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Introduction The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service, Northeast and Caribbean Region, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide full wetland mitigation services in ... Introduction The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service, Northeast and Caribbean Region, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide full wetland mitigation services in conformance with the regulatory requirements of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contained in 33 CFR Chapter II Part 332 –Compensatory Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic Resources. A new Land Port of Entry (LPOE) is planned to be constructed at the United States/Canada border along New York State Route 11 in Rouses Point, New York approximately ½ mile North of the existing LPOE. The new facility will replace the existing LPOE which was constructed in 1932. The new LPOE will increase operational efficiency, enhance commercial and non-commercial vehicle and Amtrak passenger experience, and improve CBP officer safety. Approximately 4.8 acres of regulated wetland will be disturbed (by the construction of the new LPOE) with an estimated mitigation acreage requirement of 8 acres. SCOPE OF WORK This section details the technical requirements and constraints for which the Contractor is responsible. The Contractor shall perform all services described in this Statement of Work. The Contractor shall provide design and construction wetland mitigation services in conformance with the regulatory requirements of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contained in 33 CFR Chapter II Part 332 – Compensatory Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic Resources. When considering options for successfully providing the required compensatory mitigation plan the contractor shall consider the type and location options in the order presented below. In general, the required compensatory mitigation should be located within the same watershed as the impacted site and should be located where it is most likely to successfully replace lost functions and services, considering such watershed scale features as aquatic habitat diversity, habitat connectivity, relationships to hydrologic sources (including the availability of water rights), trends in land use, ecological benefits, and compatibility with adjacent land uses. Procure, own and maintain land within the Richelieu Watershed (within New York State). Develop a wetland mitigation work plan in compliance with regulatory requirements. Prepare and submit - An operations and maintenance plan, long term management plan, adaptive management, financial assurances and application for CWA Section 404 and 401 application. Construct new wetlands in accordance with the approved wetland mitigation plan and/or provide other compensatory wetland mitigation measures intended to fulfill GSA's permittee responsible wetland mitigation requirements. Provide ongoing monitoring of wetlands per USACE regulations (332.6 Monitoring), which includes but is not limited to: construction annual inspections, maintenance and reporting per regulatory requirements to identify any conditions that threaten the proper function and development of the newly constructed wetland. Corrective measures shall be implemented to any deficiencies in vegetative cover, berm integrity or sit hydrology. PROJECT PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE AND MAGNITUDE This project shall be performed by an experienced contractor that has performed similar work. The estimated period of performance is 365 calendar days. The magnitude of construction for this project is between$1,000,000 and $5,000,000. CONTRACT INFORMATION AND ISSUANCE This is a negotiated FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 237990. The Small Business size standard is an average annual sales and receipts for the past three years that are equal to or less than $39,500,00.00. SELECTION PROCESS The procurement method that will be implemented for this project will be in accordance with FAR Part 15.1 - Source Selection Processes and Techniques. This project is a competitive acquisition utilizing the Trade-Off process approach under the Best Value Continuum (FAR 15.101). This process permits tradeoffs among cost or price and technical factors, and allows the Government to accept other than the lowest priced proposal. For this procurement, the technical evaluation factors when combined will be approximately equal to cost or price. The contract type will be a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. TECHNICAL FACTORS Factor 1: Prior Experience on Wetland Mitigation Projects 30% Factor 2: Qualifications of Key Personnel 30% Factor 3: Past Performance on Projects equal in complexity and value 20% Factor 4: Management Plan 10% Factor 5: Small Business Subcontracting Methodology 10% PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE/SITE WALK THRU There will be no Pre-Proposal conference or site walk-through. All contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) at https://www.sam.gov prior to contract award. Therefore, prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submission of proposals. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION/ CLARIFICATIONS OR INTERPRETATIONS All questions must be submitted to the Contracting Officer, in writing, via email, to Claudia.Rivera@gsa.gov and Sonah Lee Sonah.lee@gsa.gov. All prospective Offerors should make such requests by July 12,2023. All information, amendments and questions concerning this solicitation will be electronically posted at the System for Award Management (SAM) via https://www.sam.gov. No telephone requests will be accepted, and no paper copies will be mailed to prospective offerors. SUBMISSION Proposals are due No Later than July 28,2023 at 4P.M. ET. DISCLAIMER: The official solicitation package and technical specifications will be located on the official government web page and the Government is not liable for information furnished by any other source. Inclusion of website address or link does not constitute an endorsement. Amendments, if/when issued, will be posted to the SAM.gov site for electronic downloading. This will normally be the only method of distributing amendments prior to closing; therefore, it is the offeror's responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation. Websites are occasionally inaccessible due to various reasons. The Government is not responsible for any loss of Internet connectivity or for an offeror's inability to access the documents posted on the referenced web pages. The Government will not issue paper copies. The guidelines for registration in SAM are also available at: https://sam.gov/content/help

