Officer in Charge of Construction, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Contracts Marianas (Guam), PSC 455 Box 175, FPO 96540-2200

Z -- LANDSCAPING SERVICES FOR VARIOUS LOCATIONS, ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GUAM, M.I. SOL N62766-98-R-9054 DUE 061298 POC Leilani Guzman, Contracting Officer, (671) 339-5120; M. Cris Calimlim, Contract Specialist, (671) 339-8115 This is a solicitation notice for sources sought to provide landscaping services for various locations, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, M.I. The services required include design, implementation of landscape and irrigation systems design, and maintenance of landscaped areas and irrigation systems. Design involves preparation of complete drawings, specifications, basis for design calculation, cost estimate, and other incidental work for design and construction of landscaping work and irrigation systems. Implementation of design includes i) seedbed preparation, topsoiling, fertilizing, and mulching to various areas, ii) site preparation and sodding for erosion control, iii) planting and replanting of trees, and iv) irrigations systems. Maintenance of landscaped areas include planter beds and lawn care maintenance. The Contractor shall furnish qualified supervisory, administrative and labor personnel and shall provide all tools, materials, and transportation necessary to accomplish the work. A firm fixed price contract is intended for award without discussions. Therefore, offerors are encouraged to submit their most favorable proposal. However, the Contracting Officer Officer reserves the right to hold discussions(other than communications conducted for the purpose of minor clarification) if deemed necessary. Evaluation factors are (A) Technical Excellence, with significant subfactors listed in order of importance (1) artistic principles, (2) method of planting, (3) preparation of plants, (4) communication, (5) government requirements, (6) quality control, (7) clarity of proposal, and (8) personnel qualifications, (B) Past Performance, with significant subfactors listed in order of importance, (1) similar projects, (2) irrigation designs, (3) drainage designs, (C) Price. When combined, Technical Excellence (with subfactors) and Past Performance (with subfactors) are more important than Price. Also, a test program for evaluation preference for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns will apply (DFARS 252.219-7006). The SDB preference will be applied at the last stage of the overall best value evaluation process. The estimated price range is $100,000.00 to $350,000.00. Contract performance period is currently estimated to be 540 calendar days. The Standard Industrial Code (SIC) is 0782 and the annual standard size is $3.5 million. Proposal will not be restricted to Small Business Concerns. Request for Proposal (RFP) will be issed 13 May 1998, with proposals due 12 June 1998. There will be no public bid opening. A site visit is tentatively scheduled for 14-15 May and 18-20 May 1998. All interested offerors are encouraged to attend the site visit. Once available, request for RFP documents must be in writing stating the RFP number N62766-98-R-9054 with complete company name, address, area code and phone number, fax number. RFP packages may also be picked up personally at the OICC Marianas Office, Bldg 101, 1st floor. Telephone request will not be accepted. (0119)

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