The Onvia Guide - Disaster Contracting Center Edition

April 6, 2007

© 2007 Onvia, Inc.

Vol. 13 No. 69

This edition of the Onvia Guide contains current disaster-related government contracting opportunities including, government bids, government RFPs, advanced notices on government contracts, and government award information issued by federal, state, and local government agencies. Your Onvia Guide notices are currently sorted by Category, then Location, then Information Type. Click on the desired hyperlink below to view that section of your Onvia Guide. A/E - Buildings 2 Georgia, Louisiana Construction - Educational Buildings 1 Washington Economic Development 1 Louisiana FSC A - Research and Development 1 District of Columbia, DC-VA-WV-MD FSC R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support 1 District of Columbia, DC-VA-WV-MD Hazardous Substance Removal and Disposal 1 Louisiana Homeland Security 3 California, Illinois, Missouri IT - Asset Management Software and Services 1 California IT - Computer Software 1 Oregon Roadway, Railway, and Parking Supplies 1 Florida

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A/E - Buildings

Georgia

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Presolicitation

Project Name	Design/Build an Armed Forces Retirement Home
Owner	US General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service
Location	ATLANTA, GA; GULFPORT, MS
Zip Code	30301, 39507
County	DEKALB, GA; FULTON, GA; HARRISON, MS
Sector	Federal
Buyer	Ronald Butler, Contracting Officer
Buyer Email	ronald.butler@gsa.gov
Buyer Phone	(404) 331-5461
Buyer Fax	(404) 730-2309
Submittal Date	04/13/2007	ONVIA
Value	$120,000,000.00 to $160,000,000.00	Business Builder
Pre Bid	04/18/2007	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	5980545 - 04/03/2007
Project Num	N0095730

SPECIAL ALERT: HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF EFFORT

Federal Business Opportunities Synopsis General Information Document Type: Presolicitation Notice Solicitation Number: N0095730 Posted Date: Apr 03, 2007 Original Response Date: Apr 13, 2007 Current Response Date: Apr 13, 2007 Original Archive Date: Apr 28, 2007 Current Archive Date: Apr 28, 2007 Classification Code: 56 -- Construction & building materials Naics Code: 236116 -- New Multifamily Housing Construction (except Operative Builders) Contracting Office Address General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service (PBS), Acquisition Management Division (4PG), 401 West Peachtree Street, Suite 2500, Atlanta, GA, 30365, UNITED STATES Description The General Services Administration (GSA) intends to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a negotiated Design/Build Construction Contract for the Armed Forces Retirement Home located in Gulfport, Mississippi. The project will include the design and construction of a new facility to replace the existing home; the existing facility was extensively damaged during Hurricane Katrina and will be demolished under a separate procurement. The selection process will include two stages: Stage I - RFQ leading to selecting a short list of design/build offerors, who will be invited to participate in Stage II, the RFP competition and selection of the design/build offeror. A single firm fixed price contract may be awarded for all design beyond a Program of Requirements and all construction services. The estimated construction cost is in the $120-$160 million dollar range. All work will be performed in accordance with GSA authorized and approved standards. The selection process will utilize Two-Stage Design-Build Selection procedures in accordance with FAR 36.3 (which will continue the Design Excellence procedures currently underway) and Source Selection procedures in accordance with FAR 15.3. This negotiated procurement will be open to both large and small business firms. The firm (if not a small business concern) shall be required to present an acceptable small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and woman-owned small business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with Public Law 95-507, as part of its proposal. Consideration is open to established, qualified firms licensed to perform professional services (FAR 22.1102 and 22.1103), which currently have active, properly staffed offices within the continental United States (including subcontractors). A pre-submission conference is scheduled for April 18, 2007 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, in Gulfport, MS at a location to be determined later. Prospective attendees are encouraged to register with the GSA contacts listed below by April 10, 2007 for all individuals to attend. This briefing is intended to review the scope of the project, submittal requirements and review the project site. The RFQ will be issued electronically on or about April 6, 2007 on the Internet at: http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. All qualified responsible firms are encouraged to participate in this procurement. Any firm that believes it meets the Government?s requirements for this project, and wishes to be considered, should submit a written expression of interest to the Contracting Officer; Lawrence Hales (404) 224-2314 at GSA, Real Estate Design and Construction (4PGB), 401 W. Peachtree Street, NW, Room 2500, Atlanta, GA 30308-3510 within 10 calendar days following publication of this notice. Point of Contact Lawrence Hales, Contracting Officer, Phone 404-224-2314, Fax 404-331-7696, Email lawrence.hales@gsa.gov - Ronald Butler, Contracting Officer, Phone (404) 331-5461, Fax (404) 730-2309, Email ronald.butler@gsa.gov Place of Performance Address: 1800 Beach Dr Gulfport, MS Postal Code: 39507 Country: UNITED STATES

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	A/E - Buildings, Construction - Hospitals and Medical Facilities, Research and Development Facilities, Construction - Residential Building, Design-Build, FSC 56 - Construction and Building Materials
Locations:	Georgia, Mississippi

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Louisiana

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RFP/RFI/RFQ

Project Name	Architectural Services
Owner	Louisiana Division of Administration
Location	NEW ORLEANS, LA
Zip Code	70112
County	JEFFERSON, LA; ORLEANS, LA
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Bill Aldridge	ONVIA
Buyer Phone	(318) 641-5774	Business Builder
Submittal Date	04/11/2007	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	5997702 - 04/06/2007
Project Num	01-107-05B-13

