Competitive 8(a) Set-Aside, ID/IQ SATOC providing Architect-Engineering Cost Estimating Services for the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville.

The objective of this contract is to provide Architect-Engineer Cost Estimating Services for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (USAESCH). USAESCH has a requirement to estimate all cost and schedules for projects awarded by USAESCH for an undetermined number of projects of varying size and complexity. These services will provide support to the Cost Engineering Division, Cost Estimating Branch; thereby delivering the highest quality support to multiple USAESCH customers. The work shall consist of complete cost engineering services to include the preparation of cost estimates from programming/conceptual phases through final design on any of the projects and programs managed primarily at USAESCH, specifically as related to the Cost Estimating Branch assignments. Services shall also include cost estimating review in accordance with USAESCH guidance, cost analysis, participation in charrettes/meetings/Value Engineering (VE) studies/conferences, site investigations, Change Order cost estimates and assistance in negotiations. Specific task requirements may include preparation and/or validation of the following: cost estimates; cost estimates using specified automated systems; schedules; economic analyses; cost risk assessments using specified automated systems; and quantity takeoff and material pricing. The Contractor shall provide support during negotiations; cost and pricing analysis of proposals; assistance in proposal evaluations; defense of prepared or validated construction cost estimates; training and related efforts; cost estimating support in the analysis of VE initiatives, participation in and/or facilitation of VE studies and participation in charrettes; preparation and/or assistance with cost engineering studies; participation in the development of cost related databases; development of historical cost information and reporting in specified automated system; and supporting services in reference to the above listing.