RECOVERY* - Repair Fire Towers - Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina

SF 30 Amendment #3



The Purpose of this amendment is to:



A) Update and provide contractors with the following corrections to the Drawings.



On sheet 23/28 of the drawings delete note" install anodized aluminum grating - w I-Bars 11/16" O.C. & Cross bars 4" O.C. - I -Bar Sections Perpendicular to Joists Attach to Joists w/ countersunk Lands & 1/4" Dia. Tamper Resistant Screws"



*** Replace with "Lite Bar Aluminum Grating from Ohio Grating or equal, 11 SGLi-4 - (spacing 4' x 11/16") 3/4" Bar Size Wt. Lbs. 2.06 - w/ 732 lbs/sq. ft. Uniform Safe Load (69% open area) - Ohio Grating (800)-321-9800 (John Osborne) or 330-479-4255.



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B) Response to a question

Question: On Amendment # 2 - What gauge is the vinyl fence?



***Correct Reply- The finish and core gauge should be 7 Ga core and 6 Ga. finish.

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C) Extend the due date of proposals from May 14, 2010 to 12:00pm EST on May 24, 2010.





All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.



For further clarification, please contact Barry Jones @ 828-257-4835.

SF30 - Amendment 2



The purpose of this amendment is to:



A) note for clarification the following information and changes resulting from the pre-bid meeting:

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1.What gauge is the vinyl fence? Reply- 6 Ga core and 7 Ga Finish.



2. Albert Mtn. Bid Item 5.- B change the bid quantity from 60 LF to 120 LF.



3. Cowee Bald Bid Item 11.- B change the bid quantity from 60 LF to 120 LF.



4. Jonna Bald Bid Item 16.- B change the bid quantity from 60 LF to 120 LF.



5. Panther Top Bid Item 21.- B change the bid quantity from 60 LF to 120 LF.



6. Yellow Mtn. Bid Item 28.- B change the bid quantity from 20 LF to 40 LF

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B) Add Exhibit 2 - Lead Based Paint Removal

C) To extend the due date of proposals from May 6, 2010 to May 14, 2010



All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.



For further clarification, please contact Barry Jones @ 828-257-4835.

SF30 - Amendment 1



This amendment is to make the following changes:



1. Any work completed on the Yellow Mtn. Tower will be accompanied with a Forest Service Representative to gain access through adjacent private subdivision;



2. Attach revised Bid Schedule Jonna Bald Tower (Bid Items 12 - 16);



3. Attach revised Bid Schedule Yellow Mountain Tower (Bid Items 25 - 28);



4. Add note to section 06100 - Part 3 - Execution subpart D- Fasteners. Section 4 requires"Fasten all members with new bolts and fasteners. Do not re-use existing bolts and fasteners unless approved in writing by COR. ADD- all replacement bolts shall be stainless steel;



5. Sheet 26 of 28 of the drawings states "do not paint ceiling" remove this note as painting the ceiling is required under this contract per the contract specifications;



6. Sheet 25 of the drawings - remove any reference to the concrete floor replacement & drain;



7. Sheet 26 of the drawings - remove any reference to the concrete floor replacement & drain.





All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

*RECOVERY



The USDA - Forest Service intends to award a Firm Fixed price Contract for the following project:



Located on the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina, This project calls for work at the following locations:



***Albert Mountain Fire Tower*** - consists of the removal and replacement of: chain link fencing adjacent to the tower and on the access stairs, landings and catwalk, flooring (including floor joists), windows, door, wall framing, finish wall surfaces, ceiling finish surface and lightning protection system and painting/staining.



***Cowee Bald Fire Tower***- consists of the removal and replacement of: chain link fencing on the access stairs, landings and catwalk, access stair and landing treads, catwalk railing and decking, door and frame, exterior finish wall surfaces, roof shingles and underlayment (replace w/metal roof), lightning protection system and painting/staining.



***Joanna Bald Fire Tower*** - consists of the removal and replacement of: chain link fencing on the access stairs and landings, access stair and landing tread, door and frame, windows, wall framing, finish wall surfaces, ceiling finish surface, roof shingles and underlayment (replace w/metal roof), lightning protection system and painting/staining.



***Panther Top Fire Tower*** - consists of the removal and replacement of: chain link fencing on the access stairs and landings, windows, wall framing, finish wall surfaces, ceiling finish surface, asphalt shingles and underlayment (replace w/metal roofing), gutter and downspouts, lightning protection system and painting/staining.



***Wauchecha Bald Fire Tower*** - consists of the removal and replacement of: flooring-including floor joists (replace flooring with aluminum grating), removal of interior walls and ceiling, and painting roof and exterior walls.



