USDA Forest Service, Contracting, P.O. Box 21628, Juneau, AK 99802- 1628

C -- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT FOR MENDENHALL GLACIER VISITOR CENTER RENOVATION CONTRACT, CHATHAM AREA SOL R10-97-07 DUE 013197 POC Eric Meyer, (907) 586-8880 Lisa Peterson, (907) 586-8880. Project consists of professional architect-engineer construction management services for the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center (MGVC) Renovation contract which is currently being negotiated. The construction base item consists of the renovation of the existing visitor center, a 5,500 square-foot building addition, tunnel construction through bedrock, elevator installations, and utility connections. The construction option item consists of the renovation of the site access ramp, access drive, stairways and terraces, and site landscaping. MGVC is located approximately 14 miles from downtown Juneau, Alaska. One or two contract(s) for A-E services will be negotiated, to provide two "levels" of services, primarily in the areas of architecture, and civil, geotechnical, structural, mechanical and electrical disciplines. Level 1 -- primarily submittal review, design change review, and design clarification assistance on an indefinite quantity (task order) basis, with a minimum guarantee of $40,000 and maximum order limitation of $150,000. Level 2 -- primarily inspection, quality assurance, documentation, coordination, submittal tracking, and other construction management services, on a firm-fixed-price basis. The estimated price range for Level 2 services is between $100,000 and $250,000. The estimated price range for the MGVC renovation construction contract is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. The estimated start work date for this project will correspond to the construction contract which is scheduled to start in April 1997 with completion date of May 31, 1998. Should the MGVC renovation contract fail to be awarded, this notice of intent to contract for A-E services may be cancelled without obligation. Interested firms may request a Scope of Services announcement from the Contracting Office by FAX (907-586-7090), by mail, or by telephone (907-586-8880). Firms will be required to complete an SF-254 and SF-255 to be considered for this project. Firms may submit the required forms for only Level 1 Services, for only Level 2 Services, or for both Level 1 and 2 Services. Firms intending to limit their area of consideration to either or both levels must so state in their submittal. Following a review and evaluation of qualification and performance data by an A&E Review Board, negotiations will be commenced with the top-ranked firm on the selection list for each level of service for this project. Each level of services will be treated separately for negotiation purposes. Selection of firms for negotiation is through an order of preference based on demonstrated competence and qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the type of professional service required, as determined by applying the following criteria, which are listed in descending order ofimportance. Selection Criteria for Level 1 Services -- 1. Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services. List the personnel who will be providing these services and their qualifications, 2. Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required as it relates to visitor centers and similar projects, with preference for Forest Service projects over other Federal projects, and Federal projects over state, municipal or private sector projects. List the specialized experience of the qualified personnel providing these services, 3. Geographical location and knowledge of both the locality and the project, provided, that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project, 4. Capacity to accomplish the work and perform in a timely manner, and 5. Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, effective management of subcontracts, and compliance with performance schedules. Selection Criteria for Level 2 Services -- 1. Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services. List the personnel who will be providing these servicesand their qualifications, 2. Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required (construction inspection and management on similar complex projects) with preference for Forest Service projects over other Federal projects, and Federal projects over state, municipal or private sector projects. List the specialized experience of the qualified personnel providing these services, 3. Capacity to accomplish the work and perform in a timely manner, 4. Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of effective communication and management, conflict prevention, problem resolution, compliance with performance schedules, cost control, and quality of outcome, 5. Location in the general geographical area of the project and knowledge of the locality of the project, provided, that application of this criterion leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project. (0359)

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