SOLICITATION NOTICE
U -- Technical Assistance and Training at Crownpoint Community School
- Notice Date
- 9/11/2009
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- Contracting Office
- Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Albuquerque Acquisitions Office, 1001 Indian School Road NW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87104
- ZIP Code
- 87104
- Solicitation Number
- RABQ2090073
- Response Due
- 9/21/2009
- Archive Date
- 9/30/2009
- Point of Contact
- BRENDELL GALLEGOS (505) 563-3009
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, RABQ2090073, is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-32. The North American Industry classification (NAICS) code is 611710 and the business size maximum is $7.0 Million. The proposed contract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All small business shall provide a breakdown of their costs to demonstrate that at least 51% of the cost of contract performance incurred for travel, supplies, training materials, etc. shall be performed and incurred by the small business (prime). All small businesses shall comply with FAR 52.229-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. All responsible small business sources may submit a proposal, which will be considered by the Government. The performance period for this requirement is one year. This office is requesting proposals on the following: Contract Line Item Number: 0001: Provide all supplies, materials and personnel to provide on-site Technical Assistance and Training for all staff at Crownpoint Community School. All work shall be performed in accordance with the Scope of Work. The Quantity is thirty-five (35) and the Unit is Days. Contract Line Item Number: 0002: Travel Cost in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations (FTC). The Quantity is one (1) and the Unit is Lump Sum.The Government intends to award one Firm Fixed Price contract. STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) is as follows: Crownpoint Community School. 1.0 BACKGROUND: T'iis Ts'ozi'Bi'Olta (Crownpoint Community School) is a Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) operated school under New Mexico Navajo Central Agency, McKinley County, Crownpoint, New Mexico. The School operates a day and residential program serving approximately 475 students. There are 95 employees, of this number 32 are teachers and 15 education technicians. The school is accredited by the Navajo North Central Accreditation (NCA) and the New Mexico State Department of Public Education (NMPED). T'iis Ts'ozi'Bi'Olta (Crownpoint Community School) is in Corrective Action Year 2 (CA-2) status for school year 2008-2009. This action is based on the Standards Based Assessment results in the past four years, the performance level of our students in reading and math have been significantly below the Average Measurable Objective (AMO). The AMO is a goal set by each state under the NO Child Left Behind (NCLB) Legislation of 2001. All students and each subgroup are expected to make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) each school year. All students are to be proficient by 2014.The analysis of our test scores in the past four years have shown that our students have continuously scored at a critically low level. Our students in grades 3-8 have scored less than 10% at the proficient level in reading and math, an indicator that the achievement gap is significant and instruction must change to provide a strong fundamental math and reading instruction at all grade levels.When a school is in Corrective Action Year 2 (CA-2) status, the school begins planning for restructuring which has been the case for T'iis Ts'ozi'Bi'Olta (Crownpoint Community School). The contractor shall provide technical assistance and related services designed to assist the school staff in improving the quality of instruction to increase student academic achievement. Technical assistance will include target assistance to school leaders, School Effectiveness Team (SET), and academic staff in the implementation of their Restructuring Plan as well as other school improvement plans, build staff capacity and establish support structures to enhance instructional practice.The contractor shall provide specific technical assistance to assist the school staff to implement their Restructuring Plan. These specific services include monitoring the implementation of the Restructuring Plan, tracking and documenting improvement efforts, and providing guidance and technical assistance in the school improvement process.2.O Scope: T'iss Ts'ozi Bi'Olta (Crownpoint Community School) will receive technical assistance services as follows: Monitoring the implementation of the Restructuring Plan by enduring full plan implementation, tracking and documenting improvement efforts, and providing ongoing guidance and technical assistance in the school improvement process. 3.0 Objectives: The Contractor shall develop a specific technical assistance plan in coordination and collaboration with school staff. The plan will target the implementation of the school's restructuring efforts and will impact all aspects of the school's operation. 4.0Tasks: The Contractor shall provide technical assistance and training to school leaders, school board members and the School Effectiveness Team (SET) on the school improvement and the Restructuring processes and assistance to establish accountability structures that will facilitate changes in school operation and practice. The Contractor shall facilitate meetings to examine and monitor improvement efforts, assessment of strategy use and review of data to gauge impact of improvement efforts. The Contractor shall track and monitor implementation efforts of the Restructuring Plan including Title VII, Title VI and Title I. All aspects of the Restructuring Plan will be monitored such as the instructional components, professional development, parent involvement and resources allocation. The Contractor shall guide and monitor the changes in instruction practice and the implementation of New Mexico standards by conducting classroom observations, coordinating of all instructional support services such as Special Education and after school tutoring. The Contractor shall assist and guide staff in establishing an ELL program that compasses Federal and state requirements, provide guidance in the academic areas to design instruction that will address the language proficiency levels of the students, assistance in developing the ELL program descriptions, and establish procedures for program implementation. The Contractor shall provide technical assistance in the collection, analysis and reporting of student assessment data, conduct Data Retreats, provide training for staff on the data analysis process, use of data to guide program and professional development designs and use of data to guide instruction at the classroom level. The Contractor shall provide technical writing support and editing in the development of plans and required reports. 