RECOVERY - Little Blackfoot Road Maintenance

The work consists of road maintenance and surfacing on Little Blackfoot Road #227 located on the Helena National Forest near Elliston, Montana. Work includes furnishing all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals necessary to install bridge approach guardrail, perform road maintenance and surfacing on roads specified in the plans. All work and equipment shall be in compliance with the terms, specifications, and provisions of the contract. All equipment shall be in good operating condition and shall be operated by competent, experienced operators. The government estimates work to begin May 1, 2010.





The Forest Service intends to issue a solicitation for this project using FAR Part 14 procedures for sealed bidding. The solicitation package for this project should be available approximately 10 September 2009 and will be posted on the FEDBIZOPPS website. It will contain all information necessary to formulate and submit a bid.



The project cost estimate is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required per the Miller Act. Davis-Bacon wage rates will apply.



All responsible sources may submit a response which, if timely received, will be considered by the Forest Service. In accordance with FAR 4.1102(a), prospective contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Database prior to award of a contract. Lack of registration in the CCR on the part of the bidder will render a bidder ineligible for award. Bidders may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by call 888-227-2423 or via the Internet at http:www.ccr.gov//.