Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station - Springs & Dampers
SYNOPSIS ARCHITECT-ENGINEER (A-E) SERVICES FOR CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN AIR FORCE STATION DESIGN FOR SPRING AND DAMPERS REPLACEMENT THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA DISTRICT 19 May 2021 General Inform...
SYNOPSIS ARCHITECT-ENGINEER (A-E) SERVICES FOR CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN AIR FORCE STATION DESIGN FOR SPRING AND DAMPERS REPLACEMENT THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA DISTRICT 19 May 2021 General Information: Document Type: COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION NOTICE Solicitation Number: W9128F-21-R-0064 Posted Date: 19 May 2021 Amendment: 0001 25 May 2021 Original Response Date: 9 June 2021 (2:00 PM MST) Classification Code: C – Architect and Engineering Services 1. CONTRACT INFORMATION: This contract is being procured in accordance with the Selection of Architects and Engineers statute previously known as the Brooks A-E Act, as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. One firm will be selected for negotiation based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work. The services will consist of 100% design and construction documents for Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station (CMAFS) Spring and Dampers Replacement as described in project information. North American Industrial Classification System code is 541330, which has a size standard of $16,500,000 in annual average gross receipts over the past three years. This announcement is open to both Small Business and Other than Small Business (OTSB) A-E firms. Both Small and OTS Offerors will be evaluated on the extent of participation of small business community (SBC) members in the performance of the acquisition. Offerors are required to meet the minimum mandatory total small business participation objective/target of 10% of total acquisition value to SBC members. Offerors proposing a higher objective/target than 10% may receive a more favorable evaluation for the appropriate evaluation factor. SBC members can propose work they will self-perform toward small business participation objectives. The small business subcontracting goals for this acquisition will be calculated based on the apparent successful Offeror(s)’ proposed small business participation objective (i.e. target percentage) of total acquisition value. The Subcontracting Plan is NOT required with this submittal. If a large business is selected for this contract, it must comply with FAR 52.219-9 regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan on that part of the work it intends to subcontract. The subcontracting plan is not required with this submittal. The following informational subcontracting goals are to be considered: Award approximately 10% of the total subcontracting dollars to all Small Business concerns. The subcontracting plan is not required with this submittal but will be required with the fee proposal of the firm selected for negotiations. Selected and successful firm(s) will be required to comply with the subcontracting limitations as set forth by the FAR Clause 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING, wherein stated in pertinent part, "Services (except construction). The wages and benefits of service employees (see FAR 22.10) performing under these contracts must be at least equal to those determined by the Department of Labor under the Service Contract Act. Service wage rates will be determined relative to the employee's office location rather than the location of work. Additionally, in accordance with FAR Part 22.1303, all firms must complete their VETS-4212 report. Information can be found at the Department of Labor website https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/vets4212, or call the service center at 1-866-237-0275; you will be asked to provide your company name, employer identification number (EIN), and DUNs number. Contract award is anticipated for September 2021. To be eligible for contract award, the Contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Registration is free and can be accessed at: https://betaSAM.gov. Ensure representations and certifications in SAM are current. 2. PROJECT INFORMATION: The A-E selected will be required to have sufficient staff, flexibility, and capability to provide a 100% design and construction documents for the CMAFS Springs and Dampers Replacement. A-E services may provide program of requirements development to include all required engineering studies for proper sizing and integration of the replacement units. Project Details: The following information represents the various project objectives as they are currently known. (a) Project involves creating a design for the spring and damper systems in the Cheyenne Mountain Complex (CMC) as well as a full dynamic load analysis of each structure in the CMC requiring springs and dampers. (b) The ground shock isolation system will provide protection of the Cheyenne Mountain Complex personnel, buildings, and equipment from shock waves induced by a nuclear explosion or natural earthquake. (c) There are more than 1,300 uniformly spaced base-mounted helical springs. The spring count for each building is dependent on the design weight of the building, the stiffness of the springs, and the natural frequency of the shock isolation system. (d) Perform dynamic analysis of all buildings within the CMC. Changes in use, addition/removal of equipment, and changes in displacements necessitate a complete analysis of all buildings before any design work can be accomplished. (e) Based on the dynamic analysis, design a shock isolation system capable of handling an increase of 15% over the existing building loads. (f) Design must include sensor systems for monitoring building level and pitch, average spring compression, and damper performance. Sensors must be tied into the existing Operational