Construction of Mesocosm Research Structure

Added: March 31, 2008 Construction of Mesocosm Structure for the USDA-Forest Service, Northern Research Station, Forestry Sciences Laboratory, in Houghton, Michigan. The Mesocosm consists of an underground research structure approximately 90 ft. x 18 ft., with a second story storage area 28 ft. x 18 ft. Mechanical and electrical systems are minimal. Rock excavation will be required for structure and potentially some utilities. There are eight additional additive bid items identified in the solicitation. A prebid meeting/site-visit is planned and will be included in the solicitation.

Solicitation and related documents will be issued via FedBizOpps and available on or about April 16, 2008. Printed copies of the specifications and drawings will be available for purchase from a commercial vendor; specific information will be included with the solicitation posting. There will be no printed hard copies or CD copies provided by the agency.



All questions must be submitted in writing via facsimile number: 651-649-5285 or email: chulstrom@fs.fed.us. In order to be eligible for award of a federal contract, offerors must be registered and active in the Central Contractor Registration System (CCR) (www.ccr.gov) and Online Representations and Certification Application (ORCA).



Work is anticipated to start in May and be completed by September 30, 2008. A firm fixed-price contract will be awarded.



This solicitation is a Total Hub-Zone Business Set-Aside. Estimated price range: Less than $1,000,000.