RECOVERY Palouse River Road Aggregate Resurfacing

Added: Jan 04, 2010 3:33 pm THIS IS AN AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) PROCUREMENT.

The resulting contract will utilize funds provided by the AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) OF 2009. Interested parties are notified that the inclusion of unique provisions required in implementing the Act, including those for significant reporting and transparency, will be required of the successful bidder.



The purpose of this announcement is to make notice that the Forest Service contemplates releasing a solicitation numbered AG-82B1-S-10-0103 on or about January18, 2010, for the RECOVERY Palouse River Road Aggregate Resurfacing 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 January 18, 2010 to obtain a copy of the solicitation. All future information about this acquisition will be distributed solely through this website. This notice meets the requirements of FAR 5.201, however, the Forest Service reserves the right not to release a solicitation.



PROJECT DESCRIPTION. This project includes drilling, blasting, manufacturing, and weighing of approximately 23,700 tons of crushed aggregate at Harvard Quarry; hauling, placing, and compacting this aggregate in addition to reconditioning approximately 5.14 miles on the Palouse River Road #447.



PROJECT LOCATION. The project site is located 5.2 miles northeast of Harvard, Idaho. From Harvard, proceed northeast on State Highway 6, a double lane asphalt surfaced road for 3.7 miles to the intersection with Palouse River Road 447. Turn right on Palouse River Road 447 and proceed 1.5 miles to the beginning of the project. The Harvard Quarry is located 0.8 miles north of Harvard, Idaho. From Harvard, proceed 0.4 miles west on State Highway 6 to the intersection with State highway 9 on the left. Proceed 0.5 miles on State Highway 9 to the Harvard Quarry entry road on the left.



PARTICIPATION. This project is advertised under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program (FAR 19.10) for Full and Open Competition. All prospective bidders may submit a bid which shall be considered.



FOR MORE INFORMATION. The point of contact for this acquisition is Stephen M. Patton, 907-228-6240 (FAX 907-228-6254).



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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