RECOVERY* Mine Closure-Upper Peninsula-Michigan

Added: Oct 20, 2009 4:12 pm Modified: Nov 24, 2009 12:02 pmTrack Changes *RECOVERY*



Mine Closure Upper Peninsula Michigan Phase 1



**** THIS IS A 100% TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE **** *****************************************************************************************************************

The location is on the Ontonagon Ranger District of the Ottawa National Forest



This project requires the remediation of safety hazards associated with abandoned mine openings and related work in compliance with its terms, specifications, and provisions. This includes furnishing labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals. Contractor shall be responsible for removal and disposal of any waste material generated including, but not limited to excess materials and existing barbed wire



The project involves the physical closure of mine openings. Specified closure types include steel grates, with and without human access gates, and polyurethane foam plugs. Bat-friendly closure devices are required on openings identified by the Forest Service as important bat habitat. Closure devices for bats must meet specifications of Bat Conservation International (BCI), or equivalent.



Materials and tools that will be used include polyurethane foam mixtures, steel beams, rebar, generator, earthen material, and other related equipment, including Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) or snowmobiles. Closures will employ the following methods, depending upon site-specific needs:



Grates and/or gates - materials may include, rebar, round bar, tube steel, square steel or similar material.

Foam Closures - materials may include polyurethane foam, culverts, drain pipe and lid, and earthen material for cover over the foam.



Price range: Between $100,000 and $250,000

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An organized site visit has been scheduled for:



Thursday, November 12, 2009 Time: 9:00am EST



Participants will meet at:

USDA Forest Service Ranger District Office

1209 Rockland Road

Ontonagon, MI, 49938



Attendees should be prepared to walk in rough terrain (ie. warm clothes and boots)



Those flying to the meeting may look into these airports nearby:



Ironwood & Houghton Municipal Airports



It is highly suggested that available flights and rental cars are predetermined



For Further information Contact either : Mr. Chuck Frank at:906-932-1330 x311 or

Mr. Tim Buxton: 603-466-2713 x237



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Submittals (3 copies) are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 12:00 P.M. EST on December 7, 2009. All quotes must be e-mailed or sent (PO, FedEx, UPS)to the attention of Mark Kamholtz. E-mail address is mkamholtz @fs.fed.us. Hardcopies should be sent to: USDA Forest Service - EROC East, 1720 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309. Suite 700 Attn. Mark Kamholtz.











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Added: Nov 19, 2009 5:00 pm Modified: Nov 24, 2009 12:02 pmTrack Changes AMENDMENT #2



The purpose of this amendment is to update and include the following:



1) Attach the revised Section J with the updated Mine Feature Information Chart on Page 13;



2) To include Attachment 1 containing the pre-bid meeting notes, questions and answers;



3) To include Attachment 2 containing the referenced example of Form 5711 PASP Requirements;



4) To include Attachment 3 containing the pre-bid meeting attendee list.



All other terms and conditions remain unchanged

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AMENDMENT #3



This amendment to the solicitation is for purpose of:



1) Updating the existing contract clauses to include sections 52.228-1 and 52.228-2 as they specifically apply to the required Bid Guarantee and Bonding requirements for this solicitation.



2) and to extend the due date to Monday, December 7, 2009.



All other terms and conditions remain unchanged

Added: Nov 19, 2009 5:00 pm The purpose of this amendment is to update and include the following:



1) Attach the revised Section J with the updated Mine Feature Information Chart on Page 13;



2) To include Attachment 1 containing the pre-bid meeting notes, questions and answers;



3) To include Attachment 2 containing the referenced example of Form 5711 PASP Requirements;



4) To include Attachment 3 containing the pre-bid meeting attendee list.



All other terms and conditions remain unchanged

Added: Oct 20, 2009 4:12 pm Modified: Nov 03, 2009 3:39 pmTrack Changes *RECOVERY*



Mine Closure Upper Peninsula Michigan Phase 1



**** THIS IS A 100% TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE **** *****************************************************************************************************************

The location is on the Ontonagon Ranger District of the Ottawa National Forest



This project requires the remediation of safety hazards associated with abandoned mine openings and related work in compliance with its terms, specifications, and provisions. This includes furnishing labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals. Contractor shall be responsible for removal and disposal of any waste material generated including, but not limited to excess materials and existing barbed wire



The project involves the physical closure of mine openings. Specified closure types include steel grates, with and without human access gates, and polyurethane foam plugs. Bat-friendly closure devices are required on openings identified by the Forest Service as important bat habitat. Closure devices for bats must meet specifications of Bat Conservation International (BCI), or equivalent.



Materials and tools that will be used include polyurethane foam mixtures, steel beams, rebar, generator, earthen material, and other related equipment, including Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) or snowmobiles. Closures will employ the following methods, depending upon site-specific needs:



Grates and/or gates - materials may include, rebar, round bar, tube steel, square steel or similar material.

Foam Closures - materials may include polyurethane foam, culverts, drain pipe and lid, and earthen material for cover over the foam.



Price range: Between $100,000 and $250,000

**************************************************************************************************************



An organized site visit has been scheduled for:



Thursday, November 12, 2009 Time: 9:00am EST



Participants will meet at:

USDA Forest Service Ranger District Office

1209 Rockland Road

Ontonagon, MI, 49938



Attendees should be prepared to walk in rough terrain (ie. warm clothes and boots)



Those flying to the meeting may look into these airports nearby:



Ironwood & Houghton Municipal Airports



It is highly suggested that available flights and rental cars are predetermined



For Further information Contact either : Mr. Chuck Frank at:906-932-1330 x311 or

Mr. Tim Buxton: 603-466-2713 x237



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Submittals (3 copies) are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 12:00 P.M. EST on December 3, 2009. All quotes must be e-mailed or sent (PO, FedEx, UPS)to the attention of Mark Kamholtz. E-mail address is mkamholtz @fs.fed.us. Hardcopies should be sent to: USDA Forest Service - EROC East, 1720 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA 30309. Suite 700 Attn. Mark Kamholtz.











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Added: Oct 20, 2009 4:12 pm *RECOVERY*



Mine Closure Upper Peninsula Michigan Phase 1



*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE***

**** IT IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY****

*** THE SOLICITATION WILL BE POSTED ON OR AFTER NOVEMBER 5, 2009***

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The location is on the Ontonagon Ranger District of the Ottawa National Forest



This project requires the remediation of safety hazards associated with abandoned mine openings and related work in compliance with its terms, specifications, and provisions. This includes furnishing labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals. Contractor shall be responsible for removal and disposal of any waste material generated including, but not limited to excess materials and existing barbed wire



The project involves the physical closure of mine openings. Specified closure types include steel grates, with and without human access gates, and polyurethane foam plugs. Bat-friendly closure devices are required on openings identified by the Forest Service as important bat habitat. Closure devices for bats must meet specifications of Bat Conservation International (BCI), or equivalent.



Materials and tools that will be used include polyurethane foam mixtures, steel beams, rebar, generator, earthen material, and other related equipment, including Off-Highway Vehicles (OHVs) or snowmobiles. Closures will employ the following methods, depending upon site-specific needs:



Grates and/or gates - materials may include, rebar, round bar, tube steel, square steel or similar material.

Foam Closures - materials may include polyurethane foam, culverts, drain pipe and lid, and earthen material for cover over the foam.



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The Contracting Officer Representative intends to conduct a pre-bid meeting on or about November 9, 2009. Confirmation of the time, date and place will be posted in the solicitation.



For further information, contact Chuck Frank, 906-932-1330 X311



Price range: Between $100,000 and $250,000