CBD<C> DESIGN AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR REVITALIZATION OF WHOLE NEIGHBORHOOD AND 78 FIELD GRADE OFFICER FAMILY UNITS, USMA, WEST POINT, NY
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DESIGN AND PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR REVITALIZATION OF
WHOLE NEIGHBORHOOD AND 78 FIELD GRADE OFFICER FAMILY UNITS, USMA, WEST POINT,
NY
Category : <C> (Architect and Engineering Services - Construction)
Address : U.S. Army Engineer District, Norfolk, Attn: CENAO-EN, 803 Front
Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23510-1096
Sol. no. :
Contact : John Osmundson, 757-441-7610
POC John Osmundson, 757-441-7610 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: A-E services
are required for site investigations, topographic surveys, concept and
final design including preparation of plans, specifications, cost
estimates and analyses for the subject project. Civil surveying,
structural and architectural design services incidental for support of
the mechanical and electrical services is also required. Also required
are review of shop drawings, preparation of as-built drawings and site
visits during construction (option). A firm-fixed-price contract will be
negotiated and awarded. These services are procured in accordance with
PL 92-582 (Brooks A/E Act) and FAR Part 36. The contract is anticipated
to be awarded in SEP 98 and design completed by APR 99. This announcement
is open to all businesses regardless of size. If a large business is
selected for this contract, it 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 the Norfolk
District, which will be considered by the contracting officer, are that
a minimum of 50% of a contractor's intended subcontract amount be placed
with a small business (SB), including small disadvantaged businesses
(SDB), and 5% be placed with SDB. This procurement is classified under
SIC Code 8711. The plan is not required with this submission. The wages
and benefits of service employees (see FAR 22, 10) performing under these
contracts must be at least equal to those determined by the Department of
Labor under the Service Contract Act. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: The project
consists of whole neighborhood revitalization of 78 Company and Field
Grade Officer, 3 and 4 bedroom units constructed in 1962 and located at
the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY. Work includes replacement of
existing gas fired forced hot air heating system; lead paint and asbestos
abatement; installation of passive radon system; upgrades of all plumbing
and electrical systems; installation of individual utility meters for
each unit; upgrade interior and exterior lighting; install central
air-conditioning; modernize and revitalize bathrooms and exhaust systems;
modernize and revitalize kitchens to include replacement of cabinets,
counter tops and flooring, install dishwasher and garbage disposal and
install all new appliances; re-configure the unit interior to allow for
a full second bathroom, and add to the livable areas by improving the
utilization of available space; converting the 4 bedroom units to 3
bedroom, and adding a 323 NSF addition off the back wall; remove/replace
hot water tanks as required; repair plaster/paint interiors and refinish
wooden floors; investigate re-configuration of parking areas to include
installation of carports connected to the units (as applicable) and add
parking space adjacent to the unit; remove/replace asphalt shingle roofs,
remove/replace gutters and drains; add bulk storage to the units;
landscape yards to improve utilization; install privacy fencing between
the units; remove/replace garbage storagearea to include space for
recycling; revitalize exterior to include scraping and painting wrought
iron porch railings and the exterior of the homes; inspect/repair termite
damage; inspect/replace exterior wood, repoint brick as required;
remove/replace rear overhang to include construction of a new wooden
deck; replace windows and exterior doors as required; repair foundations
as required. This project also includes upgrading/paving of the adjacent
roads and walkways and the total replacement of the electric distribution
system in this area. Five percent (5%) of the units will be revitalized
to accommodate handicapped requirements. A project-specific design
quality control plan will be required, but not with this submission. The
estimated construction cost of this project is approximately
$10,000,000. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: See Note 24 for general A-E selection
process. The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of
importance (first by major criterion and then by each sub-criterion).
Criteria a-e are primary. Criteria f-h are secondary and will only be
used as "tie-breakers" among technically equal firms. a. Specialized
experience and technical competence: (1) Demonstrated experience by the
prime firm and its consultants in the design of revitalization of whole
neighborhood and family quarters for DOD installations. (2) Demonstrated
experience by the prime firm and its consultants in the design of
revitalization of whole neighborhood and family quarters for private
sector and other government agencies. (3) Demonstrated experience by
proposed Interior Designer in interior design. (4) Project Team
Management Plan (PTMP) including team organization and proposed method of
carrying out the work to meet specific project requirements and schedule.
