US Environmental Protection Agency, Region III Contracts Branch (3PM10), 1650 Arch Street, Phildelphia, PA 19103-2029

G -- IMPLEMENTATION OF A STUDENT ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SOL RFQ-00001-RM DUE 062600 POC Contracting Officer, Rosalind Mayo, 215/814-5311 RFQ-00001-RM US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY, REGION III HAS A REQUIREMENT FOR A CONTRACTOR TO PROVIDE LABOR AND MATERIALS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A STUDENT ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN THE PHILADELPHIA AREA ACCORDING TO THE BELOW-NOTED STATEMENT OF WORK: ONE BASE YEAR AND TWO OPTION YEARS. Statement of Work Under this Work Assignment, the contractor will help in the design, development and implementation of the Chester Student Environmental Development Program. The contractor will provide the following activities: Project evaluation, measurement of success or failure and, recruit students and hire staff as needed, handle and coordinate transporation issues, provide finance and budget activities. The contractor will conduct each of these activities in consolation with the EPA Work assignment Manager (WAM) who will be the primary contact for this assignement. The contractor WAM will not take direction from other EPA personnel under this Work Assignment. During the course of the project payment will be made based on the submission of a request for funds in the form of an invoice. There should be at least three, or as necessary not to exceed weekly, invoices submitted approximately two weeks a part, one in just before the program starts, one in the middle, and one at the end. This method is necessary to have the funds to administer the program including the salaries, supplies, transporation and student stipends etc. The contractor will conduct the activities detailed below on an as-needed basis, unless otherwise indicated. PROJECT APPROACH: This section of the work plan describes, in detail, the approach the contractor will use to accomplish the goals of this Work Assignment, it describes specific tasks to be performed and major deliverables to be performed. Activities: Activity 1: Perform Project Management Tasks, the contractor will perform the following project management tasks; . Develop a work plan and budget; . Manage personnel and direct activities; . Develop a revised work plan and cost budget if necessary; . Peform on-going financial reviews to ensure that cost overruns do not occur; . Prepare weekly progress reports; . Provide stipends for students; . Provide logistical support as needed. Activity 2: Perform Project Evaluation Activities, . Develop program evaluation through measurable objectives; . Develop measures of success and failure for the program; . Provide tools for measurement; and . Develop and conduct pre and post survey of program effectiveness. Activity 3: Perform Recruitment Activities, . Develop and implement recruitment strategies for the selection students; . Recruit and/or provide a Program Director; . Recruit and/or provide a inter agency coordinator; Activity 4: Perform Travel Related Tasks, . Provide maps, directions and advice on travel itinerary, . Setup, coordinate and arrange buses for field trips, . Provide financial management for all travel activities. Deliverables Activity Deliverable Due Date, 1 Work Plan and Cost Estimate June 26, 2000, 1 Weekly Progress/Financial Reports Each Friday by 9:00 a.m., 1 Provide weekly stipends for students every other Friday by 9:00 a.m., 4 Provide final stipend for students by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 23, 2000., 2 Develop success/failure measurement tools by July 6, 2000, 3 Develop and conduct pre and post test by July 6, 2000 test criteria, 1 Identify/recruit students by July 3, 2000, 4 Manage/arrange all planned field trip at least 2 weeks prior to the event and other transportation requirements as needed. PERSONNEL Personnel Project Director, Program Monitor/Interagency Coordinator, 20 students. Program Director: has the overall responsibility for the administration of the program and supervision of personnel. The director also will lead and supervise all on site activities. Works with the EPA planning committee on all program related issues. Program Monitor/Interagency Coordinator: Monitors the program and measure of success. Acts as liaison between EPA and contractor. Assists with activities as needed. Recruit students and coordinates with the EPA staff. Coordinates transportation for field trips. Students: 20 seventh grad students from three City of Chester, Pennsylvania area middle schools to be trained as Environmental Outreach Trainees. GENERAL The program runs from July 6, 2000 through August 25, 2000. Payments are due to the students every other week to minimize additional administration on the contractor and EPA. Invoices should be planned and budgeted as to minimize the number of invoices (bi-monthly versus weekly). The contractor will communicate with the EPA CO WAMs daily or as the volume of work dictates to discuss the progress of the assignment task(s). The contractor will, develop and maintain files supporting each task in the Work Assignment. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) FAR 13. This acquisition is a 100% set-aside for small businesses (SIC 8299 -- N.E.C. $5.0) Firm Fixed-Price contract with anticipated award date on or about July 1, 2000. BASIS of AWARD WILL BE ON LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE. Written and facsimile quotations must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 26, 2000, ATTN: Rosalind Mayo, 3PM10. Facsimile quotations can be sent to (215) 814-5211. Telephone requests will not be honored. The following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference: 52.204-3 Taxpayer Identification (June 1997) 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions -- Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items) (Aug 1998) 52-219-1 (Small Business Program Representations (Oct 1998) 52-222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984) 52-227-14 Rights in Data -- General (Jun 1987)52.243-1 Changes -- Fixed Price (Aug 1987) 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item (Mar 1989) The contract will incorporate one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon receipt, the contracting officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of any clause may be assessed electronically at this address: http/www.arnet.gov/far. Posted 05/25/00 (W-SN458900). (0146)

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