Pre_Sol_Notice_L0624R0055_SPRNCA_Boundary_Fence_3.pdf

United States Department of the Interior

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

National Operations Center Denver Federal Center, Building 85

P.O. Box 25047 Denver, Colorado 80225-0047 www.blm.gov

SAN PEDRO RIPARIAN NATIONAL CONSERVATION AREA (SPRNCA)

BOUNDARY FENCE RECONSTRUCTION PHASE 1A

SOLICITATION #140L0624R0055

Pre-Solicitation Notice

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has a construction requirement for all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision required to remove, reconstruct, and maintain approximately 4.86 miles of 4-strand barbed wire fencing; as part of the Phase 1A of the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) boundary fence project. Reconstruction of the fence will include vegetation clearing; installation of T-posts;

stress, stretch, end and corner panels; installation of panel gates; and removal of non-functioning fence, remnant fencing or unused materials. Fence reconstruction would follow the specifications in BLM Manual H-1741-1 and Arizona Game and Fish Department wildlife-friendly standards for a four-wire fence with stays.

Wire spacing will be 16”, 22”, 30” and 42” with the bottom wire being smooth and top three barbed.

The project area is between Highway 82 and Summers Well Entry Corral. Some roads may cross land not under the jurisdiction of the BLM, and other routes do exist. Referencing the Public Land Survey System, the project is within Township 19S, Range 21E, Sections 9,15, 16, 22, 27, 34 and 35, in Cochise County, Arizona.

The work covered by this contract includes furnishing all labor, supplies, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete this requirement per the accompanying specifications and attachments.

The period of performance for this requirement 180 calendar days after notice to proceed.

The BLM expects to issue a Total Small Business Set-Aside competitive solicitation in July 2024. The BLM anticipates issuing a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award from this solicitation. Davis Bacon Act (DBA) is applicable, and the appropriate DBA Wage Determination(s) will be included in the solicitation. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 238990, “All Other Specialty Trade Contractors.” All materials must be in accordance with the Buy American Act.

A Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation package will be available electronically via the Government official website SAM.gov. 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.

A site visit date, time and meeting location will be provided in the solicitation. Offerors are highly encouraged to attend the scheduled site visit 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.

Award will be based on best value to the Government in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract, nor does it obligate the Government to pay for any proposal preparation costs.

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