RECOVERY Margaret Bay Fish Passage Improvement

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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-10-0027 on or about November 27, 2009, for the RECOVERY Margaret Bay Fish Passage Improvements. 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 November 27, 2009 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 purpose of this project is to remove and dispose of six existing aging culverts that do not meet current safety and current fish passage standards and furnish and install five new stream simulation design culverts and one bridge on the Margaret Bay Road system. Work involves surveying, excavating, clearing and grubbing, dewatering, structure fabrication and installation, placement and construction of streambed rock and instream structures, rock development, compaction, and haul.



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 $250,000 and $500,000.



PROJECT LOCATION. All the project sites are located on the Revillagigedo Island. Sites are located on Roads 8000000 and 8040000, which can be accessed by the ramp and dock facilities at Margaret Bay. Revillagigedo Island is remote with no facilities available. Access is by aircraft of boat. Margaret Bay is approximately 30 miles north of the City of Ketchikan, Alaska.



PARTICIPATION. This project is a Total HUB-ZONE Business 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 November 27, 2009. 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.