RECOVERY - Aspen PCT Cut/Skid

Added: May 20, 2010 11:20 am This purpose of this announcement is to make notice that the Forest Service contemplates releasing a solicitation number AG-0489-S-10-0513 on or about May 20, 2010, for Aspen PCT Cut/Skid on the Deschutes National Forest; located in Deschutes County, Oregon.



The resulting contract will utilize funds provided by the AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) OF 2009. Interested parties are notified that the inclusion of unique provisions required in implementing the Act, including those for significant reporting and transparency, will be required of the successful bidder. When 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 May 20, 2010, to obtain a copy of the solicitation.



PROJECT DESCRIPTION The purpose of this solicitation is to secure services on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District for: (a) pre-marking of trees (849 ac.), (b) mechanized tree felling (849 ac.); (c) skidding of felled trees (849 ac.); (d) removal of landing slash from National Forest Lands (849 ac.); (e) whip felling (849 ac.); and (f) lopping of whip felling slash (849 ac.).



PARTICIPATION: This acquisition is determined to be 100% set aside for Small Business. The North American Classification System Code (NAICS) is 115310. The size standard is $17.5 Million. The solicitation with specifications and Service Contract Act wage rates will be posted to the FedBizOps website www.fbo.gov.



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.