SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN, PREPARATION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND COST ESTIMATES FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS.
General Information Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Solicitation Number: RFP-08-0036 Posted Date: 25 August 2008 Original Response Date: 2 October 2008 Current Response Date: 2 October 2008 Original Archive Date: 1 December 2008 Current Archive Date: 1 December 2008 Classification Code: C -- Architect and engineering services Set-Aside 8(a) Contractor Naics Code 541310 Contracting Office Address Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) A-E Construction Division, 14th and C Streets SW, Room 708-A, Washington, DC 20228-0001 Description MULTIPLE AWARD IDIQ ARCHITECDT-ENGINEERING (A-E) SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN, PREPARATION OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND COST ESTIMATES FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is soliciting proposals, for Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery - Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for its Facility located at the Western Currency Facility, located at 9000 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing's (BEP) Office of Acquisition contemplates the award of up to four (4) firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contracts. Contracts will be negotiated and awarded for one (1) base period, plus four (4) option periods. There will be no limit to the amount paid on individual delivery orders and no limit on project size; however, the total cumulative delivery order amount shall not exceed $3.5 million in any one-year contract period, and the minimum guaranteed contract amount is $1000.00 for the base year and each of the option years, if exercised. Projects, while there will be no limit on size, will generally involve repairs, alterations, and improvements in connection with existing buildings or properties, and may range in size from $25,000 to $10 million in estimated construction cost; however, the typical project range is $2 million. Delivery orders for the base period and option periods shall not exceed $3.5 million per period per IDIQ contract. The cumulative total of all delivery orders for both the base and option periods shall not exceed $10 million per IDIQ contract. The maximum dollar limitation for any individual delivery order against an IDIQ contract shall not exceed $1.5 million. The IDIQ contracts are anticipated to be awarded in October/November 2008. The Architect Engineering Service Contractor will perform design and inspection services for the construction of modifications, additions, and expansions to the Western Currency Facility. The work will consist of design of mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural in an industrial environment. The work may consist of design and feasibility studies, engineering change proposals, conceptual designs, definitive engineering scopes, various repairs, alteration and/or improvements, building condition reports, project management and inspection services for construction projects, Auto CADD services, environmental documents, Title I (preliminary design), Title II (definitive design), and Title III (post approved for construction services). Additional related services include preparation of construction schedules and cost estimates for bid packages; and specification documents to procure equipment. It is important to note that in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.219-14. Limitations on Subcontracting; the prime contractor is required to perform at least 50% of the labor with their own employees. No reimbursement will be made for any proposal costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests. This procurement will be an 8(a) set-aside. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code is 541310. This is a negotiated procurement. Proposals will be opened privately. A Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issued to the top ranked firms as determined by the Selection Board(s) based upon the selection criteria and interviews. Delivery Orders to be issued under the IDIQ contract(s) may range in scope from small studies to major alterations and repair projects. The primary purpose of the proposed contracts is to provide services for projects located at the Western Currency Facility, located at 9000 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas.
