ARCHAEO PHASE I SURVEYS--ORLEANS PARISH

THIS IS A NOTICE ONLY. TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RESPOND TO THE RFP SET OUT BELOW YOUR COMPANY MUST BE (1) LOCATED WITHIN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA; AND, (2) HAVE SUBSTANTIAL BUSINESS (50.1%) PERFORMED WITHIN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA (STAFFORD ACT, 2006 AMENDMENT). PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE AGENCY UNLESS YOU MEET THOSE REQUIREMENTS. THANK YOU. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO DHS/FEMA RE: PHASE I ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEYS OUTLINE INTRODUCTION PROVIDER REQUIREMENTS CONTENT OF PROPOSAL STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES POC-FILING DEADLINE-SELECTION 1. INTRODUCTION FEMA is seeking a Phase I archaeological survey (a Survey or Surveys), to be conducted at each of two sites within Orleans Parish: 16OR25 and 16OR27 (the Site or Sites). Both Sites are currently under the full or partial administration of the Recovery School District, and depending upon the results of each Survey may be utilized for the construction of a new school. FEMA is seeking proposals from qualified professional entities under MOBIS Schedule SIN 899-1, to provide environmental and archaeological services to carry out the Surveys as described in the attached Scopes of Work (the SOW or SOW's)[1]. The entities providing the services are referred to in this RFP as "Provider" or "Providers." FEMA is required under the provisions of the Stafford Act, as amended, to secure the goods and services it requires from "local vendors" as that term is defined in the 2006 amendment to the Stafford Act. As a result, this RFP is open only to those Providers who have a location in, and have at least 50.1% of their income derived from, the State of Louisiana. FEMA seeks the most expeditious and effective method of concluding the Surveys. To that end, the Agency's Technical Evaluation Committee (the TEC) will consider favorably proposals which recommend cost and time-saving approaches to completing either or both Surveys. The TEC will consider proposals whether work is contemplated to be performed at one Site or both. The timing of this RFP is to release it to potential Providers no later than 12:00 noon, Wednesday, November 19, 2008, and receive complete proposals from interested parties no later than 12:00 noon, Wednesday, November 26, 2008. Notification of award is anticipated to occur on Monday, December 1, 2008, with release of task order to follow immediately thereafter. Accomplishment of milestones after award shall be as set out in each SOW. 2. PROVIDER REQUIREMENTS FEMA seeks proposals from: MOBIS-listed contractors located and primarily doing business within the State of Louisiana. Proposals received from entities who do not comply with this requirement will not be considered. Each Provider must undertake in its Proposal to: - 1. use staff who meet the professional standards outlined by the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Standards and Guidelines in the field of Archaeology as detailed by the National Park Service;[2] and, - 2. perform all work in accordance with the Louisiana Division of Archaeology standards and guidelines as detailed by the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism.[3] 3. CONTENT OF PROPOSAL FEMA anticipates that, at a minimum, the Proposal will address the Agency's needs and requirements as presented in each SOW. The Proposal shall provide assurances that the requirements listed above will be met. FEMA welcomes any suggestions on how best to proceed with the two Sites whether separately or together. A Proposal should not exceed fifteen pages in length, exclusive of any appendices listing, for example, personnel to be assigned to the work, brief CV's thereof, or examples of recent completed projects similar to work to be performed at either Site. 4. STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES FEMA's sole objective is to secure the most effective, efficiently conducted, Phase I Surveys possible in as expeditious and cost-effective manner as possible. 5. POC-FILING DEADLINE-SELECTION Any brief questions arising in respect of this RFP may be directed to the POC, Richard Roberg, Contracting Officer, at 504-762-2268. Email inquiries should be forwarded to the POC at the address set forth below. For Proposals to be considered they must be submitted in writing, in triplicate, not later than 12:00 noon, Wednesday, November 26, 2008, delivered in person, by courier or by US mail to FEMA's POC at the following address: Richard M. Roberg DHS/FEMA Contracting 1250 Poydras-18th Floor New Orleans, LA 70113 Email submissions, directed to richard.roberg@dhs.gov, will be considered timely, provided they are received not later than 9:00 a.m. on November 26th, in order to allow copying and distribution to the TEC. (Please limit your email transmission to 20 pages or less.) Any Proposal which is untimely in filing or found to be incomplete shall not be considered. Final selection will be based on the Proposal(s) that represent the best value to the Government. Selection will be based on the technical merits of the Proposal, not on price alone. [1] Attached to this RFP are SOW's: "Avery Alexander Elementary School [Site] 16OR27" and "Vorice Jackson Waters Elementary School [Site] 16OR25". [2] For reference, see NPS' website, http://www.nps.gov/history/local-law/arch_stnds_9.htm [3] For reference, see LA DCRT's website, http://www.crt.state.la.us/archaeology/homepage