Description
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS announcement to be used for preliminary market survey information planning purposes only. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this synopsis. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT SHALL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS. The type of solicitation to issue will depend upon the responses to this synopsis. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow up information requests. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of various members of the Small Business Community to include Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) to compete and perform a Firm Fixed Price Contract. The type of solicitation to issue will depend upon the responses to this sources sought synopsis. The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsive contractors. The White River National Forest in Glenwood Springs, Colorado anticipates soliciting for and awarding a project on the Rifle Ranger District office on the Rifle Ranger District of the White River National Forest which will include construction of a new addition of approximately 2,000 square feet and selected remodeling of approximately 150 square feet of the existing office. The anticipated contract will involve the following: mobilization; quality control, survey and staking, and preparation of as-built drawings; construction and upgrading of utilities including water, sewer, natural gas, electrical, telephone and data systems; demolition of designated features; site improvements, grading, temporary erosion control, and placement of identification signs; construction of the building addition and renovation of the existing Visitor Information Services public restroom; site landscaping and retaining wall construction; and re-siding the exterior of the existing building to match the constructed addition. Potential optional bid items may consist of remodeling the main floor and basement of the existing office; installing geothermal wells; and demolishing the existing conference room building. Under all Base and Optional bid items the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, supplies, storage, other incidentals and all work required to complete the proposed work in accordance with the approved final drawings, specifications and provisions of the contract. Contractor may also be responsible for the staging of Ranger District operations as necessary to provide a smooth transition during the construction and remodeling processes. The project is anticipated to begin in September 2012 with an anticipated completion date of July 2013. The estimated duration of the project will be approximately 300 days. A formal site visit will be announced at a later date. The proposed project will be a firm-fixed price contract. The estimated magnitude of this contract is between $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00. North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code applicable to this acquisition is 236220, Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. Small Business Size Standard for this acquisition is $33.5 million. Prior Government contract work is not required for submitting a response under the sources sought synopsis. It is anticipated that award may be based on "Lowest Price Technically Acceptable" to the Government. The estimated solicitation issuance date is on or about 30 April 2012, and the estimated proposal due date to be determined. The official Synopsis citing the solicitation number, and inviting Offerors to register electronically to receive a copy of the solicitation when it is issued is anticipated to be available on or about 15 April 2012. Offeror's response to this Synopsis shall be limited to 5 pages and shall include the following information: Offeror's name, address, point of contact, phone number, and e-mail address. Offeror's interest in bidding on the solicitation when it is issued. Offeror's capability to meet personnel requirements. Offeror's capability to perform a contract of this magnitude and complexity including in-house capability to execute construction; a brief discussion of at least 2 comparable projects performed within the past 5 years to include customer name, timeliness of performance, customer satisfaction, and dollar value of the project. Offeror's type of small business and Business Size (Whether HUB Zone, Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, 8(a) or Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB). Offeror's Joint Venture information if applicable - existing and potential. Offeror's Bonding Capability (construction bonding level per contract and aggregate construction bonding level, both expressed in dollars). Interested Offerors shall respond to this Sources Sought Synopsis no later than 4:00 PM (MST) 06 March 2012. All interested contractors must be registered in CCR to be eligible for award of Government contracts. Please mail your response to Attn: Contracting Officer, White River National Forest P.O. Box 16549 Colorado Springs, CO 80935. Interested parties should register on-line and subscribe to receiving procurement announcements related to this sources sought notice at www.fbo.gov. Any questions related to this notice shall be submitted in writing to the point of contact listed above.