Management Control System (OMCS). (g) A constructability analysis and phasing plan must be included as part of this design. The analysis shall also include required designs for the compression systems to remove the old springs and install the new springs. The analysis should also include optimal phasing for demolition and installation as well as the routes under the buildings for moving equipment and supplies. (h) Due to the known instances of heavy metals and lead dust/asbestos in the area under the buildings the analysis should also include necessary mitigation and protection measures to handle these contaminants. Additionally, the springs and dampers have lead coatings that will require mitigation if removal is necessary. (i) Extensive site surveys are necessary to ensure accuracy of the plan and constructability due to differences from historical data to existing conditions. (j) Field investigations required to understand, interpret, and analyze existing systems and their condition, serviceability, and adequacy, especially as it pertains to capacity needs and integration with new design. (k) Phasing coordination with existing user functions as well as ongoing repair, replacement, and maintenance operations with nearby and affected systems. (l) Experience with preparing cost estimates for projects with any or all of the following constraints: high security locations, challenging logistics, or construction in tight spaces. Estimated Construction Cost (ECC): The current ECC is approximately $37,000,000.00. Ref. DFARS 236.204 Disclosure of Magnitude. Anticipated Construction Strategy: It is expected the Government will issue a Design-Bid-Build stand-alone construction contract after successful completion of the design. Construction cost estimating will be accomplished for all design projects using the Micro-Computer Aided Cost Estimating System 2nd Generation (MII) software. All specifications shall be developed and edited using the SpecsIntact automated specification processing system. Firms should demonstrate experience with using and writing project specifications in the SpecsIntact processing system. The A-E shall use advanced modeling practices in conjunction with an integrated design approach to complete the project design. Advanced modeling is a subset of geospatial technologies as defined EM-1110-1-2909 GEOSPATIAL DATA AND SYSTEMS to include Building Information Modeling (BIM), Civil Information Modeling (CIM), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD). Required technologies, design deliverable, and bid set (electronic and hardcopy) format and requirements will be further described in the request for proposal (RFP). The A-E shall document their advanced modeling approach in an Advanced Modeling Project Execution Plan (PxP), submitted to the government for approval. Each PxP shall document advanced modeling practices, roles, and responsibilities for each project, as well as reiterate the technologies, formats, modeling standards, quality control procedures, and deliverable requirements dictated by each task order. The A-E shall have a robust knowledge of advanced modeling strategies, standards, and practices and shall be capable of delivering designs using a variety of tools and technologies to meet each set of task order deliverable requirements. Sustainable design shall be accomplished using an integrated design approach and emphasizing environmental stewardship; energy and water conservation and efficiency; use of alternative energy; use of recovered and recycled materials; waste reduction; reduction or elimination of toxic and harmful substances in facilities construction and operation; efficiency in resource and materials utilization; and development of health, safe and productive work environments. Integration of Federal and agency energy and sustainability mandates is required on all building facilities. Design and documentation shall utilize United States Green Building Council (USBGC), Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design A-E evaluation, Green Building Certification Institute, and Green Globes web-based certification methodology. The A-E may also be required to perform and/or evaluate sustainability and energy audits. Integration of current Antiterrorism and Force Protection (AT/FP) measures will be required. The A-E will be required to use the DR Checks design review and checking system. 3. SELECTION CRITERIA: The selection criteria are listed below in descending order of importance. Criteria “a” through “e” are primary. Criteria “f” through “h” are secondary and will only be used as a “tie-breaker” among firms that are essentially technically equal. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence Professional Qualifications Past Performance Capacity Knowledge of Locality SB/SDB Participation Geographic Proximity Volume of DOD Contract Awards PRIMARY CRITERIA: a. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence. Submittals shall demonstrate the specialized experience and technical competence to execute the types of project and activities as indicated above in paragraph 2, PROJECT INFORMATION, and in the bullet items below. Only relatable experience on completed construction projects or completed designs from the last five years should be included in the submittal. All projects cited shall identify design start/complete dates as well as the project size (construction cost, A-E fee, and scope). (SF 330, Part I, Section F) Experience with the springs and dampers of the purpose and functions listed in paragraph 2. PROJECT INFORMATION’ System interconnectivity, phasing of new and existing springs and dampers and surrounding impacts; Experience with construction phase services including participation in on-site partnering/pre-construction meetings; review of construction contractor's submittals for government approval and for information only; participation in site visits and furnishing inspection reports at critical points