B01_Attachment_2_Photo_of_Tower_3.docx

This document is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural and Engineering (A&E) services to remodel and upgrade an existing 10,000-gallon elevated fish water tank at the Wetland Aquatic Research Center in Lafayette, LA. The tank's liner has failed, and the steel structure has severely deteriorated. The A&E services required include providing a complete design package (drawings, specifications, cost estimate) for construction, as well as bid phase and construction administration services. The solicitation number is 140G0124Q0104, and the applicable NAICS code is 541330 with a $25.5M small business size standard. The Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. Responses are due by April 4, 2024, at 10:00 am mountain time, and must be submitted electronically to dparkin@usgs.gov. The evaluation criteria include specialized experience, professional qualifications of personnel, past performance, capacity, and geographic location.