AG-3615-S-09-0008 ROOF REPLACEMENT - BEAVER IFB COVERLETTER.docx

United States Department of Agriculture

Research Education and Economics Agricultural Research Service

August 5, 2009

IN REPLY

REFER TO: Solicitation No. AG-3615-S-09-0008 Replace Roof on Main Laboratory at Beaver, West Virginia

To All Offerors:

Enclosed is a copy of the subject IFB (Invitation for Bid) to provide all labor, supervision, tools, and materials to replace the roof on the main laboratory at the Appalachian Farming Systems Research Center (ARSRC) in Beaver, WV. This requirement has been revised to a competitive HUBZone Small Business Set Aside in accordance with the Competitive Demonstration Program. Please review this document carefully if you decide to submit a bid. Bids are due not later than 2:00 p.m. (local time) on September 4, 2009, at the address in Block 7 on page 1 of the IFB.

Complete Blocks 14, 15, and 16 on page 2; and Blocks 19, 20A, 20B, and 20C on page 3. Fill in the dollar amount in Block 17 on page 2. Note- If you insert a number less than 120 calendar days in Block 17, your bid will not be considered for award and will be rejected (see Block 13D on page 2). Insert your bid price on page 2, as well as on page 5. Further, please carefully review and complete ALL of Section K from page 41 through 58 and submit it with your bid.

A bid bond must be submitted with your bid. Failure to submit a bid bond will render your bid non-responsive and will be rejected.

Complete and affix the OF-17 (a red and white sticker titled “NOTICE TO BIDDER”) to the outside of your envelope so that your bid is easily identified when it is received in my office.

A site visit has been scheduled on August 19, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Please contact Mr. Kelly Alley at (304) 256-2971 not later than August 18, 2009, if you wish to attend. Contractors are reminded that a valid state driver’s license is required to gain admittance to the facility.

Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please direct them to my attention at (215) 233-6551.

Sincerely, LISA M. BOTELLA

Contracting Officer

Enclosure

North Atlantic Area

Area Administrative Office Area Contracting & Property Office 600 East Mermaid Lane

Wyndmoor, PA 19038-8598 Voice: 215-233-6551

FAX: 215-836-6919

E-Mail: lisa.botella@ars.usda.gov North Atlantic Area

Area Administrative Office Area Contracting & Property Office 600 East Mermaid Lane

North Atlantic Area

Area Administrative Office Area Contracting & Property Office 600 East Mermaid Lane

North Atlantic Area

Area Administrative Office Area Contracting & Property Office 600 East Mermaid Lane

North Atlantic Area

Area Administrative Office Area Contracting & Property Office 600 East Mermaid Lane

North Atlantic Area

Area Administrative Office Area Contracting & Property Office 600 East Mermaid Lane

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