The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 5, is planning a solicitation for the Demolition of Cottages located at the Long Beach West Barrier Beach in Stratford, CT which is part of the S.B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, Westbrook, CT. 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 consists of the demolition and removal of sixty-nine (69) structures including summer cottages, garages and sheds located at the site of Long Beach Peninsula (locally known as Long Beach West). Work shall also include the removal of detected asbestos and other contaminates from all buildings and properly remove and dispose of off-site all building debris and solid waste located on the property. The estimated magnitude of construction for this project is between $250,000 and $500,000. The NAICS is 238910. 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) demolition and contaminates removal 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 similar projects, with an emphasis on demolition and contaminates removal, in the Northeast area of the U.S. (25%); 3) Provide information on CT. State License or the ability to obtain one for contaminates removal. (25%); 4) Ability to provide projects on time and within budget (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 December 3, 2009.