Notice of Intent to Sole Source Architect/Engineering (A/E) Design Services for Army Reserve Center in Bell, California

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District (USACE) intends to negotiate a noncompetitive contract under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii) for an upcoming requirement for the Construction of an Army Reserve Center in Bell, CA. USACE intends to award the contract for the next phase of the design, a Concept Level or 35% design, to Michael Baker, International (MBI), the Architect/Engineering firm that was awarded a task order to complete the Design Charette phase.

The USACE Louisville District has been requested to take the Design Charrette documents for the Army Reserve Center in Bell, CA project and proceed to a Concept Level (or 35%) Design in order for a Cost Schedule Risk Analysis (CSRA) to be conducted. The work to be completed includes a site demolition plan, site layout plan, site drainage plan, a survey of existing utilities, conceptual paving plan, conceptual landscaping plan, floor plans, furniture plans, building elevations, and roof plan.

Due to MBI’s completion of the design to the Charette phase and their intimate working knowledge of the project, MBI is considered the best company to complete the next design phase. MBI can deliver the desired expertise without substantial duplication of costs to the Government that are not expected to be recovered through competition. **This notice of intent is neither a solicitation nor a request for competitive proposals.

No award will be made based on unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must be in writing and show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only.

Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement and such determination is solely within the discretion of the Government.** All interested parties who are responsible and capable may express their interest by providing a capabilities statement. The submission must be received no later than 2:00 PM ET on 9 May 2024 to adam.m.wantland@usace.army.mil and charity.a.mansfield@usace.army.mil.