RECOVERY* Cradle of Forestry - Improving Accessibility - Pisgah National Forest, NC

SF30 - Amendment 1



The purpose of this amendment is to provide:



1) Responses to questions asked at the pre-bid meeting:

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1. Sheet P1 of 29 of the Drawings states "Remove 4" existing gravel & reuse as directed by COR. Clean excess fill to be spread evenly over existing roadbed. Compact fill to be suitable for seeding. seed & mulch"



*** Reply *** This note should be restated to say " Remove existing stone in the areas of the constructed trail that will be effected with the new grading plan. Transition the existing trail into the new proposed grades and reuse the existing gravel/stone by removing prior to grading and reusing as the finished surface material."



2. Sheet P2 of 29 of the Drawings states "Remove 4" existing gravel & reuse as directed by COR. Clean excess fill to be spread evenly over existing roadbed. Compact fill to be suitable for seeding. seed & mulch"



***REPLY*** This note should be restated to say " Remove existing stone in the areas of the constructed trail that will be effected with the new grading plan. Transition the existing trail into the new proposed grades and reuse the existing gravel/stone by removing prior to grading and reusing as the finished surface material."



3. Specification 02230 Clearing - This specification requires all clearing material to be removed from the project.



*** REPLY *** Add note to 3.01 Clearing under the execution part 3 to read.

D. All clearing debris shall be removed from the project site and disposed of by the contractor, or shipped on site and disposed of in areas designated by the COR within 1 mile of the project after shipping is complete.





2) Sign-in Sheet from pre-bid meeting - See attached

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All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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The USDA - Forest Service intends to award a Firm Fixed price Contract for the following project:



Located on the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina,



This work includes selective incidental demolition of existing asphalt, demolition of existing gravel road, incidental repair of asphalt, site grading, erosion control, aggregate base construction, new asphalt construction, installation of drainage structures, stone masonry walls and new bench and rest area construction, information stations and exhibit panel supports.



Price range: Between $250,000 and $500,000

This procurement is unrestricted (FAR 19.10)



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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

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An organized site visit has been scheduled for:



Date: April 22, 2010

Time: 10:00 am EST



Those interested in attending will meet at:

USDA Forest Service Cradle of Forestry Parking Lot



Directions:

From Asheville,NC take 26 East to Airport exit (Exit 40). Right turn onto 280 and drive straight for about 15 miles to US Hwy 276. Make a right turn on Hwy 276 and go straight for about 10 miles. US Forest Service Cradle of Forestry will be on your right prioir to the Blue Ridge Parkway.



For information, contact Barry Jones @ 828-257-4835



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Instructions to Bidders

Please submit 2 copies of completed Section A (SF1442) , Section B (Schedule of Items) and a narrative addressing your firms qualifications as they apply to Section M (Evaluation Factors) and 1 original bid bond as indicated in 52.228-1.



Bids due =========

NOTICE: Quotations must be received NO LATER THAN 12:00pm EST on May 14 , 2010

ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING:



USDA FOREST SERVICE - EROC EAST

1720 PEACHTREE ROAD NW - Suite 700

ATLANTA, GA., 30309

Attn. Mark Kamholtz or Lisa Browning

Please also clearly reference the solicitation number AG-4419-S-10-0582 on the outside of the mailer/package.



Please write your DUNS and TIN number in Box 14 of the SF1442.



NO FAXES, E-MAILS OR OTHER ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED*************

All vendors are required to be registered in both the ORCA and the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award of a contract, http://www.ccr.gov/

*RECOVERY*



***** THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY *****

***** PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE *****



The USDA - Forest Service intends to award a Firm Fixed price Contract for the following project:



Located on the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina,



This work includes selective incidental demolition of existing asphalt, demolition of existing gravel road, incidental repair of asphalt, site grading, erosion control, aggregate base construction, new asphalt construction, installation of drainage structures, stone masonry walls and new bench and rest area construction, information stations and exhibit panel supports.



The solicitation for this project will be forthcoming. Please check back in the next few weeks for its release and all applicable requirements and related information.

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NO INFORMATION WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE DO NOT CALL ON THIS PROJECT UNTIL THE SOLICITATION HAS BEEN RELEASED.