Solicitation Number:

AG-05G2-S-08-0038

Notice Type:

Solicitation

Synopsis:

The Pacific Northwest Forest & Range Experiment Station, Olympia, Washington, intends to acquire by contract remodeling of the Olympia Forestry Sciences Laboratory by: (1) redesign of the reception area to provide security and manage visitors better; (2) enclose the breezeway between the main building and south wing to allow easier access to be environmentally friendly; and (3) convert existing loading dock to include office, hot and cold storage, and an ADA bathroom with shower. The building is an attractive wood-framed, beveled-siding building with a mansard roof. The new remodel will maintain and/or complement the look and feeling of the existing structure, utilizing widely available materials.

The government will proceed to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation, restricted to HubZone small business concerns. Offerors will be evaluated on price, experience, and past performance. Contract award will be to the offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, is the best value to the government. The government estimated price is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

The project is located at the Pacific Northwest Forest & Range Experiment Station, Forestry Sciences Laboratory, 3625 93rd Avenue S.W., Olympia, Washington. On I-5, south of Olympia, take exit #99 to 93rd Avenue. Head west one mile to the Olympia Laboratory.

The performance period is 240 calendar days after receiving the Notice to Proceed.

Performance and payment bonds are required for this project. Davis-Bacon wage rates apply to this solicitation and any resulting contract. The proposed contract-type is firm-fixed price. This solicitation will be available on, or about, JULY 01, 2008. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the government. In accordance with FAR 4.1102(a), prospective contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award of a contract. Lack of registration in the CCR on the part of the offeror will render an offeror ineligible for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov//. For additional information contact Mr. Miley Sutherland, Contracting Officer at 360-956-2471. Mr. Robert Avila, (360) 891-5271, is the Project Engineer.

Contracting Office Address:

1835 Black Lake Blvd. SW, Suite A
Olympia, Washington 98512-5623

Place of Performance:

Pacific Northwest Forest & Range Experiment Station, 3625 93rd Avenue S.W.,
Olympia, Washington 98512-5623
United States

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