Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 5, is planning a solicitation for Rearing Pool Drain Modifications at the Green Lake National Fish Hatchery, Hancock County, Ellsworth, Maine. This solicitation will use a multi-step technical evaluation/proposal process as outline in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Part 15. The ultimate contract award will be based on a "Best Value Continuum". The project consists of providing and securing Rearing Pool Drain Modifications, complete and ready for use. The work under this proposed contract includes the removal and disposal of piping; the provision of fiberglass drain inserts, pipeline sleeving, valves, and incidential related site work. The estimated magnitude of construction for this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. The NAICS is 238220. This procurement is unrestricted. As part of the first step, which is the technical evaluation process, interested firms shall submit, in writing, their qualifications based on listed requirements below and those determined qualified will be asked to submit a cost proposal (step two) in accordance with FAR 15.203. Interested firms shall present a minimum of five (5) construction projects undertaken utilizing similar trades as those subscribed above, within the last ten years. The following information shall be provided for each of these projects: 1) Project name; 2) Original budget; 3) Change orders; 4) Summary of work; 5) Date of completion; and, 6) Client name, address and phone number. Qualification factors used for the evaluation of firms shall be; 1) Past performance (40%); 2) Mulit-discipline experience in working similiar projects in the Northeast area of the U.S. (25%); 3) Ability to provide projects on time and within budget (25%); 4) Small business subcontracting approach to the project (10%). Firms desiring consideration should submit two (2) copies of their resume (qualifications) and all other appropriate information as described above to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 300 Westgate Center Drive, Hadley, MA 01035-9589, Attn: Dale E. Aubin, Contracting Officer, not later than close of business January 19, 2007.