Synopsis_-_NC_ERFO_FSR_2013-2(1).doc

Sealed bids from Certified HUBZoned Business concerns only will be accepted for the Pisgah National Forest Project NC ERFO FSR 2013-2(1), Solicitation Number DTFH71-16-B-00012, located in McDowell County, North Carolina. The project consists of the reconstruction and embankment stabilization of four storm damaged sites along Point Lookout Trail (Forest Service Route 203) within the Pisgah National Forest. The roadway work includes earthwork, aggregate base, asphalt concrete pavement overlay, concrete sidewalk, drainage improvements, and other miscellaneous work. The embankment stabilization work includes the construction of mechanically stabilized earth retaining walls with geogrid reinforcing and welded wire facing. The project is expected to fall within the price range of $500,000 to $1,000,000.

Bid documents should be issued on or about December 24, 2015. Bid due date and location will be specified on the SF 1442, Block 13a of the Solicitation. Construction activities at the project site cannot begin any earlier than March 1, 2016, as specified in SCR 108.01.

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 these websites. 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 (Dec 2014). The Representations and Certifications must be filled-in online at http://sam.gov/. The required Annual Form Vets-100 must also be filled-in online at http://www.dol.gov/vets/vets-100.html 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.