Intent to seek A/E firm for North Cascade's Smokejumper Base Preliminary Project Analysis

SF 330 request The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Okanogan-Wenatchee NF has a requirement for Architectural and Engineering services--specifically North Cascade's Smokejumper Base (NCSB) Preliminary Project Analysis (PPA). The Forest Service is looking for an Architect/Engineering Firm to develop preliminary project analysis to look at long term facility solutions for the North Cascades Smokejumper Base in Winthrop, WA. This analysis should consider several alternatives including (but not limited to) build/lease a new buildings at existing and or new location, consolidate with an outlying airport/forest, consolidate with other federal/state agencies in the Pacific Northwest area. The deliverables shall be provided in Microsoft Word and AutoCAD format. The Preliminary Project Analysis provides the review of all viable project alternatives through a screening and analytical evaluation process; it also provides recommendations for further specific project development action. Engineering studies and investigative work must be commensurate with the scope of the proposed project. The scope and depth of each step in the analysis must be sufficient to provide a reasonable comparison among alternatives. All design shall meet current applicable sections of the latest edition of National, State and local codes including but not limited to the following: International Building Code, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes, and National Fire and Electric Codes. All design shall, whenever possible, utilize building sustainability and energy efficiency practices per Sustainable Buildings policy, Forest Service Handbook 7309.11 - Buildings and Related Facilities Handbook, Chapter 70, and the Forest Service Manual (FSM), FSM 1313, Sustainable Operations. Project location is at the North Cascade's Smokejumper Base (NCSB): 24 Intercity Airport Rd, Winthrop, WA 98862 on the Methow Valley Ranger District. The Government anticipates awarding only one contract as a result of this advertisement. The effective period of the resultant contract is 90 calendar days from the effective date of the Notice to Proceed. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: The SF 330 Part I shall be limited to 15, 8.5x11 pages with a minimum font size of 12. Submit only one copy. SF330, Part I, Section B: Architect-Engineer Point of Contact, Block 5, Name of Firm: beside the name provide the firm's DUNS number. SF330, Section D: Organization Chart: In addition to the Instructions provided for the SF 330, identify the overall relationship and lines of authority of the proposed team listed in Section C, including key sub-consultants. (Note: All individuals listed on the organization chart are not required to have a resume in Section E, such as administrative or lower level surveying positions.) SF 330, Section E: CRITERIA 1 - PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Firm shall provide the professional qualifications of the proposed team members assigned to this project. SF330, Section F: CRITERIA 2 - SPECIALIZED TEAM EXPERIENCE: Provide specialized experience and technical competence of the proposed team members assigned to this project. Offerors should demonstrate Specific experience, knowledge and familiarity with preliminary project analysis and similar projects. Submission Requirements: For each firm, provide a maximum of ten (10) specific completed projects that best illustrate overall team experience. Include within block 24 of SF330, Section F: a brief narrative of performance for respective project. Discuss effectiveness by listing budget/estimated cost, award amount, final costs, change order rate and adherence to performance schedules. SF330, Section G: Key Personnel Participation in Example Projects: Submit in accordance with the SF 330 Instructions. From the total projects listed in Section F, provide a maximum of ten (10) projects. SF330, Section H: Additional Information requested by Agency: Address the remaining Criteria 3 through 5; additional sheets may be used, if required. Clearly identify the Criteria number and title. CRITERIA 3 - CAPACITY TO ACCOMPLISH THE WORK IN THE REQUIRED TIME. Submission Requirement: Firms shall describe their capacity to accomplish work in required time frames. Indicate the firm's present workload and the availability and qualifications of the project team (including field and office support personnel and consultants) for the specified contract performance period. Indicate specific type and amount of applicable field and office equipment available for this contract. CRITERIA 4 - PAST PERFORMANCE WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND PRIVATE INDUSTRY WITH RESPECT TO COST CONTROL, QUALITY OF WORK, AND COMPLIANCE WITH PERFORMANCE SCHEDULES; Points of contact provided in other criteria may be contacted. A proposal with no record of relevant past performance information shall be evaluated neither favorably nor unfavorably. Submission Requirements: For each project provided as experience under Criteria 2, list any applicable favorable awards and commendations. Other performance evaluation results and awards may also be listed separately. Submit samples of the finished products for these projects. Firms shall reference agency/company issuing evaluation/award/commendation and respective date. If the project listed is a federal contract, state evaluation type and rating. If not a federal contract, provide any applicable similar evaluation information. If no documentation exists, please indicate this to be the case. Please address the following components of past performance for each project provided as experience under Criteria 2, -Original contract price and any modifications that increased cost and the reason for modification, -Original contract time and actual completion date (circumstances for contract extensions may be addressed) -Demonstrated success of the Quality Control (QC) program used by the firm to ensure quality products. Submission Requirement: Provide an organization chart that identifies: a) the overall relationship and lines of authority of the proposed team. Include firm names, key personnel and their discipline/specialty; b) Describe the prime's QC program; who is primarily responsible for the QC program, how does the prime firm ensure quality consistently across the entire team. Illustrate success in implementing the program; c) Address the team's QC processes for checking and verifying for errors. CRITERIA 5 - LOCATION: Firm's location within and demonstrated knowledge of the general geographical areas in which projects could be located. Address local knowledge and familiarity with conditions within the contract area, including those having possible effects on scheduling, costs, and complexity of procedures. Include the location of main offices, branch offices, and sub-consultants offices. Project location is at the North Cascade's Smokejumper Base (NCSB): 24 Intercity Airport Rd, Winthrop, WA 98862 on the Methow Valley Ranger District. Submission Requirements: Describe and illustrate the team's knowledge and experience working in the above-stated geographical area. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All information must be included in the SF 330 package, (cover letter, attachments and excess number of pages will be excluded from the evaluation process). Note: prospective awardees MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be awarded a Federal Government Contract. If you are not registered, please register at the following site: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ The firm that is evaluated by the Evaluation Board (EB) as the most qualified will receive the RFQ package with the terms. Those firms that meet the requirements in this announcement and wish to be considered must submit their packages per above listed Submission Requirements, to: USDA Forest Service Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Attn: Contracting Mariah Morris 215 Melody Lane Wenatchee, WA 98801 Submissions will be made no later than 3:30 p.m., PT, on May 20, 2014. Submittals received after this date and time will not be considered. Firms not providing the required information may be negatively evaluated. Facsimile submittals will not be accepted. E-mail address for inquiries is: contact@example.gov