SPECIAL ALERT: HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF EFFORT

*** EMERGENCY *** ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES WANTED Applications for Architectural Services for the following projects will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 11, 2007. (Your attention is called to the 4:00 p.m. deadline -- exceptions WILL NOT be made). APPLICATIONS SHALL BE SUBMITTED ON THE STANDARD FORM LASB - l - 2003 EDITION ONLY, WITH NO ADDITIONAL SHEETS OF PAPER ATTACHED. THIS STANDARD FORM LASB 1 - 2003 EDITION HAS AN INSTRUCTION SHEET AND ADDITIONAL PRE-NUMBERED PAGES FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PLEASE BE SURE TO USE AN UP-TO-DATE COPY OF THE FORM. THESE FORMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SELECTION BOARD OFFICE AND ON THE FACILITY PLANNING & CONTROL WEBSITE AT doa. louisiana.gov/fpc/fpc.htm. DO NOT ATTACH ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS TO THIS APPLICATION. TEN (10) COPIES OF EACH APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED OF WHICH ONE MUST BE A SIGNED AND SEALED ORIGINAL AND NINE (9) SIGNED COPIES (PHOTOCOPIES ACCEPTABLE). SUBMITTALS SHALL NOT BE BOUND, BUT MAY BE STAPLED. ANY APPLICATIONS WITH ATTACHMENTS IN ADDITION TO THE PRE-NUMBERED SHEETS OR OTHERWISE NOT FOLLOWING THIS FORMAT WILL BE DISCARDED. 1. Hurricane Katrina Repairs to 8 Bldgs, Lakefront Airport - New Orleans, LA, Project No. 01-107-05B-13, Part LG. This project consists of the cleaning and sanitizing the brick masonry surfaces and concrete slabs. Repair damaged roofs and roof vents and glazing. Demolish and replace all electrical equipment and wiring. Repair and/or replace the acoustic ceiling, gypsum board and plywood paneling walls, insulation, doors and door frames. Clean and repair or replace plumbing fixtures. Replace all mechanical and HVAC equipment and control systems. Repair and/or replace hangar doors and overhead doors and associated electrical and mechanical equipment. Some buildings may have to be replaced in kind. Designer will work with FEMA to complete scope alignment and request improved/ alternate projects. The Designer will propose, and implement as directed, mitigation measures to prevent future damage from similar events. The designer shall prepare and submit all required drawings to Facility Planning and Control in AutoCAD according to the format specified in the "Instructions to Designers for AutoCAD Drawings Submittal". The funds available for construction are approximately $2,688,615.00 with a fee of approximately $235,111.00. Contract design time is 180 consecutive calendar days; including 45 days review time. Thereafter, liquidated damages in the amount of $225.00 per day will be assessed. Further information is available from LTC Bill Aldridge - Camp Beauregard, P. O. Box 34, Pineville, LA 71360 (318) 641-5774. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO ALL PROJECTS: Applicants are advised that design time ends when the Documents are "complete, coordinated and ready for bid" as stated in to Article 3.3.1 4) of the Capital Improvements Projects Procedure Manual for Design and Construction. Documents will be considered to be "complete,coordinated and ready for bid" only if the advertisement for bid can be issued with no further corrections to the Documents. Design time will not necessarily end at the receipt of the initial Construction Documents Phase submittal by Facility Planning and Control. Any re-submittals required to complete the documents will be included in the design time. In addition to the statutory requirements, professional liability insurance covering the work involved will be required in an amount specified in the following schedule. This will be required at the time the designer's contract is signed. Proof of coverage will be required at that time. SCHEDULE LIMITS OF PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY ConstructionLimit of CostLiability $0 to $1,000,000$500,000 $1,000,000 to $10,000,000$1,000,000 $10,000,000 to $20,000,000$1,500,000 $20,000,000 to $50,000,000$3,000,000 Over $50,000,000To be determined Applicant firms should be familiar with the above stated requirements prior to application. The firm(s) selected for the project(s) will be required to sign the state's standard Contract Between Owner and Designer. When these projects are financed either partially or entirely with Bonds, the award of the contract is contingent upon the sale of bonds or the issuance of a line of credit by the State Bond Commission. The State shall incur no obligation to the designer until the Contract Between Owner and Designer is fully executed. THE SMALL ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM: Applicants may be qualified to participate in the Small Entrepreneurship Program (The Hudson Initiative) and are encouraged to consider participation. Information is available on the Facility Planning & Control website at: http://www.doa. louisiana.gov/fpc/fpc.htm Firms will be expected to have all the expertise necessary to provide all architectural services required by the Louisiana Capital Improvement Projects Procedure Manual for Design and Construction for the projects for which they are applying. Unless indicated otherwise in the project description, there will be no additional fee for consultants. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS SHALL NOTIFY FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NOT LESS THAT SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE SELECTION BOARD MEETING. Applications shall be delivered or mailed to: LOUISIANA ARCHITECTURAL SELECTION BOARD c/o FACILITY PLANNING AND CONTROL Deliver: 1201 North Third Street Claiborne Office Building Seventh Floor, Suite 7-160 Baton Rouge, LA 70802 Mail: Post Office Box 94095 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9095 The tentative meeting date for the Louisiana Architectural Selection Board is Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 10:00 AM at the Claiborne Bldg., 1201 N. Third Street, Room 1-136C, Baton.

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	A/E - Buildings, A/E - Mechanical / Electrical, A/E - Structural
Locations:	Louisiana

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Construction - Educational Buildings

Washington

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Bid

Project Name	Earthquake Safety Improvements
Owner	Edmonds School District No. 15
Location	LYNNWOOD, WA
Zip Code	98036
County	SNOHOMISH, WA
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Sandra Barni, Purchasing Agent, Purchasing
Buyer Email	barnis@edmonds.wednet.edu
Buyer Phone	(425) 670-7065	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(425) 431-7070	Business Builder
Submittal Date	04/25/2007	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Pre Bid	04/17/2007
Guide Ref Num	5993165 - 04/05/2007

Edmonds School District No. 15 will receive sealed proposals for the construction of EARTHQUAKE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AT COLLEGE PLACE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SPRUCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, addressed to Sandra C. Barni, Purchasing Department at the Edmonds School District No. 15, Educational Services Center, 20420 68th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036-7400. If any portion of a proposal is received after the time indicated and date specified, the proposal will not be considered. Lump Sum Base Bids, including required subcontractor listing will be publicly opened and read on April 25, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in Room 102 at the Edmonds School District Educational Services Center. The subject project is described in the Contract Documents and generally consists of: EARTHQUAKE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AT COLLEGE PLACE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SPRUCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bidding Documents may be obtained on or about April 5, 2007 at Reprographics Northwest, 616 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98104 (206) 624-2040. Documents will also be available at local plan centers and on Builder's Exchange (www.bxwa.com). A copy of the Contract Documents may be obtained at Reprographics Northwest upon payment of $100.00, which is refundable only if the documents are returned to Reprographics Northwest free of marks and in good condition as determined by Reprographics Northwest. Subscription to AGC plan deposit guaranty program exempts AGC general contractor, mechanical subcontractor and electrical subcontractor members from such deposit. Documents will be mailed for an additional $25.00 non-refundable fee. The Bid and the Bid Bond shall be enclosed in an opaque sealed envelope, bearing the name and address of the Bidder and addressed to the OWNER. Mark lower left corner of the envelope: EARTHQUAKE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AT COLLEGE PLACE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND SPRUCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Each Bid must be submitted on the prescribed form and accompanied by bid security executed on the prescribed form, payable to the Edmonds School District No. 15 in an amount not less than 5% of the Base Bid (and should not include Alternates.) The successful Bidder will be required to furnish the necessary additional payment and performance bond(s), as prescribed in the Contract Documents. A pre-bid conference will be held prior to the bid date. This pre-bid conference will be held starting at Spruce Elementary, 17405 Spruce Way (42nd Ave) Lynnwood WA at 1:00 PM April 17, 2007. The conference attendees will then go to College Place Middle, located at 7501 208th SW Lynnwood WA. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids for any or no reason, to waive informalities and irregularities, to reject any Bid not conforming to the intent and purpose of the Bidding Documents, and to postpone the award of the Contract for a period of time not greater than 45 days from the Bid opening date.

