RECOVERY Backhoe Services for the Rio Grande National Forest

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 vendor.



This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and attached solicitation. Quotes are being solicited by the USDA, Forest Service for Backhoe Services on the Rio Grande National Forest in Colorado. This project consists of hourly backhoe work which will occur at various campgrounds and trailheads through-out the Rio Grande National Forest. Primary work will include, but is not limited to, removal of identified site fixtures such as picnic tables, fire rings, barriers (log/concrete), site markers, fee tubes, and entrance signing, disposal of material into an on-site dumpster, ground leveling, extending and widening campsite spurs, spreading and leveling gravel, and the placement of barriers and rocks.



This requirement is being solicited as a Commercial Item Request for Quote. Quotes are due at 3:00 p.m. MST, February 19, 2010. The solicitation is currently available and attached to this synopsis. All future information about this acquisition, including amendments, will be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. Vendors are required to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) http:www.ccr.gov and shall complete the On-Line Registration and Certifications Application (ORCA) http://orca.bpn.gov. . All responsible sources may submit a response to this announcement which will be considered by this agency.