Notice of intent to sole source Idaho Water Center maintenance, management, and cost share.

The US Forest Service intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Oppenheimer Development Corporation. Oppenheimer Development Corporation is the sole source provider of building management services as the sitting company as selected and awarded under contract to the University of Idaho. The management company collects cost share payments and other fees for the general operation of the building, maintenance of common spaces, utilities, and other shared contracts such as cleaning and grounds maintenance. This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitations documents are available and telephone requests will not be honored. Any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement. This information will be reviewed by the Government technical representative for consideration for future requirements. Information must be sent to the Contracting Officer, USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station (RMRS), Contracting, 240 West Prospect Road, Fort Collins CO, 80526, via e-mail to [email protected]. Responses received will be evaluated however; a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. If no responses are received, the Forest Service will proceed with the sole source negotiation with Oppenheimer Development Corporation.