Construction of an Elevated Boardwalk

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 5, is planning a solicitation for the Construction of an Elevated Boardwalk located off of Wildlife Drive at the Chesapeake Marshlands (Blackwater) National Wildlife Refuge, Dorchester County, Cambridge, Maryland. 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 construction of an elevated boardwalk and observation deck at the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge located in Cambridge, MD. The elevated boardwalk and deck foundation will consist of wood-driven piles with timber cross members. The boardwalk and deck structure will consist of precast concrete beams and tread decking. The boardwalk is approximately 8 feet wide and 200 feet in length. The observation deck, approximately 20 feet by 25 feet in area, will sit 10 feet above the tidal marsh. Benches, two observation scopes and a stairway for direct access to the tidal marsh will be located at the observation deck. The boardwalk and observation deck shall be fully ADA accessible. 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. 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) 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,with an emphasis on elevated boardwalk construction (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 January 20 , 2011. No phone calls will be accepted.