Notice_Site Visit 1240LT25Q0006.docx

DRAFT – NOT FOR PROPOSAL/QUOTE/BID

Inclement Weather – Seasonal Site Visit Cutthroat Road Reroute and Culvert Installation Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest

General Information

THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE IS ISSUED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR VENDORS TO ASSESS THE PROJECT SITE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER OR SEASONAL CLOSURES AND PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A SOLICITATION. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL/QUOTE OR BID. The Forest Service anticipates issuing a full solicitation at a time when the project site will be unavailable due to seasonal closures/weather. Interested vendors are encouraged to visit the site for a full understanding and if desired take photos or videos.

Summary of Work This project consists of constructing approximately 2,216 feet of new 14’ roadway. The roadway will be native surface with the installation of two culverts. The AOP (Aquatic Organism Passage) is 19’-11” x 12’-10” Pipe Arch Culvert and the other culvert is a 36” x 40’ Corrugated metal pipe. Also, the installation of a gate on the Little West Fork Road.

The intent of any future contract is to provide for the complete construction of the project that will be described in any future contract. Unless otherwise provided, the contractor is to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in reasonably close conformity with the drawings and specifications, and in accordance with the provisions of the contract.

Site Information and Limitations The following site conditions are considered incidental to the contractor and the contractor will not be paid directly for any of the following items:

(a) Utilities are not available at the site for construction purposes.

(b) No fuel storage on site is permitted.

(c) Fuel trucks must be equipped with spill containment kits and portable berms that meet all state and federal requirements.

(d) All construction equipment shall be pressure washed before entering the Site in compliance with the specifications. 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 guards assemblies will be required. The purpose is to reduce or eliminate the transportation of noxious weeds, which is required by Federal and State regulations.

(e) Construction signing for traffic control shall conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).

The Government does not intend to award a contract(s) based solely on this site visit nor does it intend to pay for any costs incurred in response to this announcement. The intent of this notice is to ensure that prospective vendors may see the areas prior to heavy snowfall and issuing the solicitation. This is not a final solicitation or scope of work This project is in draft and is subject to change when the solicitation comes out.

Site Visit Location (40.9731738, -110.6210811)

Approximately 47 miles southeast of Evanston Wyoming on the Cutthroat Road, 3.2 miles on the left off of the Elizabeth Mountain Road.

Those participating in the site visit must furnish their own transportation. Please inform Project Engineer, Michael Bender if you plan to attend by emailing him at michael.bender@usda.gov by noon of the day before the scheduled site visit.

Project Location Approximately 46.6 miles Southeast via WY-150 S, UT-150 to North slope Road. Located on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Summit County, Evanston-Mountain view Ranger District.

Magnitude of the Proposed Project In accordance with FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of construction for this project is between $100,000 and $250,000.

FAR 52.237-1 Site Visit Offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

Point of Contact:

Michael Bender michael.bender@usda.gov