Lolo Forestwide Exterior Painting

RECOVERY: Lolo Forestwide Exterior Painting



THIS CONTRACTING ACTION IS BEING OFFERED UNDER THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT.



The project consists of providing all labor and materials for performing exterior maintenance painting work on approximately 72 buildings at six Lolo National Forest administrative sites. Many of the buildings identified are either eligible or listed on the national Register of Historic Places. The work to be done on most buildings will also include lead paint mitigation measures as required for painting surface preparation to be done in compliance with all related safety and environmental regulations. Sites included are located from approximately 30 minutes to 2 hours driving time from Missoula, MT. Project sites are located at several sites on the Lolo National Forest in western Montana. Sites include Ninemile Ranger Station approximately 20 miles west of Missoula, MT; Seeley Lake Ranger Station near Seeley Lake, MT; Plains Ranger Station, Plains, MT; St. Regis Work Center near St. Regis , MT; and Savenac Tree Nursery near Haugan, MT. A pre-bid/show-me trip is scheduled for April 22, 2010. Interest bidders are to meet at the Visitor/Training Center at the Ninemile Ranger Station at 0930AM. This will be the only site formally visited. It is representative of the type of work to be done at all sites. Bidders are free to visit other sites on their own. The Ninemile Ranger Station is located off highway 90 approximately 17 miles west of Missoula, MT. Take exit 82 and follow county road 412 north approximately 4 miles to the ranger Station. Route is marked with signs.



The project cost estimate is between $250,000 and $500,000. Performance and Payment bonds will be required. In addition, a bid guarantee will also be required. Davis Bacon wage rates will apply. The total performance period is approximately 365 calendar days from June 1, 2010 or from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).



All responsible businesses may submit a proposal which will be considered by the Government. In accordance with FAR 4.1102(a), prospective contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award of a contract. Lack of registration in the CCR on part of the offeror will render a proposal ineligible for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 888-227-2423 or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov//.



The solicitation package is anticipated to be available electronically on or about April 6, 2010 with an anticipated closing date of May 7, 2010.



NOTE: THIS PRE-SOLICITATION HAS A DUE DATE THAT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE OFFICIAL DUE DATE WILL BE INDICATED IN THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.



ARRA Requirement: The Awardee will be subject to Section 1512(c) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act which requires each contractor to report on its use of Recovery Funds under the awarded contract. These reports will be made available to the public.



PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE GOVERNMENT PRIOR TO SEEING AND REVIEWING THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.





Other pertinent information:

NAICS: 238320 Painting (except roof) contractors

Size Standard: $14M

FSC: F018 Other range-forest improv/non-const

Prog Code: S10

Solicitation number: AG-82B1-S-10-0293