Springerville Fire Office Remodel

April 1, 2020

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, Region 3 Western Zone, Tonto National Forest, Phoenix, AZ intends to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a firm fixed-price, construction remodel of basement rooms at the Springerville Ranger District of the Apache-Sitegraves National Forest.

The anticipated requirement will be issued under RFP Number 12837120R0015.  The RFP is expected to be posted to Contract Opportunities at https://beta.sam.gov/ in late April 2020.

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 Best Value Trade-Off source selection process. 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 range of this project is estimated between  $200,000 to $300,000.

The  North  American  Industry  Classification  System  (NAICS)  Code  for  this  procurement  is 236220 with the annual size standard of $33.5M.

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:   Springerville Fire Office Remodel

Project Location: 165 S. Mountain Avenue, Springerville, AZ 85938

This project will consist of supervision, materials, equipment/vehicles, tools, parts, labor,  and miscellaneous items to remodel select basement rooms at the Springerville Fire Office, with options of energy efficient appliance and lighting upgrades and other remodeling work on the 1st floor of office. 

The Government intends to post all notices/amendments related to this solicitation on government point of entry (GPE) Contract Opportunities at https://beta.sam.gov/.  

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 FBO 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