R -- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR COASTAL WETLANDS PLANNING, PROTECTION, & RESTORATION

Notice Date

February 7, 2001

Contracting Office

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Superfund Procurement (3805R), Arielrios Building, 1200 Pennsylania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20460-0001

ZIP Code

20460-0001

Solicitation Number

PR-HQ-01-12990

Point of Contact

Michael Grivnovics, (202) 564-4448; or Cassandra Miller (202) 564-0359

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact the Contracting Officer or Contract (Miller.Cassandra@epa.gov)

Description

The Environmental Protection Agency, Region VI, contemplates the solicitation, negotiation, and award of a cost plus fixed fee, level-of-effort (LOE) contract to provide contractor assistance for the performance of scientific analyses and preparation of environmental studies for coastal wetland restoration projects and other related activities under the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act (CWPPRA). It is anticipated that this acquisition will be processed as a competitive procurement totally set aside for small business. The period of performance is a twelve (12) month base year with four (4) one year option periods. The anticipated LOE is estimated at an average of 4,550 hours per twelve-month period of performance. EPA will evaluate and select a contractor based on specific technical evaluation criteria and cost. The Agency is seeking offerors with knowledge of the coastal Louisiana wetlands and the CWPPRA program. The contractor will be required to work with universities or other academic institutions in order to obtain the most advanced research for application to some projects. The contractor services sought are to assist EPA in fulfilling its requirements under CWPPRA. In relation to CWPPRA, the contractor shall: (1) provide technical assistance on priority project evaluations including wetland value, engineering feasibility, and cost estimates; (2) assist EPA in the development of detailed cost estimates for EPA-Sponsored projects; (3) perform environmental analyses and assist EPA in the preparation of environmental information documents; (4) assist EPA in the conducting of engineering design and construction overview activities; (5) identify potential coastal wetland restoration projects for priority list development; (6) provide scientific and engineering reviews of projects submitted by other CWPPRA Task Force agencies; (7) provide technical assistance to EPA for development of candidate priority projects including fact sheets, cost estimates, and boundary descriptions; (8) assist in developing restoration and conservation plans as well as reviewing, analyzing and providing comments on such plans; (9) facilitate meetings and workshops to advance the building of partnerships and advance the technology of restoring coastal wetlands; (10) participate in technical advisory workgroup sessions; (11) review and provide recommendations on proposed monitoring plans for restoration projects; and (12) conduct, facilitate and/or make presentations at workshops and public meetings. Oral presentations will be required of each offeror. The evaluation factors will include, but are not limited to, past performance, technical, and contract management ability. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Award will be made to the firm offering the best value to the Government. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award contract without discussions. From the date of the initial posting of the solicitation, to contract award, which is estimated to be on or around July 10, 2001, the resulting solicitation, amendments and other related items for this procurement will be posted on EPA's "Doing Business with EPA" Web site and can be downloaded. EPA's "Doing Business with EPA" Web site is at the following URL address: http//www.epa.gov/oam. At this Web Home Page, select the "Superfund/RCRA Procurement Division (Washington, DC)" link. Under "Current Procurements," select Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and Restoration Act, Request For Proposal No. PR-HQ-01-12990." Interested parties must forward requests to be placed on the source list to the contracting officer either via Internet E-mail at miller.cassandra@epa.gov, via a facsimile to (202) 565-2558, or to the mailing address included in paragraph number eight. If Internet capability is unavailable, interested parties must submit written verification via E-mail or facsimile stating such to Cassandra Miller so that hard copies of these documents may be provided. It is anticipated that the solicitation will be issued on or about March 8, 2001. "See Note 1"

Web Link

Click Superfund.RCRA Procurement Division (http//www.epa.gov/oam)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010209/RSOL009.HTM (W-038 SN50D025)