SOLICITATION NOTICE
Z -- Interior Renovation Project, Zuni Indian Hospital, Zuni, New Mexico
- Notice Date
- 9/18/2003
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of Health and Human Services, Indian Health Service, Dallas Office of Engineering Services, 1301 Young Street Suite 1071, Dallas, TX, 75202
- ZIP Code
- 75202
- Solicitation Number
- RFP-161-03-0029
- Response Due
- 11/5/2003
- Archive Date
- 11/20/2003
- Point of Contact
- Bonnie Hicks, Contract Specialist, Phone 214-767-8587, Fax 214-767-5194,
- E-Mail Address
-
bonnie.hicks.@des.ihs.gov
- Description
- Interior Renovation Project-Zuni Indian Hospital-Zuni, New Mexico. The purpose of this competitive solicitation is to select a firm to provide interior renovation of the Zuni Indian Hospital, Zuni, New Mexico. Construction work will include renovation of approximately 16,415 square feet of existing interior space and building expansion of approximately 7, 761 square feet. Building expansion will be accomplished by extending the exterior walls outward from their existing locations beneath an existing roof overhang that encircles the entire building. The work will include architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing activities. Mechanical work will include HVAC improvements and electrical work will include a new digital control computer electronic facility management (DDC) system. Exterior work will include replacement of a diesel fuel storage tank foundation, parking lot renovation, sidewalk replacement and landscaping. The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, supplies, transportation, equipment supervision and all other necessary items for a complete and useable project, performing all work in a workman like manner in complete compliance with all plans, drawings, and specifications issued and approved. Common trades which may be needed include, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, laborers, power equipment operators, cement workers, painters, trades identified in the Davis Bacon Wage Determination and other trades common to the construction industry. Period of performance will be 435 calendar days. BID BONDS, PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS ARE REQUIRED. NAICS CODE IS 236220. SIZE STANDARD IS $27.5 Million. The estimated project size is between $1,000,000.00 to $5,000,000.00. SET-ASIDE NOTICE: This procurement is set aside under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, FAR Part 19, and unrestricted competition. Additionally, in accordance with Public Law 100-656, this procurement is a 51% Buy Indian Set Aside. The proposed contract listed herein is Set Aside under the Buy Indian Act for 51 percent Indian owned, controlled and operated firms. In accordance with the Indian Health Service Acquisition Regulation, Paragraph 370.503(E), not more than 50 percent of the work to be performed under a prime contract awarded pursuant to the Buy Indian Act, shall be subcontracted to other than Indian firms. For this purpose, work to be performed does not include the provision of materials, supplies or equipment. Contractors shall indicate whether they are Indian owned, controlled and operated firm, and exact percentage (i.e., 51%, 100% etc.). In order for Indian firms to prove they can meet the qualification requirements of the Buy-Indian Set Aside restriction, Offeror?s who are currently certified by the Indian Health Service or the Bureau of Indian Affairs as an Indian Firm, need to submit certification, Tribal Affiliation and Degree of Indian Blood with their offer. Offeror?s who are not currently certified by IHS or BIA are required to submit proof of ownership and eligibility for Indian preference under the Buy Indian Act. Joint Ventures will be considered as long as the Indian firm is the managing entity. A copy of the joint venture agreement SHALL be submitted with offer. Competitive formal Best Value Source Selection process in accordance with Part 15 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) will be used to ensure selection of the source evidencing the best overall capability to perform the work in a manner most advantageous to the Government, as determined by evaluation of proposals in accordance with the established criteria. The qualifications submitted by each firm will be reviewed and evaluated to identify the most highly qualified firm. When responding to this announcement, firms should fully address their capability and qualifications with regard to each of the following evaluation factors. Firms should submit their complete qualifications as they may be evaluated solely on their written responses to this announcement. (1) Past Performance: Construction experience on similar projects of similar size and scope. Elaborate on projects that have been completed in the last 3 years. Provide reference that may be contacted. (2) Professional Qualifications of Firm Key Personnel: Experience of Design/Builder professional staff that will be assigned to this project. i.e.; Project Manager, Superintendent, Estimator, Registered Architect of Record, Architect?s Construction Administrative Representatives etc. (3) Management Plan: project approach; design, construction administration by Designer of Record. Include Teaming plan between constructor and designer, Cost management; Critical path scheduling; Value engineering; Fast track experience. Offeror?s are encouraged to demonstrate adequate experience, past performance, and technical ability to establish that their proposal will provide maximum benefit to the Government and meet the requirements of the specifications. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all proposals prior to award; to negotiate with any or all offeror?s; to award the contract to other than the lowest total price; and to award to the offeror?s submitting the proposal determined by the Government to be the most advantageous to the Government. Past Performance, Professional Qualifications of Firm, Management Plan, and Key Personnel are to be addressed by each firm and are 60% of the Award value. Price is 40% of Award Factor. Therefore the lowest offeror?s may not receive the award. Discussions may or may not be held; therefore, offeror?s should present their best and final pricing at the time of submission. Plans and specifications and solicitation documents will be available on or about September 29, 2003. A copy of the solicitation plans and drawings may be purchased for a non-refundable fee of $200.00 per set. A cashier check, bank or postal money orders must be made payable to the Indian Health Service and must accompany your request. CASH, COMPANY CHECKS OR PERSONAL CHECKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND WILL BE RETURNED. Submit your written request along with payment to Chief of Contracting, Indian Health Service, Division of Engineering Services, 1301 Young Street, Suite 1071, Dallas, Texas 75202. A PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE IS SCHEDULED FOR 1:00 PM ON October 15, 2003 AT THE ZUNI INDIAN HOSPITAL. THIS IS THE ONLY AUTHORIZED SITE VISIT. Proposals are due by 2:00 P.M. Central Time on NOVEMBER 5, 2003. Proposals must be delivered to Chief of Contracting, Indian Health Service, Division of Engineering Services, 1301 Young Street, Suite 1071, Dallas, Texas 75202. Questions concerning this announcement MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO: Chief of Contracting Office at FAX (214) 767-5194.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Zuni Indian Hospital, Zuni, New Mexico
- Record
- SN00437282-W 20030920/030918213111 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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