Mitchelson Wetlands Restoration

PROJECT NAME: Mitchelson Wetlands Restoration

MAGNITUDE OF PROJECT: Between $100,000 and $250,000.

LOCATION: Cherokee County, Kansas

SUMMARY: This project is for the restoration of wetlands through the Wetlands Reserve Program in Cherokee County, Kansas. Work will include mobilization and demobilization, excavation, earthfill, seeding, mulching, chemical weed control, plastic pipe, water level control structures and tree planting.

QUANTITIES: The project will consist of an estimated 323.80 acres seeding, 12.5 acres mulching, 31,510 cubic yards of excavation, planting 110 trees, 29,519 cubic yards of earthfill, 311.3 acres chemical weed control, 256 lin. ft. plastic pipe (8-inch diameter), 6 lin. ft. water level control structures 3' tall, 4 lin. ft. water level control structures 4' tall and 35.9 acres mowing.

TIME FRAMES/DATE: Performance time, including mobilization and days for inclement weather is 105 work days, assuming 10-hour work-days and 6-day work weeks. Tentative date for posting the solicitation packet is May 30, 2012, with bid opening on July 3, 2012.

A site showing will be arranged prior to the bid date. Details will be provided in the solicitation package.

Before an award can be made every contractor foreman's work crew must include an employee who has a current first aid certificate from the Mine Safety and Health Administration, American Red Cross, or other state-approved organization.

Prospective contractors must obtain a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. To obtain a DUNS number you can call 1-866-705-5711 or via the Internet at http://www.dnb.com.

Prospective contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) in order to be eligible for award. Registration can be completed at the CCR Web site at http://www.ccr.gov. or by calling 1-888-227-2423, or 269-961-5757.

Prospective contractors must complete the annual representations and certifications electronically via the Online Representation and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at http://orca.bpn.gov.