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	Construction - Educational Buildings, Construction - Renovation, Rehabilitation and Historic Preservation
Locations:	Washington

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Economic Development

Louisiana

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RFP/RFI/RFQ

Project Name	Disaster Recovery Consultants
Owner	City of New Orleans
Location	NEW ORLEANS, LA
Zip Code	70112
County	JEFFERSON, LA; ORLEANS, LA
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Robert Ellis, Deputy City Attorney
Buyer Email	rellis@cityofno.com
Buyer Phone	(504) 658-9863	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(504) 658-9868	Business Builder
Submittal Date	04/23/2007	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	5992078 - 04/05/2007
Project Num	2310-00242
Additional Documents	Bid/Proposal Form

SPECIAL ALERT: HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF EFFORT

2310-00242 Nat Celestine Disaster Recovery Consultants Open Market 04/23/2007 12:00:00 PM. Request for Proposals: The City of New Orleans desires to engage an experienced firm or company to render professional consulting services to the City’s disaster recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. As provided below, and incident to City Charter Section 6-308(5) and Executive Order CRN-05-1, it requests proposals from experienced firms to provide the needed services. Proposal Form: Applicants will submit proposals marked Professional Disaster Recovery Consultants. Proposals should clearly demonstrate the applicant’s qualifications to perform the needed services and attend all factors applicable in a professional relationship. Proposals should be limited to 5 pages and include detailed resumes or curricula vitae for the persons performing the services.

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	Economic Development, Environmental Consulting, Management Consulting, Training / Workshops / Facilitation
Locations:	Louisiana

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FSC A - Research and Development

District of Columbia, DC-VA-WV-MD

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RFP/RFI/RFQ

Project Name	National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program
Owner	National Institute of Standards and Technology
Zip Code	20899
Sector	Federal
Buyer	Mario Checchia, Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer
Buyer Email	mario.checchia@nist.gov
Buyer Phone	(301) 975-8407	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(301) 975-2541	Business Builder
Submittal Date	04/13/2007	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	5971203 - 04/02/2007
Project Num	Reference-Number-NB8610000-7-00861mac

Federal Business Opportunities Synopsis General Information Document Type: Sources Sought Notice Solicitation Number: Reference-Number-NB8610000-7-00861mac Posted Date: Mar 30, 2007 Original Response Date: Apr 13, 2007 Current Response Date: Apr 13, 2007 Original Archive Date: Apr 14, 2007 Current Archive Date: Apr 14, 2007 Classification Code: A -- Research & Development Naics Code: 541710 -- Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences Contracting Office Address: Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Room B129, Mail Stop 1640, Gaithersburg, MD, 20899-1640, UNITED STATES Description: This is a request for information/sources sought notice to assist the Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology(NIST), Building and Fire Research Laboratory in completing market research for a specified research, knowledge development, synthesis, and technology transfer procurement that is planned for fiscal year 2007. No solicitation is currently available, and no unsolicited proposals will be entertained as a result of this sources sought notice. The planned NAICS code to be used is 541710, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering and Life Sciences. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Building and Fire Research Laboratory (BFRL) has a long history of serving the measurements and standards needs of the building and fire safety industries. In this service, NIST BFRL performs problem-focused structural engineering research related to buildings and other structures. Key areas of structural engineering research include risk assessment and mitigation (including performance prediction and evaluation) for earthquakes, extreme winds, fires, floods, explosions, and impacts. The earthquake-related research is performed under the auspices of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). This problem-focused research concentrates on efforts that support the development of national model building codes, standards, guidelines, enabling tools, and industry practices. This research complements research implementation activities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Some of this research links results of fundamental (?basic?) research that has been completed under National Science Foundation grants to universities with FEMA?s implementation efforts. In 2003, the Applied Technology Council (ATC) completed a study for NIST that culminated in a report, ATC-57, The Missing Piece: Improving Seismic Design and Construction Practices. In this report, ATC outlined a broad problem-focused research, knowledge development, synthesis, and technology transfer program for NIST to follow in fulfilling its role within NEHRP ? this outline has become known as a ?roadmap? for NIST earthquake hazard reduction research. The purpose of this contract is to develop a NIST partnership with practitioners and research institutions that will be used to implement the ?roadmap.? As NIST may support NEHRP in the duties noted above, NIST seeks information from industry sources with CURRENT, RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND CURRENT EXPERTISE IN THE FOLLOWING research, knowledge development, synthesis, and technology transfer AREAS so that NIST can determine an appropriate acquisition strategy to satisfy its requirements. NIST is especially interested in receiving input from small businesses who can meet the below described capabilities : Detailed working knowledge of practitioner needs, analytical methods, and experimental and theoretical research in the seismic, structural, and geotechnical engineering fields; Current structural engineering, geotechnical, earthquake science, and earthquake engineering experience and expertise; Current capability and experience in identifying and prioritizing needs and resources for the existing model building code development process; Current capability and experience in performing experimental structural engineering research, including access to facilities that are included in the George E. Brown, Jr., Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES). Current knowledge of available non-linear finite elements and other advanced structural analysis techniques, as well as access to computational facilities capable of supporting the analyses; Current capability and experience in strategic planning, performance management and measurement, information support (including program analysis, technical writing, and product development and dissemination), and the development of public outreach materials, both printed and web-based; and, Current capability and experience gathering information, effectively communicating research results and writing technical resources (such as guidelines and manuals). HOW TO RESPOND TO THE SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE- Potential sources that possess capabilities to perform the aforementioned Earthquake Structural and Engineering Research Services are encouraged to respond to this notice and provide the following information: 1) Detailed narrative describing the company/organization?s current capabilities that are directly relevant to the aforementioned type of requirements; 2) Description of each similar project completed by your company/organization as a prime Contractor or as a significant Subcontractor within the past three (3) years, including as much of the following information as possible: (a) dollar amount of the contract; (b) brief description of the technical requirements of the project? (c) contract type used on the project (e.g., firm-fixed price, labor-hour, time-and-materials, cost plus-fixed fee, cost-plus-award-fee and cost plus-incentives-fee, etc); (d) indication of how long the project took to complete from start to finish; and (e) name, address, point of contact and phone number of the customer organization for which the work was done. 3) Current socio-economic status of your company as it relates to North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) 541710, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering and Life Sciences for which the size standard is 500 employees. 4) Indication of whether your company currently has an active registration in the Central Contractor?s Registration at www.ccr.gov. Your submission must be received in this office by 1:00 PM EST on Friday, April 13, 2007 by post office mail, email or fax at the following address: NIST; Attn: Mario Checchia; Contract Specialist, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1640, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1640; Fax: (301) 975-2541; Email: Mario.Checchia@nist.gov . The capability statements shall be not more than twenty (20) pages on 8.5? x 11? paper, with 1? margins and a 12 point, commonly used font such as, Courier New or Times Roman in length. The Government reserves the right to contact any of the submitters to attain further market research. This contact may be in the form of direct Government/Submitter meeting(s). THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOPOSALS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT COMMITTED TO AWARD A CONTRACT PURSUANT TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. RESPONSES SHALL NOT INCLUDE COST OR PRICING INFORMATION. PLEASE DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE BY EMAIL TO mario.checchia@nist.gov. Point of Contact: Mario Checchia, Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer, Phone 301-975-8407, Fax 301-975-2541, Email mario.checchia@nist.gov - Michael Szwed, Supervisory Contract Specialist, Phone 301-975-6330, Fax 301-975-8884, Email Michael.Szwed@nist.gov

