United States Department of the Interior

Design-Build Construction MATOC Nationwide Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite Quantity

Multiple-Award Task Order Contracts

NOTICE TO OFFERORS

Project Description: Dexter NFH Aquatic Research Building Addition

Solicitation #: 140FGA26R0039

Location:

Dexter National Fish Hatchery (NFH) Southwestern Native Aquatic Resources and Recovery Center 7127 Hatchery Rd.

Dexter, NM 88230 (Chaves County)

General Information:

Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside NAICS Code: 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction Small Business Size Standard: $45 million dollars

Instructions to Offerors:

Before submitting an offer, please read the entire solicitation package carefully. In order for an offeror’s proposal to be considered for selection in Phase 1, the following documents MUST be included in your proposal:

• Identifying cover page (Limited to 1 page)

• Table of Contents

• SF 1442 signed

• Acknowledgment of Amendments if applicable (signed copies of the SF 30)

• Technical Approach and Work Plan (Maximum 5 pages)

• Past Performance (Maximum 5 pages)

Interested contractors must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management, www.sam.gov) and complete online representations and certifications before the solicitation response due date.

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

Project Magnitude: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000

Period of Performance: 10/19/2026 – 10/14/2027 or 360 Days After Notice to Proceed

Wage Rates:

General Wage Rate Decision Number: NM20260014 State and County: Chaves County, NM

Site Visit Date/Time/Address: To be announced to Offerors moving on to Phase 2

Questions Due Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST

Response Due Date: Monday, August 31, 2026, by 2:00 PM EST

Proposal Acceptance Period: Must be valid for 90 days http://www.sam.gov/

Bonds:

A bid bond is required.

Contractors are reminded that any amount awarded over $35,000 requires submission of a Payment Bond. Any amount over $150,000.00 requires both payment and performance bonds. Bonds are due no later than 10 calendar days after award. Due to the project magnitude, both payment and performance bonds will be required.

Selection Procedures:

FAR 36.3 – Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures FAR Part 15 – Best Value – Trade-Off

Evaluation Factors / Criteria:

IAW FAR 15.101-1 Tradeoff Process, award will be made on a best overall value/benefit basis taking into account the following factors:

Phase 1 Evaluation Factors:

1. Technical Approach and Work Schedule/Plan

2. Past Performance

Phase 2 Evaluation Factors (All Factors in Phase 1 carry over to Phase 2 evaluations):

1. Technical Ability to Deliver

2. Design Concept

3. Price

Phase 1 and Phase 2 selections will be made pursuant to the procedures outlined in FAR 36.3- Two-Phase Design-Build Selection Procedures. Based upon the Phase 1 evaluation, a minimum of 3 but no more than 5 offerors shall be selected for participation in Phase 2. Phase 2 evaluations will be conducted pursuant to FAR Part 15.101-1, “Best Value -Tradeoff” Source Selection Process. This process permits tradeoffs among cost or price and non-cost factors and allows the Government to accept other than the lowest priced proposal.

Technical (non-cost) evaluation factors will be weighted equally, however, when combined, are significantly more important than price.

Format for Phase 1 and Phase 2 Proposals:

1. Proposals shall be 8 ½” x 11”

2. A page is defined as one face of a sheet of paper containing information

3. Typing shall not be less than 12 pitches (Times New Roman/Ariel/Etc.), 1-inch border, no artistic script fonts for readability

4. Elaborate formats, bindings or color presentations are not desired or required

Phase 1 Evaluation Factors There are two (2) non-price/cost evaluation factors with equal weighting. The proposal shall be organized by evaluation factors and shall not contain any price information. The offeror shall address the following factors in sufficient narrative and qualitative detail to be evaluated.

Phase 1 Factor #1: Technical Approach and Work Schedule (Maximum 5 pages) In Phase 1 of the acquisition process, the offeror shall provide a proposed approach and work plan for the project. The proposed work plan shall provide a preliminary timeline including major design milestones and approximate durations for major construction elements. Identify concurrent activities for schedule savings, if applicable. Provide proposed collaboration strategies including suggested frequency and type of interaction (virtual technology or on-site in-person).

The response on this item is limited to a maximum of 6 pages. Proposal responses exceeding the 6-page maximum limit shall not be considered.

