Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 5, is planning a solicitation for the Rehabilitation of a Headquarters Building located at the Maine Coastal Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Knox County, Rockland, Maine. 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 the two-story 9000 square foot light commercial wood framed structure on both a stone and concrete foundation with full basement. The facility will serve as the Headquarters/Visitor Contact Facility for the Refuge. The building is served by town water and sewer. This structure was originally a two individual single family houses when purchased in 1998 by MBNA Bank. In 1991, the buildings were completely restored and a major addition was constructed to connect the two houses. One house, the Snow Residence, was originally constructed in 1840. The second residence was constructed in 1860. The rehabilitation of both structures, including the addition, was required to create a daycare facility for their employees. The goal is to turn the existing daycare back into an office type setting. Interior work consists of, but not limited to: painting, bathroom rehabilitation, wall re-configuration, fire/security work, mechanical/electrical, and plumbing rehabilitation. Exterior work consists of, but not limited to: siding repair, painting, roof rehabilitation, ramp rehabilitation, and exterior amenity rehabilitation. The estimated magnitude of construction for this project is between $250,000 and $500,000. The NAICS is 236118. This procurement is set-aside for small businesses. 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) building rehabilitation 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 rehabilitation/renovation of buildings (25%); 3) Ability to provide projects on time and within budget. (25%); 4) Experience in working on projects in the Northeastern 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 April 19, 2011. No phone calls will be accepted.