Recovery - chimney rock fire lookout tower removal - SAN juan national forest

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THIS AMENDMENT ISSUED ON 7/29/2010 IS TO:

CORRECT THE TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR PATRICIA KAIN, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, TO (303) 275-5315.

EXTEND THE RESPONSE DUE DATE TO AUGUST 13, 2010 AT 10:00 AM MOUNTAIN TIME.

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PLEASE CONTACT MS. PATRICIA KAIN, CONTRACT SPECIALIST SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. (303) 275-5316

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PLEASE REFERENCE SECTION C OF THE SOLICITATION PACKAGE FOR THE UPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCHEDULED SITE VISIT.

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THIS IS AN AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) PROCUREMENT. 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 offeror.

The Scope of Work for this project is to dismantle, remove, and dispose of the existing Fire Lookout Tower located in the Chimney Rock Archeological Area on the San Juan National Forest. Work also includes construction of a viewing plaza near the visitor information area adjacent to the lower parking lot.

In addition, the following is included:

1) Disassemble the roof framing from the wall framing of the tower and move in small packages by helicopter to a temporary staging area near the entrance to the site. Staging area will be designated by the Contracting Officer.

2) Disassemble the four wooden cab walls into small sections and move by helicopter to the temporary staging area.

3) Disassemble and remove the floor framing and move by helicopter to the temporary staging area.

The project location is in the Chimney Rock Archeological Area (CRAA) is located approximately 15 miles southwest of Pagosa Springs, Colorado; specifically 3 miles south of US Hwy 160 on State Hwy 151. The project area is located in portions of Sections 17 and 20, T34N, R4W, N.M.P.M.

There is not an PreBid/Conference scheduled for this effort. For additional information, please contact Wendy Sutton at (970) 264-1519.

The project cost estimate is between $100,000 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 bid 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 an offeror 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//.

All questions should be provided in writing to Beverly Thompson at beverlythompson@fs.fed.us up until 10 days of bid closing. All questions and answers will be posted to FBO prior to bid closing date.

This is a presolicitation notice, the solicitation package with all Bid Schedules and Specifications will be posted on FBO.gov on or about 6 July 2010.