Architect-engineer services

Added: Jun 22, 2010 5:58 pm Synopsis:  ***This announcement is for information only.***  Architect/Engineer (A-E) Multi-disciplined services are required for the award of an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract for design of various type projects at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado.  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes are 541310 Architectural Services and 541330 Engineering Services.  The work includes all efforts necessary to manage and execute Title I, Title II, and other professional A-E services for traditional A-E services for design and construction oversight supporting SRM and MILCON programs.  Provide a Registered Architect or Professional Engineer licensed in the State of Colorado.  The A-E shall perform Title I services, to include field/subsurface site investigations, studies and surveys as applicable, project design analysis, preparation of preliminary and final construction drawings, technical specifications, Comprehensive Interior Design packages that meet Unified Facility Criteria (UFC) 3-120-10, and construction cost /time estimates as required for a variety of maintenance, repair, alteration, and new and minor construction projects.  Services may be required for, but are not limited to, architectural, electrical, mechanical, civil, landscaping, interior design, structural, and environmental engineering, facility assessments, life safety upgrades, ADA handicap upgrades, renovation and modernization of a variety of campus academic, housing, athletic and support facilities, and architectural and engineering studies, preliminary/concept designs, design development, construction specifications, Historic Preservation, Sustainable design, LEED certification, Academic facility planning, and construction estimates.  These services also include those items normally furnished by an A-E in the actual preparation of the design documents (plans, drawings, estimates, specifications, submittal register etc.) and include visual inspection of the site or facility for familiarization with scope, general conditions, and coordination with using activities.  Title II services include those items involving inspecting, monitoring, and evaluating construction activities to validate conformance to plans and specifications, including reviewing, attending meetings as required, evaluating, testing and approving product submittals and shop drawing; direct consultation as-built services, value engineering studies, peer review services, and preparation of construction contract modification requirements.  Other professional A-E services include services that are design and construction related but is not connected with a specific construction project.  Services consist of developing design criteria, fact finding studies, surveys, investigations and the performance of environmental projects involving prevention, compliance, and restoration when the services of registered architects or engineers are required.  Excluded are services that need not be performed by a registered engineer or architect such as providing design and construction equipment or computer programs.  A-E selection procedures will be used to competitively award multiple indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts.  The A-E contract will cover up to a one (1) year base ordering period with four (4) one-year option(s) periods.  Firm Fixed Price Task Orders will be negotiated and awarded for each specific project.  The total order amount will not exceed $10,000,000.00 for the life of the contract.  There is a minimum quantity guarantee of $5,000, which will be issued at contract award.  ***This announcement is for information only.  No solicitation documents are available.  The award of a Firm-Fixed Price contract is contemplated and is subject to availability of funds.***  The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is expected to be issued on or about 8 July 10 on FedBizOpps at www.fbo.gov.  The government will not provide written paper copies of the RFQ.  Potential offerors must register on FedBizOpps in order to receive notification(s).  Offerors must be registered with the Central Contract Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov in order to receive a Government contract award.  To register with ORCA, you may go online at http://www.bpn.gov/orca.  The point of contact for this synopsis is Frank Padovich at 719-333-4054 or Frank.Padovich@usafa.af.mil.