WEST FORK_COVER_SHEET.doc

West Fork Rock Creek Road Reconstruction #2071

Phases III and IV Beartooth Ranger District Custer National Forest

Solicitation No: AG-0355-S-09-0004

PROPOSAL CLOSING DATE:

May 5, 2009 , 2:00 PM, Mountain Daylight Time

Return bid to:

Lewis & Clark National Forest Attn: Jan Wenaas 1101 15th Street North Great Falls, MT 59401

· Complete ALL line items in Section B, Schedule of Items and return with your proposal. Double check your calculations (e.g. Estimated Quantity x Unit Price = Total)

· Complete blocks 14-20c of the offer page (SF1442, pg 2 of 31) and return with your proposal. OF 17 IFB label provided for your use (ATCH 17).

· Section K, Representations and Certifications, requires that you register online at http://orca.bpn.gov. Provide all requirements outlined in Section L.

· Central Contractor Registration (CCR): By submission of a bid, the bidder acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR database at http://www.ccr.gov/ prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract.

· MONTANA GROSS RECEIPTS TAX: Prospective offerors should investigate the State of Montana’s 1% gross receipt tax imposed on contractors performing construction of public entities to determine whether this tax should be included in calculating your bid.

· CDs will be available at the site visit or you can obtaining by calling Jan Wenaas at 406-791-7717 and requesting one.