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THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY. This is not a request for proposal. Introduction The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service, Northeast and Caribbean Region, is se... THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY. This is not a request for proposal. Introduction The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service, Northeast and Caribbean Region, is seeking a qualified contractor to provide full wetland mitigation services in conformance with the regulatory requirements of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contained in 33 CFR Chapter II Part 332 –Compensatory Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic Resources. A new Land Port of Entry (LPOE) is planned to be constructed at the United States/Canada border along New York State Route 11 in Rouses Point, New York approximately ½ mile North of the existing LPOE. The new facility will replace the existing LPOE which was constructed in 1932. The new LPOE will increase operational efficiency, enhance commercial and non-commercial vehicle and Amtrak passenger experience, and improve CBP officer safety. Approximately 4.8 acres of regulated wetland will be disturbed (by the construction of the new LPOE) with an estimated mitigation acreage requirement of 8 acres. Scope Of Work This section details the technical requirements and constraints for which the Contractor is responsible. The Contractor shall perform all services described in this Statement of Work. The Contractor shall provide design and construction wetland mitigation services in conformance with the regulatory requirements of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contained in 33 CFR Chapter II Part 332 – Compensatory Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic Resources. When considering options for successfully providing the required compensatory mitigation plan the contractor shall consider the type and location options in the order presented below. In general, the required compensatory mitigation should be located within the same watershed as the impacted site and should be located where it is most likely to successfully replace lost functions and services, considering such watershed scale features as aquatic habitat diversity, habitat connectivity, relationships to hydrologic sources (including the availability of water rights), trends in land use, ecological benefits, and compatibility with adjacent land uses. Procure, own and maintain land within the Richelieu Watershed (within New York State). Develop a wetland mitigation work plan in compliance with regulatory requirements. Prepare and submit - An operations and maintenance plan, long term management plan, adaptive management, financial assurances and application for CWA Section 404 and 401 application. Construct new wetlands in accordance with the approved wetland mitigation plan and/or provide other compensatory wetland mitigation measures intended to fulfill GSA's permittee responsible wetland mitigation requirements. Provide ongoing monitoring of wetlands per USACE regulations (332.6 Monitoring), which includes but is not limited to: construction annual inspections, maintenance and reporting per regulatory requirements to identify any conditions that threaten the proper function and development of the newly constructed wetland. Corrective measures shall be implemented to any deficiencies in vegetative cover, berm integrity or sit hydrology. Project Period of Performance and Magnitude: This project shall be performed by an experienced contractor that has performed similar work. The estimated period of performance is 365 calendar days. The magnitude of construction for this project is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Contract Information and Issuance This requirement will be issued FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 237990. The procurement method that will be implemented for this project will be in accordance with FAR Part 15.1 - Source Selection Processes and Techniques. This project is a competitive acquisition utilizing the Trade-Off process approach under the Best Value Continuum (FAR 15.101). This process permits tradeoffs among cost or price and technical factors, and allows the Government to accept other than the lowest priced proposal. For this procurement, the technical evaluation factors when combined will be approximately equal to cost or price. The contract type will be a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. GSA anticipates issuing the solicitation on or about June 17, 2023, with receipt of proposals at a minimum of thirty (30) calendar days later. All information, amendments and questions concerning this solicitation will be electronically posted at the System for Award Management (SAM) via https://www.sam.gov. No telephone requests will be accepted, and no paper copies will be mailed to prospective offerors. There will be no Pre-Proposal conference or site walk-through. All contractors must be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) at https://www.sam.gov prior to contract award. Therefore, prospective offerors are encouraged to register prior to the submission of proposals. The guidelines for registration in SAM are also available at: https://sam.gov/content/help INTERESTED PARTIES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER TO THIS NOTICE TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF ACTIONS INCLUDING POSTING OF THE SOLICITATION.

