RECOVERY Ocean Blvd Road Reconstruction

Added: Nov 13, 2009 3:07 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-10-0062 on or about November 27, 2009, for the RECOVERY Ocean Blvd Road Reconstruction 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 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 project is to perform road maintenance activities on road 7544, a National Forest System Road on Chichagof Island. Work includes road reconditioning, excavation and placement of road fill, haul and place rock borrow, remove culverts, installing culverts for fish passage, excavate ditch line, and seeding and fertilizing exposed soil.



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. The project is located on Chichagof Island in southeast Alaska. The forest road system at False Island can be accessed from the north shore of Peril Strait. The project is remote, located between Sitka and Juneau, and is approximately 40 miles south of Hoonah and 24 miles west of Angoon.



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 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.



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