Z -- Construction Management Services for Long Term Recovery Efforts at the Southern Regional Research Center in New Orleans, Louisiana

Sources Sought Notice: For Socio-Economic Set-Aside Determination A market survey is being conducted to determine if there are adequate Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) or SBA-certified 8(a) contractors available for a proposed project who meet the specific criteria outlined below. This is NOT a Solicitation Announcement or Request for Proposal. This does not constitute any commitment by the Government; no award will result from this notice. The purpose is to conduct market research to gain knowledge of potentially qualified sources. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice will be used by the Government to make an appropriate acquisition decision. The ARS will not award a contract on the basis of responses or pay for the preparation of any information submitted. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this notice. After completing an analysis of the responses, the Government will determine whether to limit competition to SDVOSB or 8(a) contractors, or to proceed with issuing an unrestricted solicitation, inviting full and open competition. NAICS Code: 236220 Size Standard: $31M In search of a Construction Management at Risk (CMc) contractor for construction management services of the Long Term Recovery (LTR) design and construction for the Southern Regional Research Center (SRRC) located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring the constructability of the design, the management of the project and to perform the construction work after design has been completed. The contractor will actively participate in the design process, providing advice, recommendation/suggestions and ideas; they will also provide planning, estimating, scheduling and other consulting services while acting as the design reviewer. The USDA?s SSRC suffered extensive damage as a result of Hurricane Katrina in August of 2005. The facility was built in 1940 and has undergone some renovation work during the last decade. The campus is approximately 40 acres and houses a number of research structures. The largest buildings on site are the Main Building, which contain the administration, chemical, and industrial wings, the textile building and the service building. The service building contains the major heating and cooling equipment for the facility. The following is a list of items that have been identified for the LTR renovation project: - Security fencing and gates - Landscaping - Mechanical room additions and associated work - Mechanical HVAC - Mechanical plumbing - Administration wing fire suppression - Main building basement corridor walls - Tech transfer and turn-out rooms - Chemical wing basement renovations (library and storage) - Administration wing break room renovation - Administration wing basement office spaces - Industrial wing basement toilet renovations - Industrial wing fitness and medical renovations - Industrial wing exterior repair - Industrial wing pilot laboratory renovations - Textile building renovations - Elevate electrical equipment The following specific factors will form the basis for evaluation and determination of those companies that are qualified. Factors are listed in order of descending importance: 1) Professional qualifications necessary for satisfactory performance of the required task; 2) Specialized experience and technical competence in the type of work required; 3) Capacity to accomplish the work within the required time frame; 4) Past performance on contracts with Government agencies and private industry in terms of cost, quality control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedule; 5) Location of companies and subcontractors within the Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama or Florida areas are preferred, however, others may be considered. Companies meeting the above requirements and have CMc experience, as well as an interest in doing business with the USDA/ARS should submit a Capabilities Statement which, for this notice, is NOT expected to be a proposal, but rather short statements regarding the company?s ability to demonstrate their expertise and experience in relation to the areas specified in this notice. Also provide your capability of obtaining bonds for a project with a magnitude between $15M and $25M. Companies should also indicate whether they are SBA-certified 8(a), or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). Responses should be submitted by (November 19, 2007, 3:00 pm Eastern Standard Time) to the attention of (Barry Johnson CONTRACTING OFFICER) at the address above. Questions should be directed to (Barry Johnson, 301-504-1173, barry.johnson@ars.usda.gov).