Recovery ARRA Golondrino/Southwest Jemez Cadastral Survey Project

NOTICE DETAILS



SOLICITATION NUMBER:



Solicitation #:AG-9702-S-10-0176

Procurement Type: Presolicitation

Date Posted: January 11, 2010



Title: RECOVERY - A&E Services - Golondrino/Southwest Jemez Cadastral Survey Project



Classification Code:

C -- Architect and engineering services

NAICS Code: 541370



Response Date: January 25, 2010 5:00 p.m. Mountain



Primary Point of Contact.:

Colleen Hightower

Contracting Specialist

chightower@fs.fed.us

Phone: 208-387-5695



Description:



RECOVERY This project is funded in whole by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).



The Santa Fe National Forest requires A&E services for Golondrino/Southwest Jemez Cadastral Survey Project. This is a Request for Qualifications solicitation. This solicitation is being conducted under FAR 36.6 and 19.13 as a Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HubZone) Program. The NAICS code for this action is 541370 and the small business size standard is $4.5 million. Award will only be made to an A&E firm that meets the small business size standard and is registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database as required by FAR 4.11. The CCR is accessible at the following website: https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/default.aspx



This Request for Qualifications requires the submittal of a Standard Form 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications (SF 330) Part I and II for consideration in the evaluation and selection process.



DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK



The Santa Fe National Forest plans to secure a contract(s) for professional surveying services in support of the Golondrino Wildlife Management Prescribed Fire Project and the Southwest Jemez Mountains Landscape Restoration Project. These projects are designed for restoration and hazardous fuels reduction needs in order to minimize human health and safety risks. The Government reserves the right to award one or multiple contracts for this solicitation.



The work will involve professional surveying which includes marking property boundary lines between Santa Fe National Forest Land and Private Land within the Santa Fe National Forest Proclamation Boundary. The identification of the boundary lines between private and Forest Service Lands is crucial for the protection of Private Lands and ensures proper management of National Forest Lands.



Tasks include, but are not limited to, identification, monumentation, and perpetuation of property corners and controlling corners for land surveys performed to locate property boundaries, boundary line posting and maintenance of previously posted lines. Work may include retracement of Rectangular Surveys of the Public Land Survey System, including section subdivision, as well as retracement of Homestead Entry Surveys and Mineral Surveys which will require the results of the surveys to be recorded in the public record. The project includes geodetic control, mapping and other incidental work normally associated with the survey profession. Only firms with Registered Professional Surveyor(s) licensed in the State of New Mexico will be considered.



The contract will not preclude the Forest Service from using its own surveyors, or other surveying firms to perform surveys in the project area.



Firms responding to this announcement before the closing date will be considered for selection, subject to any limitations indicated with respect to size and geographic location of firm, the qualification and performance data submitted, firms that are considered to be the most highly qualified to provide the type of services required, will be chosen for negotiation. Selection of firms for negotiation shall be made through an order of preference based on demonstrated competence and qualification necessary for the satisfactory performance of the type of professional services required.



Firms qualified and interested in providing professional surveying services of the type listed above are hereby invited to submit Standard Form 330, Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire.



PERFORMANCE PERIOD: 365 days after notice to proceed

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR A&E SELECTION



EVALUATION OF QUALIFICATIONS

The Government will select no more than three of the highest rated firms from this qualification submittal process for consideration of award in accordance with FAR 36.602. The qualification submittal shall be in the format prescribed in the Standard Form 330 (SF 330) Part I and II. The SF 330 is the only submittal format acceptable for this solicitation. Do not submit extra material or literature beyond those specific attachments required in the form.

The SF 330 is available for download at the following link:

http://contacts.gsa.gov/webforms.nsf/0/21DBF5BF7E860FC185256E13005C6AA6/$file/sf330_e.pdf



1. General. When completing the SF 330 Part I and II provide all information requested. In addition, provide in the SF 330 Part I (section E, F and G), information that readily identifies the following areas:



A. Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services B. Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required, including, hydraulic design or hydraulic site surveying;

C. Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time;

D. Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules (see Relevant Past Performance below);

E. Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project.



2. Key Personnel. The Government will assess the quality and extent of the qualifications of the proposed personnel based on a detailed review of the content of the resumes submitted as part of the SF 330 section E (Note: Separate pages of section E will be required for each resume submitted. See instructions for completing SF 330 that accompany the form). Personnel will be evaluated on their education and experience to the extent it adds value to accomplishing the work described in this solicitation.



3. Relevant Past Performance. Past performance is a measure of the degree to which an offeror, as an organization, has: (1) satisfied its customers, and (2) complied with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.



The Government will inquire about the following elements for projects listed in section F of the SF 330, (1) quality of services; (2) customer satisfaction; (3) timeliness of the firm during performance and the final completion of the project; and (4) overall business relations.



A. Quality of Services: Demonstrated ability to perform services specifically relevant to the project described in this solicitation, and conformance to good standards of workmanship.

B. Customer Satisfaction: Satisfaction of end users with the Contractor's completed products and services.

C. Timeliness of performance: Compliance with delivery schedules; reliability; responsiveness to technical direction, no assessment of liquidated damages.

D. Business relations: Effective management; ability to manage projects involving subcontracts; working relationship with the Contracting Officer and technical representatives; reasonable/cooperative behavior; flexibility; effective contractor recommended solutions; businesslike concern for Government's interests.



The Government may research offeror performance on any federal, state, local, and commercial contract performance of the firm that is known to the Government, but not included on the submitted Performance Information. Additionally, personal experience and evaluator knowledge of firms performance may be utilized. The Government will consider the relevance of past performance information obtained in relation to the scope of this procurement with respect to similar efforts, the length and scope, number, complexity, and diversity of contracts completed by the firm. Past performance, either positive or negative, which is considered by the Government to be more closely related to the scope of this effort will be given additional weight in the evaluation process. Firms shall submit past performance information for their firm and any proposed major subcontractors performing more than 20% of the work. Performance information may be obtained from references provided. The firm shall complete the SF 330 showing each relevant project completed during the past three years and all relevant contracts and subcontracts in progress. The list should include, but is not limited to, contracts and subcontracts similar in nature and complexity to that required by this solicitation. Include contracts with the Federal Government, agencies of state, and local governments, and commercial customers. The firm may provide information on problems encountered on the contracts and subcontracts listed and the corrective actions taken to resolve those problems.



Request For Qualifications Submittal Instructions ;



Each firm seeking consideration for selection shall submit their electronic SF 330 submittal through the Electronic Response feature associated with this solicitation on the Federal Business Opportunities website https://www.fbo.gov .



ATTACHMENTS

The instructions on submitting a package utilizing the website can be found on page 35 of the user guide located at: https://www.fbo.gov/downloads/FBO_Vendor_Guide.pdf



Electronic responses are the PREFERRED method of submitting the SF 330.



All qualification submittals on SF 330s are due by January 25, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. Mountain.



Proposals will be received at: https://www.fbo.gov



Reference: Solicitation AG-9702-S-10-0176



Questions regarding this solicitation may be directed to:

Colleen Hightower

U.S. Forest Service

EROC-SW Contracting

3833 S Development Avenue

Boise, ID 83705

chightower@fs.fed.us



Place of Contract Performance:

Santa Fe National Forest

Santa Fe, NM

United States



Set Aside:

100% Total HubZone Small Business Set-aside