GAOA CONT 030406 - COFKNF Visitor Center Maintenance

July 13, 2021

THIS  NOTICE  DOES  NOT  CONSTITUE  A  REQUEST  FOR  PROPOSAL,  REQUEST  FOR QUOTE,  OR  AN  INVITATION  FOR  BID.   NO SPECIFICATIONS OR DRAWINGS ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Procurement and Property Services, Field Procurement Operations, Southwest Zone intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a firm fixed-price contract, construction contract for Red Rock Ranger Station Visitor Center and North Kaibab Visitor Center Maintenance Repairs on the Coconino and Kaibab National Forest Red Rock and North Kaibab Ranger District, Arizona.

The anticipated requirement will be issued under RFP Number 127EAX21R0034.  The RFQ is expected to be posted to Contract Opportunities https://sam.gov/content/opportunities late July 2021.

This procurement will be conducted utilizing 100% Small Business Concern competitive negotiation procedures under FAR Part 15.  The Government intends to award one (1) firm fixed-price contract.  

SELECTION PROCESS: The proposals will be evaluated using a lowest evaluated price which meet or exceed the acceptable standards for technical factors pursuant to the procedures in FAR subpart 15.101-2. Tradeoffs are not permitted. Potential offerors will be invited to submit their technical, past performance, and price information as described in the Solicitation, for review and consideration by the Government. The selection process will evaluate such factors (not necessarily in order): Past Performance, Technical which includes Management & Experience, and Price. Pro Forma information such as bonding and financial capability will also be required to meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

In accordance with FAR 36.204(f), the construction magnitude of this project is estimated between $300,000 to $400,000.

The  North  American  Industry  Classification  System  (NAICS)  Code  for  this  procurement  is 238990 with the annual size standard of $16.5M.

SITE VISIT: A site visit will be held during the solicitation period for the project. Details regarding the site visit will be issued with the solicitation.

DISCUSSIONS: The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions should it be deemed in the Government's best interest.

Project Description:   GAOA CONT 030406 - COFKNF Visitor Center Maintenance

Project Location: Coconino and Kaibab National Forest Red Rock and North Kaibab Ranger District, Arizona.

-Work under this requirement will be as follows:

1. The Red Rock Ranger Station buildings were built in 2008. There are three single-story buildings including a visitor center, main office and warehouse. The visitor center building is approximately 7,544 square feet, the office 13,875 square feet and warehouse 2,400 square feet. The buildings are standard construction consisting of concrete slabs, both wood and metal framing, and metal roofing. The buildings need maintenance in several areas. Contractors will be solely responsible for confirming the conditions, assessing structural/layout issues and other pertinent component or electrical information as it pertains to their proposed repairs. All existing utilities shall be protected in place.

1. The North Kaibab Ranger District visitor center was built in 1992. The building is single story building with standard insulation and windows on all exposures. The visitor center is approximately 1,552 square feet. The building needs maintenance in several areas. Contractors will be solely responsible for confirming the conditions, assessing structural/layout issues and other pertinent component or electrical information as it pertains to their proposed repairs.  All existing utilities shall be protected in place.

The Government intends to post all notices/amendments related to this solicitation on government point of entry Contract Opportunities https://sam.gov/content/opportunities.   All interested firms must be registered on Contract Opportunities web site in order  to  obtain  the  solicitation  documents  and  all  information  regarding  the solicitation.   Hard copies of the solicitation will not be provided. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to check the website daily for any updates/amendments.  Offerors are encouraged to check the Contract Opportunities web site frequently in order to be notified of any changes to this solicitation.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: All contractors submitting bids, proposals, or quotes on USDA Forest Service solicitations must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Failure to register in  the  SAM  database  will  make  an  Offeror  ineligible  for  award.  The SAM website can be accessed at www.sam.gov/portal/SAM.

Points-of-contact for this Pre-Solicitation Notice:

David Watson

Email: David.l.watson@usda.gov

Telephone: (602) 225-5350