RECOVERY - TAS::1409101610 ::TASReplace 20 " Water Pipeline at Saratoga National Fish Hatchery-Saratoga WY

RECOVERY

THIS CONTRACTING ACTION IS ADVERTISED AS A 100% HUBZONE BUSINESS SET ASIDE- RESTRICTED TO HUBZONE BUSINESSES ONLY. THE UPCOMING ACQUISITION WILL FALL UNDER NAICS 237110, WATER MAIN AND LINE CONSTRUCTION WITH A SIZE STANDARD OF $33.5M.

This project includes providing all materials, equipment, and labor required to install new 20" PVC pipeline at Saratoga National Fish Hatchery, Carbon County, WY, as per drawings and specifications that will be attached to the upcoming solicitation. The work includes capping and abandoning the existing 20" steel water pipeline in place.

LOCATION AND INSPECTION OF SITE

Prospective bidders are highly encouraged to visit the work area in order to examine the existing site conditions by making arrangements with the Project Leader. Site Visit information will be listed in the solicitation.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The project will be solicited using SEALED BIDDING process through the issuance of an Invitation for Bid (IFB), with the intent to award a firm fixed price contract to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder as determined through a thorough responsibility determination as per FAR 9.104.

The estimated magnitude of construction is between $250,000.00 and $500,000.00. The total performance period is 120 days from the Notice to Proceed. The solicitation package (IFB) is anticipated to be available electronically on or about 10 JUNE 2009 to all HUB Zone Businesses with an anticipated closing date of 9 JULY 2009. Copies of the solicitation, specifications, and drawings can be obtained at http://www.fedbizopps.gov once available for issuance.

All questions regarding subject requirement shall be submitted in writing to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Attention Steven Gess, P.O. Box 25486, Mail Stop 60181, DFC, Denver, CO 80225 or fax to (303) 236-4334. Email questions may be sent to Steve_Gess@fws.gov. Please include the solicitation number, your company name, address, telephone number, contact name, and fax number on any correspondence mailed or faxed to our office.

CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION WEBSITE:

EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2003, ALL CONTRACTORS MUST BE REGISTERED ON THE CCR WEBSITE AS AN ACTIVE VENDOR IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN AWARD AND TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS AGAINST AN EXISTING AWARD. PLEASE BE SURE YOUR FIRM IS REGISTERED. THE WEBSITE URL IS: http://www.ccr.gov.

ONLINE REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS APPLICATION (ORCA) WEBSITE:

PROPOSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS SHALL COMPLETE ELECTRONIC ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS AT https://orca.bpn.gov IN CONJUNCTION WITH REQUIRED REGISTRATION IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR) DATABASE (SEE FAR 4.1102).

THE AWARDEE WILL BE SUBJECT TO SECTION 1512(c) OF THE RECOVERY ACT WHICH REQUIRES EACH CONTRACTOR TO REPORT ON ITS USE OF RECOVERY FUNDS UNDER THE AWARDED CONTRACT. ALL OF THESE REPORTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE GOVERNMENT PRIOR TO SEEING AND REVIEWING THE SOLICITATION.