Idaho Panhandle National Forests, 3815 Schreiber Way, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815-8363

C -- A&E "AS NEEDED" SOL RFP R1-04-98-13 DUE 010898 POC Contact Contract Clerk (208) 765-7497 A&E "As Needed" Kootenai, Bonner, Boundary, Latah, Benewah, and Shoshone Counties, Idaho. Indefinite quantity/indefinite delivery multiple contract for 3 years. To include all associated disciplines, to provide civil engineering consultation, site surveys, P-line surveys, road and bridge designs, material and construction specifications, cost estimates, construction staking and contractor quality control inspection, bridge inspections, and sampling and testing of materials. Firms must submit a completed SF-254 and SF-255, for this project by January 8, 1998, Close of Business to the IPNF, ATTN: Nancy H. Traner, 3815 Schreiber Way, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815-8363. Firms responding to this announcement before the closing date will be considered for selection, subject to any limitations indicated with respect to size and geographic location of firm, specialized technical expertise or other requirements listed. Following an initial evaluation of the qualification and performance data submitted, three or more firms considered to be the most highly qualified to provide the type of services required, will be chosen for negotiation. Selection of firms for negotiation shall be through an order of preference based on demonstrated competence and qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the type of professional services required, that include: (1) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services; (2) specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required; (3) Capacity to accomplish the work in the required time; (4) Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules; (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; (6) Additional points may be assigned or credit given to potential contractors that are or will subcontract with certified 8(a) or other small disadvantaged businesses. (0322)

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