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B -- ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL EFFECTS OF DIMINISHING OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY ACTIVITY ON ALASKAN COMMUNITIES SOL 7-4350-0005 3844 DUE 012397 POC Contract Specialist, Sandra L. McLaughlin,703-787-13611. The Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service, intends to competitively award a contract to conduct a study of the economic and social effects of diminishing oil and gas industry activity on Alaska communities. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED. Additional study details: The first purpose of this study is to document the expansion, decline, and recovery of the Alaska economy in the 1975 to 1995 period which was driven largely by the oil sector of the economy. The second purpose is to, based on analysis of the economic history, formulate options that MMS and relevant public bodies could implement to mitigate the effects of similar economic fluctuations. Component objectives of documenting the fluctuations in the Alaska economy during the period 1975 to 1995 are to: (1) describe the fluctuations in State oil revenues, (2) portray how this has affected local governments and economies, (3) describe fluctuations in oil company support of community institutions, (4) portray how community institutions have been affected by fluctuations in oil compnay support, (5) describe fluctuations in employment associated with and not associated with fluctuations in the oil industry, and (6) portray the effect on individuals and households of fluctuations in the oil industry. In order to provide a quantitative framework for the more qualitative Task 2 study, the contractor shall describe projects funded by State oil revenues. The State, since the late 1970s, has funded substantial projects, infrastructure, and services at the local level with revenues derived from North Slope oil. Relatively substantial funds were allocated by the State to local governments in the 1980 to 1986 period, dropping to very low levels in the 1987 to 1990 period and rising to relatively modest levels in the 1991 to 1995 period. The contractor shall provide a quantitative and narrative description of these historical expenditures including: dollars expended summarized by year;aggregations for each year by type of project and services, such as sewer and water, recreational facilities, roads, marine ports, schools, and so forth. The contractor shall aggregate the information for the State as a whole, and for four selected geographic areas: (1) Municipality of Anchorage, (2) Kenai Peninsula Borough, (3) Northwest Arctic Borough (NAB), and (4) two villages in the NAB, Kiana & Noorvik. Primary study products will include monthly progress reports, and a series of draft and final reports (for each task) in both paper and electronic formats. HOW TO RESPOND: In order to compete for this contract, interested parties must demonstrate that they are qualified to perform the work by providing WITHIN 21 CALENDAR DAYS of publication of this notice, a Capabilities Statement detailing: (1) your key personnel (those who would have primary responsibility for performing and/or managing the study) with their qualifications and specific experience; (2) your organization's experience with this type of work and a description of your facilities; and (3) specific references (including project identifier & description, period of performance, dollar amount, client name & telephone number) for previous work of this nature that your personnel or organization is currently performing or has completed within the last two years. (References will be checked.) Following review of all capabilities statements submitted, those offerors judged most qualified to successfully perform the study will be provided additional proposal instructions. Proposal will essentially consist of an oral technical presentation (to be made by video conference) and written cost and business terms. Further details, including logistical considerations, will be provided. Your Capabilities Statement will be evaluated based on the skills, abilities and demonstrated experience of your proposed key personnel; experience and past performance of your organization (including number, size, complexity of similar projects, past performance (adherence to schedules and budgets, effective program management, cooperation shown when difficulties arise, and acceptability of previous products delivered.) Questions should be faxed or Emailed as soon as possible to (fax) 703-787-1387, or {Email} "sandra mclaughlin@smtp.mms.gov." Please include "RFP No. 3844" as well as your full name, organization name, address, phone and fax numbers. Requests or questions by telephone are strongly discouraged. Any conflict in the due date shown in this notice will be governed by this narrative (i.e. capabilities statements ARE due 21 days from the date this notice is published.) (0366)

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