Nationwide Engineering IDIQ

5/21/2014: This announcement is revised to extend the due date for qualification statements to May 29, 2014 at 2:00pm MT and to revise the paragraph entitled "Contract Period". Under the paragraph entitled "Contract Period," the maximum ordering limitation is changed from $10,000,000.00 to $15,000,000.00. 5/13/2014: This announcement has been updated as of May 13, 2014 to provide additional responses to questions. Refer to the attached document for details. Full and Open Competitive Procurement - Not Set Aside Nationwide Engineering IDIQ Solicitation Number: P14PS00859 NOTICE: ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MONDAY, MAY 12, 2014, AT 12:00 PM MDT. EMAIL QUESTIONS TO: contact@example.gov General Engineering and Supporting Services (Architecture, Historic Architecture, and Landscape Architecture) under an Indefinite Quantity contract for a variety of projects located Nationwide throughout the United States, its territories, and possessions. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS: The National Park Service (NPS), Denver Service Center (DSC), 12795 West Alameda Parkway, Denver, Colorado, 80225, is seeking qualified firm(s) or organization(s) to provide general engineering and supporting services under an Indefinite Quantity contract for a variety of projects within areas of national significance at locations throughout the United States, its territories, and possessions. In order to be considered for award of this IDIQ contract, firm(s) must demonstrate they possess all professional qualifications, including individual professional licenses, certifications, etc. throughout the United States, its territories, and possessions. (See Frequently Asked Question #5 attached to this Request for Qualifications) The terms "Firm" or "Team" or "Offeror" shall refer to the company or organization that is proposing on this contract. The "Firm" or "Team" will include the prime contractor and partners, and subcontractors that are proposed to work on this contract. All firms should be certified in the Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA) found at the System for Award Management (SAM) https://www.sam.gov. The lead firm(s) selected for contract award will be engineering firm(s), with in-house and/or subcontracted multi-disciplinary architectural and engineering support. The majority of services to be performed under this contract(s) will generally be engineering in nature. In order to maximize competition, the National Park Service is encouraging prime/sub-consultant relationships for this solicitation. Familiarity with the "Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Archeology and Historic Preservation" and the related "Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties", and the "Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties with Guidelines for the Treatment of Cultural Landscapes" as well as sensitivity to NPS conservation and interpretation values, management policies, Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS) and sustainable design principles (including energy efficiencies and design resiliency for future storm impacts) must be demonstrated. The Government may elect to award a single task order contract or multiple task order contracts to one or more sources under this solicitation. The Government reserves the right to award contracts, based on the selection board's final selection list, in order of preference, to the firms considered most highly qualified to perform the work. Each selected firm shall be provided a fair opportunity to be considered for task orders to be issued. The Government will use factors such as experience, qualifications, past performance, environmental sensitivity, quality of deliverables, timeliness, geographic location, customer service, and other factors (i.e., knowledge of local construction methodologies and practices, natural and cultural compliance, permitting, capability to utilize scheduling, programs and/or software, etc.) that the Contracting Officer, in the exercise of sound business judgment, believes are relevant to the placement of orders. With prior approval of the Contracting Officer assigned responsibility for administration of the contract, any duly authorized Contracting Officer assigned to the National Park Service can place task orders, approve payments, and authorize modifications to task orders issued under the contract. Task Orders may be placed by other Federal agencies, provided an Interagency Agreement or Memorandum of Understanding authorizing such use exists between the National Park Service and the Federal agency requesting the services. Use of this contract by other Federal agencies must be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer assigned responsibility for administration of this contract. The task orders issued by other Federal agencies must be in accordance with the requirements, terms, conditions, and within the scope and intent of this contract. With prior approval of the Contracting Officer assigned responsibility for administration of the contract, any duly authorized Contracting Officer assigned to the National Park Service can place task orders, approve payments, and authorize modifications to task orders issued under the contract. TYPES OF PROJECTS: Projects may include, but are