Z -- Modernization of Two (2) Existing Passenger Elevators

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 238290, with a size standard of 12 Million. The Estimated Cost Range is $335,000.00 to $600,000.00. This will be a negotiated procurement to modernize two (2) existing traction passenger elevators. Provide new: solid-state microprocessor controls, VVVF Regenerative drive, machines, cab, etc . All work performed under this contract shall meet or exceed the current ASME-A17.1 Elevator Code and the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards. This project is located at the US Federal Courthouse, West Tenth and Lamar Streets, Fort Worth, TX. Source selection procedures will be used in accordance with FAR 15. Price and other factors specified in the solicitation will be evaluated with the objective of selecting the proposal that offers the best value to the Government. Offeror shall submit a minimum of three (3) recent projects. If three (3) modernization projects do not include requirements for both modernization and maintenance, offeror shall submit additional elevator maintenance projects so at least 3 elevator maintenance projects/contracts are submitted. On additional elevator maintenance contracts that did not include installation, offeror shall show that they provided maintenance for at least one year on each maintenance contract. The Technical Evaluation Factors are listed as follows: Technical Approach - This factor considers the proposed elevator data, performance criteria, related work, including critical functional issues of safety, energy conservation, low maintenance, level of quality, and durability of materials. Preventive Maintenance Approach - This factor considers the program to be employed by the offeror in performing full service maintenance in accordance with Section 14210, which is designed to ensure efficient operation of equipment/systems and to extend the useful life of the equipment/systems. The factor includes the overall program, which must identify the equipment to be maintained, the frequencies for maintenance on each piece of equipment, the maintenance to be performed and the location of the equipment. This factor also considers the offeror's work plan for responding to routine as well as emergency calls during and outside normal working hours, and for performing repairs as well as need tests of equipment and systems. Experience and Past Performance - This factor considers the extent of the offerors past experience installing, servicing and maintaining the manufacturer's elevators. Offeror shall provide evidence of at least five years successful experience in the past six years comparable in scope and number of elevators operating successfully for at least 2 years under the contractor's maintenance (1 year under the warranty plus 1 additional year of maintenance). For purposes of this solicitation, a group of two elevators operating together shall be considered comparable in number. The Past Performance factor considers the quality of the offeror's past performance in successfully performing comparable elevator modernization/maintenance contracts. Per FAR 305(a)(2)(iv), firms with no relevant past performance history may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorable on past performance. Phasing Schedule - This factor considers the proposed work schedule to provide a quality enhancement of the conveying systems. The schedule is well planned and includes phasing to provide the best possible elevator service while avoiding excessive shut down time. Award will be based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. The actual release date of the solicitation is anticipated on or about May 14, 2003. The performance period from contract execution to project completion is approximately 365 calendar days. The resulting contract type shall be a firm fixed price (FFP). A site visit is highly recommended. The date and time will be announced in the solicitation. In accordance with the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program, this procurement is open to all business concerns. The solicitation will be made available electronically at the FedBizOpps website on the Internet at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. This site provides instructions for downloading documents. It is the contractors responsibility to monitor the site for the release of the solicitation and amendments, if any.