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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY. This notice DOES NOT constitute a request for offers or proposals, nor does it represent any commitment by the Government. This notice does not represent a comm... THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY. This notice DOES NOT constitute a request for offers or proposals, nor does it represent any commitment by the Government. This notice does not represent a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for information received because of this announcement. This is a Sources Sought Synopsis in accordance with FAR Part 10, Market Research. This is for planning purposes only and there is no additional solicitation information available currently. General Information: A New Land Port of Entry (LPOE) is planned to be constructed at the United States/Canada border along New York State Route 11 in Rouses Point, New York. The new facility will replace the existing LPOE in Rouses Point, which is south of the border on NYS Route 11. It has been determined that the new location will have impacts to U.S. associated wetlands. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Public Buildings Service, Northeast and Caribbean Region is seeking qualified Wetland Mitigation contractors who can provide full wetland mitigation services in conformance with the regulatory requirements of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contained in 33 CFR Chapter II Part 332 – Compensatory Mitigation for Losses of Aquatic Resources. The wetland mitigation contractor will be selected through a procurement method developed in accordance with FAR Part 15.1 – Source Selection Processes and Techniques, using Best Value -Trade Off Method. The Government must ensure that there is adequate capability, experience, and competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. This procurement will be conducted under North American Industry Classification System NAICS CODE 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. The Small Business size standard is an average annual sales and receipts for the past three years that are equal to or less than $45,000,000. GSA anticipates the award of a single Prime Contract at a firm-fixed price. This award is subject to the availability of funds. The period of performance will be approximately twelve (12) months. The magnitude of construction for this project is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Notice to Proceed for construction is anticipated to be issued in December 2023. Objective: The objective of the mitigation is to provide sufficient mitigation to compensate for the disturbance of 6 acres of existing wetlands due to the construction of the new Land Port of Entry at Rouses Point, New York. The wetland mitigation shall consist of a single area that the contractor has to provide. Scope Summary : The Wetland Mitigation contractor shall provide a turnkey solution utilizing the following options or a combination of both to meet the USACE and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation requirements. Option 1 In-Lieu Fee mitigation (ILF) If the contractor is a ILF sponsor, the contractor shall provide an offsite mitigation strategy for approximately ten (10) acres of wetland mitigation. The GSA will pay a one time fee for the expected cost of replacing the wetland functions lost or degraded because of the impact project. The mitigation proposed must be approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other governmental agencies. As with any mitigation plan, it must meet all conditions necessary per 33 CFR 332.4 (c) (2) through 33 CFR 332.4 (13) (the 12-step process). Option 2 Permittee-Responsible Mitigation (PRM) - typically used when no feasible banking or ILF options are available. For this option the wetland mitigation contractor would procure, design and construct approximately six (6) acres of wetland mitigation on the GSA property between the existing LPOE and the New LPOE. The wetland mitigation contractor would also prepare a wetland mitigation plan that demonstrates compliance with all Federal and State regulatory requirements. The mitigation proposed must be approved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other regulatory authorities. As with any mitigation plan, it must meet all conditions necessary per 33 CFR 332.4 (c) (2) through 33 CFR 332.4 (13) (the 12-step process). Responses: If you are an interested contractor, you are invited to submit a written Letter of Interest to include a Capability Statement addressing the following information (five-page limit). All information submitted is subject to verification. Additional information may be requested to substantiate responses. The Government will use this information to assess the likelihood of your firm’s capability to perform this project. 1) Name of your company, Unique Entity Identifier (UEID), address, point of contact with phone number and email address, and website (if available). 2) Provide your company’s business size for the assigned NAICS code, which can be located at the Small Business Administration (SBA) website; www.sba.gov. In addition to the size of business, indicate any other socioeconomic designations such as 8(a), Small Disadvantaged Business, HUBZone Small Business, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and/or Women-Owned Small Business. 3) Capabilities and experience with Federal or similar projects for wetland mitigation construction valued at or above $500,000.00. Interested contractors should have experience in wetland mitigation construction, site development on an environmentally sensitive site. Project experience working on a NYS DEC or Federally Regulated Wetlands will be helpful. Submitted references should highlight relevant construction projects within the past ten (10) years. Provide a minimum of two successful project examples that demonstrate experience delivering construction services as the general contractor for projects similar in size and scope to this project. Project examples showing experience as a construction manager or similar consulting role will not be considered as relevant general contractor experience. Provide the following information for each example: project description, schedule, safety record, scope of construction services; price or budget at award; and final contract value after adjustments. Indicate whether liquidated damages were assessed due to late completion. GSA highly recommends that pictures be submitted with each example to demonstrate before and after conditions. 4) State your company's bonding capability. 5) If your company is/will be part of a joint venture, state the name(s) of the joint venture members and the business size(s) of each. Submission Instructions: Responses are due on February 15, 2023 to Claudia Rivera, Contracting Officer, at claudia.rivera@gsa.gov not later than 4 P.M. All responses must be submitted via email. No paper submissions will be accepted. For informational purposes: All offerors are required to have an active registration in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) at the time of offer submission. Note: Each response will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer for the purpose of determining interest and qualifications in performing the work as listed above. All information furnished to the Government in response to this notice will be used for review purposes only. Acknowledgment of receipt of responses will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of the Government’s evaluation of the information received. Incomplete responses will not be considered in determining market availability.