of construction; attending warranty inspections; participation in lessons-learned sessions; preparation of operations and maintenance support information manuals; Experience with preparing specifications using SpecsIntact software and Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS); Experience with preparing cost estimates using Micro-Computer Aided Cost Estimating System 2nd Generation (MII) software; Experience with Department of Defense AT/FP design criteria and construction standards; Experience applying Advanced Modeling practices in conjunction with an integrated design approach to include BIM, CIM, GIS, CAD, and Facility Power Distribution System Modeling.; Experience with Sustainable Design and High Performance Sustainable Building design and construction concepts including energy efficiency, use of recovered materials, waste reduction, and pollution prevention, and using the third-party sustainability evaluation and certification process; Experience with Spatial Data Facilities Infrastructure (SDSFIE) and/or GEOBASE deliverables and standards. Experience with life safety and fire protection design of military facilities. b. Professional Qualifications. Firms shall demonstrate professional personnel qualifications and specialized experience in the design of spring and damper replacement for key design disciplines. Key disciplines required to be performed by registered and licensed professionals are as follows: project management, architect, facility planning, mechanical, fire protection, structural, Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP), cost estimating, geotechnical, advanced modeler, sustainability manager. Evaluation of these disciplines will consider education, training, relevant experience in design of power generation facilities, and longevity with the firm. Any past design and/or planning experience on USACE and Air Force military projects should be identified (SF 330, Part I, Sections E & G). All roles should show a minimum of ten (10) years of experience unless otherwise noted. Security Requirements: Firms shall provide resumes for the below personnel that can pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) / T-1 background checks to get required access badges. Post award AE survey activities may require entrance into spaces that need a minimum of a Secret Clearance. AE firm shall declare a minimum of two designers that meet this clearance level in resumes below. Provide resumes for one (1) project managers (team leader) registered as a Professional Engineer or Architect. Provide resumes for two (2) designers in each of the following fields: structural (independent of civil) and geotechnical. Provide resumes for one (1) designer in each of the following fields: architect, facility planning, mechanical, sustainability manager. Provide a resume for one (1) designer in the Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection field. Designer shall be a registered Professional Engineer and have at least ten (10) years of experience and training related to compliance with Department of Defense AT/FP policy, standards and specifications. Provide a resume for one (1) cost engineer with at least ten (10) years of experience as a cost engineer. Additional consideration will be given if the individual has a cost estimator professional certification. Provide a resume for one (1) advanced modeling or BIM manager with a minimum of ten (10) years dedicated to managing advanced modeling projects. Additional consideration will be given to managers with degrees, training, and/or certifications relevant to the advanced modeling platforms and technologies described in this contract. c. Past Performance. Past performance on Federal/Institutional and other contracts with respect to the quality of work, cost control (maintaining the project construction cost below the programmed amount), and compliance with performance schedules, as determined by reports within the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and other sources. (Note: Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) may be used to provide or supplement a firm’s past performance with other than U.S. Governmental clients. Firms which choose to use the PPQ may obtain a PPQ standard form by submitting a request to the below referenced POC via email.) Past performance submittals should match projects submitted for Paragraph a. Specialized Experience and Technical Competence. d. Capacity. Capacity is the ability to complete the project within a reasonably aggressive schedule. Firms shall demonstrate the capacity to accomplish multiple $4,000,000 projects simultaneously with one of those being of the type and size described in Paragraph 2, PROJECT INFORMATION. The evaluation will consider the availability of an adequate number of personnel in key disciplines to complete the offeror’s project execution strategy. The evaluation will consider the key persons identified in Sections D, E, and G of the SF330, as well as other available staff and information provided in Section H and Part II. A proposed Management Plan shall be presented that includes an organization chart (reference SF330, Part I, Section D) and addresses team organization (reference SF330, Part I, Section C), any anticipated sub-contractors or entities to supplement the design team, quality control procedures, cost control, coordination of in-house disciplines and consultants required to meet work capacity. The SF 330 shall clearly indicate the primary office where the work will be performed and the staffing at that office. (SF 330, Part I, Section H, Item 2). e. Knowledge of Locality. Submittals shall demonstrate knowledge of performing the type of projects and activities as described in the PROJECT INFORMATION section listed above for the facility and area around CMAFS, Colorado. The localized knowledge includes demonstration of working with the Air Force to execute projects described herein. Knowledge of geological