RECOVERY* Glen Falls Trail reconstruction, Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina

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This award was the result of a competitive solicitation resulting in a fixed price award.

SF 30 - Amendment #1

The purpose of this amendment is to:

1) provide a revised Schedule of Items which reflects a revised quantities for steps, cribwall, backfill; deletes hazard tree removal and logging out from the work; and to make Observation Platform #4 an optional item.

2) Provide a revised design drawing for Observation Platform #2 (Exhibit #5)

3) Provide a revised Trail Log and Specifications to delete hazard tree removal and logging out from the work: delete trail aggregate fill from the work; provide an imported backfill specification; revise access trail for Observation Platform #2; add obliteration of abandoned trail to Observation Platform #2; revise step and crib wall quantities; and give a maximum equipment width for the Class 4 section of trail.

4)To extend the date submittals are due from 8/9/2010 to 8/12/2010 NLT 12:00 Noon EST.

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 at the Glen Falls Trail on the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina,

This project involves:

Base Bid
• Glen Falls Trail - Northern Section: Maintain and/or reconstruct 0.7 miles of Glen Falls Trail (upper trail) and side trails to observation platforms #1 and #2. The upper trail section of Glen Falls Trail extends from the Highlands Trailhead on NC106 (Station 0+00) to the observation platform #4 (Station 34+24). This is a Trail Class 4 hiking trail and should be maintained and/or reconstructed to meet USFS standards and design parameters for hiking trails. Work includes, but may not be limited to, restoring & resurfacing trail tread; installing or maintaining grade dips & other drainage structures; replacing or installing steps, handrails & cribbing walls; brushing-out, logging-out & felling of hazard trees. Specific maintenance, construction, and reconstruction needs are identified in Trail Log.

• Glen Falls Trail Observation Platforms: Demolish & remove metal railings and timber walls at existing observation platforms, and construct four new observation platforms with timber retaining walls and railings per attached drawings and specifications.

*** Optional Item
• Glen Falls Trail - Southern Section: Maintain and/or reconstruct 0.7 miles of Glen Falls Trail (lower trail) and the side trail to a swimming hole. The lower trail section of Glen Falls Trail extends from platform #4 to the end of the trail at a parking area (Station 66+79). This is a Trail Class 3 hiking trail and should be maintained and/or reconstructed to meet USFS standards and design parameters for hiking trails. Work includes, but may not be limited to, restoring & resurfacing trail tread; installing or maintaining grade dips & other drainage structures; replacing or installing steps, cribbing walls; brushing-out, logging-out & felling of hazard trees. Specific maintenance, construction, and reconstruction needs are identified in attached Trail Log 

Price range: Between $100,000 and $250,000
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: July 22, 2010
Time: 10:30am EST

Those interested in attending will meet at:
Glen Falls trail-head

Directions: From Highlands, NC, From the intersection of US 64 and SR 106, drive 1.6 miles southwest on SR 106 to the USFS sign, "Glen Falls Scenic Area" on the left. Turn onto SR 1618 and drive 1 mile to the end and the Glen Falls parking area.

For Further information Contact either: Ms. Kathryn Moore @ 828-257-4873 or Mr. Sam Parrish @ 828-524-6441

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: Proposals must be received NO LATER THAN 12:00pm EST on August 9 , 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-10-0754 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) to be considered for award. http://www.ccr.gov/

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***** 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 at the Glen Falls Trail on the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina,

This project involves:

Base Bid
• Glen Falls Trail - Northern Section: Maintain and/or reconstruct 0.7 miles of Glen Falls Trail (upper trail) and side trails to observation platforms #1 and #2. The upper trail section of Glen Falls Trail extends from the Highlands Trailhead on NC106 (Station 0+00) to the observation platform #4 (Station 34+24). This is a Trail Class 4 hiking trail and should be maintained and/or reconstructed to meet USFS standards and design parameters for hiking trails. Work includes, but may not be limited to, restoring & resurfacing trail tread; installing or maintaining grade dips & other drainage structures; replacing or installing steps, handrails & cribbing walls; brushing-out, logging-out & felling of hazard trees. Specific maintenance, construction, and reconstruction needs are identified in Trail Log.

• Glen Falls Trail Observation Platforms: Demolish & remove metal railings and timber walls at existing observation platforms, and construct four new observation platforms with timber retaining walls and railings per attached drawings and specifications.

*** Optional Item
• Glen Falls Trail - Southern Section: Maintain and/or reconstruct 0.7 miles of Glen Falls Trail (lower trail) and the side trail to a swimming hole. The lower trail section of Glen Falls Trail extends from platform #4 to the end of the trail at a parking area (Station 66+79). This is a Trail Class 3 hiking trail and should be maintained and/or reconstructed to meet USFS standards and design parameters for hiking trails. Work includes, but may not be limited to, restoring & resurfacing trail tread; installing or maintaining grade dips & other drainage structures; replacing or installing steps, cribbing walls; brushing-out, logging-out & felling of hazard trees. Specific maintenance, construction, and reconstruction needs are identified in attached Trail Log 

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.