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	FSC A - Research and Development, Seismic Services
Locations:	Maryland, District of Columbia, DC-VA-WV-MD

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FSC R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support

District of Columbia, DC-VA-WV-MD

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Bid

Project Name	National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Support
Owner	National Institute of Standards and Technology
Zip Code	20899
Sector	Federal
Buyer	Sherri Miller, Contract Specialist, Acquisition Management Division
Buyer Email	sherri.miller@nist.gov
Buyer Phone	(301) 975-6320	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(301) 975-8884	Business Builder
Submittal Date	04/16/2007	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	5986338 - 04/04/2007
Project Num	Reference-Number-NB861000-7-XXXXX

Federal Business Opportunities Synopsis General Information Document Type: Sources Sought Notice Solicitation Number: Reference-Number-NB861000-7-XXXXX Posted Date: Apr 04, 2007 Original Response Date: Apr 16, 2007 Current Response Date: Apr 16, 2007 Original Archive Date: Sep 30, 2007 Current Archive Date: Sep 30, 2007 Classification Code: R -- Professional, administrative, and management support services Naics Code: 541330 -- Engineering Services Contracting Office Address Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division, 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Room B129, Mail Stop 1640, Gaithersburg, MD, 20899-1640, UNITED STATES Description NIST EARTHQUAKE STRUCTURAL AND ENGINEERING REASEARCH RELATED TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES This is a request for information/sources sought notice (RFI) to assist the Department of Commerce/National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in completing market research to establish and prioritize research needs and technology transfer activities in support of key National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) program activities to improve the understanding of earthquakes and their effects on communities and regions, buildings, structures, and lifelines. Potential sources will 1) perform various studies and consultations that will assist NIST in formulating and conducting problem-focused structural engineering research; 2) establish and prioritize measures, research needs, and technology transfer activities in support of key NEHRP program activities; and, 3) perform program integration and project management services and convene or conduct workshops and expert task groups in specific areas of NEHRP research for a procurement that is planned for fiscal year 2007 with a sixty(60) month period of performance. No solicitation is currently available, and no unsolicited proposals will be entertained as a result of this RFI. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Building and Fire Research Laboratory (BFRL) has a long history of serving the measurements and standards needs of the building and fire safety industries. In this service, NIST BFRL performs problem-focused structural engineering research related to buildings and other structures. Key areas of structural engineering research include risk assessment and mitigation (including performance prediction and evaluation) for earthquakes, extreme winds, fires, floods, explosions, and impacts. This problem-focused research concentrates on efforts that support the development of national model building codes, standards, guidelines, enabling tools, and industry practices. Some of this research advances the results of basic research that has been completed under the auspices of the National Science Foundation toward field application. Complementing its role in performing problem-focused research related to earthquake risk evaluation and mitigation, NIST is the lead agency for the NEHRP, the Federal Government?s program to reduce earthquake-based risks to life and property. In addition to NIST, the NEHRP program agencies include the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the United States Geological Survey (USGS). As NIST may support NEHRP in the duties noted above, NIST seeks information from industry sources with CURRENT, RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM INTEGRATION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT AREAS so that NIST can determine an appropriate acquisition strategy to satisfy its requirement. NIST is especially interested in receiving input from small businesses who can provide the below described capabilities : Any potential source will be tasked to use its structural engineering, earthquake science, and earthquake engineering experience and expertise to perform studies and consultations, convene expert task groups, provide the subject matter expertise necessary to plan, organize and conduct workshops in the following areas: 1) establish and prioritize research needs and technology transfer activities in support of key NEHRP program activities to improve the understanding of earthquakes and their effects on communities and regions, buildings, structures, and lifelines. These studies may include interdisciplinary research that involves engineering, physical sciences, social sciences, economics, and decision sciences; 2) establish and prioritize research needs and technology transfer activities in support of developing structural integrity; progressive collapse mitigation; seismic design; wind engineering; blast and impact resistance; lifeline engineering, flood, snow and ice, and other provisions in National model building codes, standards, and guidelines. These activities may include multi-hazard failure analysis; 3) establish and prioritize measures that are needed to promote the adoption of earthquake and other hazards reduction and safety measures by Federal, State, and local governments; National standards and model code organizations; architects and engineers; building owners; and others with roles in planning and constructing buildings, other structures, and lifelines. These measures may include, but would not be limited to, earthquake scenario activities and information repository formation; 4) establish and prioritize measures that are needed to develop and implement performance-based structural design standards, guidelines, practices, and structural performance prediction and evaluation tools for earthquakes and other extreme loads; 5) establish and prioritize measures that are needed to improve structural design and construction productivity for mitigating the effects of earthquakes and other extreme loads. These measures may include NIST interaction with organizations such as the International Alliance for Interoperability (IAI) to facilitate improved building information modeling and electronic data exchange in the structural and architectural engineering arenas, encompassing life-cycle planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of buildings and lifelines; 6) perform technical peer review of NIST and NEHRP research program activities; and, 7) support the Federal Interagency Committee on Seismic Safety in Construction (ICSSC). Any potential source shall exhibit capabilities in strategic planning, performance management and measurement, information support (including program analysis, technical writing, and product development and dissemination), and the development of public outreach materials, both printed and web-based. Also, any potential source shall have the independence to be recognized to interact and have the acceptance of the NIST and all Federal NEHRP agencies, their representatives, and representatives of Federal, State, and local governments; National standards and model code organizations; architects and engineers; building owners; and others with roles in planning and constructing buildings, other structures, and lifelines. HOW TO RESPOND TO THE SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE- Potential sources that possess capabilities to perform the aforementioned work are encouraged to respond to this RFI and provide the following information: 1) Detailed narrative describing the organization/companies? current capabilities that are directly relevant to the above types of requirements; 2) Description of each similar project completed by your organization/company as a prime Contractor or as a significant Subcontractor within the past three (3) years, including as much of the following information as possible: (a) dollar amount of the contract; (b) brief description of the technical requirements of the project? (c) contract type used on the project (e.g., firm-fixed price, labor-hour, time-and-materials, cost plus-fixed fee, cost-plus-award-fee and cost plus-incentives-fee, etc); (d) indication of how long the project took to complete from start to finish; and (e) name, address, point of contact and phone number of the customer organization for which the work was done. 3) Current socio-economic status of your company as it relates to North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) 541330, Engineering Services for which the size standard is $4.5 million. 4) Indication of whether your company currently has an active registration in the Central Contractor?s Registration at www.ccr.gov. Your submission must be received in this office by 12:00 PM EST on Monday, April 16, 2007 by post office mail, email or fax at the following address: NIST; Attn: Sherri Miller; Contract Specialist, 100 Bureau Drive, Mail Stop 1640, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-1640; Fax: (301) 975-2541; Email: Sherri.Miller@nist.gov . Please send a carbon copy of all correspondences to Mario Checchia at mario.checchia@nist.gov . The capability statements shall be not more than twenty (20) pages on 8.5 inch x 11 inch paper, with 1 inch margins and a 12 point, commonly used font such as, Courier New or Times Roman in length. The Government reserves the right to contact any of the submitters to attain further market research. This contact may be in the form of direct Government/Submitter meeting(s). THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOPOSALS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT COMMITTED TO AWARD A CONTRACT PURSUANT TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. RESPONSES SHALL NOT INCLUDE COST OR PRICING INFORMATION. PLEASE DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RFI NOTICE BY EMAIL TO sherri.miller@nist.gov. PLEASE DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE BY EMAIL TO sherri.miller@nist.gov. Point of Contact Sherri Miller, Contract Specialist, Phone (301) 975-6320, Fax (301) 975-8884, Email sherri.miller@nist.gov - Michael Szwed, Supervisory Contract Specialist, Phone 301-975-6330, Fax 301-975-8884, Email Michael.Szwed@nist.gov Place of Performance Address: TBD Postal Code: 20899 Country: UNITED STATES

