1205G218R0009_FBO_Notice_of_Intent_A01.pdf

General Information

Document Type: Notice of Intent Solicitation Number: 1205G218R0009 Posted Date: JUN 28, 2018 Original Response Date: JUL 18, 2018 Current Response Date: JUL 18, 2018 Original Archive Date:

Current Archive Date:

Classification Code: C – Architectural & Engineering Services Set Aside: 100 % Small Business NAICS Code: 541330 – Engineering Services

Contracting Office Address

Olympic National Forest, 1835 Black Lake Blvd., Suite A, Olympia, Washington, 98512-5623.

Description:

Multiple Award, Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity, Multi-Discipline, Architect-Engineering (A-E) Contract for Projects Located in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service and Service First Agencies.

Submission requirements are amended as follows:

Instructions for the Preparation of Technical and Business Proposals

Submit a completed Architect-Engineer Qualifications (SF 330).

A. Submit Part I addressing the qualifications of the A-E firm. Part I shall be limited to 50 pages, single sided, 8.5x11 inches, minimum font size of 10. Include A-E firm’s DUNS number. Address the submission requirements below; and

B. Submit a Part II for the A-E firm and any key subcontractors.

A-E firm shall submit a complete SF 330: (1) one paper copy; and (2) one electronic copy (USB flash drive) in Adobe Acrobat format.

(a) Technical Proposal.

The Government will evaluate each proposal in terms of the following evaluation criteria in order to determine the most highly qualified firms. In conducting evaluations, the Government will consider information provided by the offeror, and may also acquire and consider other information provided from references, previous and current customers, other individuals familiar with the offeror, Government databases, and publicly available sources.

1. Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services.

a. Base Consulting Team for this contract:

(i) Prime contractor point-of-contact: the principal and project manager;

(ii) Civil Engineering: design of site work, storm water systems, utilities, parking, and roads;

(iii) Landscape Architecture: site analysis and planning, conceptual design and master planning, landscape design and green infrastructure, recreation planning and design, visual analysis and circulation;

(iv) Structural Engineering;

(v) Architectural Design: building design for new structures, renovation, and interior design;

(vi) Electrical Engineering: building design, utility design, telecommunications, low voltage systems (fire alarms, access control systems, intrusion detection systems), lightening protection systems, industrial process controls for water and wastewater systems;

(vii) Mechanical Engineering: plumbing, HVAC, and commercial refrigeration;

(viii) Water and Wastewater Engineering;

(ix) Alternative Energy Systems: solar systems, grey water systems, photovoltaic systems, ground source heat pump systems, biomass heating systems, and life cycle cost analysis; and

(x) Energy Auditing.

b. Submission Requirements:

(i) Describe Base Consulting Team: provide an organization chart with in-house personnel and outside consultant’s personnel;

(ii) Resumes for Base Consulting Team: each resume shall include five (5) specific completed projects that best illustrate individual’s relevant experience; and

(iii) Base Consulting Team’s technical and management expertise in fields identified above in Part (a).

2. Organization & Management.

a. A-E firm’s and team’s organization and management process: Quality Control (QC) program used.

b. Submission Requirements:

(i) A-E firm’s approach to design, construction, and project management:

document ability to handle projects with clients and complex requirements;

(ii) A-E Team’s organization: provide an organization chart identifying the overall relationship and lines of authority of the proposed team.

Include names of key personnel and their discipline/ specialty; and

(iii) Quality Control (QC) process for checking and verifying plans and specifications for errors, omissions, quality, documenting design decisions, incorporating tracking review comments, and completion of construction milestones.

3. Specialized experience and technical competence.

a. A-E firm’s experience applicable to this requirement.

(i) Team’s experience in design and construction of government buildings; and

(ii) A-E firm’s ability to work with Government entities and design standards, or similar relevant experience.

4. Past Performance.

a. A-E firm’s past performance on contracts similar in nature, scope, and difficulty as this requirement. A-E firm with no record of past performance will be rated neither favorably, nor unfavorably.

(i) Detailed narrative of up to ten (10) projects, similar in nature, scope, and difficulty as this requirement, completed over the past three (3) years; and

(ii) Provide a point-of-contact for each project identified above: name, title, address, telephone number, and email address.

5. Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time.

a. A-E firm’s capacity to accomplish anticipated work.

(i) Provide specific information supporting A-E firm’s and subcontractor’s capacity to perform multiple Task Orders in addition to existing work load.

6. Geographic Location.

a. Location in the general geographic area of the projects and knowledge of the locality of the projects.

Describe and illustrate A-E Base Consulting Team’s knowledge of design approaches, construction materials, codes / ordinances, costs, remote locations, and other unique conditions in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington.

(b) Business Proposal Instructions.

7. Price. When requested by the Contracting Officer the offeror shall submit a price proposal on the Schedule of Items in Section B.

When completing the Schedule of Items, the Offeror shall provide fully loaded labor rates. Fully loaded rates shall include wages, overhead, general, administrative expenses, and profit.

8. Section K – Representations and Certifications, pages 39 – 50.

(c) Firms, which meet the requirements described herein are instructed to submit one (1) hard copy and an electronic copy (CD/DVD/USB) in .pdf format, of items described below:

• Cover Letter including company name, point of contact information to include phone number and email, DUNS number and CAGE code, business type (large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a)-certified small disadvantaged business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, very small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business).

• SF-330 Part II, General Qualifications,

• SF-330 Part I, Contract Specific Qualifications, and all requested supplemental data listed under (a) Technical Proposal, items 1-6

Cover letter, attachments, and excess pages in Part I submittal, will be exluded from the evaluation.

All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the government.

Prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. Lack of registration in the SAM on the part of the offeror will render an offeror ineligible for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by contacting askSAM@gsa.gov, or via the Internet at http://www.sam.gov.

Submit package to:

USDA, Forest Sevice Olympic National Forest ATTN: Contracting 1835 Black Lake Blvd., Suite A Olympia, WA 98512 http://www.sam.gov/

Submittals are due by 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 18, 2018. Email and facsimile submittals will not be accepted.

For additional information contact Miley Sutherland, Contract Specialist at 360-956- 2471.

Point of Contact

Email your questions to the Contracting North Acquisition Group, Olympia, Washington, at msutherland@fs.fed.us .

Place of Performance

Address: Olympic National Forest, 1835 Black Lake Blvd., Suite A, Olympia, WA

Postal Code: 98512 Country: US mailto:msutherland@fs.fed.us