not limited to, Buildings and Structures, Construction Permitting, Dam, Levee and Canals Safety Assessments and Engineering, Drainage and Storm Water Management Systems, Electrical Systems, Environmental Engineering and Compliance Permitting, Fire Protection Engineering, Flood Risk Assessments and Protection, Geotechnical Engineering , Historic Structures, Life Safety, Marine and Coastal Facilities, Mechanical Systems, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Revegetation, Section 106 Compliance, Security and Data Systems, Seismic Engineering, Site Development, Transportation Engineering including safety and congestion management, Transportation Facilities including roads and bridges, Traffic Systems, Surveying, Water and Wastewater Systems and Facilities, planning, design and construction plans, construction specifications and construction cost estimates, construction observation. Additional tasks may include but are not limited to: Participation in community/stakeholder workshops, open houses or planning efforts and; Assistance in the preparation of environmental compliance analysis and documents , including EAs and EISs; Preparation of context sensitive, environmentally sustainable planning and plans, specifications and estimates; Facilitating and preparing value engineering studies and/or Value Analysis/Choosing by Advantages (VA/CBA) studies to evaluate proposed design solutions. While the majority of projects for the National Park Service are not classified, some projects may include classified information that shall require the firm to have the required security clearances that meet the required classification level for that project. Security clearances would include Facility Clearance/Status Level; Document Safeguarding; and personnel. A potential firm is not required to have such security clearances in order to be awarded an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract under this acquisition. However, if a potential firm has security clearances, then the firm would be considered for classified projects. A firm without security clearances would be considered for all projects that are not classified projects. The firm having such security clearances at the time of contract award shall ensure that it maintains such security clearances during this contract's performance period and any option extensions thereto. If the firm's security clearance level changes during the contract's performance period, the firm shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer for the IDIQ contract and the Contracting Officer for any classified task order awarded under the IDIQ contract. Therefore, the Firm shall include its CAGE code for the prime and any subcontractors or partners in the statement of qualifications. REQUIRED DISCIPLINES: Required disciplines include, but are not limited to, registered professional engineers in the following areas: civil, electrical, environmental, fire protection, geotechnical, mechanical, sanitary, and structural engineers. Additional disciplines which may be required for some projects include registered or certified professionals in the following areas: Architecture, Historic Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Historic Landscape Architecture, Landscape History, Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS) Specialist, Lighting, Acoustics, Seismic Engineering, Transportation and Traffic Engineering, Archeology, Anthropology, Architectural Conservation, Roofing, Land and Hydrographic Surveying, Energy Modeling and Analysis, Facility Condition Assessment Specialists, Sustainable Technologies Specialists, LEED Accredited Professional, Commissioning, Small-scale and Renewable Energy Systems Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Hazardous Materials, Security, Surveying, Cost Engineering/Cost Estimating/Cost Control/Life Cycle Costing, Certified Value Specialists, and Construction Management and Inspection, Hydraulic structures risk estimation and assessment. Required services, e.g., AutoCAD drafting and 3D modeling, Microstation, GIS, Microsoft Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, etc., may be required in the performance of specific task order requirements. Incidental Services, in addition removal of building finishes, destructive testing, foundation testing, etc., may be required to determine actual site conditions. Restoration of surfaces (plaster/drywall repair, masonry, carpentry, backfill, etc.) may be required to keep facilities operational. CONTRACT PERIOD: All services will be provided under an Indefinite Quantity contract. The base contract period will be for one year with options to extend for four additional one-year periods. Work will be ordered by issuance of firm fixed price or not-to-exceed type task orders. The maximum ordering limitation will be $15,000,000.00 for the life of the contract. The $15,000,000.00 maximum may be realized in a single year or spread out over the life of the contract including all option years. Each task order will not exceed $1,000,000.00. The guaranteed minimum for the life of the contract, which includes the base period and all options exercised, is $25,000.00. