Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 5, is planning a solicitation to Replace a Septic Tank located at the Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Newport County, Middletown, Rhode Island. 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 general construction of onsite wastewater treatment system (OWTS) to serve the Visitor Center. Work includes, but is not necessarily limited to, stripping and stockpiling of topsoil; excavation; backfilling; grading; furnishing, compacting and grading of approximately 480 CY of gravel fill, 70 CY of concrete sand and 1200 CY of clean ordinary fill; installation of 156 Eljen In-Drain units, 300 SY of filter fabrics, 610 LF of 4" perforated PVC pipes and fittings, 908 LF of 4" imperforated PVC pipes and fittings, 110 LF of 1.5" PVC pressure distribution pipes and fittings, distribution valve, valve pit, 4 precast concrete distribution boxes, 4000-gallon precast concrete septic tank, effluent pump, and associated piping, electrical control and connection to existing building; restoration of topsoil and seeding; removing and disposing of existing drainage pipe section; plugging of abandoned drainage pipe; abandoning of existing septic system; installing approximately 340 LF of 12" HDPE drain line and two 4' diameter drain manholes; relocating stone dust handicap accessible pedestrian trail section; furnishing and installing dry well and connecting backwash water from softener system; and all other work specified herein, shown on the drawings and as necessary to provide a complete operating sewer system for the Visitor Center building. All work related to the OWTS shall be in accordance with the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the Rules Establishing Minimum Standards Relating to Location, Design, Construction and Maintenance of Onsite Wastewater Treatment System. The estimated magnitude of construction for this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. The NAICS is 238910. 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) new wastewater treatment system 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) Mulit-discipline experience in working similiar projects in the Northeast area of the U.S. (25%); 3) Provide information on R.I. State License or the ability to obtain one for septic tank installation. (25%); 4) Ability to provide projects on time and within budget (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 August 20, 2009. No phone calls will be accepted.