Synopsis.pdf

1. Introduction.

This pre-solicitation notice is for information only and is not a commitment by the Government to solicit contractual offers or award contracts. The Government is not soliciting, nor will it accept proposals as a result of this synopsis. If a competitive solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced via The System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov and interested parties must comply with that announcement. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any questions submitted or information provided as a result of this notice. This is not a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation, and this information is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract.

2. Applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code.

The applicable NAICS CODE: 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (Size Standard is $45M).

3. Type of Contract to be Awarded.

As a result of this synopsis and possible solicitation, the Field Procurement Operations, Intermountain Branch, plans to award a firm fixed price contract.

4. Type of Solicitation.

The solicitation, if released, will be governed by Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15, “Contracting by Negotiation”.

5. Synopsis Posting Period.

This synopsis will be posted for 15 days.

6. Contracting Office Points of Contact.

Erick Plamann, Contract Specialist, erick.plamann@usda.gov.

7. Contract Description.

Work Location:

A. The Timpas Picnic Ground is located approximately 18 miles south-west of La Junta, Colorado.

B. Site Access: a. Directions to Timpas from CO Highway 50, in La Junta, travel south-west along CO Highway 350 for approximately 18 miles to Timpas, Colorado. Turn right (west) onto CR 16.50 and travel approximately 300 feet. Turn right (north) onto Timpas’ access road and travel approximately 0.2 miles to the picnic ground. i. Coordinates: 37°49'24.17"N, 103°46'16.70"W

1.0 Scope of Work

The proposed project’s goal is to improve the site amenities and reduce deferred maintenance at the Timpas Picnic Ground near Timpas, Colorado

– the proposed project includes:

i. Installation of new picnic ground pathways.

ii. Replace pedestal grills.

iii. Improve interpretive elements.

iv. Improve parking area

2.0 Background

The Timpas Picnic Ground is situated near Timpas Creek which was the first source of water for Santa Fe National Historic Trail travelers leaving the Arkansas River heading southwest. The Metcalf Ranch, previously located at this site, served as a stagecoach station. The ½ mile loop nature trail will take you to Timpas Creek and back. Stone markers indicate where the Santa Fe National Historic Trail passes through the area. Hikers and Horseback riders can also follow a 3-mile section of the trail to Sierra Vista Overlook. This picnic ground is open year-round. The site is popular with visitors interested in the area’s history and sees light to moderate visitor use throughout the spring, summer, and fall seasons.

8. Disclosure of Magnitude.

The anticipated magnitude for this project is between $100,000 and $250,000.

9. Type of Set-aside.

Total small business set-aside.

10. Responses.

Interested and capable sources are encouraged to respond to this synopsis with a Statement of Capability.

In addition to a Statement of Capabilities, firms responding to this announcement should include company name, Unique Entity Identification, point of contact, address, and indicate whether they are a small business, 8(a) concern, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned business, HUBZone small business, small, disadvantaged business, or women-owned small business. Responses are due within 15 days of this synopsis and should be submitted to Erick Plamann at erick.plamann@usda.gov