CO-rocky MTN arsnl-community outreach and engageme

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a small business contractor to develop and implement a community outreach and engagement strategy for the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge located in Commerce City, Colorado. The primary objective is to facilitate up to three community meetings between January and March 2025, focusing on the development of an interpretive center at a former defense installation and Superfund site. Vendors must demonstrate extensive knowledge of the local area's history and possess significant experience with public engagement, particularly for sensitive or controversial sites. The evaluation will be based on best value, considering technical capabilities, past performance (with three required examples), and competitive pricing. Quotes must be submitted by December 19, 2024, at 1700 EST and include pricing, a completed SF-1449, and contact information.

This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services) and a size standard of $19 million. While no specific incumbent is mentioned, the contract will require the selected vendor to work closely with the Fish and Wildlife Service and Department of Energy to create outreach materials, including press releases, handouts, and meeting materials like poster boards. The contract appears to be a short-term engagement with services concentrated in the first quarter of 2025, potentially leading to construction activities later that year. Contractors will need to be prepared for potential interviews with the Refuge Manager and must comply with Service Contract Act wage requirements, which currently mandate a minimum wage of $17.20 per hour. The place of performance will be at the Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge in Adams County, Colorado, with potential meeting locations in the surrounding community.