Construction Services for Library Air Handling Replacement at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, Abilene, KS 67410

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) announce intent to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) in a negotiated procurement for Construction Services for Library Air Handling Replacement at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, Abilene, KS 67410



The Contract Base includes the construction services for the complete Replacement of the Library Air Handling Units. This project includes but is not limited to: General Requirements; Metals; Thermal and Moisture Protection; Finishes; Special Construction (Asbestos/Lead Paint); Plumbing; Mechanical; and Electrical



The intent is to AWARD the Base. The construction is at an existing Library and entire building/site will be occupied and must remain fully operational during the work. Contractor must plan and schedule work to maintain full services to all occupied areas.



Estimated construction cost range is $2,000,000 to $3,000,000 dollars. The contract will be firm fixed price. Contractor must provide all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies, and equipment (except as otherwise provided), and must plan, schedule, coordinate and assure effective performance of all construction to meet NARA requirements. The Contractor will perform the construction in accordance with the design specifications, drawings, and the provisions of the contract.



One construction contract will be awarded based on Technical Evaluation Factors and Price specified in the RFP. Competitive Source Selection procedures will be used in accordance with FAR 15. This procurement utilizes a best value source selection process to enable NARA to select from among high quality contractors for this procurement. Past performance is considered with factors such as price in determining which contractor to select for the project. The tradeoff process is the method that will be used to evaluate price and other factors specified in the Solicitation, with the goals and objectives being to select the proposal that offers the best value to the Government in terms of performance, quality and pricing.



The Technical Evaluation Factors are: EXPERIENCE (25%). The offerer must demonstrate its experience as a Construction Contractor responsible for the construction of at least two (2) similar projects, within the past five (5) years. Similar project is defined as a project that is comparable in nature, type and complexity to the project in this solicitation, and meets all three (3) of the following characteristic: (a) construction included new or replacement of air handling equipment work; (b) the project (building) size was not less that 10,000 square feet or the construction cost at award was not less than $1,000,000 dollars; c) Project was performed in/around an occupied building or site. PAST PERFORMANCE (20%) The offeror must have satisfactory performance as a Construction Contractor responsible for the substantially complete construction of at least two (2) similar projects, within the past five (5) years. KEY PERSONNEL (20%) The offeror must identify the individuals proposed for the following positions: Project Manager, General Superintendent, and Quality Control Supervisor. MANAGEMENT PLAN & SCHEDULE (35%) Offeror shall provide contract duration at the completion of which all work must be substantially complete as determined by the Contracting Officer. Specified duration must be based on a project schedule that demonstrates the project can be completed within the specified duration. Under no circumstances can the total project exceed 450 days.



This solicitation is set aside for small business. Technical evaluation factors when combined are equal to price. The NAICS number is 236220 and the Small Business Size standard is $31.0 million. To facilitate offer preparation and government review, an RFP will be available for issuance on or about 11/21/2008 and will be Due on or about 01/21/2009. The Technical Proposal shall respond to the following evaluation factors as noted above: Experience, Past Performance, Key Personnel, Management Plan & Schedule.



The Pricing Proposal shall respond to the Section A SF1442, Section B Pricing, Reps and Certs, and the Subcontracting Plan (if applicable). The RFP Volume I, Uniform Contract Format Sections A through M, and the RFP Volume II, Project Manual (Technical Specifications and Drawings) will be issued by Electronic files uploaded to this fedbizopps website.



Preference will be given to firms specific to the NAICS and geographical location. This is the pre-solicitation notice, not the RFP.

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) announce intent to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) in a negotiated procurement for Construction Services for Library Air Handling Replacement at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, Abilene, KS 67410



The Contract Base includes the construction services for the complete Replacement of the Library Air Handling Units. This project includes but is not limited to: General Requirements; Metals; Thermal and Moisture Protection; Finishes; Special Construction (Asbestos/Lead Paint); Plumbing; Mechanical; and Electrical



The intent is to AWARD the Base. The construction is at an existing Library and entire building/site will be occupied and must remain fully operational during the work. Contractor must plan and schedule work to maintain full services to all occupied areas.



Estimated construction cost range is $2,000,000 to $3,000,000 dollars. The contract will be firm fixed price. Contractor must provide all management, supervision, labor, materials, supplies, and equipment (except as otherwise provided), and must plan, schedule, coordinate and assure effective performance of all construction to meet NARA requirements. The Contractor will perform the construction in accordance with the design specifications, drawings, and the provisions of the contract.



One construction contract will be awarded based on Technical Evaluation Factors and Price specified in the RFP. Competitive Source Selection procedures will be used in accordance with FAR 15. This procurement utilizes a best value source selection process to enable NARA to select from among high quality contractors for this procurement. Past performance is considered with factors such as price in determining which contractor to select for the project. The tradeoff process is the method that will be used to evaluate price and other factors specified in the Solicitation, with the goals and objectives being to select the proposal that offers the best value to the Government in terms of performance, quality and pricing.



The Technical Evaluation Factors are: EXPERIENCE (20%). The offerer must demonstrate its experience as a Construction Contractor responsible for the construction of at least two (2) similar projects, within the past five (5) years. Similar project is defined as a project that is comparable in nature, type and complexity to the project in this solicitation, and meets all three (3) of the following characteristic: (a) construction included new or replacement of air handling equipment work; (b) the project (building) size was not less that 10,000 square feet or the construction cost at award was not less than $1,000,000 dollars; c) Project was performed in/around an occupied building or site. PAST PERFORMANCE (20%) The offeror must have satisfactory performance as a Construction Contractor responsible for the substantially complete construction of at least two (2) similar projects, within the past five (5) years. KEY PERSONNEL (20%) The offeror must identify the individuals proposed for the following positions: Project Manager, General Superintendent, and Quality Control Supervisor. MANAGEMENT PLAN & SCHEDULE (35%) Offeror shall provide contract duration at the completion of which all work must be substantially complete as determined by the Contracting Officer. Specified duration must be based on a project schedule that demonstrates the project can be completed within the specified duration. Under no circumstances can the total project exceed 450 days. SUBCONTACTING PLAN (5%)



This solicitation is not set aside for small business; however, this procurement is being made under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Technical evaluation factors when combined are equal to price. The NAICS number is 236220 and the Small Business Size standard is $31.0 million. To facilitate offer preparation and government review, an RFP will be available for issuance on or about 11/21/2008 and will be Due on or about 01/21/2009. The Technical Proposal shall respond to the following evaluation factors as noted above: Experience, Past Performance, Key Personnel, Management Plan & Schedule.



The Pricing Proposal shall respond to the Section A SF1442, Section B Pricing, Reps and Certs, and the Subcontracting Plan (if applicable). The RFP Volume I, Uniform Contract Format Sections A through M, and the RFP Volume II, Project Manual (Technical Specifications and Drawings) will be issued by Electronic files uploaded to this fedbizopps website.



Preference will be given to firms specific to the NAICS and geographical location. This is the pre-solicitation notice, not the RFP.