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R -- DESIGN, FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF EXHIBITS FOR THE SILVIO O. CONTE NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE REFUGE. SOL 501819R001 DUE 030299 POC Christal Conway, 413 253 8233 CORRECTION: This action originally publicized in the CBD dated 11/13/98, is changed as follows: Each company shall submit SF 254, "Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionaire" and SF 255, "Architect-Engineer Related Services for Specific Project". See FAR 52.301-255 and 53.301-245. These forms WILL NOT BE PROVIDED by this office, but may be obtained from any Government Printing Office. TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA IS CHANGED AS FOLLOWS: 1.) Qualifications and experience of key personnel in the areas of creative and technical expertise required, including subcontractors to be used on this project. Demonstration of effectiveness of personnel in developing design and fabrication alternatives within budget and completion of contracts of this type and size on schedule. (Carries a total possible weight of 25 points). 2.) Examples of innovative approaches to natural resource interpretation and design, through models, illustrations, graphics, and mixed-media audio-visual productions proposed for this project. (Carries a total possible weight of 15 points). 3.) Ability to demonstrate proficiency in state-of-the-art exhibit development. (Carries a total possible weight of 15 points). 4.) Ability and resources to design, fabricate, install, control quality, control cost, and manage subcontractors and customer requirements for this exhibit project. (Carries a total possible weight of 10 points). 5.) Letters of recommendation and awards which address communication between the firm and the client and which address the interpretive effectiveness of the exhibits. (Carries a total possible weight of 5 points). COST POINTS REMAIN UNCHANGED AND CARRY A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 30 POINTS. ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS, NOT LISTED HEREIN, REMAIN UNCHANGED AND IN EFFECT. Posted 01/19/99 (W-SN289099). (0019)

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