RECOVERY: ACCESSIBLE FISHING PIER INSTALLATION & TRAIL CONSTRUCTION Rio Grande National Forrest

Solicitation Information Released

THIS CONTRACTING ACTION IS BEING OFFERED UNDER THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT.



The Forest Service has a requirement for installation of fishing piers and trail construction in Rio Grande NF. The services required are for furnishing all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals necessary for installing fishing piers and trail construction at six locations in Rio Grande National Forrest.



Offerors are encouraged to review Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.236-3, Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (Apr 1984). Failure of the Contractor to ascertain the nature, location, and conditions which affect the work will not relieve the contractor from the responsibility for successfully performing the work without additional expense to the Government. For additional information regarding the site, contact Matt Figgs at 719-852-6207



The project cost estimate is between $25,000 and $100,000. Davis Bacon wage rates will apply. The total performance period is approximately 30 calendar days from June 1, 2010 or from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).



All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the Government. In accordance with FAR 4.1102(a), prospective contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award of a contract. Lack of registration in the CCR on part of the offeror will render a proposal ineligible for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 888-227-2423 or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov//.



The solicitation package is anticipated to be available electronically on April 14, 2010 with an anticipated closing date May 14, 2010. The NAICS for this requirement will be 237990.



NOTE: THIS PRE-SOLICITATION HAS A DUE DATE THAT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE OFFICIAL DUE DATE WILL BE INDICATED IN THE SOLICITATION.



ARRA Requirement: The Awardee will be subject to Section 1512(c) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act which requires each contractor to report on its use of Recovery Funds under the awarded contract. These reports will be made available to the public.



PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE GOVERNMENT PRIOR TO SEEING AND REVIEWING THE SOLICITATION