RECOVRY Rexford-Fortien Slashing and Excavator Piling Project

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

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.

The purpose of this announcement is to make notice that the Forest Service contemplates releasing a solicitation numbered AG-82B1-S-10-0221 on or about March 15, 2010, for the



RECOVERY Rexford-Fortine Slashing and Excavator Piling 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 March 15, 2010 to obtain a copy of the solicitation. All future information about this acquisition will be distributed solely through this website. This notice meets the requirements of FAR 5.201, however, the Forest Service reserves the right not to release a solicitation.



PROJECT DESCRIPTION. The purpose of this performance based contract is to secure services to accomplish stand treatments related to the reduction of fuel loading through slashing and excavator piling. This work may occur on slopes up to 30% and on rocky terrain. This project anticipates multiple awards made on a best value basis.

PROJECT LOCATION. The work is located within the Rexford Ranger District and Fortine Ranger District of the Kootenai National Forest, headquartered in Eureka, Montana and Fortine, Montana.



PARTICIPATION. This project is advertised as a total small business set-aside. The NAICS associated with this work is 115310, Support Activities for Forestry, and the small business size standard is $7 million average annual receipts. All qualified prospective bidders may submit a bid which shall be considered.



FOR MORE INFORMATION. The point of contact for this acquisition is Stephen M. Patton, 907-228-6240 (FAX 907-228-6254).



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.



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