The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 5, is planning a solicitation for the Construction of a Paved Bicycle Trail and Elevated Boardwalk at the entrance to the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Accomack County, Chincoteague, Virginia. This solicitation will use a multi-step technical evaluation/proposal process as outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Part 15. The ultimate contract award will be based on a "Best Value Continuum". The project will consist of the construction of a paved bicycle pathway and elevated boardwalk at the entrance of the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge located in Chincoteague, VA. The paved bicycle pathway will be constructed along the shoulder of Maddox Boulevard on each side of the roadway from the traffic circle to the existing Oyster Museum, approximately 1,400 linear feet total. The paved bicycle pathway will be six feet wide in each direction and include site preparation, signage, pavement markings and traffic control. The elevated boardwalk will continue from the Oyster Museum across a tidal marsh area and tie into an existing paved bicycle pathway at the entrance to the refuge. The elevated boardwalk and deck foundation will consist of wood-driven piles with timber cross members. The boardwalk and deck structure will consist of precast concrete beams and tread decking. The boardwalk is approximately 10 feet wide and 600 feet in length. An observation area, approximately 10 feet wide and 100 feet long, will be constructed parallel to the elevated boardwalk. The estimated magnitude of construction for this project is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The NAICS is 237310. This procurement is unrestricted. As part of the first step, which is the technical evaluation process, interested firms shall submit, in writing, their qualifications based on listed requirements below. Those determined qualified will be asked to submit a cost proposal (step two) in accordance with FAR 15.203. Interested firms shall present a minimum of five (5) paving and boardwalk construction projects undertaken within the last ten years. The following information shall be provided for each of these projects: 1) Project name; 2) Original budget; 3) Change orders; 4) Summary of work; 5) Date of completion; and, 6) Client name, address and phone number. Qualification factors used for the evaluation of firms shall be: 1) Past performance (40%); 2) Multi-discipline experience in working similiar projects (25%); 3) Ability to provide projects on time and within budget. (25%); 4) Experience in working on projects in the Mid-Atlantic area of the U.S. (10%). Firms desiring consideration should submit two (2) copies of their resume (qualifications) and all other appropriate information as described above to: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 300 Westgate Center Drive, Hadley, MA 01035-9589, Attn: Dale E. Aubin, Contracting Officer, not later than close of business January 20, 2011. No phone calls will be accepted.

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