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN: The U.S. Government has adopted sustainable design as the guiding principle for its planning, design and construction projects. By definition, this means meeting present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In practice, sustainable design utilizes best available solutions within the design tradition and conserves global resources, utilizes energy efficiently, recycles materials and waste, and specifies ecologically responsible methods, practices, and materials in the construction and operations of Government facilities. Accordingly, the selected firm(s) must exhibit current credentials and demonstrated competency in sustainable design and "green" building systems. Firms shall validate their sustainable abilities and practices through completed LEED certified construction projects and green building awards and have LEED accredited professionals on staff as part of the firm. Sustainability related executive orders, laws, regulations, best practices, and some recommended products may be found at: http://www.nps.gov/dscw/ds-sustainability.htm UNIVERSAL DESIGN AND ACCESSIBILITY: The National Park Service is dedicated to making projects universally designed and seamlessly accessible to visitors and staff with disabilities. All planning, design and construction projects shall meet and exceed the requirements of the Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS), Section 504 (program access) and Section 508 (electronic and information technology access) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The 2006 NPS Management Policies requires that projects exceed these federal requirements and apply the tenets of universal design to provide usable and inclusive experiences for all. To meet the requirements of Executive Order 13548, "Increasing Federal Employment of Individuals with Disabilities", NPS assures visitor use areas and employee areas are accessible and provide the connectivity to all amenities so that employees with disabilities can fully participate in all programs. Universal Design and Accessibility laws, regulations, checklists, best practices, training modules, standard drawings and specifications may be found at: http://www.nps.gov/dscw/ds-accessibility.htm and http://www.nps.gov/dscw/ds-universal-design.htm. CULTURAL RESOURES PROTECTION The National Park Service will protect, preserve, and foster appreciation of the cultural resources in its custody and demonstrate its respect for the peoples traditionally associated with those resources through appropriate programs of research, planning, and stewardship. From the preamble to Part 5 of NPS Management Policies. Design work under this contract will involve rehabilitation, alteration, addition or improvement of sites and structures containing natural and cultural resources. Historic properties may encompass landscapes, structures, landmarks, and buried resources, requiring accepted treatment approaches reflecting NPS stewardship principles and assuring the longevity of the property. Firms will be required to successfully identify and address resource values and issues, and effectively apply both the Secretary of the Interior's (SOI) Standards and NPS Cultural Resource Management Policies (Directors Order #28A). Design interventions must align with stewardship principles acceptable to NPS. Design must not jeopardize the historical or archeological integrity of a property or site. Decisions or actions that would directly result in degradation or loss of historic character or fabric to the resource must be avoided. Sustainable design must be a viable response to the resource protection goals of a property, favoring sensitive and conservative treatments that are commensurate with established preservation guidelines. A finding of no adverse effect for NEPA/Section 106 compliance purposes is the ultimate goal. Designs are informed by contextual awareness with solutions derived from park tradition, existing development, and both local and global environmental factors. Preservation proposals will demonstrate the ethic and philosophy of the Secretary of the Interior's (SOI) Standards for preservation and protection of cultural resources, including; The Treatment of Historic Properties, Guidelines for Cultural Landscape Treatments, and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation. Ability and skill in adhering to the four SOI treatment categories; preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and reconstruction, is expected. Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation (48 Federal Register (FR) 44716-740), and Standards and Guidelines for Federal Agency Historic Preservation Programs Pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act (63 FR 20495-508). EXECUTIVE ORDERS, LAWS, REGULATIONS: Comply with Design Imperatives at http://www.nps.gov/dscw/laws-policies.htm plus all applicable Executive Orders, laws, and regulations. PRIMARY SERVICES REQUIRED: Design services follow DSC workflows, which can be viewed at http://www.nps.gov/dsc/workflows/index.htm. Pre-Design Services: - Programming (Site Analysis, Site Program, and Facility Program) - Contextual Analysis - Integrated Design Narrative, including Universal Design recommendations - Commissioning, including total building commissioning beginning as early as pre-design and continuing throughout design and construction - Risk Assessment Supplementary Services: - Surveying - Utility Investigations - Topographical Surveys - Geotechnical Investigations - Environmental site assessments - Human and ecological risk assessments - Destructive/Non Destructive Testing - Energy studies - Hazardous material studies - Other types of Engineering Investigations, testing and/or analyses Design Services: - Schematic Design - Value Analysis and Value-based decision making - Design Development - Construction Documents - Construction Support - Sustainability/LEED documentation Compliance Services: - Research/Resource Modeling - Archeology - Inventory, Resource Surveys, Wetland Delineations - Historic Structure and Cultural Landscape Reports and Assessments - NEPA Compliance - Section106 and NHPA Compliance - ABAAS, Section 504 and Section 508 Compliance - Other Environmental Compliance (i.e. fish habitat assessments, biological assessments, statement of findings for floodplains and wetlands, coastal zone management consistency determinations) Cost Estimating, including Life Cycle Costing and Total Cost of Ownership Permitting (i.e. Resource, Construction and Operating) Construction Administration Project Scheduling Risk Analysis A documented internal Quality Control program shall be applied to all services performed. The consultant accepts ultimate responsibility, liability and duty to control the quality of the services provided to the Government as stipulated in the FAR, Part 36.609-2. The contractor shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and the coordination of all designs, drawings, specifications, and other services furnished by the contractor, their Employees, Agents, Assignees, and Subconsultants under the contract. The contractor shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in its designs, drawings, specifications, and other services. The firm shall demonstrate existence of a Quality Control (QC) system that will be used for all work submitted to the National Park Service. The QC system shall be utilized by the prime firm and all subcontractors and shall, at a minimum, include the following: - Coordination of drawings and specifications within each discipline, and between all disciplines. - Verification that all documents to be submitted are accurate and correct. - Checklists for internal review of drawings, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates. - Verification, prior to submittal to the National Park Service, that all required documents for each submission are included and complete, per the contract requirements. - Verification that all required documents have undergone a QC review prior to submittal to the National Park Service. The National Park Service requires documentation and submittal of all QC work performed. Further information on National Park Service governing laws and policies, standards, definitions, practices and guidelines can be found at - http://www.nps.gov/dscw/information.htm COORDINATION The proposed work may extend over several fiscal years, involving projects at various stages, which will require that the selected firm(s) must be capable of providing and managing a multi-disciplinary firm from within the firm or in conjunction with subconsultants. The firm will need to have direct contact with Federal, State or local regulatory agencies to assure compliance with regulations, codes and policies. SPECIALIZED SERVICES In the course of doing business with firms under contract with the Denver Service Center, the DSC occasionally needs to obtain specialized services from subconsultants under the prime contract. In these instances, the majority of the work may be performed solely by the subconsultant with little involvement of the prime firm. Even though the work is performed primarily by the subconsultant, DSC will ensure that the prime firm is involved in all discussions and all correspondence is routed through the prime firm. The effect of "pass throughs" on the overall ceiling for orders placed against an IDIQ contract has been considered in establishing the maximum contract amount for this solicitation and resultant contract(s). Potential firms submitting statements of qualifications are advised that the Denver Service Center will continue to acquire such specialized services. The DSC does not intend to allow the firm to charge an indirect post-award administration fee to the subconsultant's services. TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA: Statements of Qualification will be evaluated by a selection committee of National Park Service personnel based upon the following primary criteria, listed in descending order of importance: 1. Firms shall demonstrate experience with integrated design for all types of projects. Experience shall demonstrate a full range of coordinated, multidisciplinary firm(s) and/or team members. Experience shall demonstrate the establishment of up-front environmental and sustainable goals, whole systems approach and follow-through. Firms shall demonstrate the balance of aesthetics, cost, constructability, sustainability applications/techniques including overall operation and maintenance requirements. Include experience working with exhibit and interpretive designers. Demonstrate the ability of the firm to communicate, coordinate, and facilitate work expeditiously with the NPS, to participate in related meetings and readily integrate into a multi-disciplinary design firm. Emphasis will be placed on the firm's prior work experience as a firm on previous projects, and ability to work with multiple entities including Federal, State, and local agencies and other involved concerns. 