features, climatic conditions, and local construction methods specific to the region will also be evaluated. SECONDARY CRITERIA: f. SB/SDB Participation. Both Small Business and OTSB Offerors will be evaluated on the extent of participation of small business community (SBC) members in the performance of the acquisition. Offerors shall propose their best efforts when projecting the level of participation of Small Businesses (as a Small Business prime and/or Small Business subcontractors) for the anticipated performance of this contract. Large Business primes may achieve the Small Business participation through subcontracting to Small Business. Subcontracting Plans will be required from the Large Business primes during the negotiations of the contract. Small Business primes may achieve Small Business participation through their own performance/participation as a prime and through subcontracting to other Small Businesses (SF 330, Part I, Section H, Item 4). g. Geographic Proximity. Submittals should address offerors geographic locations and their capability to address project work (SF 330, Part I, Section H). h. Volume of DoD Contract Awards. Volume of DoD A-E contract awards in the last 12 months, with the objective of effecting an equitable distribution of DoD A-E contracts among qualified firms, including SB and SDB (SF 330, Part I, Section H). 4. ANNOUNCEMENT - RATINGS AND DEFINITIONS: The following ratings will be used to evaluate documentation submitted by offerors (note that documentation submitted for evaluation in response to this announcement may be referred to throughout this announcement as an quote mark offer quote mark, quote mark proposal quote mark, or quote mark response quote mark - all of which are representative of the SF330 information being requested by this announcement): Exceptional - The offer exceeds the scope of the announcement requirements in the majority of the aspects of the particular factor. Strengths are present indicating maximum benefit to the government and no weaknesses, significant weaknesses or deficiencies are indicated. Above Average - The offer exceeds the scope of the announcement requirements in many aspects of the particular factor. Strengths are present Indicating significant benefit to the government. The proposal may have weaknesses that have no impact on the proposal as a whole and do not require correction. Average - The offer matches the scope of the announcement requirements of the particular factor. There may be strengths but they may not aggregate into an advantage Indicating additional benefit to the Government, or they may be offset by weaknesses. Any weaknesses noted have only a minor impact on the proposal and are easily correctable. Marginal - The offer matches some, but not all, of the announcement requirements of the particular factor. There may be limited or individual strengths, but they do not aggregate into an advantage and are offset by weaknesses, significant weaknesses and/or deficiencies. Weaknesses, significant weaknesses and/or deficiencies are correctable without major revision to the proposal. The Government may still receive benefit from the offer submitted. Unacceptable - The offer fails to meet a majority of announcement requirements or has omitted critical information required to evaluate the factor. There are no strengths. The offer contains multiple weaknesses, significant weaknesses and/or deficiencies, which are all correctable only with major revision to the proposal. A proposal that receives a final rating of quote mark Unacceptable quote mark for any factor may not be considered for award. Neutral - In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the offeror may not be evaluated either favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Definitions: Strength - Any aspect of a proposal that, when judged against a stated evaluation factor, enhances the merit of the proposal or increases the probability of successful performance of the contract. Weakness - A flaw in the proposal that Increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance. A quote mark significant weakness quote mark in the proposal is a flaw that appreciably Increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance. Deficiency - A material failure of a proposal to meet a Government requirement or a combination of significant weaknesses in a proposal that increases the risk of unsuccessful contract performance to an unacceptable level. 5. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested firms having the capabilities to perform this work must submit package through the DoD SAFE site (See below for more instructions). Include a complete copy of the submittal (an SF 330 Part 1 + SF 330 Part II for the Prime firm and all consultants/subcontractors), as a single pdf file. Submittal must clearly identify the announcement number. Regulation requires the Selection Board not consider any submittals received after the specified time and date. Late proposal rules in FAR 15.208 will be followed for submittals received after 2:00pm Mountain time on the closing date specified in this announcement. The SF 330, 08/2016 edition, must be used, and may be obtained from the following web site: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/116486. Include DUNS number and CAGE code in SF330 Part I, Section B, Block 5. Additionally, the DUNS number and CAGE code should be identified in SF 330 Part I, Section C, Block 9, for EACH TEAM MEMBER. Proposals shall be submitted electronically by the time and date as specified. Due to heightened security at Government installations, the proposal shall be emailed to the following. If the proposal is too large for email, Offers may be submitted electronically via DOD Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE) at https://safe.apps.mil/ to the following recipients: 1. Booker L. Jordan, Jr., Booker.L.Jordan@usace.army.mil
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