RECOVERY Kuiu Bridge Rail and Running Plank Replacement

Added: May 26, 2010 9:01 pm 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-10-0515 on or about June 9, 2010, for the RECOVERY Kuiu Bridge Rail and Running Plank Replacement 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 9, 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 work to be performed includes replacement of untreated wearing surface planks on modular bridges, replacement of treated structural members on modular bridges and guardrail, constructing treated timber backwalls on modular bridges, furnishing and installing bridge object marker signs and posts, and hauling and placing rock borrow and riprap.



The intent of this contract is to provide for the complete project described in the contract. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with the specifications and provisions of the contract.



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



PROJECT LOCATION. All work will take place on existing modular bridges located on single lane forest roads on Kuiu Island in southeast Alaska. There are no commercial services available on Kuiu Island. The nearest full service communities are Sitka and Petersburg, Alaska.



PARTICIPATION. This project is a Total HUB-Zone Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. Prospective bidders who wish to provide comments on the set-aside matter should provide these comments to the contracting officer on or before June 9, 2010. Indeed, all prospective bidders are invited to notify the contracting officer of their interest in the acquisition.



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.



The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.