**SCREENING INFORMATION REQUEST**

**DTFACT-07-R-00035**

**ADDITION AND RENOVATIONS**

**TO THE CHEMICAL ANALYSIS FACILITY (BUILDING 277)**

**WILLIAM J. HUGHES TECHNICAL CENTER,**

**ATLANTIC CITY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NJ**

I. PURPOSE

The William J. Hughes Technical Center (WJHTC), Atlantic City
International Airport, NJ is seeking qualified construction contractors
for the construction of an Addition and Renovations to the Chemical
Analysis Facility (Building 277) and related site work. Interested
contractors must pre-qualify based on their demonstrated experience,
competence and qualifications. In order to demonstrate their ability,
contractors shall prepare a proposal addressing the technical factors
stated herein. Those offerors found to be acceptable in each of the
factors below will be (1) provided the project solicitation, including
specifications and drawings, (2) be required to participate in a
pre-proposal site visit and (3) be afforded the opportunity to submit a
proposal. All offerors that are eliminated from the competition will be
notified in writing.

The project is full and open competition not set-aside in any
manner. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code
is 236210.

II\. General Project requirements

A. Project Description

The overall objectives of this construction project are to consolidate
existing research activities in fire resistant materials into one
location and to renovate the current facility to correct its existing
deficiencies and more effectively utilize its available space.
Construction includes, but is not limited to:

1\) New Construction (Addition)

The project includes the construction of a new one story plus basement
addition to existing Building 277. The first floor is approximately
4,000 square feet while the basement is approximately 1,500 square feet.
The first floor includes two fire test laboratories, a physical testing
laboratory, a sample fabrication shop, a technician's office and
attendant small toilet and shower facilities. The basement includes a
boiler room, compressor room, storage room and outside access for
deliveries. General construction consists of poured concrete footings,
foundation walls, and slabs, interior and exterior concrete block
bearing walls and precast plank roofs with tapered insulation and single
ply roofing. Architectural features include aluminum and steel doors and
frames, aluminum windows, vinyl composition tile floors, painted walls,
acoustical ceilings and laboratory casework and countertops. HVAC work
includes the provision of a rooftop packaged natural gas fired air
conditioning unit, a gas fired hot water boiler, unit heaters, variable
air volume control units and associated piping and ductwork. Also
included are several

laboratory fume hoods, exhaust fans and make up air units. HVAC controls
will be of the direct digital type. Plumbing systems will include a
domestic gas fired hot water heater, plumbing fixtures (including
laboratory sinks), compressed air system, and associated supply,
drainage and vent piping. Installation of a wet pipe fire suppression
sprinkler system and interior fire alarm system is required. Electrical
work consists of power distribution, lighting (primarily fluorescent)
and lightning protection.

2\) Renovations

Existing Building 277 is a one story masonry bearing wall structure of
approximately 4,000 square feet. Approximately half of the building is
used for administrative offices while the other half is used for
laboratory analyses and storage. Renovations to the building will
include, but are not limited to:

a.  Removal and replacement of existing rooftop mounted packaged air
    conditioning units, condensing units, exhaust fans and associated
    piping, ductwork, and direct digital controls.

b.  Removal and replacement of existing roofing with new single ply
    roofing along with the removal and replacement of the rooftop
    lightning protection system.

c.  Removal and replacement of the existing suspended acoustical
    ceiling. Existing lighting fixtures will be reinstalled in most
    areas.

d.  Minor demolition and refinishing of administrative office and
    conference room areas.

e.  Removal of miscellaneous existing plumbing fixtures, electric hot
    water heater, air compressor, air dryer, roof drains, and associated
    piping. Provision of a new kitchenette sink is included.

f.  Installation of a new wet pipe fire suppression sprinkler system.

g.  Miscellaneous replacements and upgrades to the existing fire alarm
    system and power distribution system, including the replacement of
    the existing building exterior pad mounted transformer.

