RECOVERY 3 Lakes Bridge Replacement

Added: Nov 13, 2009 2:44 pm THIS IS AN AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) PROCUREMENT.



The purpose of this announcement is to make notice that the Forest Service contemplates releasing a solicitation numbered AG-0489-S-10-0057 on or about November 27, 2009, for the RECOVERY 3 Lakes Bridge Replacement project. If the solicitation is released, it will be released through this FedBizOpps website, and prospective bidders should visit this FedBizOpps website from time to time on or after November 27, 2009 to obtain a copy of the solicitation. This notice meets the requirements of FAR 5.201. However, the Forest Service reserves the right not to release a solicitation.



PROJECT DESCRIPTION. This project consists of removing 3 existing culverts and replacing them with an 80 foot modular bridge. Work included in this project is pit and quarry development, haul and placement of pit run and crushed aggregate, stream simulation, weir construction, bridge approach railing, and bridge railing construction.



The intent of this contract is to provide for the complete project described in the contract. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with the specifications and provisions of the contract.



The Governments estimate is between $250,000 and $500,000.



PROJECT LOCATION. This project is located at M.P. 19.3 of the Three Lakes Loop Road (No. 6235). The Three Lakes Loop Road begins at M.P. 9.5 of the Mitkof Highway on South Mitkof Island in Southeast Alaska. Mitkof Island is accessible by the Alaska Marine Lines ferry system, plane, or boat.



PARTICIPATION. This project is a Total HUB-Zone Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. Prospective bidders who wish to provide comments on the set-aside matter should provide these comments to the contracting officer on or before November 27, 2009. Indeed, all prospective bidders are invited to notify the contracting officer of their interest in the acquisition.



FOR MORE INFORMATION. The point of contact for this acquisition is Tonya Rymer, (503) 668-1703 (Fax 503-668-1621), U. S. Forest Service, EROC Northwest, 16400 Champion Way, Sandy, OR 97055.



REGISTRATIONS. In order to receive any contract award, a vendor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). To register a firm in the CCR system, visit http://www.bpn.gov or call 888.227.2423 or 269.961.5757. To register a firm in the ORCA system, visit http://www.bpn.gov.



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