MODOC NF Wide Bridge Rpr Mntnce Presolicitation Notice.docx

THIS DOCUMENT IS A PRESOLICITATION NOTICE FOR SOLICITATION 12970224R0006

The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is issuing a Presolicitation Notice prior to the issuance of Solicitation 12970224R0006 for construction services to perform maintenance and improvements on bridges throughout the Modoc National Forest.

1. About the Forest Service Established by Congress in 1905, the mission of the Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. We manage public lands in the form of National Forests and National Grasslands, provide technical and financial assistance to state and private forestry agencies and make up the largest forestry research organization in the world.

2. Description of the Work The objective of this contract is to perform maintenance and improvements on 13 bridges throughout Modoc National Forest. Work will include work on approaches (roadway, embankments, drainage features), channels, substructures (abutments, piers, etc.), superstructures (girders, diaphragms, end walls, bearing devices, etc.), decks (slab, curbs, etc.), wearing surfaces (running planks, etc.), and traffic safety features (bridge railings, approach railings, signing, etc.). Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, mobilization, and other incidentals necessary to complete the specified work. The period of performance for this work shall be 365 days from notice to proceed.

3.2 Project Location

The table and map below include general location information for all bridges within this contract.

A Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation package is tentatively anticipated to be available electronically via the government official website Sam.gov in January 2024 for a period of 30 days. Potential offerors are responsible for monitoring the website for all communication regarding this requirement, including downloading the complete solicitation package and all solicitation amendments. The government will not provide paper copies or email the solicitation. To be eligible for contract award, offerors must be registered and complete the online Representations and Certifications at Sam.gov.

Offerors are highly encouraged to attend the scheduled site visit on Thursday, December 21, 2023, 10:00 AM Pacific Time at the Modoc Interagency Hotshot Work Crew Center, Canby, CA 96015 to inspect the site and to ensure they fully understand the requirement and conditions that may affect the cost, specifications, and performance of the project.

All sites are accessible without prior approval or coordination; however accessibility may be dependent on weather conditions and sites are unlikely to be accessible during the solicitation period so site visits should be conducted during the presolicitation by prospective offerers. Site visits should not be conducted during wet or muddy conditions as they may damage existing roads. Questions or requests for clarifications may be sent to Roxanne Reimer (Roxanne.reimer@usda.gov) or Chris Bielecki (Christopher.s.bielecki@usda.gov).

1. Set Aside: 100% Small Business Concerns

2. NAICS: 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

3. PSC: Y1AZ Construction Of Other Administrative Facilities and Service Buildings

4. SBA Size Standard: $45.0M

5. Contract Price: The total contract amount for all design and construction services is estimated to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

Solicitation Availability: The USDA-FS solicitation 12970224R0006 for this requirement will tentatively be issued during January 2024. No questions regarding the solicitation received prior to the issuance of the solicitation will be retained or answered.

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