Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 5, is planning a solicitation for Boat Haulout Rehabilitation on Petit Manan Island, which is part of the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Washington County, Rockport, 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 the removal and off-island disposal of the existing boat haulout ramp and the construction of a new boat haul-out ramp on Petit Manan Island located off the coast of Maine. The project includes the removal and disposal of all demolition materials and debris from the Island. Access to the site is difficult. Access to the site shall be by boat or helicopter and will be weather dependent. Access to the site will be based upon such factors as the tides, wind direction and velocity, wave action and height, etc. Mobilizing and demobilizing to and from the site, off-loading of construction materials and removal of demolition materials and debris will present challenges, coordination, scheduling and safety issues not typically found in general construction projects. The work also includes a requirement for contractor-furnished generators for electrical power and water for consumption and to complete all of the work at the Island. Due to bird nesting restructions, the work required by this proposed contract may only be accomplished during two (2) specific time periods. The work may start as soon as a Notice to Proceed is issued to the contractor by the Contracting Officer and must be completed by May 1, 2008; or the work may be started on or about August 15, 2008 and completed in the Fall. The estimated magnitude of construction for this project is between $100,000 and $250,000. 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 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) marine 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) Experience in conducting specialized marine construction work. (25%); 3) Ability to provide adequate equipment necessary to transport construction materials to and from the jobsite and overall approach to the project (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 February 28, 2008.