Description
Recovery-The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 5, is planning a solicitation for the construction of a seasonal housing facility (Bunkhouse) at the Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge, York County, Wells, 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 construction of a single story residence. The structure will be slab on grade, wood framed construction and approximately 3200 square feet in area. The seasonal quarters will incorporate a large combination living/dining area with dual kitchens. The bunkhouse will also have multiple men's and women's bathrooms and a laundry/storage room. The bunkhouse will house 8 - 16 occupants in 8 bedrooms. The proposed quarters will be located on Route 1 in Wells, Maine. Construction of the new facility includes all site work, concrete work including foundation, walls, slabs, and parking areas with walks, wood stud construction, masonry, rough and finished carpentry, metal fabrications, roof systems, doors and windows, painting and finishes, all electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems and landscaping to provide a complete and operational facility. The project includes the construction of a geo-thermal heating and cooling system and solar thermal and photo-voltaic systems. The estimated magnitude of construction for this project is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The NAICS is 236115. 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) new residential-type 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 residential-type structures. (25%); 3) Ability to provide projects on time and within budget (25%); 4) Experience in working in the Northeast 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 March 3, 2010. No phone calls will be accepted.