PresolicitationAG-2B46-S-16-0035.pdf

PRE-SOLICITATION AG-2B46-S-16-0035

AG-2B46-S-16-0035

1. The work consists, not all inclusive, of the following:

Site preparation, fence removal, forest thinning, access road improvement and the installation of rock structures, ditch blocks and brush piles on 25.8 acres of WRP in Culpeper County no later than February 1, 2017. The expected completion is within 46 days of notice to proceed.

o clearing and grubbing and disposal of trees, snags, logs, brush, stumps, shrubs, and rubbish from the designated areas.

o The removal, salvage, and disposal of structures (including fences) from the designated areas.

Disposal of refuse materials, no disposal will be allowed on site.

o Installing measures or performing work to control erosion and minimize the production of sediment and other pollutants to water and air from construction activities.

o Preparing the area for treatment; furnishing and placing seed, sprigs, mulch, fertilizer, inoculant, lime, and other soil amendments; and anchoring mulch in designated areas as specified.

o Removal of surface water and ground water as necessary to perform the construction required by the contract in accordance with the specifications. It shall include: (1) constructing, installing, building, and maintaining all necessary temporary water containment facilities, channels, and diversions; (2) furnishing, installing, and operating all necessary pumps, piping, and other facilities and equipment; and (3) removing all such temporary works and equipment after their intended function is no longer required.

o Furnishing all material, equipment, and labor necessary for the installation of geotextiles.

o Installing various structural and vegetative measures for wetland restoration.

o Constructing and/or maintaining the Access Roads as shown on the drawings.

o Mobilization and demobilization of the contractor's forces and equipment necessary for performing the work required under the contract. It does not include mobilization and demobilization for specific items of work.

2. Location: Elmwood Farm in Boston, Virginia Approximately +/-20 Acres for restoration site work.

3. Tentative Acquisition Timeline:

• September 19-21, 2016 Post invitation for bid.

• October 19-21, 2016 Proposal Response date.

• 46 calendar days work completion date from NTP.

4. All specifications will be included in the invitations for bid.

5. This solicitation is restricted for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business who meet FAR

19.1403 eligibility requirements.

6. NRCS will not charge for solicitation documentation.

7. Estimated construction magnitude: $100,000.00 - $250,000. 00