Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) Culvert construction 2050050 Mile Post (MP) 0. 82

"Notice to Offeror(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the solicitation's closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs incurred."

452.237-71 Pre-Proposal Conference (FEB (1988)
a. The Government is planning a pre-proposal conference call, during which potential offerors may obtain a better understanding of the work required.
b. Offerors are encouraged to submit all questions in writing at least five (5) days prior to the conference. Questions will be considered at any time prior to or during the conference; however, offerors will be asked to confirm verbal questions in writing. Subsequent to the conference, an amendment to the solicitation containing an abstract of the questions and answers, and a list of attendees, will be disseminated.
c. In order to facilitate conference preparations, it is requested that the person named on the Standard Form 1442 of this solicitation be contacted and advised of the number of persons who will attend.
d. The Government assumes no responsibility for any expense incurred by an offeror prior to contract award.
e. Offerors are cautioned that, notwithstanding any remarks or clarifications given at the conference, all terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged unless they are changed by amendment to the solicitation. If the answers to conference questions, or any solicitation amendment, create ambiguities, it is the responsibility of the offeror to seek clarification prior to submitting an offer.
f. The conferences will be held at the following locations for the corresponding line items and Forests listed in the Schedule of Items:
Date: 9 May 2018
Time: 10 am Alaska Daylight Time
Call-in: 1(907)586-7554

Solicitation posted.

Region 10 Acquisition Management, 709 W 9th Street, Juneau AK 99801-1807, is posting this pre-solicitation notice, in accordance with FAR 5.201, for the Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) Culvert construction 2050050 Mile Post (MP) 0.82 project on the Tongass National Forest, Thorne Bay Ranger District. The proposed solicitation number for this requirement is 12010918R0006.

Project removes and disposes of existing 108" diameter corrugated metal pipe (CMP). Rock excavation - blasting or hydraulic breaking is required. Furnish and install a 168"diameter x 56' corrugated steel pipe (CSP). Reconstruct streambed and banks immediately up and downstream. Reestablish road prism.

Work includes: Dewatering, excavation, rock excavation, installation of structures, borrow material from nearby quarry for material, haul, reconstructing streambed and banks with instream rock structures, backfill, and soil erosion control.

Work in stream is restricted to June 15th thru September 1st. Due to other contracts in the area on site work in 2018 site cannot begin until after July 4, 2018. Period of performance ends September 2, 2019.

Magnitude of Construction is estimated between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

The NAICS code for this requirement is 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction. The size standard to be considered a small business is $36.5 million dollars. A size standard is the largest that a concern can be and still qualify as a small business for Federal Government programs. For the most part, size standards are the average annual receipts or the average employment of a firm.

The Forest Service anticipates release of the solicitation documents within 15 - 30 days of posting of this pre-solicitation notice. Proposals will be due within 30 days of release of the solicitation.  Do not submit questions until solicitation is issued.