Cold Water Ridge Visitor Center Window Replacement

Added: Feb 01, 2010 7:29 pm Recovery - Design/Build Coldwater Ridge Visitor Center Window Replacement, Mt Saint Helens Ranger District, Amboy WA.



THIS PROJECT IS BEING FUNDED WITH AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT FUNDING OF 2009 (ARRA).



This purpose of this announcement is to make notice that the Forest Service contemplates releasing a solicitation number AG-0489-S-10-0151 on or about February 16, 2010, for the Design and Replacement of the Window Wall at the Coldwater Ridge Visitors Center in the Mt Saint Helens Ranger District. If the solicitation is released it will be posted through FedBizOps website and prospective differs should visit this site from time to time on or after Feb 16, 2010 to obtain a copy of the solicitation, This notice meets the requirements of FAR 5.201. However the Forest Service reserves the right not to release a solicitation.



Project Description - The US Forest Service has a requirement for the design and construction of a replacement window wall system. It also includes removing the skylight roofing system located in the three individual pavilions and designing and constructing a new metal roof system for the three pavilions to match existing metal roof system. This work is located at the Coldwater Ridge Visitor Center in the Mt Saint Helens Ranger District.



The replacement window wall and roof system is to be designed to withstand conditions at this site. The design is to take into account all site conditions including but not limited to: high wind loads, positive and negative air pressure, temperature changes, site elevation, heating and cooling loads, and glass color and thickness.



Work shall include the development and delivery of: Conceptual Design which includes the evaluation of existing conditions and development of design parameters (30 % review); a Preliminary Design (60 % review); Final Design review (90 % review); Final Construction Documents (100%); Construction and engineering services during construction of the replacement window wall and roof system.



The Government anticipates a two-phase award process. The first phase will consist of a down selection of no more than five technically acceptable proposals that have acceptable past performance, sound technical solution and reasonable cost estimate. The second phase will consist of evaluation the contractor's technical proposal and price to determine who provides the best value to the Government.



The magnitude of construction for this acquisition is expected to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000.



The Government intends to award a negotiated firm fixed price contract.



Participation - This project is 100% set aside for small business.



Contractors are required to be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Contractors are required to be certified by the Small Business Administration. The solicitation with specifications and Davis Bacon Contract Act wage rates will be posted to the FedBizOps website, www.fbo.gov