Synopsis_-_NP-MACA_13(1),_14(2).doc

Sealed Bids from only certified Small Business Concerns will be accepted for the Mammoth Cave National Park Project NP-MACA 13(1), 14(2), Solicitation Number 693C73-19-B-000002, located in Edmonson County, Kentucky. The project consists of the reconstruction of the Green River Ferry Road ramps near MP 1.31 and shoulder hardening on Mammoth Cave Parkway. The work includes the removal and reconstruction of a portion of the existing roadway approaches to the ferry crossing, extending the ramps further into the river, protecting historic stone walls adjacent to the ramps, drainage improvements, scour protection, shoulder hardening, and other miscellaneous work. The project will be split into multiple work schedules/contract options, with the cost of the entire project expected to fall within the price range of $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. Construction activities at the project site must be completed no later than November 15, 2019, as specified in SCR 108.01.

Bid documents should be issued on or about January 25, 2019. Bids due date and location will be specified on the SF 1442, Block 13a of the Solicitation.

Use Internet address https://www.fbo.gov/ (at QUICK SEARCH, type "EFLHD" and all available projects will be listed) to check for availability of bid documents. All bid documents can be directly downloaded from this website. Documents will no longer be mailed. Register to receive Email Notification to automatically be notified when a document is added or updated for a specific project. If firms do not register as an interested vendor at the Federal Business Opportunities website, there will be no Plan Holders List.

Annual Representations and Certifications FAR 52.204-8 (Jan 2018). The Representations and Certifications must be filled-in online at http://sam.gov/. The required Annual Form Vets-4212 must also be filled-in online at http://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm per FAR 52.222-37.

Please send all questions concerning construction projects to eflhd.contracts@dot.gov. Include the solicitation number, project name and number, requesting firm and address, a point of contact and telephone number. Requests for 'faxing' or overnight mailing will not be accepted.

IMPORTANT PAYMENT REQUIREMENT

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart part 4.1102, prospective contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. Also FAR clause 52.232-33 requires SAM registration for payment. SAM registration is available online at the following Internet web address: www.sam.gov.

PLEASE NOTE

For security reasons, individuals requiring access to the EFLHD must present a valid photo ID and be escorted to their destination by a Government employee. Due to new security provisions, all visitors attending bid openings are urged to arrive at least 1 hour prior to the scheduled bid opening. All visitors must register with the receptionist in Room 100. A Government employee will collect the bids. Prior to bid opening, a Government employee will escort all bidders to the bid opening. Unescorted visitors will be denied entry and no exceptions will be made.