North Umpqua Radio Tower

The USDA Forest Service, Umpqua National Forest, intends to issue a Request for Quotes (RFQ) to build a pad for an 80-ft Rohn Tower, connect utilities (including telecommunication, electrical, etc.), install grounding and lightning protection systems, assemble and erect the tower, and otherwise complete the installation of the tower and appurtenances for a functional radio tower.  The tower will be a Government-furnished item.  The Contractor is expected to familiarize themselves with the location and disposition of the tower, means and methods to transport the tower safely and legally to the job site, and ensure all hardware needed is on hand for final assembly and installation.  The Government is providing the tower only and makes no guarantee that associated hardware needed for final erection is available. 

Project location is the:  North Umpqua Ranger District Administrative Site (NUDAS) in Glide, Oregon (approximately 15 miles east of Roseburg, Oregon, on State Highway No. 138).  The specific site for the proposed radio tower is located at 18782 North Umpqua Highway, Glide, OR 97443 (43°17'55.9"N 123°05'54.8"W). 

The magnitude of this construction project is between $100,000 and $250,000.  A Bid Bond (20%) will be required of Offerors whose total price offer exceeds $150,000.  Payment Bond (100%) will be required of awardee(s) for awards between $35,000 and $150,000.  Performance and Payment Bonds (100% each) will be required of awardee(s) for awards greater than $150,000.

The solicitation will be available for download exclusively via https://beta.sam.gov on or about 05/25/2021.  Paper copies of the solicitation will not be issued.    

Note:  Per FAR 52.204-7(b)(1), System for Award Management (SAM), an Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer, and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment for any contract resulting from this solicitation.  Information on registration may be obtained via:  https://www.sam.gov.  All Offerors must complete the electronic version of the Representations and Certifications in the SAM system.