Cove Mountain TOPR.pdf

TASK ORDER PROPOSAL REQUEST (TOPR)

USFS, Region 4, Road and Bridge Construction MATOC

Project Name:

Cove Mountain Reroutes and Road Work

Contracting Officer/Email: paul.larsen@usda.gov

Technical Contact/Email: Robert Miller, Robert.l.miller@usda.gov

Project Location: The project is located in the Pine Valley Ranger District of the Dixie National Forest, Washington County, Utah, in Sections 28, 29, and 32, T 37 S, R 15 W, as well as Section 05, T 38 S, R 15 W. It is located approximately 30 miles South-West of Cedar City, Utah.

Reply Due (Date/Time): See SF 1442 for 1240LU24R0012

This is a competitive request under the USFS, Region 4 IDIQ Road and Bridge Construction Services MATOC. Responses shall be emailed to paul.larsen@usda.gov. All questions regarding this request shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer at the email listed.

Scope of Work: Work consists of two reroutes as well as road reconditioning on the Cove Mountain Road (NFSR 30343), road reconditioning and surfacing on the Holt Canyon Road (NFSR 30010), and road reconditioning and surfacing on the New Castle – Pine Valley Road (NFSR 30011).

NFSR 30343:

1. North and south reroutes and decommissioning’s as well as road reconditioning along the Cove Mountain Road (NFSR 30343) and installation of new rolling dips.

2. The work shall include, but not be limited to, the installation of a new culvert pipe with riprap, clearing and grubbing of reroutes, excavation and embankment for the reroutes, roadway obliteration for sections of the existing route, barricading the sections of decommissioned routes, and the installation of new rolling dips.

See drawings for additional information.

NFSR 30010:

1. Holt Canyon (NFSR 30010) road reconditioning, drainage dips, and surfacing.

2. The work shall include placement of aggregate surfacing, drainage dips, and or road reconditioning. See drawings for additional information.

NFSR 30011:

1. New Castle – Pine Valley (NFSR 30011) road reconditioning and surfacing.

2. The work shall include placement of aggregate surfacing, drainage dips, and or road reconditioning. See drawings for additional information.

NFSR 30343 (OPTION ITEM):

1. Aggregate surfacing on Cove Mountain (NFSR 30343) north reroute.

2. The work shall include placement of aggregate surfacing, drainage dips, and or road reconditioning. See drawings for additional information.

Special Conditions:

- Construction sites will be closed to the public during construction. The Forest Service will issue a closure order to the public. The Contractor will be responsible for signing and limiting public access.

- All construction equipment shall be pressure washed before entering National Forest System lands.

The removal of mud and debris from treads, tracks and undercarriage, with emphasis on axles, frame, cross-members, motor mounts, and underneath steps, running boards, and front bumper/brush-guard assemblies will be required. The purpose is to reduce or eliminate the transportation of noxious weeds, which is required by Federal and State regulations.

- Water, utilities and toilet facilities are not available at the site.

- Staging and camping will be allowed and approved by the CO.

Price range per FAR 36.204(d): Between $250,000 and $500,000.

Bid Bond/Offer Guarantee (FAR 52.228-1): 20% required if quote/offer in excess of $150,000.

Performance and Payment Bonds: Both required at 100% of original contract price if value in excess of $150,000, due 10 days after award. Only payment protections required for contracts exceeding $35,000 but not exceeding $150,000, irrevocable letter or credit or payment bond allowed per FAR 52.228-13, due within 10 days of contract award.

Period of Performance (52.211-10): Commence work within 10 days following NTP, complete work within 45 calendar days, complete the entire work ready for use not later than 15 July 2025.

Site Visit: Per FAR 52.236-3 offerors are encouraged and expected to visit the site of construction prior to submitting an offer.

Wage Determination, General Decision Number: UT20240110

FAR 52.222-23 Goals: Minority 12.6%, Female 6.9%, Covered Area- Utah, Washington County.

Evaluation: Per FAR 52.217-5 evaluation will be inclusive of options.

Option for Separately Priced Line Item The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, Option Item 1, NFSR 30343 identified in the Schedule as option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may unilaterally exercise the option by modification not later than 15 April 2025. Delivery of the option items will be within the base item period of performance.

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