2. Demonstration of the quality and effectiveness of the firm's quality review and assurance procedures. Include examples of Quality Control process records demonstrating effectiveness of firm's procedures. 3. Capacity to respond to expanded or multiple task orders on short notice and within established schedules, while maintaining a high standard of quality and controlling costs. 4. Provide a matrix clearly communicating which individuals and disciplines are included in the primary firm or partnership and the states in which the individuals hold a professional license or certification. Provide an organization chart including the names of the key personnel, firms, disciplines, roles and responsibilities and/or technical expertise, and office location where work will be performed. 5. Demonstrated experience with Natural and Cultural Resource Compliance (i.e. NEPA, Section 106) and demonstrated experience with local and state permitting and regulatory requirements with consideration of public water systems, sewage disposal systems, State Fire Marshall reviews, contaminated sites, fuel oil storage and transfer, etc. Demonstrated ability to integrate compliance and permitting into the construction process. 6. Both large and small businesses shall be required to submit Small Business Participation Plans to identify the 15% required to be performed by small businesses for the life of this requirement. Large businesses primes may achieve the small business participation goals through subcontracting to small businesses. Small business primes may achieve small business participation goals through their own performance/participation as a prime and also through subcontracting to other small businesses. All offerors (both large and small businesses) will be evaluated on the level of proposed participation of U.S. small businesses in the performance of this acquisition (as small business prime offerors or small business subcontractors) relative to the objectives and goals established in the paragraph below entitled, "Subcontracting Plan Requirement". The government will evaluate: a. The extent to which such firms are specifically identified in proposals; b. The extent of commitment to use such firms (and enforceable commitments will be considered more favorably than non-enforceable ones. Enforceable commitment is defined as a signed teaming agreement or other prime/sub contract between parties, contingent upon award) ; c. Identification of the complexity and variety of the work small firms are to perform; d. The extent of participation of small business prime offerors and small business subcontractors in terms of the percentage of the value of the total acquisition; or alternatively may consider the percentage of - planned subcontracting' dollars. e. The extent to which the offeror meets or exceeds the goals outlined in the paragraph below entitled, "Subcontracting Plan Requirement". Additional Important Note for Other Than U.S. Small Businesses ONLY. Small Business Subcontracting Plan is Required (FAR 52.219-9) Separate from Small Business Participation Plan, other than U.S. Small Business offerors must also submit a subcontracting plan meeting the requirements of FAR 52.219-9 . NOTE: Other than U.S. Small Businesses must submit acceptable subcontracting plans to be eligible for award. Subcontracting Plans shall reflect and be consistent with the commitments offered in the Small Business Participation Plan. SUBCONTRACTING PLAN REQUIREMENTS The subcontracting plan, which in accordance with Public law 97-507, requires the contractor to provide the maximum practicable opportunities for small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, veteran-owned, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The selected firm, if a large business must comply with FAR 52.219-9 regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan on that part of the work it intends to subcontract. The subcontracting goals for this contract are that a minimum of 19% of the contractor's intended subcontract amount be places with small businesses, 3% shall be placed with small disadvantaged businesses, 5% shall be placed with women-owned businesses, 3% shall be placed with veteran-owned small businesses, 3% shall be placed with service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses; and 5% shall be placed with HUBZone certified firms. The subcontracting plan is not required with this submittal; however, contract award is contingent upon negotiation of an acceptable subcontracting plan. In addition to other factors, offers will be evaluated on the basis of advantages and disadvantages to the Government that might result from making more than one award (i.e. multiple awards). The Government will not indemnify the firm selected against liability involving asbestos or other hazardous materials; that is, no clause holding the firm harmless will be included in the contract. