Instruction to Offerors - 140F0620R0002.pdf

UNITED STATES

DEPARTMENT

OF THE INTERIOR

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

NO. 140F0620R0002

TO

REPAIR TRAIL AND REPLACE OBSERVATION DECK

AT

BOWDOIN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, MALTA, MT

This project is restricted to competition amongst Total Small Business

Contractors Only

UNITED STATES

US FISH AND

WILDLIFE SERVICE

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS

RFP NO.: 140F0620R0002

TITLE: Repair Trail and Replace Observation Deck at Bowdoin NWR, MT

DESCRIPTION: RESTRICTED TO TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS CONTRACTORS ONLY!

The contractor shall provide all equipment, labor, and materials necessary to install asphalt, gravel, concrete, and replace the observation deck on the Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge, Montana. The details of the requirement are outlined in the project specifications and drawings. The contractor will also be required to repair damaged areas from construction, including but not limited to: topsoil replacement, seeding, site conditioning, and/or damage to other property not outlined in this project.

The estimated magnitude of construction is between $100,000 and $250,000. The total performance period is 100 days from the Notice to Proceed.

NOTE: Performance and Payment Bonds are required: IAW 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds -- Construction October 2010—A Bid Guarantee is NOT required.

LOCATION: US Fish & Wildlife Service, Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge, is located in Phillips County at 194 Bowdoin Auto Tour Road, Malta, MT 59538.

SITE INSPECTION: 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction). (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offeror’s are strongly urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed. Failure to visit the site will not relieve contractors from dealing with existing conditions that could have been considered if a site visit was made.

(b) Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting the Project Leader and On-site Inspector:

Project Leader: Neil Shook Onsite Inspector: Steven Hopkins

Telephone: (406) 654-2863 ext. 1 Telephone: (406) 654-2863 ext. 11

Email: neil_shook@fws.gov Email: steven_hopkins@fws.gov

QUESTIONS: All questions regarding the subject requirement shall be submitted NLT 3:00 PM MST on May 29, 2020 in writing via email to the Contracting Officer at tim_officer@fws.gov. Please include the solicitation number, company name, address, telephone number, email, and contact name on any correspondence.

PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE SYSTEM OF AWARD MANAGEMENT

AT: http://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM

PROPOSAL DUE DATE: NLT 3:00 PM MST on June 12, 2020 - METHOD OF SUBMISSION IS EMAIL:

tim_officer@fws.gov.

*INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFEROR: It is imperative that all Offerors read and follow the proposals submission requirements listed in Section L. All proposals will be evaluated using the specified evaluation criteria listed in SECTION M of this RFP.

mailto:neil_shook@fws.gov mailto:steven_hopkins@fws.gov mailto:tim_officer@fws.gov mailto:tim_officer@fws.gov

The successful offeror will comply with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) measures to limit the spread of Coronavirus, as outlined on their website at the following link. The webpage title is “Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)”. These measures will be followed to the maximum extent practicable, while performing work at the National Eagle & Wildlife Property Repository.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html

RETURN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

1. Price Proposal:

- SF 1442

- Bid Schedule

2. Technical Proposal: All Items Listed in SECTION L

- Project Work Plan

- Proposed Progress Schedule

- Organizational Structure and Key Personnel Information

- Past Performance References

3. Proof that SAM registration is active or pending

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

Contracting Officer: Tim Officer Engineering Project Manager: Michael Wandersee Telephone: (303) 236-4320 Telephone: (303) 236-4479 Email: tim_officer@fws.gov Email: michael_wandersee@fws.gov https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html mailto:tim_officer@fws.gov mailto:michael_wandersee@fws.gov

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: