Recovery road 23 paving and reconstruction-olympic national forest, washington

RECOVERY ROAD 23 PAVING AND RECONSTRUCTION-OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST, WASHINGTON



THIS IS AN AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT OF 2009 (ARRA) PROCUREMENT



The purpose of this announcement is to make notice that the Forest Service contemplates releasing a solicitation numbered AG-0489-S-10-0369 on or about March 29, 2010, for ROAD 23 PAVING AND RECONSTRUCTION-OLYPIC NATIONAL FOREST. 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 29, 2010, to obtain a copy of the solicitation. This notice meets the requirements of FAR 5.201.



PROJECT DESCRIPTION. The U.S. Forest Service, EROC-NW, has a requirement for ROAD 23 PAVING AND RECONSTRUCTION-OLYMPIC NATIONAL FOREST, WASHINGTON. This project includes but is not limited to reconstruction and paving of 1.1 miles of Forest Road 23 on the HOOD CANAL RANGER DISTRICT. Work includes construction staking, clearing and grubbing, earthwork, installation of culverts, removing existing asphalt surfacing, haul of unsuitable materials, placement and compaction of aggregate base course, paving with hot asphalt mix, chip sealing, pavement marking, signage, temporary and permanent traffic control, seeding and mulching.



The magnitude of construction for this acquisition is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. The Government intends to award a negotiated firm fixed price contract.



Work must be completed by October 30, 2010 assuming an effective start date no later than June 15, 2010.



This solicitation will be issued on a full and open competition basis. A negotiated solicitation requiring both technical proposals and price proposals will be issued. Award will be made to the offeror whose overall proposal affords the best overall value to the government. A 20% bid guarantee is required to be submitted with the offer. Payment and Performance Bonds are required from the awarded Contractor. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the agency.