Recovery-cold water lake deck rail replacement. Gifford pinchot NF, cowlitz county, washington

1. Clarification on the wood preservative treatment type. The UC4A treatment method is the preferred method to treat the wood.



2. Statement of work Part 1 General section 1.1 states "The Boardwalk is 420 ft in length and 6,208 sq ft" which is not correct. The correct statement "The Boardwalk is 420 Ft in Length and 3,610 sq ft."



3. The solicitation due date will not be extended. Date and time for responses due remain unchanged and in full effect.

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THIS IS AN AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 (ARRA) PROCUREMENT



RECOVERY-COLD WATER LAKE DECK RAIL REPLACEMENT. GIFFORD PINCHOT NF, COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON.



The purpose of this announcement is to make notice that the Forest Service contemplates releasing a solicitation numbered AG-0489-S-10-0164 on or about February 01, 2010, for the RECOVERY Cold Water Lake Deck Rail Replacement. If 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 February 01, 2010, to obtain a copy of the solicitation. This notice meets the requirements of FAR 5.201. However, the Forest Service reserves the right not to release a solicitation.



PROJECT DESCRIPTION. The U.S. Forest Service, EROC-NW, servicing Region 6 has a requirement for COLD WATER LAKE DECK RAIL REPLACEMENT. This contract is to replace all tread decking and side railings on three (3) view platforms and one boardwalk. All structures are built over Coldwater Lake. Three of the structures have built in bench seating; replacement of the bench seating material is to be included in this contract. Proper disposal of used material is to be included as part of this contract.



The contractor shall supply all services, labor, equipment and material, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals except those items, if any, listed as Government-furnished property needed to perform the following: Coldwater Lake Decking replacement in compliance with its terms, specifications, and provisions.



The magnitude of construction for this acquisition is between $100,000 and $250,000.

The Government intends to award a negotiated firm fixed price contract.



PROJECT LOCATION The location of the worksite from Interstate 5, take exit 49 Castle Rock WA to Highway 504. Proceed Easterly along Highway 504 to Coldwater Lake Recreation Area.



PARTICIPATION. This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Classification System Code (NAICS) is 238990. The size standard is $14 Million. Contractors are required to be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). The solicitation with specifications and Davis Bacon 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.



For technical questions please contact:



Terrie Jarrell, 10600 NE 51st Circle, Vancouver, WA 98684

Phone: 360-891-5218



The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Contracting Office Address:

16400 Champion Way

Sandy, Oregon 97055

United States

THIS IS AN AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 (ARRA) PROCUREMENT



RECOVERY-COLD WATER LAKE DECK RAIL & WATER SYSTEM REPAIR. GIFFORD PINCHOT NF, COWLITZ COUNTY, WASHINGTON.



The purpose of this announcement is to make notice that the Forest Service contemplates releasing a solicitation numbered AG-0489-S-10-0164 on or about February 01, 2010, for the RECOVERY Cold Water Lake Deck Rail & Water System Repair. If 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 February 01, 2010, to obtain a copy of the solicitation. This notice meets the requirements of FAR 5.201. However, the Forest Service reserves the right not to release a solicitation.



PROJECT DESCRIPTION. The U.S. Forest Service, EROC-NW, servicing Region 6 has a requirement for COLD WATER LAKE DECK RAIL & WATER SYSTEM REPAIR. This contract is to replace all tread decking and side railings on three (3) view platforms and one boardwalk. All structures are built over Coldwater Lake. Three of the structures have built in bench seating; replacement of the bench seating material is to be included in this contract. Proper disposal of used material is to be included as part of this contract.



The contractor shall supply all services, labor, equipment and material, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals except those items, if any, listed as Government-furnished property needed to perform the following: Coldwater Lake Decking replacement in compliance with its terms, specifications, and provisions.



The magnitude of construction for this acquisition is between $100,000 and $250,000.

The Government intends to award a negotiated firm fixed price contract.



PROJECT LOCATION The location of the worksite from Interstate 5, take exit 49 Castle Rock WA to Highway 504. Proceed Easterly along Highway 504 to Coldwater Lake Recreation Area.



PARTICIPATION. This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Classification System Code (NAICS) is 238990. The size standard is $14 Million. Contractors are required to be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). The solicitation with specifications and Davis Bacon 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.



For technical questions please contact:



Terrie Jarrell, 10600 NE 51st Circle, Vancouver, WA 98684

Phone: 360-891-5218



The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Contracting Office Address:

16400 Champion Way

Sandy, Oregon 97055

United States