EWP - Stream Bank Stabilization - Kowcheck & Adkins Sites, Lincoln County WV

The USDA NRCS is preparing to issue a solicitation for work authorized under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program to relieve imminent hazards to life and property due to a major flood event July 10-14, 2015, impacting Lincoln County, West Virginia.

The project focuses on restoring and stabilizing approximately 190 feet of stream bank on two properties located in the communities of Alkol and Woodville, West Virginia. Work consists of removing obstructions from the stream to restore channel capacity as well as installing a sub-channel and fish pools. Rock riprap and gabion baskets are to be installed to stabilize and protect the stream bank. Disturbed areas are to be graded and seeded to provide positive drainage and vegetative cover.

The solicitation will be a Total Small Business set-aside. Interested contractors must be registered as Active, and must complete the annual representations and certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov in order to be eligible for award.

All necessary permits and land rights have been acquired.

A firm-fixed price construction contract is anticipated under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. FAR Part 13 and 36 apply. As such, a bid bond is not required and there will be no formal bid opening. A Request for Quotes is being solicited, and can be supplied via fax, email, or regular mail. Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsible offeror.

An alternative form of payment protection, either a Payment Bond (SF-25A) or irrevocable letter of credit (ILC), in the amount of 100% of award will be required within 5 days of award.

The solicitation package, construction drawings and specifications will be posted and available from this site on February 11, 2016. Requests for quotes, under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, will be due by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2016.

A site showing to inspect the site will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, the details of which will be outlined in the solicitation.

Price Range is between $25,000 and $100,000.