3\) Site work

Site demolition for the project includes clearing, grubbing and tree
removal, removal of paving and other site appurtenances, and the removal
of water, sanitary and storm sewer lines. Regrading and the installation
of new paving (minor parking and service delivery), equipment pads,
sidewalks, water distribution lines (domestic and fire water), sanitary
sewer lines and storm water management is required. Erosion and sediment
control measures are required.

B. Budget

The estimated contract price is from \$1,000,000 to \$5,000,000. The
government contemplates award of a firm fixed price contract.

C. Scheduling

Award of a firm fixed price contract is anticipated to be towards the
end of September 2007. The existing building will remain occupied and
operational while the new addition is built and completed. Upon
completion of the new addition, government personnel will temporarily
relocate to the new addition so that renovations of the existing
facility may be completed. Total contract completion time is estimated
to be 360 calendar days after notice to proceed.

III.   Evaluation criteria:\
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Prospective offers are required to submit a technical and business
proposal as discussed herein.  Proposals will be technically evaluated
as either  \"acceptable\" or \"not acceptable\" on the basis of the
following criteria. \
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      (1) Relevant experience and past performance\
      (2) Key Personnel\
      (3) Financial resources and capability\
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Any proposal determined to be \"not acceptable\" in any evaluated area,
criteria, or sub-element thereof, will render the entire proposal to be
unacceptable and therefore rejected from further consideration.  
One-on-one discussions may be held, at the option of the Government,
with one or more offers, as determined necessary by the Contracting
Officer, to clarify statements, resolve issues and omissions, etc.

Technical Factors

1\. Relevant Experience and Past Performance

This factor considers the quality of work and depth of relevant
experience based upon successful completion of similar projects as a
prime contractor. This past performance shall consist of the
construction and/or renovation of at least 3 building projects housing
research and development, laboratory, or other functions of similar
complexity and which included construction features similar to those
specified for this project. Each of the 3 building projects must have a
minimum of 5,000 square feet of space and have been completed within the
last 5 years or are ongoing. Ongoing projects that are submitted as
references must be at or near the 80% completion level to be considered
for evaluation. The construction projects may be for federal, state or
commercial clients; however the overall scope must have required that
the contractor coordinate various trades performing work simultaneously.
In addition, the contractor must have performed, with its own workforce,
a minimum of 20% of the total construction cost.

For each project cited provide:

-   Project name and location

-   Type of contract (i.e., firm fixed price, time and materials, cost
    plus incentive fee, cost plus, etc.)

-   Description in detail (with sufficient information to compare its
    size, function, complexity and features to this project)

-   Construction cost (include original award amount, completed
    construction cost or current contract value)

-   Percentage completed by your firm as the general contractor

-   Extent of subcontracting expressed in percentages by trade, i.e.,
    mechanical, plumbing, electrical, etc.

-   Construction schedule (include award date, required completion
    time/date, actual or projected completion time/date, and reasons for
    delay, if applicable)

-   Describe any problems encountered and corrective action taken

-   Letters of awards, commendations or recommendations

-   Owner (contact name, current address, telephone number and e-mail
    address (if known))

2\. Key Personnel

This factor considers the experience and competence of the contractor's
key personnel responsible for the successful management and execution of
the contract work. Key personnel shall have performed substantially the
same role as proposed for the work under this project for at least three
completed projects, at least one of which must be a project submitted
under Relevant Experience and Past Performance. In addition, each of the
key personnel shall have a minimum of 5 years work experience in their
respective roles. The key personnel required are:

-   Project Manager

-   Field Superintendent

For each key personnel provide a resume which contains at least the
following information:

-   Name and title (key personnel position)

-   Current licenses or certificates, if any

-   Educational background and pertinent training

-   Years experience with the contractor

-   Total years experience (indicate other relevant work experience)

-   Years experience in the proposed key personnel position (minimum of
    5 years experience required)

-   Description of at least three completed projects for which the key
    personnel performed in substantially the same role as proposed for
    the work under this project (at least one of which must be a project
    submitted under Relevant Experience and Past Performance)

-   3 References (contact name, current address, telephone number and
    e-mail address (if known)): Each reference must be capable of
    providing first hand information to substantiate the satisfactory
    performance of the key personnel.

