Architect-Engineer Services, Fajardo Marine Unit - New Marine Facility, Ceiba, PR
Added: Jul 26, 2013 11:48 am CONTRACT INFORMATIONNAICS 541310 (Architectural-Engineering Services) applies to this acquisition, with a size standard of $7.0 million. The General Services Administration intends to contract with one Architect-Engineer (A-E) firm to perform the design services needed to construct a new marine facility. The new marine facility will consist of a marine support administrative building (estimated construction area of 3,700 square feet), boat maintenance/storage hangar with hurricane tie downs (estimated construction area of 5,240 square feet), exterior vehicular parking spaces, and outdoor lighting, as well as physical security equipment and infrastructure, including but not limited to, CCTV, Intrusion Detection Systems, Perimeter Security Fencing, and a Secure Motorized Entry Gate, as required by CBP Internal Affairs (IA) Security Management Division (SMD).The Brooks Act (40 U.S.C. 1101-1104) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 36 architect-engineer selection procedures will be followed to competitively award one stand-alone, firm-fixed-price contract. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. A Request for Proposal will be submitted to the firm deemed to be the most technically qualified after a selection process has been completed.To be considered for award, the A-E must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Information on registration requirements can be obtained at https://www.sam.gov. Failure to register in this database may render your firm ineligible for award. BACKGROUND AND REQUIRED SERVICES:This acquisition is for an Architect-Engineer to prepare the designs for a new marine facility in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Air and Marine (OAM). The marine unit will be located near the town of Ceiba, Puerto Rico, which operates as the former Naval Station Roosevelt Roads (NSRR) that is currently decommissioned by the U.S. Navy. The parcel of land, designated Parcel 46, is now owned by CBP to continue access to its boat docks/ramps that are located on the south side of the property entering the body of water Ensenada Honda, a large, naturally protected harbor. The property is located on the south side of Forrestal Drive and consists primarily of a vacant lot; however, it is improved with two lighted boat piers and a boat launch. Parcel 46 at the former NSRR was recently acquired by CBP from the U.S. Navy (USN) under the Base Realignment and Closure property disposal process.The new marine facility will be constructed on Parcel 46, portions of which are located in a flood plain and on fill. A large mangrove wetland is present along the western property boundary. The USN is responsible for the continued investigation and cleanup of these sites. CBP must adhere to land use restrictions to include: no disturbance of ground water flow including dewatering; and no installation of well or removal/damage of existing wells. The findings from a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment of Parcel 46 indicate a low concentration of petroleum contamination in site groundwaterCBP intends to construct the new marine facility above the flood plain so that it meets the land use restrictions and minimizes disturbance to site soils. CBP is working with an independent environmental-engineering firm to analyze potential impacts to the human and natural environment associated with the construction of the new marine facility at Parcel 46 and to present its findings in the form of an Environmental Assessment.GSA's goal is to provide CBP with a facility that will meet their current security requirements and to provide additional space to meet their expanding mission. The new facility should make a distinct architectural statement that is responsive to a functional space that meets CBP's operation, but that will also be an energy efficient facility with the goal of achieving a LEED Gold rating.The A-E will design and develop construction documents for the new building and boat maintenance/storage hangar, as well as a parking facility, lighting, and physical security equipment and infrastructure.The design phases will be as follows:Base Design Services - Pre-Design/3 Concepts/Final Concept Design Phase35% Design Development Phase65% Construction Documents Phase95% Final construction Documents PhaseFinal (100%) Construction Documents PhaseConstruction Delivery Phase - Site Visits Turnover Process (punch-list, review commissioning reports, etc.)Closeout Phase -Conformance DocumentsPunch-list Signoff CONTRACT PERIODThe period of performance for the resulting contract will be 120 weeks from the date of contract award.TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIAThe A-E selection will be completed in two stages. In Stage 1, interested firms will submit Architect-Engineer Qualifications on a Standard Form (SF) 330, including a portfolio of accomplishments that establishes the capabilities of the offeror and their proposed team (see factors below). A short list of no less than tee (3) firms will be established. In Stage 2, the short listed firms will be interviewed. The submittals for Stage 1 will be evaluated by a selection committee of General Services Administration (GSA) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel based upon the criteria below. Each criterion will be given the same weight.Each firm must demonstrate their (including their subcontractor) qualifications with respect to these selection criteria. An SF 330 will be submitted and will be evaluated to determine the most highly qualified firm/team based on the information provided. Failure to provide the required data or to comply with the instructions in this synopsis and the SF 330 instructions could result in a firm being considered less qualified or eliminated from consideration. Factor 1 - Professional Qualifications (SF 330, Part I, Section E)Professional qualifications will be required in the following disciplines:1. Registered architect (must be registered to practice in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico)2. Licensed mechanical engineer3. Licensed civil engineer4. Licensed fire protection engineer5. Licensed structural engineer6. Certified corrosion specialist, with a minimum requirement of the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) certification as a Materials Selection/Design Specialist.7. Security professional with design experience of modern security systems.8. Certified environmental specialist.9. LEED Accredited Professional (AP).At a minimum, the selected firm will have all necessary licenses and certifications as required.Factor 2 - Specialized Experience and Technical Competence (SF 330, Part I, Section F)The A-E firm must demonstrate experience and knowledge on projects similar in size, scope, and complexity. A project will be considered similar if the project has enough characteristics or similarities in common with this project that it can be deemed comparable. The evaluation will consider up to tee (3) projects, at least 100% complete, within the past five (5) years of the A-E Principal-in-Charge, the A-E Project Manager, the A-E Code/Specifications Expert, and the A-E Security Expert, either individually or collectively as a team. The A-E must demonstrate familiarity with the Caribbean business environment, particularly in Puerto Rico.Factor 3 - Capacity to Accomplish the Work in the Required Time (SF 330, Part I, Section H)The time frame required to complete all stages of design, from Design Concepts tough 100% Design Documents, is 40 Weeks, which includes GSA and CBP review periods. The total period of performance of the resulting contract will be 120 weeks.The A-E is requested to provide the following documents:1. An organization chart indicating your proposed team.2. A narrative description of your team's capabilities and techniques to accomplish the work of this contract in the required time frame above. The narrative description shall not exceed two (2) single-spaced, 8-1/2"x11" pages, Times New Roman font, font size 12.Factor 4 - Past Performance (SF 330, Part 1, Section H)This factor will demonstrate the offeror's past performance on Government contracts or other private industry contracts with respect to quality of work, cost control, compliance with performance schedules, reputation for reasonable and cooperative behavior, and business-like concern for the interest of the customer.SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTSSubmission ProceduresIt is estimated that a contract will be awarded on or about December 2, 2013. A-E firms that meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit five (5) copies of their completed SF 330 and the information requested below to the following address:General Services AdministrationAttn: Ann Fleckenstein, PCBGOne Denver Federal CenterBuilding 41, Room 111P.O. Box 25546Denver, CO 80225-0546The required form(s) can be obtained at: www.gsa.gov/forms.Note that ALL submissions must be in English. Submissions in other languages will not be accepted.Submittals are due no later than August 26, 2013, at 4:00 p.m., Mountain Time. Submissions received via e-mail or facsimile will NOT be accepted.The total page count of the SF 330, Parts 1 and 2, including all attachments, is limited to 17 double-sided pages (for a total count of 34 pages), numbered consecutively. The SF 330 shall be submitted on double-sided paper, using 12-point Times New Roman style font in narrative elements, and a minimum of 10-point Times New Roman style font in tables. Page size shall be 8.5"x11". All submissions shall be bound or placed in a 3-ring binder. It is recommended that submissions be developed, assembled, and tabulated in a manner that conologically corresponds to and addresses the Technical Evaluation Criteria above. Note that in the event a submission exceeds the page limitations above, only the first 34 pages will be reviewed.Firms shall state on the SF 330, Block 5b, if they are a small business as characterized in the size standard for NAICS 541310 ($7 million).Questions and/or comments in regard to the content and instruction of this A-E synopsis/solicitation will be accepted by this office on or before August 13, 2013. Questions and/or comments shall be addressed to the Contract Specialist via e-mail at: ann.fleckenstein@gsa.gov. Any questions and/or comments received after August 13, 2013, may not be considered for response. All timely questions and/or comments will be addressed and subsequently posted on the Fed Biz Opps website.