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	FSC R - Professional, Administrative and Management Support, Geological / Geophysical / Geotechnical Studies
Locations:	Maryland, District of Columbia, DC-VA-WV-MD

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Hazardous Substance Removal and Disposal

Louisiana

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Bid

Project Name	Disposal of Flooded and Damaged Transit Vehicles
Owner	New Orleans Regional Transit Authority
Location	NEW ORLEANS, LA
Zip Code	70112
County	JEFFERSON, LA; ORLEANS, LA
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Don Hyde, Authority Office
Buyer Email	dhyde@norta.com
Buyer Phone	(504) 343-0157	ONVIA
Submittal Date	05/03/2007	Business Builder
Pre Bid	04/19/2007	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	5994604 - 04/05/2007
Project Num	2007-005

SPECIAL ALERT: HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 2007-005 DISPOSAL OF FLOODED AND DAMAGED TRANSIT VEHICLES Notice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) for the provision of professional services necessary to dispose of RTA transit buses flooded and otherwise damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Proposals will be received at the office of Don Hyde, 2817 Canal St., New Orleans, LA, (rear of building trailer complex) until 4:45 p.m., May 3, 2007. Specifications and further information concerning the Request for Proposals may be obtained on Monday, April 2, 2007, by contacting the office of Don Hyde via telephone, (504) 343-0157 or, electronically at dhyde@norta.com A pre-proposal conference will be held at 6700 Plaza Drive, New Orleans, LA at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, April 19,2007. Notice to all offerors is hereby provided, that in accordance with State and Federal laws, the RTA will ensure that disadvantaged business enterprises are afforded full opportunity to submit offers and responses to this solicitation, and to participate in any contract consummated pursuant to this advertisement. Compliance with Federal and State laws on Equal Opportunity will also be asserted in consideration for the award of this contract. No offeror will be discriminated against because of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, or handicapping conditions. The RTA reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals submitted.

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	Hazardous Substance Removal and Disposal, O&M - Garbage, Refuse and Solid Waste Collection, Solid Waste, Incineration, Landfill, Haz-Mat Facilities Construction and Associated Equipment
Locations:	Louisiana

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Homeland Security

California

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RFP/RFI/RFQ

Project Name	Emergency Preparedness and Port Recovery Plan
Owner	Port of Los Angeles
Location	LOS ANGELES, CA
Zip Code	90001
County	LOS ANGELES, CA
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Chalon Douglas	ONVIA
Buyer Phone	(310) 732-3272	Business Builder
Submittal Date	05/25/2007	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Pre Bid	04/25/2007 MANDATORY
Guide Ref Num	5999221 - 04/06/2007
Additional Documents	Bid/Proposal Form

Emergency Preparedness and Port Recovery Plan (RFP) Inviting the submittal of proposals to provide technical expertise and support services for the Port's emergency preparedness and recovery planning. Mandatory Pre-proposal Meeting 04/25/07 10 a.m. Port Administration Building 05/25/07 by 2 p.m. PDT Chalon Douglas (310) 732-3272 Term: 1 year

