21._RFP_Letter.pdf

Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration Rocky Mountain Customer Service Region

P.O. Box 3700 Loveland, CO 80539-3003

January 7, 2014

Prospective Contractors:

The Department of Energy, Western Area Power Administration (Western), invites you to submit a proposal for “Miscellaneous Facility Construction IDIQ”, under Request for Proposals (RFP) DE-SOL-0006324. This solicitation is issued as a 100% 8 (a) Set-Aside restricted to firms located within the geographical area of Colorado and Wyoming and serviced by the Colorado and/or Wyoming district Offices, and other 8(a) construction firms with a bona fide place of business within the geographical area. The estimated order of magnitude for the first task order to be awarded along with the master contract is $250,000 to $500,000. This letter is not an integral part of the RFP, which is a self-contained stand-alone document. In the event of any conflict between the contents of this letter and the enclosed RFP, the RFP language shall prevail.

NOTE: the Buy American Act applies to this solicitation. Refer to FAR Clause 52.225-9 (Section I) and FAR Provision 52.225-10 (Section L) if any non-domestic material will be proposed.

This RFP consists of Section A, Standard Form (SF) 1442, and Sections B through M, including Attachments listed in Section J.

Proposed prices are to be shown in Section B and contractors are advised to inspect Sections F, G, H, K, L, and M for other information that may be required. Proposals must contain the documentation set forth in Section L, WES-L-1000 Proposal Preparation Instructions, and will be evaluated in accordance with the Section M provision, WES-M-1000 Basis for Contract Award. Electronic and facsimile proposals will not be accepted.

Contractors are advised to submit only proposals meeting all the performance and design requirements of the specifications and drawings, and the delivery requirements in Section F. In no event shall telephone discussions be construed as changes to the solicitation or place conditions on the solicitation. Only written amendment(s) to the solicitation issued by the Contracting Officer shall constitute a change to the solicitation or specifications.

Proposals must be received at the address shown in Block 8 of the SF 1442 by the date and time indicated in Block 13. Proposals received after this date and time will be handled in accordance with the paragraph titled “Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Proposals,” Section L of the RFP. If you plan on hand delivering your proposal please call 970-461-7217, for facility access instructions.

Sincerely, Amy K. Wright Contracting Officer Enclosure:

Request for Proposal