Indefinite Quantity Architect & Engineering Services in Georgia

This advertisement is for ARCHITECT & ENGINEERING SERVICES for two types of projects: (1) new construction using USPS Standard Building Designs and (2) repair and alteration (R&A) projects. A firm must be willing to perform services required under both types of projects. The work includes site adaptation of USPS CADD-based standard plans for new facilities and expansions, design services for repair and alteration projects, preparation of contract documents, contract administration, commissioning, and inspection services. The contract will primarily cover postal facilities in Georgia, but it may also be used for projects in any state bordering Georgia. The contract will have a base term of two years and will have (2) two-year renewal options. The total contract amount over the six-year period cannot exceed $9,500,000. Individual work orders will be negotiated for each project. Work orders for any one project cannot exceed $500,000. Typical work orders range from $2,500 to $50,000. Firms that have the qualifications to perform the services described are invited to submit two copies of completed SF-330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications. SF-330 can be found at www.gsa.gov under the Forms Library. Firms must also submit a statement that addresses the following questions / items: (1) How long has the technical team been working together? Provide areas of expertise for each team member, and provide details on how the technical team will be structured and managed. Note: The technical team is defined as all architects, engineers, project managers, and construction administrators that will be directly assigned to support this contract (2) What experience does the team have in renovation projects? Provide information on specific projects. (3) What experience does the team have in historical preservation projects? Provide information on specific projects. (4) What experience does the team have in responding to emergencies (i.e. flooding, accidents resulting in structural damage, etc.)? Provide information on specific projects. (5) Provide typical office information on work hours, days of operation, emergency contact information, and evidence of current errors and omissions insurance of $200,000 per claim. All firms must be licensed to perform architect and engineering services in Georgia. Prime firms must have at least two licensed architects on staff who maintain licenses for Georgia. The prime firm, in conjunction with any consultants, must have at least one electrical engineer, one mechanical engineer, one structural engineer, and one civil engineer licensed in Georgia. Prime firms must be located in Georgia. This location requirement can be met in one of two ways: 1. The prime firm's sole office is in Georgia, or 2. The prime firm has one or more branch offices in Georgia that have been in operation for a minimum of one year and all the architectural design, coordination, and management of the projects will be performed in those offices. There is no restriction on the geographical location of consultants. Prime firms that plan to use resources from more than one of their offices in Georgia must indicate on their SF-330 the staffing compositions of each of those offices. Firms will be evaluated on the content of their SF-330 and the responses to the questions / items above. At the discretion of the Contracting Officer, contracts may be awarded to more than one A/E firm, and contracts may be used in neighboring states. The successful firms' compliance with licensure requirements in neighboring states will be checked prior to receiving any work in those states. Participation of minority-owned and woman-owned businesses in U.S. Postal Service architect-engineer selections is encouraged but is not an evaluation factor. It is prohibited to pay any fee, commission, percentage, or brokerage fee to any person or firm contingent upon or resulting from award of a contract for this project. Submissions will not be retained or returned. This is not a request for proposal. Submit the required documentation to USPS Eastern Facilities Construction CMT, Attn: Georgia A/E Selection, PO Box 27497, Greensboro, NC 27498-1103 or 7029 Albert Pick Rd, Ste 300, Greensboro, NC 27409-9521.