Description
BACKGROUND - The Port Authority of Guam (PAG) is planning and conducting a variety of modernization activities to enhance the transportation of goods and people within the Territory of Guam and to improve and expand needed services to its citizens and the military. Potential modernization activities are scheduled to occur over approximately the next ten years using Federal, non-federal, and private funds administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Maritime Administration. Expansion objectives include, but are not limited to: Expansion of commercial dock space, Providing facilities necessary to support rapid military deployment from western pacific military bases, Additional bulk and break-bulk capacity, New Gate Processing System, New Terminal Information Technology Systems, Warehouse demolition, Utility improvements, Road connections to Commercial Port, Improved terminal operations, layout, and traffic flow, and Acquisition, installation, and operation of security equipment and services. The Maritime Administration, working with the PAG intends to initiate implementation of this expansion program through multiple projects to accomplish multiple goals in a relatively short time period. To meet the goals of the modernization program, the Port must: ensure funding, evaluate various niche market opportunities, perform programming and planning, devise and manage multiple interrelated schedules, coordinate with the community, obtain environmental permits and records of decision, manage design and construction activities, direct and oversee contractor activities, interface with the major stakeholders, acquire Port Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and security equipment and services, and maintain budgets and program progress. Accomplishment of all of these activities within a finite timeframe represents a significant challenge for the Maritime Administration and PAG. To meet this challenge, a Contract is required for program management, environmental support, engineering and design services, and construction management for the duration of the modernization and expansion process. The objective of this contract scope of work is to provide the contractual framework that addresses specific management needs while also providing contractual and technical flexibility to address a range of services that may be required. This contract scope of work defines the types of services to be provided through an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract under which individual task orders (TOs) can be issued as needed. The contractor will provide technical management, and staff augmentation support services, as directed by TOs, for the duration of the project. These services will be within the following general categories: program management, port planning and conceptual engineering, environmental documentation and permitting, design management, construction management, and coordination with and support to the Department of Defense as may be required. These service categories are briefly described below. The descriptions are not intended to represent each and every type of service that may be provided under this contract. As such, they should not be construed as limiting the nature or breadth of services that might eventually be included under this contract. Program Management Services. As directed in specific TOs, the contractor's team will provide the expertise needed to establish, operate, and maintain an effective Program Management Office (PMO) to support general Port modernization activities. The PMO will be proactive with the Maritime Administration and PAG staff to identify and address program management issues and to develop and implement administrative, technical, and public relations strategies that will promote the success of the program. The PMO will consist of a small group of key personnel to provide seamless communication with the Maritime Administration, PAG, and other key individuals. Personnel in the PMO should include a Program Manager, Contracts/Subcontracts Specialist, Information Technology Specialist, Budget/Schedule Specialist, Engineers, and others determined to be necessary by the Maritime Administration and the PAG. The Maritime Administration, as advised by PAG, intends to issue TOs to the contractor, as part of the Program Management Services, to perform the following actions: Develop and maintain a Program Management Plan and Master Schedule. Provide agency coordination and consultation. Perform program administration (e.g., budget monitoring, contracting/subcontracting, office management, and accounting). Manage cost control. Monitor and report on status. Maintain document control and record keeping. Conduct community outreach/public involvement. Ensure Quality Assurance/Quality Control. Perform other activities as directed in task orders by the Maritime Administration. The solicitation will be issued on or about November 25, 2008.