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	Homeland Security
Locations:	California

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Illinois

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Amendment

Project Name	Develop Earthquake Exercise
Owner	Illinois Emergency Management Agency
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Martin Dwyer
Buyer Email	Martin.Dwyer@Illinois.gov
Buyer Phone	(217) 557-4827	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(217) 557-1978	Business Builder
Submittal Date	04/23/2007	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	5982382 - 04/03/2007
Project Num	05-03-083

Identification Reference Number: 22012123 Agency Reference Number: 05-03-083 Agency: EMA - Emergency Management Services Title: Develop Earthquake Exercise Small Business Set-Aside: No Overview This addendum is to clarify the Due Date and Milestone dates for the submission of the RFP - Develop Earthquake Exercise. Key Information Solicitation Type: Request for Proposal Category: General Services Status: Open Published: 04/03/2007 Due Date: 04/23/2007 Due Time: 2:00 PM Local Time Solicitation Contact Name: Martin Dwyer Address: State Emergency Operations Center, 2200 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois 62703 Phone: 217-557-4827 Fax: 217-557-1978 E-Mail Address: Martin.Dwyer@Illinois.gov Class Code Class Codes: S400 Miscellaneous Services Identification Reference Number: 22012123 Agency Reference Number: 05-03-083 Agency: EMA - Emergency Management Services Title: Develop Earthquake Exercise Small Business Set-Aside: No Overview The State of Illinois, Emergency Management Agency is seeking a vendor to plan, develop, execute, facilitate, and evaluate all aspects of a catastrophic earthquake exercise. Key Information Solicitation Type: Request for Proposal Category: General Services Status: Open Due Date: 04/09/2007 Due Time: 2:00 PM Local Time Solicitation Contact Name: Martin Dwyer Address: State Emergency Operations Center, 2200 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois 62703 Phone: 217-557-4827 Fax: 217-557-1978 E-Mail Address: Martin.Dwyer@Illinois.gov Class Code Class Codes: S400 Miscellaneous Services

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	Homeland Security, Training / Workshops / Facilitation
Locations:	Illinois

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Missouri

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Amendment

Project Name	Agro-Terrorism Awareness Training
Owner	Missouri Office of Administration
Location	JEFFERSON CITY, MO
Zip Code	65101
County	COLE, MO
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Laura Ortmeyer, Buyer, Purchasing and Materials Management
Buyer Email	ortmel@mail.oa.state.mo.us
Buyer Phone	(573) 751-4579	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(573) 526-9817	Business Builder
Submittal Date	04/05/2007	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	5974553 - 04/02/2007
Project Num	B3Z07174
Additional Documents	Amendment

Description: AGRO-TERRORISM AWARENESS TRAINING -- MO STATE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY Bid Number: B3Z07174 Agency: OFFICE ADMINISTRATION-OPER Status: Open Total Bid Lines: 10 Closing Date: 4/5/2007 2:00pm THIS BID HAS BEEN MODIFIED. MODIFICATION #2. The information on this page provides a summary of the requirements for this bid. The official bid document includes the applicable requirements, detailed specifications, and Terms and Conditions.   In the event of any discrepancy, the official bid document will govern. To access the official bid document, click on this link: http://www.oa.mo.gov/bids/b3z07174.htm AN ATTACHMENT EXISTS TO THIS DOCUMENT. THE ATTACHMENT IS A SEPARATE LINK THAT MUST BE DOWNLOADED SEPARATELY FROM THE DIVISION OF PURCHASING AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT'S INTERNET WEB SITE. IT SHALL BE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OFFEROR TO OBTAIN THE ATTACHMENT. MODIFICATION NUMBER 01 RESULTED IN AMENDMENT NUMBER 001 TO THE OFFICIAL BID DOCUMENT. AMENDMENT NUMBER 001 MODIFIED SOME REQUIREMENTS. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL BID DOCUMENT TO OBTAIN ALL REVISED PROVISIONS IN THE OFFICIAL BID DOCUMENT. MODIFICATION NUMBER 02 RESULTED IN AMENDMENT NUMBER 002 TO THE OFFICIAL BID DOCUMENT. AMENDMENT NUMBER 002 MODIFIED SOME REQUIREMENTS. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL BID DOCUMENT TO OBTAIN ALL REVISED PROVISIONS IN THE OFFICIAL BID DOCUMENT. Line: 001 Commodity: 92325 - FOR CREDIT CLASSES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, ETC.         INSTRUCTORS TRAINING MANUAL FIRM, FIXED TOTAL PRICE Line: 002 Commodity: 92325 - FOR CREDIT CLASSES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, ETC.         PARTICIPANTS TRAINING MANUAL FIRM, FIXED TOTAL PRICE Line: 003 Commodity: 92325 - FOR CREDIT CLASSES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, ETC.         TRAINING SESSION DAY (TWO TRAINING SESSION) FIRM, FIXED TOTAL PRICE PER TRAINING SESSION DAY Line: 004 Commodity: 92325 - FOR CREDIT CLASSES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, ETC.         TRAVEL EXPENSES GUARANTEED NOT-TO-EXCEED TOTAL PRICE PER TRAINING SESSION DAY Line: 005 Commodity: 99029 - DISASTER PREPAREDNESS/EMERGENCY PLANNING SERVICES (INCLUDES         ADDITIONAL CONSULTATION SERVICES PER HOUR Line: 006 Commodity: 99030 - DISASTER RELIEF SERVICES         ADDITIONAL CONSULTATION SERVICES PER HOUR Line: 007 Commodity: 92325 - FOR CREDIT CLASSES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, ETC.         ADDITIONAL CONSULTATION SERVICES PER HOUR Line: 008 Commodity: 92325 - FOR CREDIT CLASSES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, ETC.         ADDITIONAL CONSULTATION SERVICES PER HOUR Line: 009 Commodity: 92325 - FOR CREDIT CLASSES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, ETC.         ADDITIONAL CONSULTATION SERVICES PER HOUR Line: 010 Commodity: 92325 - FOR CREDIT CLASSES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, ETC.         ADDITIONAL CONSULTATION SERVICES PER HOUR For more information, please contact ORTMEYER, LAURA at laura.ortmeyer@oa.mo.gov

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	Homeland Security, Training / Workshops / Facilitation
Locations:	Missouri

