Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 5, is planning a solicitation for the renovation of the existing Rightmeyer House at Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia Beach, VA. This project is to convert the structure into an office building. The Rightmeyer House, located at 1324 Sandbridge Road, was constructed in 1973 as a two story, residential, wood framed structure on wood pile foundation. 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 includes on the exterior: demolition, removal and replacement of the existing roof, siding, trim and soffit, windows and doors; construction of an accessible ramp to the rear of the building; and the replacement of existing decks and stairways. On the interior of the building, the project includes: demolition, modification of existing wall partitions; construction of two accessible bathrooms and modification to existing bathrooms; installation of new ceilings and lights; furnishing and installing a new HVAC system; installation of a wheelchair lift; repairing and painting of walls and ceilings; refurbishing existing floors; providing new flooring, as required; and electrical modification, as shown in the plans and specifications. The work shall include: all site work, rough and finished carpentry, roofing systems, doors and windows, painting and finishes, as well as all electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems. The estimated magnitude of renovations to the project is between $250,000 and $500,000. The NAICS is 236118. The procurement is unrestricted. As part of the first step, which is technical evaluation process, interested firms shall submit, in writing, their qualifications based on listing 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) extensive building renovation projects, undertaken in the last seven (7) 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) Completion date; 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 similar projects in the geographic area (25%); 3) Ability to provide projects on time and within budget (25%); 4) Small business subcontracting approach to the project (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 01035-0589, Attn: Marsha Browning, Contract Specialist, not later than July 23, 2008.