5.0 Delivery: What the contractor must deliver? develop a school wide Technical Assistance Plan. conduct monthly on-site visits. coordinate monthly meetings with the school principal and SET to monitor service delivery, development and submission of monthly summary reports. facilitate meetings with school's SET and stakeholders (school board, parents and community members) to facilitate improvements efforts. plan and debrief meetings with school leaders, the SET and School Board. conduct classroom observations and debrief sessions with individual staff and/or SET. conduct research, design and develop forms, write and edit narratives, develop procedure descriptions, improvement plans and other documents necessary to document the school's improvement efforts. When the contractor must deliver? October/2009April/2010 November/2009May/2010 December/2009June/2010 January/2010 February/2010 March/2010 Where the contractor must deliver the service? Service will be delivered at T'iisTs'ozi'Bi'Olta (Crownpoint Community School) This is a one year contract. The one year period of performance is date of award for one whole year. Please include your TAX ID Number, CAGE Number (obtain at www.ccr.gov), and DUNS Number when submitting your quote. The Offeror shall provide their cost with a breakdown of their cost to provide this service and provide a copy of their credentials, including but not limited the college diploma. The offeror shall have a favorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination must be made by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of Indian Education Programs (OIEP), Personnel Security and Suitability Program in accordance with the Background Investigations Clause. Please contact the Security Office at (505) 563-5287 to begin process. This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given if full text. Upon request, the CO will make their full text available. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations of Certifications apply to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification/Commercial Items with their proposal. If the offeror does not have a copy of this provision, you may obtain a copy at www.arnet.gov or contact the CO to receive a copy. Provision FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by reference.. Clauses Incorporated by Reference, FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (SPR 1998). FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, FAR 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUL 1995);FAR 52.219-4, Limitations on Subcontracting (DEC 1996); FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor, FAR 52.233-3 Protest after Award, FAR 222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, FAR 52.225-16, Sanctioned European Union Country Services (FEB 2000); FAR 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party, FAR 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards, FAR 52.214-64 Preference for Privately owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels, FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, FAR 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, FAR 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration, FAR 52.243-1 Changes Fixed Price (Alt I), FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, FAR 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 (as amended), FAR 52.242-15 Stop Work Order, FAR 52,242-17 Government Delay of Work, Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) 1452.226-70 Indian Preference, DIAR 1452.226-71 Indian Preference Program, DIAR 1452.204-70 Release of Claims; Background Investigations Clause; Travel Costs Clause; FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation. The Evaluation Factors are in descending order of importance. All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined are significantly more important than cost or price. EVALUATION AND SELECTION CRITERIA:Proposals should have detailed description of proposed project. The narrative should not be longer than 5 pages, using size 12 fonts. Supportive documents may be included in the Appendices. Proposals will be evaluated on the following scoring rubric. The proposal must address the following areas and in the following order:CRITERIAMAXIMUM POINTSTechnical Assistance Plan25 pointsProvide detailed Description of a sample plan Strategic Planning25 pointsProvide detailed description as to how this will be completed.Collection, Analysis and Reporting of student assessment data25 pointsProvide detailed description as to how this will be completed. Design Instruction for language proficiency for student levels and developing the ELL program.25 points Provide detailed description as to how this will be done Provide recent & relevant contracts for the same or similar items, contract numbers, points of contacts with telephone numbers and other relevant information. Award will be based on the Best Value to the Government, overall acceptable quote, as submitted by a responsible offeror & ability to provide the above requirements. Proposals will be submitted in writing and signed by an individual with the authority to bind their respective company; electronic submissions via fax are acceptable. Please provide three (3) copies of your proposal. The due date for receipt of proposals is September 21, 2009; 9:00am Local Time. You may mail your proposal to BIA, 1001 Indian School Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104, or you can fax your quotes to (505) 563-3019.
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