South fork chimney flue repairs

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a small business contractor to perform chimney flue repairs at the South Fork Guard Station located in the Pleasant Grove Ranger District of the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest in Utah. The solicitation involves repairing North and South chimney flues, replacing chimney flashing, modifying the chimney top metal cover, and includes an optional northwest metal gable rake flashing cover replacement. Contractors must be prepared to provide technical specifications for sheet metal flashing, trim assemblies, and ductwork, with a focus on quality materials and precise installation. The technical evaluation will consider factors including past performance, contractor experience, timeliness, and price competitiveness. Key dates include a mandatory site visit on December 4, 2024 at 10:00 AM MT, a deadline for questions by December 5, 2024 at 10:00 AM MT, and quotes due by December 11, 2024 at 11:00 AM MT.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 238350 with a size standard of $16.5 million, targeting finish carpentry contractors. The estimated project value is less than $25,000, with a performance period of 120 calendar days from the award date, requiring the contractor to commence work within 10 days of contract award. The specific location is approximately 5.14 miles up American Fork Canyon on Highway 92 in Utah County, situated at geographical coordinates 40.453062N 111.661194W. Wage rates will be governed by the Davis-Bacon Act wage determination UT20240037, which establishes minimum hourly rates for various construction trades. The project is expected to be awarded around December 13, 2024, with potential weather-related extensions to the performance timeline. Contractors must comply with federal wage requirements, including minimum hourly rates established by Executive Orders 14026 and 13658.