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IT - Asset Management Software and Services

California

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RFP/RFI/RFQ

Project Name	Insurance Property Policy Holder Data System
Owner	California Earthquake Authority
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Authority Office
Buyer Email	RFP44datavendor@calquake.com	ONVIA
Buyer Phone	(916) 325-3800	Business Builder
Submittal Date	05/11/2007	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	5975337 - 04/02/2007
Project Num	44
Additional Documents	Bid/Proposal Form Bid/Proposal Form Bid/Proposal Form Bid/Proposal Form

California Earthquake Authority RFP 44 - Data Systems The CEA is soliciting proposals from data management firms to design, build, operate, and maintain an insurance property policy holder data system. Due Date: 5/11/07 4PM Term: 5 year

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	IT - Asset Management Software and Services, IT - Information Systems Consulting
Locations:	California

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IT - Computer Software

Oregon

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Sole Source

Project Name	Electronic System for Advanced Registration of Volunteer Health
Owner	Oregon Department of Human Services
Location	PORTLAND, OR
Zip Code	97232
County	MULTNOMAH, OR
Sector	State/Municipal
Buyer	Michael Boldt, Office of Contracts and Procurement
Buyer Email	michael.l.boldt@state.or.us
Buyer Phone	(971) 673-0747	ONVIA
Buyer Fax	(971) 673-0583	Business Builder
Submittal Date	04/10/2007	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	5984807 - 04/04/2007
Project Num	DHS-1005-07
Additional Documents	Bid/Proposal Form

Sole Source Procurement Sole Source Procurement for Oregon Health Alert Network (HAN) Only Manual Bids Allowed Issued By DHS - AS - Office of Contracts and Procurement 500 Summer St. NE Salem, Oregon 97301 Contact: Michael Boldt Phone: 1 (971) 673-0747 Fax: 1 (971) 673-0583 Email: michael.l.boldt@state.or.us Notice # DHS-1005-07 Closing Date & Time 04/10/2007 5:00 PM Time Zone Pacific Time Issued For DHS - Public Health 800 NE Oregon St Suite 222 Portland, Oregon 97232 Notice Summary Background: The State of Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) Public Health Division (PHD) is an annual Grant recipient of two federal health preparedness grants though the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): The CDC Cooperative Agreement and the Health Resources and Service Administration (HRSA) Bioterrorism (BT) Grant. Both grants are administered through the Office of the Deputy Public Health Director in the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program (PHEP). Both Grants require the state to provide a Health Alert Network (HAN) and a system to track bed capacity at Oregon hospitals. Additionally, the HRSA grant requires the state to implement an ESAR VHP (electronic system for advanced registration of volunteer health professionals) known in Oregon as OHCV by August of 2008. OHCV was authorized in 2003 by ORS 401.654. PHEP already leases a HAN through a leading vendor in the HAN market, Global Secure Systems (GSS). GSS has provided Oregon a federally compliant HAN after a competitive bid in 2004. Implementation of the GSS Response Manager Product (RM) is already in place and used through the state's healthcare delivery community. Also the State of Oregon is required to have a Hospital Capacity system (HOSCAP). Currently the HOSCAP system is a web based product that is under development in collaboration with the University Washington Harborview Medical Center and is not fully compliant with all our needs. Currently, the State of Oregon has no written contract for its current HOSCAP system shared with Washington Harborview Medical Center and relies on an informal agreement for the use of Washington's HOSCAP web site. Due to Tort Claim limits in Oregon, the State of Washington and the State of Oregon cannot reach an agreement and therefore DHS is at risk of losing this privilege, leaving Oregon without a HOSCAP system. The State must maintain a HOSCAP system, giving an immediate need for a replacement HOSCAP system. Currently, the state is at-risk of losing access to the Washington HOSCAP system. Our healthcare delivery system cannot afford to lose this vital system for any length of time. The State must maintain a Health Alert Network (HAN) and a system to track bed capacity at Oregon hospitals; and implement additional tools that are required by the HHS. Findings: ORS 279B.075 requires facts to support the determination, including market research. This research and determination occur before the notice of determination is posted. ORS 279B.075 (a)-(d) provide examples of findings. In August through November 2006, a 45 page business case was presented to all major review groups (CLHO IT - Conference of Local Health Officials, Public Health Leadership, DHS- ISAG: Information Systems Advisory Group, and DHS ITGC.) which determined risk, IRR, ROI, and sunk costs in the overall strategy to purchase a COTS (commercial off the shelf) long term replacement to all three systems. The business case concluded the department of human services is better served by the continued use of the GSS RM Product in the long-run (also used in CA, WA, and NV) for reasons of regional interoperability / cross border collaboration. The state also built an ESAR VHP application internally which failed to meet many federal grant requirements. This application was abandoned in summer 2006. The business case clearly justifies the procurement of the GSS product suite and contains substantial documentation which supports: - The efficient utilization of existing equipment or supplies requires the re-use of current system infrastructure and the acquisition of compatible equipment, supplies, and services - The goods or services required for the exchange of software or data with public or private agencies are available from only one source - Other findings that support the conclusion that the goods or services are available from only one source Oregon currently leases the GSS RM product with no-bolt on modules. Twenty-three other states (as of 3/1/2007) use this product as their sole HAN system and most are owned, not leased. The lease is set to expire June 16, 2007. The current lease limits system expansions due to its costly license seat fee structure. Additionally, PHEP anticipates reduced federal funding in future grant years and has determined a fully owned cots solution gives the agency the best chance of system sustainability. GSS is the only vendor that provides a fully integrated product, leveraging existing communications hardware between systems to reduce upfront costs. Additionally, GSS is only vendor who also provides hosting and maintenance services across all three product platforms. Finally, GSS is providing Oregon with its HAN system and is a leading vendor offering two bolt-on modules to the RM product: Volunteer Mobilizer and HOSCAP. Both bolt on modules leverage existing HAN-RM infrastructure to create an integrated three-component system, reducing start initial costs of hardware and leveraging existing enterprise licenses. Market Research and Business Case Financials: The following summary was pulled from the business case findings. The Vendor Option 1, referred to in the business case is the GSS Solution. Three alternatives were explored when justifying this sole source request. The Oregon HAN, HOSCAP, and volunteer registry (OHCV) are needed most when the potential for systems failing is at its highest. Because the current system configuration does not adequately address this need, a solution is sought to secure the long-term ability to appropriately respond to public health events. In short, continuing with business as usual is not an option. - Alternative 1: Do nothing and keep using the current, DHS-developed HAN and volunteer registry systems. - Alternative 2: Purchase off-the-shelf HAN and OHCV products from GSS currently leasing the Oregon secure HAN using RM, "Vendor Option 1" is defined as the vendor solution to provide purchased cots HAN and the add-on OHCV/HOSCAP module atop existing leased HAN infrastructure. - Alternative 3: Hire contract developers and add additional OIS staff to modify the existing DHS-developed HAN and volunteer registry. The following table (from the Financial Analysis Section) illustrates the financial metrics of the three options. Based on this analysis, this business case recommends seeking justification to purchase the GSS product suite out of the current ASP lease model. These products will address the PHEP/PHD business needs while at the same time reducing the overall operating costs of the two systems by $2.3 million over the next 8 years. It will immediately solve the State-Federal grant compliance issues with little interruption of service, and little downtime. It also allows for the fastest implementation of both the new HOSCAP and OHCV, and will not impact day to day business given these are add-on modules to existing systems. Item Do Nothin GSS Purchase Enhance DHS Built System Break Even Point n/a 35 months Does not break even Cumulative Savings 8yr n/a $2,305,060 ($579,663) ROI n/a 64% None Greater than -100% IRR n/a 55% None/Greater than -100% Cumulative Costs 8yr $5,931,168 3,626,108 $6,510,831 Cost Per Grant Year Average $741,396 $453,264 $813,854 Additionally, the products and services provided by GSS are used by many of the other states, particularly the other federal Health and Human Services (HHS) Region X (plus Nevada and California). This provides Oregon with the additional benefit of having increased interoperability with key bordering states. The GSS purchase Alternative also provides the least risk in terms of program integrity as well as the ability to move the state onto a single HAN and compatible volunteer registry. The key benefits associated with the vendor purchase alternative are: - The PHD can leverage the HAN directory throughout the organization and fully utilize the system's automated call-down system as well as fully utilizing the system continuity of business operations features. - GSS is the only vendor to provide a truly integrated solution for these three key Preparedness Applications. - Local health departments, labs, clinics, and the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) will have a centralized, secure, and locally controlled sub-directory for each jurisdiction. - All public health partners will have complete local control and access over the system's call down engine and faxing system. - Alternative 2 incorporate industry best practices from neighboring states (WA, CA, and NV) and provide the potential for regional interoperability. - GSS Purchase Alternative complies with federal grant requirements and stabilizes long- run costs after year 1. - A single vendor solution allows all three systems, HAN, HOSCAP, and OHCV, to use shared hardware across one platform, leveraging the HAN multi-media alerting engine across all systems and the license maintenance agreement allows the state to receive system upgrades at no additional costs twice annually. - GSS has demonstrated successful implementation of HAN and ESAR VHP in over 20 states since 2002. Additional Considerations: - The procurement of these systems complements the overall Oregon PHIN (Public Health Information Network) initiative. - The justified vendor (GSS) has an obligation to meet federal PHIN and ESAR VHP requirements and has documented through Product Roadmap future version releases are in step with changing grant requirements. The vendor will also be required to meet Oregon PHIN Architecture Requirements. - Hosting: the vendor will be asked to provide the interim system hosting solution for the primary and backup site in year 1 of the contract. We do not anticipate at this time, without further evaluation of the State Data Center (SDC), entering into a long term hosting contract for system infrastructure. Conclusion: Only one major vendor is capable of providing all three applications within a fully co- located integrated system, owned and installed by the State of Oregon. It is also the position of the program to continue the use of the existing HAN application through RM, shifting platforms to another HAN COTS product or home-grown solution is not an option. Adding different commercial system atop the existing RM HAN is not an option the agency wishes to exercise due to multi-vendor integration costs. Due to the Global Secure HAN system's three-year successful implementation in Oregon, and, given the same vendor can also provide two additional 'bolt-on' modules to the RM product, both HOSCAP and OHCV, the State of Oregon has determined the purchased co-located solution of the existing HAN is in-step with regional HAN activities, and provides Oregon and the Healthcare delivery community the most cost effective, turn key solution to remedy with the lowest risk. The State of Oregon must have an effective long term implementation of an integrated and sustainable Preparedness Health Network that supports the overall healthcare preparedness efforts throughout the State of Oregon. Delivery Requirements Payment Terms Net 30 FOB (Not Applicable)

