USACE VICKSBURG DISTRICT, 4155 CLAY STREET, VICKSBURG MS 39180-3435

B -- BIOLOGICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC INVESTIGATIONS WITHIN VICKSBURG DISTRICT SOL DACW38-97-R-0011 DUE 071497 POC Contract Specialist SOPHIA CLARK (601) 631-5812 (Site Code CW38) The Contractor shall perform all biological, environmental, economic and recreational studies and related services in accordance with delivery orders issued by the Contracting Officer. The initial contract is for 365 calendar days with an option for an additional 365 calendar days. All studies will be performed and completed in accordance with the terms of the contract or directive, including construction quality control, safety, and labor standards requirements. The Government guarantees that it will purchase from the Contractor biological, environmental, economic and recreational studies in the amount of not less than $2,500. This will be a competitively negotiated procurement and submittal of technical and price proposals is required. The evaluation will be composed of two (2) phases. In Phase I Evaluation, a competitive range will be established based on the ranking of proposals that have a reasonable chance of being selected for award. In Phase I of the selection process, the proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria. Item a. is of greater importance and Items b. and c. are of lesser but equal importance and Items d. and e. are of lesser but equal importance. a. The selected firm must have demonstrated experience and proven acceptable performance in the type of work required. b. The selected firm must have the qualified, experienced personnel necessary to administer, supervise, and perform all work tasks. c. The selected firm must indicate the capability to respond to the Vicksburg District Office in a timely manner. d. The selected firm must indicate the necessary equipment to perform the studies described. e. The selected firm must furnish all professional specialists necessary in planning administering, supervising, and performing work tasks. In Phase II of the selection process, the proposals will be evaluated based on the same criteria as stated for Phase I. Price Proposal: Price will not be a scored factor, but will be evaluated as to reasonableness and affordability in both Phase I and Phase II. Award will be based upon a combination of technical score and an independent evaluation of cost for reasonableness and affordability. This is not a request for proposal. Specifications, no charge. Issue date on or about 12 Jun 97. Closing date on or about 14 Jul 97. See Note 1 (0120)

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