Amendment 2 - rfp202511155 - rev 1.docx

This is a solicitation amendment issued by the State of Maine Department of Defense, Veterans & Emergency Management, Military Bureau for RFP# 202511155 regarding a Biological Assessment for the Lola Dana Training Site (LDTS). The amendment modifies the submission deadline, extending it to January 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. local time through the Vendor Self Service System. The project requires qualified contractors to develop a comprehensive Biological Assessment covering approximately 3,830 acres of state-owned property in Penobscot County, with deliverables including coordination of a kick-off meeting and site visit, data analysis and USFWS coordination meetings, development and finalization of a draft Biological Assessment document, and support for public meetings. The original deadline for questions was December 16, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. The contract is anticipated to be awarded in February or March 2026, with a term extending from February 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.

Evaluation will be conducted on a 100-point scale, with 50 points allocated to organization qualifications and experience, 10 points to approach and service layout, and 40 points to the cost proposal, which will be structured as a fixed amount covering all four tasks. The lowest submitted cost will receive the maximum 40 points, with higher bids receiving proportionately fewer points. Bidders must submit current Dun & Bradstreet Business Information Reports, standard ACORD insurance certificates, and complete all required appendices including proposal cover pages, responsible bidder certifications, and qualification forms. Personnel assigned to the contract must pass federal background checks conducted by DVEM, with contractors required to submit a personnel list within two weeks of award or contract commencement. No specific budget range is disclosed in the solicitation materials. The Department reserves the right to reject any proposals, make multiple awards, and negotiate final contract terms.