GS-00P-13-CY-C-0074 General Services Administration Public Buildings Service National Capital Region
7/26/13, 11:48 AM Architect-Engineer Services for New Marine Facility, Ceiba, Puerto Rico
Added: Jun 18, 2013 2:17 pm Notice Type: Sources SoughtSet Aside: Small Business Set-Aside - TotalClassification Code: C - Architect Engineering ServicesNAICS Code: 541310 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services - Architectural Services THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE.This is a sources sought notice for small business concerns, as identified in FAR 19.102, and is NOT a request for proposal. A solicitation is not being issued at this time, and this notice shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach.This advertisement is seeking interested certified architectural and engineering firms that qualify as small businesses. Large businesses please do not respond. This announcement seeks information from the industry, which will be used for preliminary planning purposes only. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this notice.The General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service, Special Programs Division, is seeking possible sources to provide Architect-Engineer services under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541310, Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services - Architectural Services. The size standard associated with NAICS 541310 is $7 million, which means that a company, including its affiliates, would be considered a "small business" if their average annual gross receipts does not exceed $7 million for the past tee years. If a company has not been in business for tee years, the average weekly revenue for the number of weeks the company has been in business is multiplied by 52 to determine the average annual receipts.Scope of Work: GSA proposes to award one (1) firm-fixed- priced contract to perform architectural/engineering and related services for a new marine facility to be built in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, to support the requirements of the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection CBP), Office of Air and Marine (OAM). The project includes, but is not limited to, the design of a 3,760 s.f. administrative building, a covered boat storage area, exterior vehicular parking, and security fencing for the entire perimeter of the site. The project shall also meet the "Gold" rating in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. The scope of the project will include, but not be limited to, design concepts, design development, construction documents, and final design submissions. Other services that may be required are site/topographic surveys, soil borings, fire protection/life safety analyses, etc.The former base is considered a Superfund site. This parcel has some environmental issues that have been identified by Phase I and II Environmental Assessment (EA) reports. These studies revealed the presence of contamination and estimates the level at which contaminated soils can be found. Taking this into consideration, the design shall be conceptualized to avoid excessive excavation in order to avoid soils decontamination and disposal processes. Additionally, these buildings will be built on a flood plain.The contractor will be required to work with the U.S. Government and the local Puerto Rico Government to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements and codes. The new facility will include security measures; therefore, previous experience with Federal security standards is desired.Period of Performance: A 28-month period of performance is anticipated, to include completion and approval of the 100% design documents, construction administration, and closeout services.Place of Performance: Former Naval Station Roosevelt Roads, Parcel #46, Ceiba, Puerto Rico.Interested parties are requested to submit the following information in response to this notice:1. A Corporate Capability Statement, in writing, addressing your capability to provide architectural and engineering services for this project. Demonstrate that your firm has the personnel (registered/licensed architects and professional engineers) necessary, or the ability to obtain them, to perform the type of services sought by this notice and to meet the requirement at FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting.Your statement of capability shall address, at a minimum, the following contractor information: A. Contractor/Firm Name B. Address C. Point of Contact (POC) D. POC phone number(s) and e-mail address(es) E. DUNS Number F. Small business size eligibility (see above) G. Your socioeconomic status, if any (e.g., 8(a), Service-disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), HUBZone small business, etc.).2. A listing of at least two (2) similar projects substantially completed within the past five (5) years that your firm has designed that are of similar size, scope, and complexity to this project. A similar project is identified as one that is comparable in magnitude, scope, complexity, and duration to the requirements as defined by this notice. Any proprietary information shall be marked as such.In your description, please identify the following: A. If the project was for Federal Government or other government/commercial purposes. B. If the project was for architectural and engineering services. C. If the project was located in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. If not, please provide the location. D. The dollar value of the project. E. If the project contained any environmental issues and your approach(es) developed to resolve them.3. A narrative describing your capabilities to perform the work cited herein. Demonstrate successful past performance of architect-engineer services for a project located in Puerto Rico or demonstrate the ability to successfully perform this project. Include information on how the project would be staffed with architects and professional engineers registered/licensed in Puerto Rico. Please limit the narrative to five (5) pages or less.Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this Sources Sought synopsis is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned nor will acknowledgements be made. No entitlements to payment of direct or indirect costs for charges to the Government will arise as a result of contractors' submission of responses or the Government's use of such information. The information obtained from industry's response to this notice may be used in the development of an acquisition strategy and a possible future solicitation. Should such a requirement fail to materialize, no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this notice.Contracting Office Address: Steve Eckelberg, Contracting Officer, General Services Administration, Special Programs Division (PCBG), Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO 80225.Architectural and engineering firms that are small businesses which meet the criteria set forth above should e-mail their qualifications to: ann.fleckenstein@gsa.gov. In the e-mail subject, please include the following: "Response to Sources Sought Notice for Architect-Engineering Services, New Marine Facility, Ceiba, PR." No additional information will be given by telephone. Responses are required to be received no later than 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time on July 2, 2013.
GS-00P-13-CY-C-0074 General Services Administration Public Buildings Service
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