RECOVERY Herrig Creek and Wild Bill Creek Culvert Replacements

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 bidder.



The purpose of this announcement is to make notice that the Forest Service contemplates releasing a solicitation numbered AG-82B1-S-10-0430 on or about June 11, 2010, for the RECOVERY Herrig Creek and Wild Bill Creek Culvert Replacements Project. 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 June 11, 2010 to obtain a copy of the solicitation. All future information about this acquisition will be distributed solely through this website. This notice meets the requirements of FAR 5.201, however, the Forest Service reserves the right not to release a solicitation.



PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION. This project includes removing and replacing a corrugated steel round culvert with a new pipe culvert at the Herrig Creek site and removing and replacing an existing pipe-arch culvert with a new pipe-arch culvert at the Wild Bill site. These sites are located on Herrig Creek in the Tally Lake Ranger District in Section 24, T. 28 N., R.24 W., Flathead County, Montana, and Wild Bill Creek in the Swan Lake Ranger District (Swan Lake Island Unit) in Section 16, T. 26 N., R.22 W., Flathead County, Montana respectively.



PARTICIPATION. This project is advertised under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program (FAR 19.10) and is set aside for HUBZone Small Business Concerns. All prospective bidders may submit a bid which shall be considered.



FOR MORE INFORMATION. The point of contact for this acquisition is Stephen M. Patton, 907-228-6240 (FAX 907-228-6254).



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.



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