Mount eldon look out tower

FBO Pre-Solicitation Notice

AG-94TZ-S-16-0051

Mount Eldon Lookout Tower

Notice of 100% Set-Aside Small Business Concerns

This project consists of providing all labor, supervision, materials, equipment and incidentals to complete the project of work in the solicitation and the resulting contract.

This project will consist of a project on the Flagstaff Ranger District, Coconino National Forest. The intent of this project is to renovate the elevated fire lookout tower cabin. The interior cabin components show lead based paint and asbestos containing materials. The work shall be set in two phases.

Phase I is demolition, which will include removal of all existing components of the cabin, including abatement and proper disposal of Lead-Based Paint (LBP) and Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) and installing new flooring, including all the joists, decking, and subfloor.

Phase II includes all of the improvements to the tower, including utilities. The renovation and utility improvements include providing and installing new walls, framing, insulation, windows, fire finder support, bookcase, direct vent wall heater, electrical, painting, and reconnections of existing lightning protection system.

All work shall be completed in accordance with project specifications and construction drawings. The work includes all labor, material, supervision, testing, and equipment necessary to perform all the operations for the work specified herein and as stated in the construction drawings.

Project Location: This location is approximately 10 miles north of Flagstaff. To get to Elden, go northwest on Highway 180, then turn north on N. Shultz Pass Road for about one mile, then turn on W. Mt. Elden Road, FSR 557 all the way to the lookout. The first four (4) miles of road is fair, but starts degrading and has several rocky areas. The last mile is very steep and rock. Four wheel drive is recommended. The mountain top is very busy with other communication companies and hikers. There is a small parking area at the base of the tower. Coordinates for the Elden fire lookout tower site are N35.241 W111.5968, and elevation is approximately 9,224 feet.

Estimated project start date is October 1, 2016. Solicitation will be issued on or about May 10, 2016. Quotes are due May 24, 2016. Alternate Payment Protection is required. Price range is estimated between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00. NAICS Code 237990 applies. Small Business Size Standard is $36.5 million. Project is set-aside 100% for SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS.