Recovery--Y--LDTDF0500000-ndfo schnell campground repa

RECOVERY-LDTDF0500000-NDFO SCHNELL RECREATION AREA TRAIL UPGRADES.THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED FROM THE AMERICAN RECOVERY REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) OF 2009.Please be advised that the awardee will be subject to Section 1512(c) of the Recovery Act, which requires that each prime contractor, and first tier subcontractors, report on its Recovery Act funds under the awarded contract. These reports will be made available to the public. For more information go to www.recovery.gov.The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) intends to issue a Request for Quotation (RFQ) to award a single, firm fixed-price contract for furnishing labor, equipment, and materials to upgrade the existing walking trails at Schnell Recreation Area. The trail will convert from a natural trail to a constructed trail with aggregate tread. Work will include but is not limited to construction of trail typical along walking path, placing and compacting crushed aggregate base on the trail, and construction of trail features to enhance the trail such as trail switchbacks and trail tread drainage dips (water bars). Work under this contract is located approximately 3 miles northeast of Richardton, ND.The period of performance is 100 days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Estimated price range is between $25,000 and $100,000.The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 238910. The Solicitation is tentatively scheduled to be posted on or about January 7, 2010 at https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect. No hard copies of the solicitation will be issued. The receipt of quotes is tentatively scheduled for February 4, 2010. This solicitation is open to both large and small businesses under the Small Business Competetive Demonstration Program. Please check the solicitation and any amendments for all required documentation to be submitted.