Description
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking architect-engineer (A&E) services for multiple indefinite-delivery contracts to provide various disciplines such as architecture, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, environmental, fire protection, civil, and structural work. The contracts will have a base period of one year with four one-year option periods, an annual contract value of $3 million, and a total IDC value not to exceed $15 million. The selection criteria include professional qualifications, specialized experience and technical competence, firm's capacity and capability to complete the work, past performance and experience, proposed project team and organization, location, and small business program participation.
• The A&E services will include preparation of contract drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and associated services such as LEED design services, NEPA documentation, and environmental assessments.
• The projects will cover a variety of building types nationwide, including offices, laboratories, animal and plant inspection stations, quarantine stations, and general utility buildings.
• Firms must be capable of providing LEED design services and sustainable services, and must have experience in planning, design, commissioning, testing, and balancing of laboratories, bio-medical facilities, and other related projects.
• The selection process will include evaluation of firms' SF 330 submissions, and interviews may be conducted prior to making the final selection.