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COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF JANUARY 22,1998 PSA#2016

National Park Service, Golden Gate National Receration Area, Contracting Office, Building 201, Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA 94123

B -- MUIR WOODS NATIONAL MONUMENT VISITOR ACCESS AND TRANSPORTATION STUDY SOL 1443RQ8140-98-003 POC Point of Contact-Glenn Anderson, Contract Specialist, 415-561-4507, Leo R. Guillory, Contracting Officer, 415-561-4501 The National Park Service has a requirement to conduct a study of visitor access to Muir Woods National Monument and to investigate alternative means of relieving traffic congestion and impacts attributable to the Muir Woods visitor that affect the Monument and southern Marin County. The objectives of the study are: 1. determine feasible alternatives to the private automobile as an access mode; 2. define existing and potential transportation providers and their systems and; 3.prescribe a reservation program as part of a possible implementation strategy. This implementation program should include practical comprehensive incentives and disincentives that guide visitors into non-peak periods and out of their automobiles in order to mitigate traffic, parking and overcrowding concerns. The study will be delivered in report form that includes the objectives of the study, written analysis, findings and recommended strategies consisting of two basic categories: 1. Demand Management -- strategies that reducepeak period auto use, and 2. Transportation Services -- new transportation services and /or facilities that provide alternatives to the private automobile. The potential alternative methods for financing the implementation package will be explored and integrated into the report findings and recommendations. The significant Evaluation Criteria for selection relate to the technical expertise and demonstrated knowledge of the firm in the field of transportation planning. They are in descending order of importance as follows; 1) Professional qualifications of members of the firm to complete required traffic studies/analysis and formulate comprehensive local as well as regional transportation system plans; 2) Specialized experience and technical knowledge of alternative transportation modes and their system implementation requirements and operational costs; 3) Past performance on projects of a similar nature with regards to compliance with regulatory requirements and completed cooperative multi-disiplinary planning efforts; 4) Past experience working with the National Park Service and knowledge of National Park Service management policies and regulations; 5) Location of the firm within the local geographic area and familiarity with local project conditions, transportation system operators/regulators and existing transit/access options This acquisition is 100% set aside for Small Business Concerns. Woman Owned Businesses and Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit offers. The applicable SIC Code is 8748. Solicitation documents available o/a 02/16/98. Requests for Solicitations MUST be submitted in writing to the address contained herein, and must reference Solicitation Number 1443RQ8140-98-003. Facsimile requests will be accepted at 415-561-4515. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. This is not an RFP.***** (0016)

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