***Yellow Mountain Fire Tower*** - consists of the removal and replacement of: cable anchoring system, concrete floor, door and frame, metal roof system, painting and installation of a lightning protection system.



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



This procurement is unrestricted (FAR 19.10)



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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION

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Scheduled Site visits: Pre-bid Meetings



This project will be broken down into two site showings/meetings due to the distance between projects. The two (2) meetings will cover different site locations.



The first showing/meeting will be held

April 20th (Albert Mtn., Cowee Bald & Yellow Mtn.)

Location: Nantahala Ranger District Office,

Time: 9:00 a.m. EST



Nantahala Ranger District: 90 Sloan Road Franklin NC 28734-9064

Directions: Travel 19/23 toward Sylva, turn onto 23/441 toward Franklin. Travel 23/441 until it turns into US 64. Travel around Franklin turn right at the first light past the intersection with 441/23 onto State Highway 1153. Travel SR 1153 approx. 1/8 of a mile and turn right into the Nantahala Ranger District Office. Pre-bid meeting will be held in the conference room behind the District Office.

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The second showing/meeting will be held

April 21st (Panther Top, Joanna Bald & Wauchecha)

Location: the Tusquitee Ranger District Office

Time: 9:30 a.m. EST



Tusquitee Ranger District: 123 Woodland Drive Murphy NC 28906-3145

Directions: Travel US 19/129 toward Andrews / Murphy. Travel to Murphy and turn left just after you cross the Hiawassee River traveling west. This left turn will be at the first light after you cross the Hiawassee River onto State Road 1558. Travel SR 1558 for approx. quarter mile and turn left into the US Forest Service Tusquitee Ranger District Office Facility. Meeting will be held in the Work Center Conference Room behind the District Office at 9:30 am



For Further information Contact either: Sam Parrish @ 828524-6441 or Mr. Barry Jones @ 828-257-4835



Instructions to Bidders

Please submit 2 copies of completed Section A (SF1442) , Section B (Schedule of Items) and a narrative addressing your firms qualifications as they apply to Section M (Evaluation Factors) and 1 original bid bond as indicated in 52.228-1.



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Bids due =========

NOTICE: Quotations must be received NO LATER THAN 12:00pm EST on May 6 , 2010

ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING:



USDA FOREST SERVICE - EROC EAST

1720 PEACHTREE ROAD NW - Suite 700

ATLANTA, GA., 30309

Attn. Mark Kamholtz or Lisa Browning

Please also clearly reference the solicitation number AG-4419-S-10-0433 on the outside of the mailer/package.



Please write your DUNS and TIN number in Box 14 of the SF1442.



NO FAXES, E-MAILS OR OTHER ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED*************

All vendors are required to be registered in both the ORCA and the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to award of a contract, http://www.ccr.gov/

*RECOVERY



***** THIS NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY *****

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



The USDA - Forest Service intends to award a Firm Fixed price Contract for the following project:



Located on the Nantahala National Forest in North Carolina, This project calls for work at the following locations:



***Albert Mountain Fire Tower*** - consists of the removal and replacement of: chain link fencing adjacent to the tower and on the access stairs, landings and catwalk, flooring (including floor joists), windows, door, wall framing, finish wall surfaces, ceiling finish surface and lightning protection system and painting/staining.



***Cowee Bald Fire Tower***- consists of the removal and replacement of: chain link fencing on the access stairs, landings and catwalk, access stair and landing treads, catwalk railing and decking, door and frame, exterior finish wall surfaces, roof shingles and underlayment (replace w/metal roof), lightning protection system and painting/staining.



***Joanna Bald Fire Tower*** - consists of the removal and replacement of: chain link fencing on the access stairs and landings, access stair and landing tread, door and frame, windows, wall framing, finish wall surfaces, ceiling finish surface, roof shingles and underlayment (replace w/metal roof), lightning protection system and painting/staining.



***Panther Top Fire Tower*** - consists of the removal and replacement of: chain link fencing on the access stairs and landings, windows, wall framing, finish wall surfaces, ceiling finish surface, asphalt shingles and underlayment (replace w/metal roofing), gutter and downspouts, lightning protection system and painting/staining.



***Wauchecha Bald Fire Tower*** - consists of the removal and replacement of: flooring-including floor joists (replace flooring with aluminum grating), removal of interior walls and ceiling, and painting roof and exterior walls.



***Yellow Mountain Fire Tower*** - consists of the removal and replacement of: cable anchoring system, concrete floor, door and frame, metal roof system, painting and installation of a lightning protection system.



The solicitation for this project will be forthcoming. Please check back in the next few weeks for its release and all applicable requirements and related information.

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NO INFORMATION WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE DO NOT CALL ON THIS PROJECT UNTIL THE SOLICITATION HAS BEEN RELEASED.

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