Lubinsky Coal Refuse Fire

The contract resulting from this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is for the abatement of the Lubinsky Coal Refuse Fire emergency project in Norwegian Township, Schuylkill County, PA. The project site is located approximately 800 feet northeast (in the woods) of 596 E. Bacon St, Pottsville, PA 17901.

The work to be performed under the contract will consist of: mobilization and demobilization of equipment and labor; clearing and grubbing of the project site; drilling and casing of boreholes; excavation for a cutoff trench; installation of fencing; and restoration of all disturbed areas.

The estimated price range is $400,000 - 600,000.

The emergency nature and complexity of the work needing done at this project site requires that: ATTENDANCE AT THE PRE-BID CONFERENCE/SITE VISIT IS MANDATORY FOR PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS. PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ARE TO MEET AT THE PALO ALTO MUNICIPAL BUILDING AT 142 E. BACON ST, POTTSVILLE, PA 17901 ON APRIL 16, 2009 @ 11:00 AM FOR THE PRE-BID CONFERENCE/SITE VISIT. BIDS FROM PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS NOT IN ATTENDANCE AT THE PRE-BID CONFERENCE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The complete solicitation package (IFB and attachments) are being mailed to OSM's pre-established bidders list for mine fires in the area where the work is to be performed. In addition, the IFB and attachments, except for project plans/drawings (Attachment 5 of IFB), along with the synopsis have been posted on FedConnect which is linked to FedBizOpps. Prospective bidders attending the pre-bid conference not on the OSM bidders list and who have obtain the solicitation package electronically will be provided copies of the project plans/drawings (Attachment 5 of IFB) at the scheduled pre-bid conference on April 16, 2009.

Bids will be opened on April 23, 2009. An original hard copy of the completed and signed IFB along with a 20% bid bond, Section K Reps and Certs, AML Contractor Information Form, and list of equipment dedicated to the project and bidder assurance of replacement or repair within 24 hours or the start of the next day will be due at the depository at 3 Parkway Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15220 on April 23, 2009 @ 1:00 pm. Electronic and/or faxed bids will not be accepted.

Contractors doing business with the Government are required to have a DUNs number, register in the Central Contractor Registration at ccr.gov data base and complete on line representations and certifications at orca.bpn.gov. Award will not be made to a contractor who has not satisfied these requirements.

The Contracting Officer, Ray Navarro may be reached by phone at (412)937-2839 or email at rnavarro@osmre.gov.