Phase 1 Evaluation Factor #2: Past Performance (Maximum 5 pages) The offeror shall provide documentation for the following Past Performance:

(1) For Similar Projects, offeror shall provide documented experience working on similar projects as evidenced by the proposed project team members’ resumes.

The team members responsible for the design and construction of the project shall provide 2 projects in the past 5 years constructed within the same scope, schedule, and budget limitations.

a) List two (2) similar projects with Design/Build element on a building of similar complexity. Similar complexity, in this case, is defined as a project that includes a design/build element and is also within the stated project magnitude.

b) Indicate if client was a Federal Government Resource Agency (i.e. the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, National Park Service).

The response on this item is limited to 5 pages Maximum. Proposal responses exceeding the 5-page maximum limit shall not be considered. The Contractor is solely responsible for the accuracy of information provided. The Government will not pursue inaccurate data. The Government will also review and use any information available in Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) during this process.

**After Phase 1 evaluations are completed, the highest rated offerors will receive a Request for Phase 2 Proposal from the Contracting Officer. All offerors not selected for Phase 2 will be notified in writing of their non-selection.**

PHASE 2 EVALUATION FACTORS (FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ONLY OFFERORS SELECTED FOR

PHASE 2 WILL BE REQUESTED TO SUBMIT A PHASE 2 PROPOSAL)

**Do not submit Phase 2 requirements with Phase 1 submission.**

PHASE 2 EVALUATION FACTORS

There are two (2) non-price/cost evaluation factors, in addition to price with equal weighting. The Technical Ability and Design Concept (Evaluation Factors 1 and 2) shall not contain any price information. All Factors in Phase 1 carry over to Phase 2 evaluations. The offeror shall address the following factors in sufficient narrative and qualitative detail to be evaluated.

Phase 2 Evaluation Factor #1: Technical Ability to Deliver (Maximum 5 pages)

The offeror shall identify their Technical Ability to Deliver the project shown in the solicitation, drawings, specifications, and supporting documents provided at solicitation. Under the Technical Ability to Deliver Factor, the Offeror shall provide documentation for their A-E Team, General Contractor Management Team, major Sub-contractors/Specialists, and Previous Design-Build Teaming Experience.

a) Documentation submitted may include but will not necessarily be limited to: organizational charts, resumes, professional qualifications, previous collaborations and certifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services and construction. Identify the following key personnel: Design-Build Project Manager, Designer-of-Record and Integrated Project Leader. Include a minimum of two prior collaborations effort in the last five (5) years, specialized training (LEED-AP, DBIA etc) and projected level of involvement.

b) Identify other key personnel and specialized training.

c) List major sub-consultants and key trade partners. Include prior collaboration efforts in the last five (5) years.

The response on Technical Ability to Deliver (includes A-E Team, General Contractor Management Team, Subcontractors/Specialists, and Previous Design-Build Teaming Experience) is limited to 5 pages Maximum. Proposal responses exceeding the 5-page maximum limit shall not be considered.

Phase 2 Evaluation Factor #2: Design Concept (Maximum 5 pages) Offeror shall submit a narrative along with appropriate drawings with adequate detail to explain the general approach for accomplishing all major aspects of this project including but not limited to: proposed structural and foundation system, site development and landscaping, building systems, building security systems, etc. Include a description of how the construction personnel will be involved during the design phase.

Phase 2 Evaluation Factor #3: Price The Offeror shall provide a completed price schedule. The Offeror shall enter unit prices and extended totals for each item listed in Price Schedule. The price shall include all necessary supervision, management, labor, transportation, equipment, materials, any other direct incidental costs, overhead and profit, unless the cost is expressly identified as a separately priced contract line item. Any offer that fails to cite a price for each item or fails to make an entry that indicates service will not be provided for an Item will be rejected as non-conforming to this solicitation.

For Further Information:

Solicitation Contact Information:

Samantha LaGue will be the main point of contact for this solicitation and can be reached at Samantha_LaGue@ios.doi.gov

Any and all questions should be submitted via email only; no verbal questions will be accepted. Please be sure to include the solicitation number in your email proposal and in the subject line of any email submitted.