Installation of a Photovoltaic System

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 5, is planning a solicitation for the Installation of a Photovoltaic System at the John Heinz at Tinicum National Wildlife Refuge, Philadelphia, PA. This solicitation will use a multi-step technical evaluation/proposal process as outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Part 15. The ultimate contract award will be based on a "Best Value Continuum". The project will consist of the Installation of a roof mounted 25.85 KW photovoltaic system and incorporation of existing 5 KW photovoltaic panels into a single system including photovoltaic panels, inverters and monitoring system, along with utility coordination. The estimated magnitude of construction for this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. The NAICS is 237130. This procurement is set-aside for small business. 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. 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) photovoltaic system installation projects undertaken 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) Multi-discipline experience in working similiar projects (25%); 3) Ability to provide projects on time and within budget. (25%); 4) Experience in working on projects in the Mid-Atlantic area of the U.S. (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 July 7, 2011. No phone calls will be accepted.