Description
The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Region 5, is planning a solicitation for the Rehabilitation of the Finns Point Rear Range Light at Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Pennsville, NJ. This range light is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, therefore, the Secretary of Interior Standards for Historic Preservation shall be followed. 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 rehabilitation consists of, but not limited to, the repair/replace where needed, loose or deteriorated metals and struts, removing loose and/or peeling paint, rehabilitate the entrance portico, granite base repointing, treat rust and deteriorated surfaces on wrought iron, prime and paint entire exterior including, struts, tower, top observation platform lantern roof/gutter system and lantern. The estimated magnitude of construction for this project is between $25,000 and $100,000. The NAICS is 238390. 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. 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) restoration projects undertaken within the last 5 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. Qualifications factors used for the evaluation of firms shall be: 1) Past performance (40%); Multi-discipline experience in working similar projects, with an emphasis on rehab of historical structures, including Lighthouses (25%); 3) Ability to provide projects on time and within budget (25%); 4) Experience in working on projects in the Northeast 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 by Close of Business, April 22, 2011. Send package to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 300 Westgate Center Drive Hadley, MA 01035-9589. Attn: Marsha Browning. Contracting Officer. No phone calls will be accepted.