Presolicitation Notice_Site Visit 1240LT25R0009 BigSmokyAdSite.docx

DRAFT – NOT FOR PROPOSAL/QUOTE/BID

Inclement Weather – Seasonal Site Visit GAOA Big Smoky Admin Site Sawtooth National Forest

General Information

THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE IS ISSUED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR VENDORS TO ASSESS THE PROJECT SITE PRIOR 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 Furnish all labor, equipment and materials necessary to accomplish the work under this contract. This project will repair/reconstruct the existing sanitary sewer collection system at the Big Smoky Administrative Site. Specific work consists of 1) removing the existing sewage and sludge from two sewage lagoons to facilitate installing new membrane liners for each; 2) replacing existing valves, piping, and other structures as needed to maintain long-term system function; 3) constructing new perimeter fence around sewage lagoon site perimeter to prevent wildlife and other non-authorized entry; 4) reconstructing the existing RV Dump Station; 5) pulverizing the existing asphalt access roadway to render a smooth/uniform aggregate surfacing; and 6) performing all other miscellaneous improvements as required to complete the necessary project work.

Use of Premises (Camping) Camping for contract personnel will be permitted near the entrance of the Big Smoky Work Center site via a couple RV pull-out pads. If this site is used, then the Contractor shall supply the number of toilet facilities (porta-potty) necessary to serve the personnel who will be camping in at this location. Disturbance to the site shall be minimized, weed-free prevention practices shall be followed, and appropriate camp site cleanliness/etiquette shall be met.

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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.

Magnitude of the Proposed Project In accordance with FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of construction for this project is between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

Site Visit Location:

Meeting will begin at the existing RV Dump Station Site.

From Fairfield, Idaho travel north along Soldier Creek Road for approximately 10 miles to the junction with Couch Summit Road. Turn right and travel another approximately 8.5 miles to the junction with Forest Road 70227. Continue straight on Forest Road 70227 for another approximately 5.5 miles to the junction with Forest Road 70012. Turn right and travel approximately 0.1 miles to the junction with Forest Road 70085. Turn right and travel approximately 0.5 miles to the project location.

Coordinates: 43.616135° N, 114.869606° W

Those participating in the site visit must furnish their own transportation. Please inform Engineer, Shawn Robnett if you plan to attend by emailing him at shawn.robnett@usda.gov by noon of the day before the scheduled site visit.

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:

Shawn Robnett Shawn.robnett@usda.gov

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