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IDIQ For Architect-Engineering Services for Boundary Legal Services


Virginia, United States
Government : Federal
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The USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service in Vermont announces a request for SF-330 (Parts I & II), Architect and Engineer Qualification Statements, from firms interested in Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts to provide Boundary Survey Services for the acquisition of easements on behalf of the United States of America, acting by and through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), United States Department of Agriculture, pursuant to Title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 3837.


This acquisition is being conducted in accordance with FAR Subpart 36.6, Architect Engineering Services. It is anticipated that one IDIQ contracts will be awarded for one base year, and up to four one-year renewal option years. Work will be ordered through the issuance of individual task orders on an as-needed basis. Anticipated needs for the base year are approximately 2 boundary survey. The maximum total delivery orders against each contract will be $500,000 for the base year including all option years. The guaranteed minimum is $40,000 for the base year only. There shall be no guaranteed minimum for the option years.


The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541370. This procurement is unrestricted, open to all businesses regardless of size. This procurement will be evaluated using Brooks Act procedures. The government reserves the right to negotiate and award a contract up to one year from the receipt date of the SF-330.


PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Wetlands Reserve Easement component (ACEP/WRE), and the Emergency Watershed Protection Program-Floodplain Easements (EWPP-FPE) authorizes the acquisition of easement rights from willing landowners for the purpose of restoring and protecting wetlands, and floodplains. The NRCS is the lead agency within the USDA charged with administering these programs.


The Contractor shall be licensed and registered in the State of Vermont. The Contractor shall provide legal boundary surveys of the ACEP/WRE and EWPP-FPE easements. Survey work shall consist of performing all surveys, measurements, computations, drawings, and descriptions required. Details provided in Land Survey Specifications for NRCS Easement Programs.


SELECTION CRITERIA
Firms will be evaluated and ranked using the following selection criteria:


(1) Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required. (40 points)
Evaluation will be based on knowledge of local survey practices, records research, and the approach used on previous surveys to solve problems resulting from conflicting title or physical evidence. Include with this item a sample survey report accompanied by a plat identifying a boundary conflict and an appropriate conclusion or solution.


(2) Capacity to accomplish the work. (20 points)
Evaluation will be based upon the number of personnel available, the quantity of existing work under contract, the schedules for completion of the existing work, and the capacity to provide personnel for multiple contracts.


(3) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of required services. (15 points)
The Surveyor must be a licensed registered land surveyor in the State of Vermont. Evaluation will include the level of formal education, continuing education, the number of years licensed, and involvement in professional activities/organizations.


(4) Past performance on contracts with other government agencies and private industry. (15 points)
Evaluation will be based upon the firm's past experience with other government agencies and the private sector in performing the requirements described; cost control, quality, and timeliness of performance under previous contracts. References with name and telephone numbers must be provided.


(5) Location in the general geographic area and knowledge of the locality of the project area. (10points)
Evaluation will be based upon the firm's proximity to the State of Vermont and the project area. For firms outside of the general project area, submit a plan to provide service in a cost effective manner. Firms must clearly indicate the office location where the work will be performed.


SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
Firms, which meet the requirements described in this announcement, are invited to submit 2 copies of a Standard Form 330, Architect-Engineer Qualifications, Part I & II, as well as any information that will assist with their evaluation on selection criteria, not later than 4:30PM EST on January 7, 2015 to the attention of Allen Hunt, Contracting Officer at the contracting office address listed in this notice. Please limit narrative responses to one page per evaluation factor. Only those firms responding by the time listed above will be considered for selection. After an initial evaluation, the most highly rated firms will be selected. Selected firms will then be sent a solicitation to provide their proposals. Interviews for the purpose of discussing prospective firm's qualifications will be conducted either in person or by teleconference. All firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for an award of a federal contract. For information regarding registration, contact the SAM Web Site at System for Award Management. This amendment is not extend the response date, it is only for the purpose of changing the IDIQ from multiple to single award.     


POINT OF CONTACT
Allen Hunt, Contracting Officer, USDA, NRCS, 1606 Santa Rosa Road, Richmond, VA 23229, Email allen.hunt@va.usda.gov, Phone 804-287-1666


 


Allen L. Hunt, Phone 8042871666, Email allen.hunt@va.usda.gov

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