LPTA_Evaluation_Factors_Gila_Lower_Box_RAMP.docx

Evaluation Factors Recreation Area Management Plan Gila Lower Box Bureau of Land Management Las Cruces District Office

The Government intends to award the contract to a responsible party whose proposal is responsive to the solicitation process for the Recreation Area Management Plan, Gila Lower Box and provides “Best Value to the Government” on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis.

A technical Evaluation Panel consisting of no less than three members will conduct the initial evaluation. The panel will include the government project manager who is technically qualified to evaluate all proposals. Upon completion of the evaluation period, the panel will review each proposal and make their final award recommendation to the Contracting Officer.

All evaluation factors other than price, when combined will be weighted equally. Offerors are encouraged to review BLM Manual Supplement H-8100-1 for all requirements of permitting, field work and reporting prior to submitting a proposal. The evaluation factors listed below will be used to select the contractor that offers the BLM the LPTA offer.

FACTOR 1 - Key Personnel

· Provide the names and resumes of staff which will be assigned to this project throughout the duration of this requirement.

FACTOR 2 – Past Performance/Experience:

· The Contractor shall have successfully completed a minimum of two (2) similar projects within the last five (5) years. Include the most recent projects; do not include more than 2 examples. In addition to the information submitted in accordance with the Solicitation, BLM will seek out and consider other information obtained from both commercial and government systems (i.e. PPIRS, BBB, etc.). The Offeror shall submit the following past performance information which shall include a list of these projects identifying:

-Name of the project (to include address) -Project Prime’s name -Issuing agency or company -Contract/Identification number -Start and completion dates -Brief description of the scope of work -Award amount (in whole dollars) -How the work is substantially similar to the proposed project -No less than two (2) valid references that includes:

Agency/Company’s name, Point of Contact, Phone Number, Email Address FACTOR 3 – Schedule

· The proposal shall include a narrative explaining the project schedule which demonstrates your company’s ability to meet or exceed the proposed 312 calendar day completion for the entire project. This date includes issuance of Notice to Proceed, and submission of all submittals. Provide a Critical Path Method Schedule that includes the following milestones, at a minimum:

-Notice to Proceed -Procurement activities (submittals, approvals, purchasing, etc.)

-Meeting with COR prior to start of work -Completion of each project phase listed in the statement of work