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B -- INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT FOR ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF WATER RESOURCE PROJECTS SOL DACW57-98-R-0011 DUE 071698 POC Contract Specialist MARTINA HARWOOD (503) 808-4614 (Site Code DACW57) Economic studies will be performed in conjunction with various Corps of Engineers reconnaissance, feasibility, and general design engineering studies. Work will include evaluation and measurement of economic impacts of Corps projects. All work will be performed under an indefinite quantity contract. the primary emphasis of this contract, and the most likely types of studies to be performed under this contract, are economic analysis of deep draft and inland navigation projects, regional impacts of project actions, and fish and wildlife mitigation or protection measures. Other potential studies may include, but are not limited to: economic analysis of flood control measures, municipal, industrial, and agricultural water supply, hydropower plant operation and configuration alternatives, recreation projects, economic base studies, land use studies, and commercial fishing analysis. The Contractor should have broad experience in economic studies particularly water resource related studies as listed above, experience with National Economic Development analysis or similar types of cost-benefit analysis, and knowledge of the Pacific Northwest. The evaluation criteria in relative order of importance are: (1) Corporate experience and performance in the economic analysis of water resource projects and other projects or issues with emphasis on navigation, regional impact analysis, and fish and wildlife/environmental projects; (2) Staff experience, education and qualifications, particularly the project manager and senior staff; (3) Ability to perform work related to Northwest issues, including proximity to Portland, Oregon; (4) Demonstrated ability to manage complex studies and subcontractors. Price will not be scored but a determination of price reasonableness will be performed. Technical questions may be addressed to Tim Kuhn at (503) 808-4752. Administrative questions may be addressed to Martina Harwood and Susan Sauer at (503) 808- 4614. Contract period will be one base year with four option years. Solicitation willbe available on or about June 16, 1998 at no cost. This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small businesses, the size standard for which is a concern, including its affiliates with average annual sales or receipts for the preceding three years not in excess of $5 million. Interested firms, which meet the requirements described in this announcement, are invited to request a copy of subject Request for Proposal, by faxing their request to (503) 808-4605. Request should include company name, mailing address, phone number, fax number and business size. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the agency. SIC 8733. (0114)

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