Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 5, is planning a solicitation for the Construction of Trails, Boardwalks, Observation Platforms and Rehabilitation of existing Trails at the Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex, Suffolk County, Shirley, New York. 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 consists of the rehabilitation of existing trails and the construction of new trails, boardwalks and observation platforms at the Long Island National Wildlife Refuge located in Shirley, NY. The work includes rehabilitating an existing fire road located directly behind the newly completed administration/visitor facility to provide an accessible trail to multiple destination points along the trail. Based upon the availability of funding, the work includes the construction of two observation platforms and one observation platform/duck blind at strategic locations on the Carmen's River along the trail. Elevated boardwalks and platforms will be constructed on piles with structural members consisting of pressure treated lumber and recycled plastic decking and railings. The work also includes the construction of an osprey platform with a solar powered, wireless camera. The estimated magnitude of construction for this project is between $250,000 and $500,000. The NAICS is 238990. 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) paving and boardwalk construction 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 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 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 12, 2011. No phone calls will be accepted.