Recovery - FFS Project - R5GZ - TAS 14-1610 2009/2010 Tier 2A - Rehabilitate HVAC System

RECOVERY - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service requests proposals for the Rehabilitation of the HVAC System at the Visitors Center on the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge in Cape Charles, VA

The work includes all labor, materials and equipment necessary to rehabiltate the HVAC System.

Estimated magnitude for this project is between $100,000 to $250,000. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 238220 and the size standard is 14 million. This is a total set aside for small business. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered.

Solicitation number 50181RR053 will be posted in approximately 15 days and may be viewed through a link to the National Business Center Interior Electronic Acquisition System-Electronic Commerce at "http://www.fedbizopps.gov" or "http://www.nbc.gov".

Interested contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and complete Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA) at "http://www.bpn.gov".

Availability of Solicitation documents and specifications is anticipated to be on or about April,26, 2010.

Proposals will be evaluated on the following rating elements. Interested parties that submit a proposal must address, in depth, the following evaluation factors to be considered for award. They are as follows: (1) Capabilities to meet project needs; (30%); (2) Proposal price; (50%); (3) Past Performance on similar contracts with both government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules (20%). Interested firms shall present a minimum of five (5) projects undertaken within the last five years that are similar in scope. The following information shall be provided for each of these projects; (1) Project name; 2) Original budget; 3) Change orders; 4) Summary of work; 5) Date of completion; and 6) Client name, address and phone numbers. Evaluations of firms will be rated by applying a numeric rating system to the evalaution factors listed above.

The solicitation response date will be approximately 30 days from the posting date. No electronic submissions will be accepted. Please mail your proposals to the address specified in the solicitation documents. For assistance in downloading information from the National Business Center contact the helpdesk at (703) 390-6633.