US Army, Sacramento District, Corps of Engineers, 1325 J Street, Sacramento, California 95814-2922

F -- ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, MILITARY PROJECTS, BASE REALIGNMENT & CLOSURE ACTIONS SOL DACA05-95-R-0040 DUE 061095 POC Contacts: (916) 557-5220 for recorded ordering info; (916) 557-5240/5248 for problems with orders; fax requests for plan holders lists to (916) 557-7842; fax technical questions to (916) 557-7854. For all other information contact the contract specialist, Andy Ortega at (916) 557-5243. The contracting officer for this project is Ronald Miller. The Government plans to award up to five indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity services contracts to support military projects within the District, Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) actions. Services consist of the preparation of Environmental Assessments (EA), Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Records of Decision (ROD), or portions thereof, as defined by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and pertinent implementing guidance. In addition, services may include the preparation of environmental documents pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), its implementing guidance and similar requirements for other States. Specific services include; scientific analyses and assessments of biological, ecological, cultural/historic and archeological resources; endangered and threatened species inventories; habitat evaluations; Waters of the U.S. (WoUS) determinations and mapping; identification of current and projected land uses, including potential use and reuse alternatives for BRAC actions; identification and evaluation of potential impact mitigation measures; preparation of master plans for development and management of natural resources; coordination with interested Federal, state, local agencies and organizations, preparation of public involvement plans and facilitation of public meetings; regulatory compliance; and using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and similar technologies. Additional services will include those activities required for the preparation of an adequate Environmental Baseline Survey (EBS), including the scope definition, survey, sampling, investigative, and risk assessment phases. Specific technical capabilities include, but are not limited to, hydrology, noice surveying, permitting, physiography/surface hydrology, meteorology, soils/geology/hydrogeology; land use analysis, socioeconomic analysis, and enviromental compliance. Services will also include the identification, sampling, investigation, and a risk assessment of such substances as, asbestos, radon, lead paint, explosives, pesticides/rodenticides, chemical agents, PCB, and unexploded ordinance. Additional services required may also include the preparation of Findings of Suitability to Transfer (FOSTs) and/or Findings of Suitability to Lease (FOSLs), decision documents that incorporate all environmental issues, and the preparation of BRAC Clean-Up Plans (BCPs) which are essentially a master plan for the closure or realignment of a military installation. The contracts will have a basic contract period (365 calendar days after contract award) and four option years (options exercised at the discretion of the Government). Each year's total amount for all contracts will be up to approximately $8,000,000.00. As the need for services under this contract arises, the Government will issue individual delivery orders with specific scopes of work describing the requirement. The Government reserves the right to award less than five (5) contracts. The acquisition method is negotiated procurement. A technical and cost proposal will be required. Evaluation by the Government will result in selection of firm that represents the best advantage to the Government. Large businesses competing for this project must comply with the FAR 52.219-9 clause regarding the requirement for a subcontracting plan on the part of the work it intends to subcontract. The recommended goals for subcontracting are 60.3% for small business, 9.8% for small disadvantaged business, and 2.9% for small business/woman-owned. A firm that submits a plan with lesser goals must submit written rationale to support goals submitted. Questions on socio-economic programs should be directed to the Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization Specialist at (916) 557-5202 or fax (916) 557-7854. Requests for the solicitation may be faxed to (916) 557-7842 or requests may be mailed or hand delivered to the Plan Room, 1st Floor, 1325 J Street, Sacramento, California 95814-2922. Firms are requested to provide their name, street and mailing address, telephone number and the solicitation number of the project when requesting a copy of the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the agency. This acquisition is unrestricted, not set-aside for small business. (0111)

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