Nursery Annex Fence Repair Project

Attached is answers to questions from the site visit.

Attached is the site visit attendee list. Answers to questions from the site visit will be posted May 18th

The US Forest Service, Northern Research Station AQM intends to issue a contract for fence repair at two locations at the nursery annex located at 5985 County Highway K, Rhinelander, WI 54501.

The Nursery Annex is located in the East Unit of the Rhinelander Experimental Forest and it includes a fenced, six-acre site that is being transitioned for nursery operations. The existing 8' high chain- link fence perimeter is approximately 5,360 feet in length, with 900 feet of interior fence, totaling 6,260 feet.

This fence repair location requires immediate attention, with a redesign ( alignment) of the corner to eliminate safety and functional concerns as the snowmobile trail runs parallel along the north & east edge of the fence. The corner will have to be converted to a wide + or- 45 degree rounded corner rather than 90 degree corner for groomers and larger equipment to navigate the corner. The function of the fence, which is to keep out deer & secure the site is compromised in its current state due to these damages.

The second portion of this contract requires repairs to any areas of fence that have holes greater than 8" x 8" in size by providing and installing patches in the fence and securing similar gauge & sized galvanized chain-link fencing with galvanized wire or galvanized hog rings to repair those areas. Any existing posts that are out-of-plumb must be moved "as close as possible" to the "plumb" position. Any posts that cannot survive the adjustment to the plumb mark and provide sturdy fence support shall be replaced. Any sections of fence that have repairs of greater magnitude may need to have whole sections of fence replaced and secured to existing posts assuming they are in usable condition.

 The date for the pre-bid/site visit is May 9th at 9:00 AM (Central Time)The successful company will be required to furnish all services, labor, and equipment, required to complete the project. The cost magnitude for this project is estimated less than $25K.

 The Government anticipates an award of a firm fixed priced contract.

Proposals for are to be sent to Mike Ash at the address indicated in item 7 of the solicitation by at 2:00 PM Central Time, May 31th, 2017.

Proposals can be mailed or express deliver to the address in Block # 7 Attn: Mike Ash or emailed mikeash@fs.fed.us


The period of performance is anticipated to be for 30 days after receipt of notice to proceed (NTP). The intent is to have a contract awarded on or about June 5, 2017.

This acquisition will be a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors and the size standard is $15 million average annual receipts for the preceding three fiscal years.

The solicitation package will be posted on http://www.fedbizopps.gov. The government will not provide paper copies of the solicitation package. Facsimile, telephone, written and/or email requests for the solicitation package will not be honored. Prospective offerors are responsible for monitoring the fedbizopps website for release of the solicitation package and downloading their own copy of the solicitation package and any other pertinent information.

This notice does not obligate the government to award a contract nor does it obligate the government to pay for any proposal preparation costs.

Prospective offerors must have or obtain a DUNS number, be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/index.html/#1 , must complete FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certification Commercial Items at https://www.sam.gov/index.html/#1.

The US Forest Service, Northern Research Station AQM intends to issue a solicitation for fence repair at two locations at the nursery annex located at 5985 County Highway K, Rhinelander, WI 54501.

The Nursery Annex is located in the East Unit of the Rhinelander Experimental Forest and it includes a fenced, six-acre site that is being transitioned for nursery operations. The existing 8' high chain- link fence perimeter is approximately 5,360 feet in length, with 900 feet of interior fence, totaling 6,260 feet.

This fence repair location requires immediate attention, with a redesign ( alignment) of the corner to eliminate safety and functional concerns as the snowmobile trail runs parallel along the north & east edge of the fence. The corner will have to be converted to a wide + or- 45 degree rounded corner rather than 90 degree corner for groomers and larger equipment to navigate the corner. The function of the fence, which is to keep out deer & secure the site is compromised in its current state due to these damages.

The second portion of this contract requires repairs to any areas of fence that have holes greater than 8" x 8" in size by providing and installing patches in the fence and securing similar gauge & sized galvanized chain-link fencing with galvanized wire or galvanized hog rings to repair those areas. Any existing posts that are out-of-plumb must be moved "as close as possible" to the "plumb" position. Any posts that cannot survive the adjustment to the plumb mark and provide sturdy fence support shall be replaced. Any sections of fence that have repairs of greater magnitude may need to have whole sections of fence replaced and secured to existing posts assuming they are in usable condition.

The solicitation will be issued on or about 24 April 2017. This date is an estimate and is subject to change without notice. The date for the pre-bid/site visit will be announced by April 24, 2017.
The successful company will be required to furnish all services, labor, and equipment, required to complete the project. The cost magnitude for this project is estimated less than $25K. The Government anticipates an award of a firm fixed priced contract. The period of performance is anticipated to be for 30 days after receipt of notice to proceed (NTP). The intent is to have a contract awarded on or about June 5, 2017.

This acquisition will be a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 238990 - All Other Specialty Trade Contractors and the size standard is $15 million average annual receipts for the preceding three fiscal years.

The solicitation package will be posted on http://www.fedbizopps.gov. The government will not provide paper copies of the solicitation package. Facsimile, telephone, written and/or email requests for the solicitation package will not be honored. Prospective offerors are responsible for monitoring the fedbizopps website for release of the solicitation package and downloading their own copy of the solicitation package and any other pertinent information.

This notice does not obligate the government to award a contract nor does it obligate the government to pay for any proposal preparation costs.

Prospective offerors must have or obtain a DUNS number, be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/index.html/#1 , must complete FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certification Commercial Items at https://www.sam.gov/index.html/#1.