U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Contracting and General Services, 300 Westgate Center Drive, Hadley, MA 01035-9589

Z -- HISTORIC REPAIR AND RENOVATION PROJECT AT JOHN HAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SOL 501810B012 DUE 070600 POC Dale Aubin, 413-253-8230, Marsha Browning, 413-253-8236 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is planning to undertake necessary repairs to the historic John Hay Estate located at the John Hay National Wildlife Refuge in Newbury (Lake Sunapee), NH. This project will include repairs to the Main House(1891-1930's), Barn(1890's), Gate House (1931), landscape features, and unpaved roadways. It is the intent of the USFWS to contract with a general contractor experienced in the renovation of historic structures. This entity may be supported by specialized trades, if not available in house for the following areas: Historic roof repairs; rough and finish carpentry; mechanical, electrical and plumbing work, plaster repairs, and painting. This will be a two-step sealed bidding process. Interested firms shall submit, in writing, their qualifications based on listed requirements below and those determined qualified will be asked to submit a sealed bid in accordance with FAR 14.5. Interested firms shall present a minimum of five historic building renovation projects undertaken within the last eight years. The following information shall be provided for each of these projects: 1) Project name, 2) Original budget, 3) Change orders, 4) Summary of work, 5) Date of completion, 6) Client name, address and phone number, and 7) Design professional's name, address and phone number. In addition, firms shall present evidence of his/her ability to work within a site that is open to the public and his/her ability to work within a tight schedule. The same information will be necessary for each of the specialized trades listed above. A mandatory attendance pre-bid meeting with the pre-qualified firms will be scheduled for the week of June 19 at the site. Qualification factors used for the evaluation of firms shall be; 1) Past experience in historic building renovation projects (30%); 2) Multi-disciplined experience including historic roof repairs, rough and finish carpentry, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work, plaster repairs and painting in historic buildings (25%); 3) Abilityto provide product on time and within budget (20%); 4) Ability to work within a site that is open to the public (15%); and 5) Ability to work within a tight time schedule (10%). Firms desiring consideration should submit two copies of their resume (qualifications) and all other appropriate information as described above to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 300 Westgate Center Drive, Hadley, MA 01035-9589, ATTN: Dale E. Aubin, Contracting Officer, not later than close of business May 15, 2000. Posted 04/24/00 (W-SN448066). (0115)

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