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C -- GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS/SERVICES IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA SOL NRCS-14-LA-00 DUE 042700 POC Patti D. Woods (318) 473-7645 Fax No.: (318) 473-7682 The selected firm will secure soil samples, make vane sheer measurements, perform laboratory tests, and perform other engineering services as necessary to provide reports on shallow and deep foundation data, site preparation recommendations on soil related concerns as they relate to the structures to be installed on the site. Work may be located throughout the State of Louisiana, but will be primarily in the southern half of the state. The government intends to award a fixed priced indefinite delivery type contract with a two year option. Task orders will be issued with site specific specifications. Services will calculated on a per hour basis, lump sum for each task order. A minimum of $10,000 per year is guaranteed under this contract, with a maximum of $300,000 per year award limitation. PRE-SELECTION CRITERIA will be based on the firm having a minimum of 1) two in-house civil engineers, with at least one of the engineers being a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of LA with a minimum of five years experience in geotechnical investigations, 2) one soil technician with a minimum of four years experience in geotechnical investigations. SELECTION CRITERIA. Each firm will be evaluated on the following: 1) Professsional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services -- 25%. Evaluations will be based on qualified personnel level of experience associated with geotechnical investigations and their availability to work on this contract. 2)Specialized experience and technical competence -- 25%.Evaluations will be made on the extent of directly related experience in performing geotechnical investigations, laboratory testing, and preparation of reports; specialized education at the university level, and all other applicable education and training in the engineering and geotechnical disciplines. Consideration will be given to those firms with knowlege of, and direct experience in evaluating soils found in LA. 3)Capacity to accomplish work -- 15%. Evaluation will be based on the firms' current work under contract, scheduling processes, and ability to accomplish work in-house. 4) Past performance -- 20%. Evaluation will be based on the firms past experience with other government agencies and the private sector in performing geotechnical investigations; the timeliness and quality of deliverables under previous contracts. 5) Location in and a general knowledge of the geographical area -- 15%. Evaluation will be based on the firms' proximity to Louisiana and knowledge of the area soil types and conditions. Firms which meet the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit a Standard Form 254, Architect Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire; a Standard Form 255, Architect Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for a Specific Project and any other supplemental information deemed relative to the selection criteria. Interested firms must submit their SF254 and SF255 not later than April 27, 2000, 2 pm cst. to the attention of the Contracting Officer at the address listed above. Only those firms responding by that time will be considered for selection. After an initial evaluation, three or more of the firms considered to be the most highly qualified will be chosen for discussions. The most highly rated firm selected will then be asked to submit a proprosal. This is not a Request for Proposal. Any questions should be addressed to the Contracting Officer. Email address: patti.woods@la.usda.gov. Posted 03/23/00 (W-SN437484). (0083)

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