Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 5, is planning a solicitation for the rehabilitation of the Headquarters building including a new building addition located at the Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge, Genesee County, Basom, New York. 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 rehabilitating an old 1973 (8000SF) brick ranch office as well as adding a 7200SF addition for offices and the public. The work includes, but is not limited to: demolition of a section of existing building, replace electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC system throughout the building. Tighten up the existing buildings envelope with new windows, insulation and new doors. The work shall include all site work, concrete work, rough and finished carpentry, roofing systems, doors and windows, exterior and interior finishes and painting, and all electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems as required to provide a complete and operational facility. The estimated magnitude of construction for this project is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The NAICS is 236220. 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) building 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 rehabilitation/renovation of buildings (25%); 3) Ability to provide projects on time and within budget. (25%); 4) Experience in working on projects 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: Laura Conant, Contract Specialist, not later than close of business July 11, 2011. No phone calls will be accepted.