Notice_of_Intent_AE_1.docx

(1) Action: Notice of Intent to Contract for AE Services

(2) Date: 03/12/2025

(3) Contracting Office Address: 1 Denver Federal Center, Bldg. 50, Denver, CO 80225-0287

(4) Product or Service Code: C211

(5) Closing Response Time/Date: 1500 MDT on 04/11/2025

(6) Contact Point or Contracting Officer: Athena Straniere, athena_straniere@nps.gov

(7) Place of Contract Performance: Katmai National Park at King Salmon, AK

(8) Contract Information: This contract is being procured in accordance with the Selection of Architects and Engineers Statute (Brooks Act) and implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. Firms will be selected for negotiation based on demonstrated competence and qualifications (SF 330) for the required work. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 541310 with a size standard of $12.5M. This announcement is open to all businesses regardless of size. A hybrid Firm-Fixed-Price/Time and Materials single award contract will be negotiated.

(9) Nature of Work: The Department of the Interior (DOI), National Park Service (NPS) is posting this notice of intent for AE Title III Services. The awarded construction contract is in the remote location of King Salmon, Alaska. The required services include, but are not limited to: submittal reviews, Request for Information (RFI) response, office services, site visits, prepare As-Constructed Drawings, secure regulatory approvals – to ensure compliance with the original A-E design and agency requirements. The estimated period of performance of April 2025 – May 2026. No solicitation is available, and no technical questions will be answered for this requirement.

(10) Evaluation Criteria:

In accordance with FAR 36.602-1, each firm was evaluated in terms of the following factors:

Factor 1: Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services.

Factor 2: Specialized experience in design of complex water treatment systems, treating poor quality groundwater including the development of plans, project specific specifications, and development of reliable construction cost estimates; located in areas of extreme conditions such as extreme cold temperatures, permafrost, frost heaving, and seismic activity.

Factor 3: Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time.

Factor 4: Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules.

Factor 5: Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality and remoteness of the project; Special consideration will be given for demonstrated similar experience in Alaska.

Factor 6: Team members’ (key personnel and subcontractors) with more relevant experience / qualifications will be rated more favorably. Key subcontractors with experience working with the Prime Contractor will be rated more favorably. Key subcontractors and personnel include Project Manager, Civil Engineer (specializing in water treatment) and Geotechnical Engineer.