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Categories:	IT - Computer Software, IT - Information Systems Consulting
Locations:	Oregon

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Roadway, Railway, and Parking Supplies

Florida

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Award

Project Name	Pre-Approval of Marquee Sign Providers (Re-Bid)
Owner	Broward County Public Schools
County	BROWARD, FL
Sector	State/Municipal
Contract Amount	$1,250,000.00	ONVIA
Buyer	Kay Lloyd, Purchasing Agent III, Purchasing	Business Builder
Buyer Phone	(754) 321-0504	CLICK HERE To Research This Opportunity
Guide Ref Num	5990803 - 04/05/2007
Project Num	ITB-27120T-0-2006/T
Additional Documents	Owner Project Details

SPECIAL ALERT: HURRICANE WILMA RELIEF EFFORT

Award To Animated Display Systems D/B/A ADD Systems Award Amount: $1,250,000 The School Board of Broward County, Florida 7720 West Oakland Park Boulevard, Suite 323 Sunrise, FL. 33351-6704 Invitation to Bid Pre-Approval of Marquee Sign Providers (Re-Bid) ITB -27120T-0-2006/T The School Board of Broward County, Florida requests all interested parties to submit formal sealed bids/proposals for the above referenced bid. It shall be the responsibility of the bidder to make sure that all Addendum released for the ITB/RFP are downloaded from Demandstar prior to submitting a bid/proposal. All required Addendum page(s)shall be submitted with the ITB/RFP or in time for bid opening. Scope of Work: The School Board of Broward County is seeking bids for those who can supply and supply/install marquee signs. Bidders will become pre-approved and thereby elegible to quote on work to repair signs damaged by Hurricane Wilma and to effect repairs on signs as well. Once the Wilma work is completed, the pre-approved vendors will also be elegible to quote on any additional repairs and new signs as needed. Contact: Kay Lloyd Purchasing Agent III Phone: 7543210504

This item applies to the following Categories and/or Locations.

Categories:	Roadway, Railway, and Parking Supplies, Signage Services and Hardware
Locations:	Florida

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