RECOVERY-Install septic tanks at Blue Mountain Work Center. Malheur NF, Bates, Grant County, Oregon.

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



RECOVERY-Install septic tanks at Blue Mountain Work Center. Malheur NF, Bates, Grant County, Oregon.



The purpose of this announcement is to make notice that the Forest Service contemplates releasing a solicitation numbered AG-0489-S-10-0448 on or about April 12, 2010, for the installation of septic tanks in Bates, Grant County, Oregon at the Blue Mountain Ranger District Work Center. 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 April 12, 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 septic tanks installed at the Blue Mountain Work Center near Bates, Grant County. This work consists of supplying and installing septic tanks, piping, cleanouts, manholes, wastewater treatment modules, control panels and drainfields to provide complete wastewater treatment for three facilities at the Blue Mountain Work Center. Work includes permitting, excavation and backfill, testpits, and all supplies and installation required to provide a complete ODEQ approved system.



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: FSR 3618 & 3620 Subgrade Stabilization and Paving Project in compliance with its terms, specifications, and provisions of the contract.



The Governments estimate is between $100,000 and $250,000.

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



PROJECT LOCATION Blue Mountain Work Center near Bates, Oregon. From Prairie City, Oregon travel east on U.S. Highway 26 14 miles. The Blue Mountain Work Center is located on the north side of the highway across from the ODOT maintenance facility.



PARTICIPATION. This acquisition is 100% set-aside for Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZONE). The North American Classification System Code (NAICS) is 237110. The size standard is $33.5 Million. 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 the 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 call Mr. Darren Lemon, PO BOX 909, John Day, OR 97845.

Phone: 541-575-3018



The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer



Contracting Office Address:

16400 Champion Way

Sandy, Oregon 97055

United States