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Firms that fully meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit a Letter of Interest and a SF330. Submission of any additional supporting material under Section H of the SF330 is encouraged, but only to the extent that it graphically (via drawings and photographs) substantiates the relevant project work specifically described on the SF330. The additional information provided under Section H of the SF 330 should not exceed 20 pages. It is recommended that submissions be spiral bound and developed and assembled in a manner that corresponds and addresses the Technical Evaluation Criteria. Submissions received via e-mail or facsimile will NOT be accepted. In support of the sustainable practices of resource conservation and material recycling, submissions should be concise, make wise use of recycled/recyclable paper and other materials, and be organized in such a manner that the recyclable materials can be easily removed after evaluation. To the extent possible, printed/copied double-sided paper documents should be submitted. Active registration in System Award Management (SAM) https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ is required for the prime in order to conduct business with the Federal Government. Provide your response in the form of One (1) original and two (2) copies plus one Electronic Copy (CD or flash drive) included with your hard copy. Your responses must be received by 2:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time, May 29, 2014 at the following address: National Park Service, Denver Service Center, Contract Services, Attn: Marlene Haussler, 12795 West Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, Colorado 80228. Frequently Asked Questions: 1 Question: What is the coverage area of this solicitation? Answer: This contract will provide engineering services throughout Nationwide throughout the United States, its territories, and possessions. 2 Question: What are the names of the incumbent firms for this solicitation? Answer: The incumbents are; HDR, Engineering Inc. AMEC (formerly MACTEC Engineering and Consult) The Louis Berger Group Inc. 3 Question: If a firm does not have experience with the National Park Service, will that preclude us from being awarded a contract? Answer: No. 4 Question: How many contracts are being awarded from this solicitation? Answer: To be determined 5 Question: Since this requirement is for Nationwide work, does that mean that our firm must have professional licenses in all 50 States? Answer: Yes, your firm needs to have licenses in all 50 States, Washington DC and US Territories. This requirement can be met through joint ventures, partnerships, or subcontracts which would include all firms, parents, subsidiaries, and affiliates under the joint venture or partnership. The firm must have a person licensed in each state for each major engineering discipline. These contracts will be awarded under the Brooks Act. The first phase is the submission of the Standard Form 330 Statement of Qualifications. Evaluation of the qualifications statements will be made by an evaluation board. Firms selected as the most highly qualified will be required to show proof of licensing within 30 days of being notified of most highly qualified status. 6 Question: Are SF330 Section E resumes required [from] all individuals who provide licensure in each state per discipline? Answer: No 7 Question: What is meant by Flood Protection? Answer: Analysis and designs for flood protection of NPS property or for mitigation or prevention of environmental degradation by flowing water in and near riverine, fluvial, coastal, lacustrine, arid- or semi-arid, wetland or spring environments and post construction monitoring of effective and appropriate flood protection, prevention, repair and restoration solutions and techniques in sensitive cultural and natural resource areas that are visually, environmentally and ecologically compatible with the resources. These solutions may include state of the art bioengineering solutions or other artificial structures that emulate naturally- occurring stream structures to achieve particular purposes, such as infrastructure protection and fish and/or other sensitive habitat enhancements in dynamic riverine, fluvial (perennial and ephemeral channels) and flood plain landscapes. Solutions may be designed and implemented for temporary, short-term and/or long-term flood protection of national park natural and cultural resources, facilities and infrastructure. These sensitive cultural and natural resource areas may include buildings, infrastructure, roads, undeveloped lands, international borders, areas of special importance to Native American tribes, of prehistoric significance and/or trails. Resource flood protection alternatives development; Existing operational and maintenance evaluation and proposed operations and maintenance guidelines for more effective flood protection; Planning and working in multi-jurisdictional, politically sensitive environments; Visitor and traffic safety evaluations and assessments related to flood events. 8 Question: What is meant by Dam Levee and Canals Safety Engineering? Answer: The firm must have an experienced expert in dam design engineering, failure modes, risk analysis, emergency action planning for dams, levees and canals. 9 Question: For the Standard Form 330 we assume that includes Part I with resumes, sample projects and Section H. Is that correct? Answer: Yes 10 Question: Does the "completed SF 330 for each f...