RECOVERY: Walch Meadow Fence Construction, ROgue River-Siskiyou National Forest

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



The project is for the construction of a barbed wire let-down exclosure fence with wire gates and stream crossings. Work includes but is not limited to clearing along the fence line and with minimal disturbance to the terrain; removal of structures and obstructions; post hole excavation; apply barbed and woven wire. Access and material transport routes to the project site are limited to foot travel, pack animal and/or ATV. ATV use is limited to dry soil and only in the fence clearing area.



The resulting contract will utilize funds provided by the AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) OF 2009. Interested parties are notified that the inclusion of unique provisions required in implementing the Act, including those for significant reporting and transparency, will be required of the successful bidder.



***ESTIMATED ISSUE DATE OF SOLICITATION electronically in Federal Business Opportunities is March 9, 2010.***The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications. Project site is located on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest in Jackson County Oregon.



The Government's Estimate is between $25,000 and $100,000. This proposed procurement listed herein is set-aside for Emerging Small Businesses per FAR 19.10 The Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Estimated start work date is June 15, 2010. For additional information, contact Scott Blower at the Grants Pass Interagency Office: 541.471.6745. QUOTES ARE DUE: APRIL 5, 2010.



REGISTRATIONS: In order to receive any contract award, a vendor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and On-line 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.



Location: This project is located in Jackson County, OR, within the Cascade Mountains, on the South Butte Range Allotment between Medford and Klamath Falls Oregon. The project area is 40 miles from Medford, south of Highway 140; east of Forest Road 3700 and part of the fence will follow the Forest Road 3705 (Township 37S, Range 4E, Section 15). Directions: From Hwy 140, turn south on FS Road 37 (Big Elk Road), then east on Road 3705. Project area is roughly 1.6 miles from 37/3705 junction at the mapped location.