RECOVERY Iditarod National Historic Trail Improvement - Berry Meadows to Rosehip

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



The purpose of this announcement is to make notice that the Forest Service contemplates releasing a solicitation numbered AG-0489-S-10-0495 on or about May 10 2010, for the RECOVERY Iditarod National Historic Trail Improvement Berry Meadows to Rosehip 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 May 10, 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. This contract is for the construction of Upper Winner Creek Trail segment of the Iditarod National Historic Trail. The Contractor is required to construct approximately 1.5 miles of trail within the Chugach National Forest, Glacier Ranger District, Alaska. The entire segment will be class 2 trail designed for use by hiker/pedestrians. The work consists of Centerline Staking, Erosion and Pollution Control, Clearing & Grubbing, Excavation, Construction and Installation of Drainage Structures, Turnpike Construction, Construction of Log Retaining Walls, Double Plank Walkways, and Log Stringer Native Log Bridges.



The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies, except those designated as Government-furnished, and incidentals to perform all work specified within the solicitation.



The Government estimate is between $100,000 and $250,000



PROJECT LOCATION. The trail segment is located approximately 10-12 miles up Twentymile River from the Twentymile Boat Launch at mile 80.7 (about 46 miles south of Anchorage) on the Seward Highway and then approximately 1 mile upstream from the confluence of the two streams. The Contractor shall access by air boat or helicopter. Access by air boat is on Twentymile River up to near the confluence of the 2 streams. Then it is approximately a 1 mile hike to the end of the trail segment. The first mile is straight up the hill on a bear trail which brings you to the approximate location of the end of the project where the existing Berry Pass trail ends. It is one mile along a flag line that has been brushed. Access by alternate means will require review and approval by the CO.



This project is in a remote location. Contractor is responsible to communicate with the CO on a weekly basis to provide an update on project status and schedule site visits.



PARTICIPATION. This project is being issued under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program (FAR 19.10) which allows for Full and Open Competition.



FOR MORE INFORMATION. The point of contact for this acquisition is Tonya Rymer, (503) 668-1703 (Fax 503-668-1621), U. S. Forest Service, EROC Northwest, 16400 Champion Way, Sandy, OR 97055.



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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