RECOVERY - Brush Creek Aggregrate, Kootenai National Forest

RECOVERY - This project will be partially or wholly funded under the American Recovery and Reconstruction Act of 2009 (http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h1enr.pdf). Interested offerors are encouraged to review the required clauses and reporting requirements for projects funded under the Act. These documents can be found in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (http://farsite.hill.af.mil or http://www.acquisition.gov/far), current Federal Acquisition circulars (http://www.arnet.gov/far/fac.html) and at the Recovery.gov website.



It is anticipated that the award will be 100% set-aside for competitive HubZone firms as there are two or more qualified offerors under the NAICS code that could offer bids.



It is anticipated that the NAICS code will be: 237310, Road Construction with a size standard of: $33.5 M

The Product Service Code is: Z222

Anticipated Contract Type: Competitive and Firm Fixed Price

FBO Product Code: Z



The Forest Service intends to issue a solicitation for this project using FAR Part 14 procedures for sealed bidding. The solicitation package for this project should be available approximately July 18, 2009 and will be posted on the FEDBIZOPPS website, which will contain all information necessary to formulate and submit a responsive bid. A pre-bid meeting is expected, but a firm date has not yet been established.



The project cost estimate is between $250,000 and $500,000. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required per the Miller Act and Davis-Bacon wage rates will apply.



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





Brief Description of Work:

This project consists of placing of aggregrate on 7.83 miles of Brush Creek Road in the Kootenai National Forest on Libby Ranger District. Brush Creek road (113) begins 20 miles up Wolf Creek Road (36), approximately 44 miles from Libby, Montana. Detailed maps will be provided with the Invitation for Bid.