A-E Coldwater Volunteer Housing

Added: Aug 14, 2012 2:42 pm 1. GENERAL

1.01 PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT
The goal of this project is to increase capacity of the existing housing for volunteers that work at Coldwater Learning Center and also Johnston Ridge Observatory. Because of the location, it has been determined that the current available housing should be improved in order to attract volunteers and develop a stronger partner presence at the Forest Service facilities on the 504 corridor.

To meet that need, an additional bathroom will be added to the interior of the current manufactured trailer, and a shower room will be attached to that trailer. In addition, another manufactured building will be installed on site to provide housing for an additional 8 volunteers.

This is the second phase of an ongoing project to provide an attractive place for volunteers to stay and help supplement the Forest Service's decreasing workforce. Yurts, a CXT toilet and a camp area were constructed in a previous phase. As the volunteer program continues to build, it is anticipated that additional yurt facilities and a cooking area will be constructed.

1.02 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

A. Investigate current power capacity to accommodate additional draw from current transformer on site. See the Electrical section of this prospectus for further details.

B. Investigate the current sewage treatment systems' capacity to accommodate the additional use. Prepare an engineering report detailing change in use for the currently permitted Large On-Site Sewage System (LOSS). Prepare Cowlitz County on-site sewage system (OSS) permit applications for the non-permitted systems that are being modified by receiving the additional wastewater flows. If the use for the non-permitted systems increases to above 3,500 GPD of wastewater, prepare all required Washington Department of Health documents for permitting a LOSS.

C. Provide a pre-manufactured bunkhouse type facility that would house an additional 8 volunteers and hook it up to the site's utilities. It is anticipated that the bedrooms would house at least two people.

D. Remodel existing modular home to accommodate an additional interior full bathroom consisting of a standing shower, toilet and sink. In addition, construct an attached shower room that is accessible from the outside.

1.03 PROJECT LOCATION

A. The project area can be reached by following HWY 504 East out of Castle Lake WA approximately 42 miles to Coldwater Learning Center. Before getting to main building, take the service road on left and follow approximately ½ mile to work area.

Added: Aug 01, 2012 8:01 pm

Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
Coldwater Volunteer Housing

Synopsis:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot National Forest has a requirement for architectural, engineering, and technical design services for Coldwater Volunteer Housing. The intent of this project is to procure a design for the addition of housing for volunteers that work at the Coldwater Learning Center and Johnson Ridge Observatory. Additionally, the intent is to procure a design to remodel existing structures to increase the number of washroom facilities and provide a more efficient and workable space for the volunteers. The design will serve as preparation of Concept Design Documents, Preliminary Design Documents, Construction Documents, and Engineering Services during Construction.

The Coldwater Volunteer Housing can be reached by following HWY 504 East out of Castle Lake WA approximately 42 miles to Coldwater Learning Center. Before getting to main building, take the service road on left and follow approximately ½ mile to work area.

At a minimum, the design project shall include providing a master site plan that meets FSH requirements, utilizing the District sketches, program information, reports and concepts as a starting point for design, and a final design that can be constructed within the planning level estimated budget. Maintaining business operations during construction and coordinating/meeting with other federal, state, and local agencies will also be included in this project.

Target construction completion date is no later than October 2013.

Contract Information:

This contract is being procured in accordance with the Brooks Act (P.L. 92-582) as implemented in FAR Subpart 36.6. Firms will be selected for negotiation based on demonstrated competence and qualifications for the required work.

The Government anticipates award of a firm fixed price contract for the services described in this synopsis. In accordance with FAR 52.219-6 this procurement is advertised as a 100% Small Business set-aside. The NAICS Code is 541310 and the Size Standard is $7.0 million. All interested firms who choose to submit a Standard Form 330 will be considered.

Criteria Utilizing the SF330 Form:

1. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (25%)

Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services.
Submission requirements:

1. Provide brief resumes of proposed team members who will specifically serve as the Project Manager and Designers of Record (Architect, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Landscape Architect, Civil Engineer, Surveyor, Fire Protection Engineer, Structural Engineer, Cost Estimators, etc). Each resume shall include a maximum of five (5) specific completed projects that best illustrate the individual team members experience relevant to this contract scope.
2. Provide resumes of other relevant team members.
2. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCE: (25%)

Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work.
Submission Requirement:

1. Describe the team's experience in design and construction of government buildings. Discuss firm's ability to work with Government entities and design standards or similar relevant experience with other entities.
2. Describe the team's knowledge of the charrette process;
3. Describe the team's experience in sustainable design, including descriptions of waste reduction techniques, energy modeling, life cycle cost analysis, energy efficiency in facilities designed by the team, and use of local/regional materials on construction contracts.

3. ORGANIZATION & MANAGEMENT (20%)

Discussion of the firm's organization and management process. Demonstrated success of the Quality Control (QC) program used by the firm to ensure quality products.
Submission Requirement:

1. Outline the firm's approach to design, construction, and project management. Document the ability to handle projects with multiple end-users and complex requirements;
2. Describe the team's organization. Provide an organization chart that identifies the overall relationship and lines of authority of the proposed team. Include firm names, key personnel and their discipline/specialty.
3. Describe the QC program and identify the person primarily responsible for the QC program. Indicate how the prime will ensure quality consistently across the entire team.
4. Address the QC processes for checking and verifying plans and specifications for errors, omissions and quality, documenting design decisions, and incorporating and tracking review comments and completion of construction milestones.
 
4. PAST PERFORMANCE (15%)

Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work and compliance with performance schedules. Points of contact provided in other criteria may be contacted. A firm with no record of federal past performance information shall be evaluated neither favorably nor unfavorably.

Submission Requirement:

1. Provide a detailed narrative of up to ten (10) maximum relevant projects (not ten projects for each firm or consultant), completed within the last five (5) years, that best illustrate overall team experience relevant to this contract scope. List projects that demonstrate the team's experience with projects of similar size and scope to those to be performed under this contract.
2. Provide accessible owner points of contact: name, title, address, telephone number, and fax number

5. CAPACITY (10%)

Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time.
Submission Requirements:

1. Indicate the firm's present workload and the availability of the project team (including sub-consultants/contractors) for the specified contract performance period
2. Describe experience in successfully delivering projects per performance schedule, providing timely construction support, and successfully completing multiple projects with similar delivery dates

6. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION (5%)

Location in the general geographical area of the projects and knowledge of the locality of the projects.
Submission Requirements:

1. Describe and illustrate the team's knowledge of design approaches, construction materials, codes/ordinances, costs, remote locations, and other conditions unique to the geographic area related to the contract for which the submittal is being made.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: All information must be included in the SF 330 package. In order to be eligible for contract award, a firm must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

The firm rated by the Evaluation Board (EB) as the most qualified shall receive the RFP package with the terms and conditions applicable to any resultant contract. Should the Forest Service and selected contractor be unable to reach an agreement on a fee and contract terms, the negotiations will be terminated and the Forest Service will enter into negotiations with the next highest ranked firm.

Those firms that meet the requirements in this announcement and wish to be considered must submit their Standard Form 330 per above listed Submission Requirements, to:

USDA Forest Service
Gifford Pinchot National Forest
Attn: Contracting - Stevonne Fuller
10600 NE 51st Circle
Vancouver, WA 98682

Submissions will be made no later than 2:00 p.m., Pacific Time, on September 4, 2012. Submittals received after this date will not be considered. Firms not providing the required information may be negatively evaluated. Facsimile submittals will not be accepted.