RECOVERY: SHORTCAKE HABITAT IMPROVEMENT Coeur dAlene River RD, Idaho Panhandle NF

THIS CONTRACTING ACTION IS BEING OFFERED UNDER THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT.



The Forest Service has a requirement for stream restoration work in Short Creek. The services required are for furnishing all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals necessary for installing stream enhancement structures such as Angled Step-Downs, Habitat Logs, Log Barbs, and V-Structures.



No pre-proposal site visit will be conducted but offerors are encouraged to visit the site. Offerors are also encouraged to review Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) provision 52.236-3, Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (Apr 1984). Failure of the Contractor to ascertain the nature, location, and conditions which affect the work will not relieve the contractor from the responsibility for successfully performing the work without additional expense to the Government. For additional information regarding the site, contact Wade Jerome at the Coeur dAlene River Ranger District at 208-783-2127 or Tammy Maiolie at the Coeur dAlene River Ranger District at 208-769-3071.



The project cost estimate is between $100,000 and $250,000. Performance and Payment bonds will be required. Davis Bacon wage rates will apply. The total performance period is approximately 60 calendar days from July 15, 2010 or from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).



All responsible sources may submit a proposal which will be considered by the Government. In accordance with FAR 4.1102(a), prospective contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award of a contract. Lack of registration in the CCR on part of the offeror will render a proposal ineligible for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 888-227-2423 or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov//.



The solicitation package is anticipated to be available electronically on April 26, 2010 with an anticipated closing date of May 26, 2010.



NOTE: THIS PRE-SOLICITATION HAS A DUE DATE THAT IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE OFFICIAL DUE DATE WILL BE INDICATED IN THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.



ARRA Requirement: The Awardee will be subject to Section 1512(c) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act which requires each contractor to report on its use of Recovery Funds under the awarded contract. These reports will be made available to the public.



PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE GOVERNMENT PRIOR TO SEEING AND REVIEWING THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.