REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS OF INTEREST
NUMBER W9126G-16-2-SOI-3842
PROJECT TO BE INITIATED IN 2018
Project Title: RECREATIONAL BOATING SURVEY AT LEWISVILLE LAKE, TEXAS AND JOE POOL LAKE, TEXAS
Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) which provides professional and technical support for its Civil Works mission. Approximately $375,000 is expected to be available to support this project.
Background:
Conduct a Recreational Boating Survey (RBS) at both Lewisville Lake, Texas and Joe Pool Lake, Texas. The recipient/cooperator agrees to accomplish the following general tasks at each survey location:
• Utilization counts at boat ramp parking lots including unauthorized parking.
• Marina slip occupancy counts at existing marinas.
• Empty boat trailer counts in all campgrounds.
• Empty boat trailer counts in designated day use areas where appropriate.
• On-the-water vessel counts at specified times and locations.
• Conduct boat ramp exit surveys at specified boat ramps.
• Administer the Marina Tenant and Stakeholder surveys.
• Preparation of a report summarizing the count and survey data.
Note: Must be a non-federal partner in the CESU Unit to be qualified to be considered.
Brief Description of Anticipated Work:
This research focuses on the following objectives:
1. Conduct Kickoff Meetings for Lewisville Lake and Joe Pool Lake RBS
The goal of this task is to ensure the recipient/cooperator, the Regional Planning & Environmental Center (RPEC), and Fort Worth District Operations key personnel understand the purpose and process of the RBS and the timeline for accomplishing the overall tasks.
• Conduct separate kick-off meetings with Fort Worth District Operations and RPEC Master Planning staffs at Lewisville Lake and Joe Pool Lake, respectively.
• Discuss and confirm the count and survey process, schedule and deliverables, and conduct a site visit.
• Prepare a separate work plan for each lake location.
• Review government furnished material.
Materials Requested for Statement of Interest/Qualifications:
Please provide the following via e-mail attachment to:sandra.justman@usace.army.mil, zia.burns@usace.army.mil
(Maximum length: 2 pages, single-spaced 12 pt. font).
1. Name, Organization, Cage Code, Duns number, and Contact Information
2. Brief Statement of Qualifications (including):
a. Biographical Sketch,
b. Relevant past projects and clients with brief descriptions of these projects,
c. Staff, faculty or students available to work on this project and their areas of expertise,
d. Any brief description of capabilities to successfully complete the project you may wish to add (e.g. equipment, laboratory facilities, greenhouse facilities, field facilities, etc.).
Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time.
Review of Statements Received: All statements of interest received will be evaluated by a board comprised of one or more people at the receiving installation or activity, who will determine which statement(s) best meet the program objectives. Based on a review of the Statements of Interest received, an investigator or investigators will be invited to prepare a full study proposal. Statements will be evaluated based on the investigator’s specific experience and capabilities in areas related to the study requirements.
Please send responses or direct questions to:
USACE
Sandy Justman
Contract Specialist
CESWF-CT
Email: sandra.justman@usace.army.mil
Zia Burns
Biologist- Technical POC
SWF-RPEC
Email: zia.burns@usace.army.mil
Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: The RSOI are required to be out for a minimum of 10 working days. Review of Statements of Interest will begin 13 August 2018.
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