3.  Financial Resources and Capability    \
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Offeror must provide information to clearly demonstrate adequacy of
financial resources. All submitted financial information must be
considered proprietary data and must be utilized for evaluation purposes
only and kept confidential.

Documents will include as a minimum:\
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      (a) A complete set of financial statements (i.e. balance sheet,
income, and cash flow statement) related to the last completed
accounting period, inclusive of CPA\'s Audit Opinion  (if applicable),
and interim year-to-date financial statements if available.      \
      (b) Full disclosure of any unresolved or pending litigation
actions.\
(c) Bank references and lines of credit.\
(d) Any other relevant information.

IV.   Submission of Technical Proposal\
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Offerors must submit a proposal through the U.S. Postal Service,
Certified and Registered mail, Special Delivery, or U.S. Postal Express
Mail must be addressed to:\
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      DOT/FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center\
      Acquisition Services Group, AJP-7952\
      Atlantic City Int'l Airport\
      Atlantic City, NJ  08405\
      Attn:  Jeanine Passetti\
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HAND DELIVERED PROPOSALS, FACSIMILE PROPOSALS, MODIFICATIONS, OR
WITHDRAWALS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR THIS SOLICITATION, AND WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED. \
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Proposals must be submitted to the designated office not later than
close of business (4:00PM Eastern Standard Time), July 27, 2007.\
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V.    Late submission of proposals and modifications (if applicable). 
  

Any proposal and modification (if applicable) received at the office
designated in the SIR after the exact time and date specified for
receipt may be considered and accepted, if it is in the best interest of
the government as determined by the Contracting Officer.\
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VI.    Changes to the SIR.

Offerors are hereby advised that any changes (if any) to the subject SIR
must be promptly posted to the applicable FAA Internet web page at:
[www.faa.gov](http://www.faa.gov/) and complete adherence to the
published changes is required.\
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VII.      Procurement Process.      \
   

(a)   Screening Information Requests (SIR). Review and evaluation of
each offeror\'s technical proposal. A submitted technical proposal must
be deemed to be either \"acceptable\" or \"not acceptable\".  The
Contracting Officer will promptly notify results of the evaluation to
each offeror in writing.\
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   (b)   Request for Offer (RFO). Issuance of the solicitation
documents.   Those offerors with \"acceptable\" proposals in response to
this SIR will be sent a complete solicitation package inclusive of plans
and specifications, and contract terms and conditions.  Issuance of the
solicitation package to selected qualified offerors is scheduled for
August 2007.\
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VIII.   Applicable FAA Clauses\
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3.1-1 CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (DECEMBER 2005)\
This screening information request (SIR) or contract, as applicable,
incorporates by reference the provisions or clauses listed below with
the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon
request, the Contracting Officer will make the full text available, or
offerors and contractors may obtain the full text via Internet at:
<http://www.asu.faa.gov/conwrite/> (on this web page, select \"Search
and View Clauses\").\
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3.3.1-10 Availability of Funds (April 1996)\
3.2.2.3-1 False Statements in Offers (July 2004)\
3.2.2.3-11 Unnecessarily Elaborate Submittals (July 2004)\
3.2.2.3-12 Amendments to Screening Information Requests (SIR) (July
2004)\
3.2.2.3-13 Submission of Information/Documentation/Offers (July 2004)\
3.2.2.3-16 Restricting Disclosing and Using Data (July 2004)\
3.2.2.3-17 Preparing Offers (July 2004)\
3.2.2.3-18 Prospective Offeror\'s Requests for Explanations (July
2004) \
3.9.1-2 Protest After Award (August 1997)\
3.9.1-3 Protest (November 2002)