Anan Bay Observatory Staircase Repairs

Added: Jun 21, 2010 10:26 pm GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The purpose and intent of this contract is to secure construction services for the design and reconstruction of a staircase, landing and steps at the Anan Bear Observatory. The intent of this contract is to provide for the complete project described in the contract. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with the specifications and provisions of the contract.

PROJECT LOCATION:

The Anan Bear Observatory is located at the end of an approximately one mile long Anan Creek Trail, which leaves from Anan Bay on the Cleveland Peninsula, just south of Bradfield Canal. The staircase, landing and steps to be replaced are the last structures as you descend from the Bear Observatory on top of the rock know to the viewing platform next to the Creek.
Anan Bay is located about 30 miles southeast of Wrangell, Alaska. Anan Bay is accessible by boat or floatplane. Helicopter use is allowed. The nearest full service community is Wrangell, Alaska.

Because of the uniqueness of Southeast Alaska regarding access, logistics, and service points, it is strongly recommended that prospective Contractors adequately familiarize themselves with the area to help determine mobilization costs, living, and travel expenses.

PARTICIPATION. This project is a Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. Prospective bidders who wish to provide comments on the set-aside matter should provide these comments to the contracting officer on or before June 28, 2010. Indeed, all prospective bidders are invited to notify the contracting officer of their interest in the acquisition.
SOLICITATION INFORMATION:

The solicitation will be posted on FedBizOpps website on or about July 6, 2010 for viewing and printing. Potential offerors are requested to obtain the solicitation from the Internet. If unable to successfully obtain the solicitation from the internet, then a hard copy of the solicitation documents may be requested via fax at 907-747-4289. Fax requests must reference solicitation number RFQ-AG-0116-S-10-0074. Telephone requests will not be honored. Quotes will be due approximately 30 calendar days after the solicitation issue date.

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