RECOVERY Non-Wilderness Log Trail Bridges

Solicitation Amendment 0002 is written to:



Change the magnitude of the construction project to read greater than $25,000 and less than $100,000.



Extend the response due date to: May 19, 2010; 2pm Pacific Time



Clarification to the details of the project as follows; Item one, Item one, Sill lengths:



(a) Moffett Creek bridge, 72" sill length as Shown on Sheet 8.

(b) Indian Henry bridge, utilize existing concrete sill. Shown on Sheet 9. It will not be necessary to remove existing sill or to fabricate a new sill.

(c) All other bridges: Minimum length is "A+3" as Shown on Sheet 12.



Item Two, Bulkhead dimensions (for all bridges where Bulkheads are specified):



(a) Vertical dimension (height): The vertical extent of the bulkhead shall extend from the top of (and flush with) the decking to the center of the sill at minimum, (see Sheet 9). For most bridges, (see Sheet 13) the bottom edge of the bulkhead will extend to the bottom edge or elevation of the sill.

(b) Horizontal dimension (length): The backwall (bulkhead) planks shall be sloped 1:1/4 to 1 or flatter (english notation) and shall be constructed in a manner that will protect the ends of the sills from contact with the approach fill. The overall length will depend on the height of the bulkhead and diameter of the stringer.



Item Three, Thickness of Running Plank and Decking:



Sheets 9 and 10 show 2x12 running plank thickness in plan view and 3x12 in end view. The correct dimension for running plank shall be 3x12 Rough Sawn.



Sheet 12 does not show a dimension for decking plank thickness in the drawing. Decking planks shall be 3x12 Rough Sawn.



All other information remains the same

Change the response time to read 5/14/2010 due: 02:00 pm Pacific Time

This is the complete solicitation package with attachments

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-10-0316 on or about March 12, 2010, for the RECOVERY Non-Wilderness Log Trail Bridges 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 March 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. This contract requires the fabrication and installation of several native log stringer trail bridges and related work in compliance with its terms, specifications, and provisions. This includes furnishing labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals.



The Governments estimate is between $100,000 and $250,000 (Base plus Options).



PROJECT LOCATION. All work shall be performed on the Mt. Hood National Forest.



FOR MORE INFORMATION. The point of contact for this acquisition is Martina Devries, (503) 668-1689 (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.