C--NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONTRACT FOR AE SERVICES
ID: DOIPFBO250017Type: Special Notice
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INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THENATIONAL PARK SERVICEDSC CONTRACTING SERVICES DIVISIONDENVER, CO, 80225, USA

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Architectural Services (541310)

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ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: LANDSCAPING, INTERIOR LAYOUT, AND DESIGNING (C211)
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    The Department of the Interior, specifically the National Park Service, has issued a Notice of Intent to Contract for Architecture and Engineering (AE) Services for a construction project at Katmai National Park in King Salmon, Alaska. The contract will focus on qualifications and competence in providing services such as submittal reviews, responses to RFIs, site visits, and ensuring compliance with design and regulatory standards, particularly in the context of complex water treatment systems in extreme conditions. This opportunity is significant for firms with relevant experience in Alaska's challenging environment, as it emphasizes the importance of specialized knowledge and capacity to complete the work on time. Interested firms must submit their qualifications by April 11, 2025, with the project period anticipated to run from April 2025 to May 2026. For further inquiries, Athena Straniere can be contacted via email at athena_straniere@nps.gov.

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    The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a Notice of Intent to Contract for Architecture and Engineering (AE) Services related to a construction project at Katmai National Park in King Salmon, Alaska. The contract, which will be awarded based on qualifications and competence, is governed by the Brooks Act and FAR Subpart 36.6. Firms are invited to submit their qualifications by April 11, 2025, with the project period expected to run from April 2025 to May 2026. Services required include submittal reviews, responses to RFIs, site visits, and ensuring compliance with design and regulatory standards. Evaluation criteria will assess qualifications, specialized experience in complex water treatment systems in extreme conditions, capacity to complete the work on time, past performance, geographical familiarity, and qualifications of key personnel. This contract is open to all businesses, with particular focus on those demonstrating relevant experience in Alaska’s challenging environment.
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