SEASONAL WORKERS FOR ARCTIC LOCATIONS

The National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Polar Programs (PLR) announces an opportunity for a subcontractor to provide experienced seasonal temporary workers for arctic logistics operations in Greenland, Alaska, and other locations. CH2M HILL Constructors, Inc. (CCI), the Arctic Research Support and Logistics Services prime contractor to PLR intends to solicit proposals for these seasonal workers. The selected subcontractor will be expected to recruit and deploy to the arctic locations, within short time frames, workers with skills such as carpenter, electrician, plumber, heavy equipment operator, construction foreman, surveyor, trades helper, mechanic, field coordinator, camp manager, mountaineer, field assistant, field supervisor, helicopter coordinator, operations coordinator, cargo coordinator, and chef/cook. Additional special requirements: • The resultant subcontract will be subject to the Defense Base Act (DBA). The selected subcontractor will be required to maintain adequate DBA insurance coverage for employees traveling and performing work outside the United States. • The subcontractor will be responsible for all Greenland personal (employee) and corporate income tax laws. • The resultant subcontract will be subject to the Service Contract Act requirements for Alaska and CONUS locations. The solicitation is under North American Industrial Classification (NAICS) code 561320, Temporary Help Services. The small business size standard for this NAICS is $27.5 Million. CCI intends to issue the solicitation approximately November 17, 2015 and proposals will be due December 17, 2015. Award is planned for approximately January 25, 2016. No response to this Sources Sought notice is necessary. To receive a copy of the solicitation or if you have any questions, please contact Whitney Lewis or Steve Heiman at CCI: CH2M HILL Polar Services 9193 S. Jamaica Street Englewood, CO 80112-5946 Whitney Lewis [email protected] Phone: (720) 286-0409 Steve Heiman [email protected] Phone: (720) 286-2277