Recovery--road 2810 repair and culvert replacement

RECOVERYROAD 2810 REPAIR AND CULVERT REPLACEMENT



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



RECOVERY- ROAD 2810 REPAIR AND CULVERT REPLACEMENT, DARRINGTON RANGER DISTRICT, SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASHINGTON.



The purpose of this announcement is to make notice that the Forest Service contemplates releasing a solicitation numbered AG-0489-S-10-0188 on or about January 29, 2010, for the ROAD 2810 REPAIR AND CULVERT REPLACEMENT 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 29, 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. The U.S. Forest Service, EROC-NW, servicing Region 6 has a requirement for ROAD 2810 REPAIR AND CULVERT REPLACEMENT. This project consists of repairs and upgrades of drainage structures along Forest Road (FSR) 2810 & 2811, on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest (Darrington Ranger District). The project includes the removal of existing culverts, installation of new culverts, riprap, roadside drainage ditch reconstruction, surface rock placement, and installation of under drains, M.S.E. walls, and asphalt patching



The contractor shall supply all services, labor, equipment and material, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals except those items, if any, listed as Government-furnished property needed to perform the following: ROAD 2810 REPAIR AND CULVERT REPLACEMENT in compliance with its terms, specifications, and provisions.



The magnitude of construction for this acquisition is between $100,000 and $250,000

The Government intends to award a negotiated firm fixed price contract.



PARTICIPATION. This project is 100% set aside for Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZONE). The North American Classification System Code (NAICS) is 237310. The size standard is $33.5 Million. Contractors are required to be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). Contractors are a required to be certified by the Small Business Administration, registered with the Central Contract Registration (CCR) and the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). The solicitation with specifications and Davis Bacon Contract Act wage rates will be posted to the FedBizOps website www.fbo.gov.



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.