Monday, September 30, 2002. Submissions that are received after the time and date specified or with insufficient copies of the 254/255 forms may not be considered. Facsimile copies of the submittal will not be considered. Submissions should be addressed to Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, One Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA 94720: Attention: Sheri Freeman-Matterson, Building 937, Room 444. Direct any questions concerning this announcement to Sheri Freeman-Matterson +1 (555) 000-0000.