(5) Demonstrated ability to produce quality designs based on evaluation
of a firm's Design Quality Management Plan (DQMP). The evaluation will
consider the management approach, coordination of disciplines and
subcontractors, quality control procedures, and prior experience of the
prime firm and any significant contractors on similar projects. (6)
Knowledge of design of building envelopes and systems for energy
efficiency. (7) Demonstrated experience by the prime firm and its
consultants in the design of HVAC system analysis, Life Cycle Cost
analysis studies, energy budgets, repair and replacement; electrical
distributions, repair and replacement; plumbing and sprinkler systems;
telecommunications systems for DOD installations. (8) Computer Resources
firms must indicate in Block 10 of the SF 255 the following items: (a)
accesibility to and/or familiarity with the Construction Criteria Base
(CCB) system. This shall include as a minimum, the SPECSINTACT
specification system, the MCACES estimating system, and the ARMS review
management system; (b) demonstrated CADD capability with capacity to
produce output files in ".DXF" or ".DWG" file format. CADD drawings will
be required on 3-1/2 inch diskettes in Auto CADD Release version 13 or
higher; (c) access to a Hayes compatible modem 9600 baud or better. b.
Professional qualifications: (1) The design team must possess
experienced, registered personnel in ARCHITECTURE and MECHANICAL,
ELECTRICAL, CIVIL, and STRUCTURAL engineering disciplines. (2) A
qualified INTERIOR DESIGNER shall be part of the design team. Qualified
means a degree in Architecture or Interior Design with demonstrated
experience in space planning, color and finish selection and furnishing
selection and specification. (3) An INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST, with a current
certificate in comprehensive practice from the American Board of
Industrial Hygiene (ABIH), is also required and a copy of his/her ABIH
Certificate must be included in Block 10 of the SF 255. (4) A Project
Team Management Plan including team organization and proposed method of
carrying out the work to meet specific project requirements and
schedules. c. Past performance on DOD and other contracts: (1) ACASS
evaluations (superior performance evaluations on recently completed
projects in advantageous); (2) Letters of evaluation/recognition by other
clients; (3) Cost control and estimating performance as a percentage
deviation between the final estimate and low bid on similar TYPE and SIZE
projects; (4) On-time delivery of designs for DOD and similar projects.
d. Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time: Firms must
demonstrate ability of the design team to complete the project as
scheduled. e. Knowledge of the Locality: as described in Note 24. f.. SB
and SDB PARTICIPATION: Extent of participation of small businesses,
historically black colleges and universities, and minority institutions
in the propsed contract team, measured as a percentage of the total
estimated effort. g. Geographic Proximity: as described in Note 24. h.
Demonstrated Success in Prescribing the Use of Recovered Materials and
Achieving Waste Reduction and Energy Efficiency in Facility Design [FAR
36.602-1(a)(6)]. i. Volume of DOD contract awards in the last 12 months.
Considerations may include: (1) Equitable distribution of contracts
among qualified A-E firms, including minority-owned firms, small business
(SB) and small disadvantaged business (SDB) participation and firms that
have not had prior DOD contracts which will only be considered when used
as a "tie-breaker". (2) ACASS retrievals; and (3) Current workload as
listed in Block 9 of the SF 255. 4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: See Note 24
for general submission requirements. All requirements of this
announcement must be met for a firm to be considered for selection.
Interested firms having the capabilities to perform this work must submit
a single SF 255 (11/92 edition) for the design team and single copies of
current SF 254 (11/92) for the prime firm and each consultant, to the
above address not later than the close of business on the 30th day after
the date of this announcement. For the purpose of this notice, day
number one is the day following the date of publication. If the 30th day
is a Saturday, Sunday, or Federal Holiday, the deadline is the close of
business of the next business day. The revised 11/92 edition of the
SF255 (NSN 7450-01-152-8074) & SF254 (NSN 7540-01-152-8073) is required.
Forms may be obtained through GPO at (202)512-0132. The SF 255 must also
include the following: a. Firms with more than one office (1) Block 4:
distinguish, by discipline, between the number of personnel in the office
to perform the work and the total number of personnel in the firm; (2)
Block 7c: each key person's office location; b. Block 3: prime firm's
ACASS # and distance (in terms of POV driving miles) from address of
office to perform the work and the Norfolk District. For ACASS
information, call 503-326-3459; c. Block 7f: registrations must include
the year, discipline and state in which registered; d. Block 8b: Include
a descriptive project synopsis of major items of work; e. Block 9.
Indicate fee in terms of thousands of dollars, not percentage of work
completed. f. Block 10. An organizational chart including all key
elements of the design team demonstrating the firm's understanding of and
ability to execute projects under the contract. Submittals by facsimile
transmission will not be accepted and will be considered nonresponsive.
Prior to the final selection, firms considered highly qualified to
accomplish the work may be interviewed either by telephone or by formal
presentation. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. SOLICITATION PACKAGES
WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. Posted 08/21/98 (W-SN240124). (0233)