Supply and Delivery of a Precast Box Culvert with Curbs and Footings for the Bridger-Teton National Forest

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested.

Quotes are being solicited by the USDA, Forest Service from eligible small business firms for the supply and delivery of a predesigned, precast three-sided concrete box culvert with curbs and footings. The structure shall have an inside span of no less than 12 feet and no greater than 13 feet, and the rise of the box culvert legs shall be 8 feet. The total width of the structure shall be 20 feet, accommodating a driving width of 18 feet after curb installation. Typical curb dimensions are 2 feet in height and 1 foot in width. The driving surface on the bridge will be 6-inch aggregate. The structure shall be Professional Engineer stamped with an HL-93 vehicle rating and will be in accordance with the latest LRFD Bridge Design Specifications. For footing design, assume 1800 psf soil bearing pressure. The precast pieces will be made from 4500 psi concrete. All individual elements shall be positively connected together after fabrication to ensure the structure assembly shall fit together properly, weld plates are typical. The culvert has been site-designed to accommodate the 100-year flood. The ordinary high water is 3-feet below the road surface.

The structure shall be delivered to the construction site located on the Bridger-Teton National Forest lands. From US189, 1 mile south of LaBarge, WY, turn west on the LaBarge Creek Road (County Road 315). Travel approximately 25 miles to the Bridger-Teton National Forest Boundary. Continue for approximately 3.5 miles to Shafer Creek.

The contractor shall be responsible for offloading the structure at the construction site since there is no unloading equipment on site. Delivery of the structure shall occur on or before June 1, 2016.

All future information about this acquisition, including amendments, will be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. Vendors are required to be registered in the System for Award Management database (SAM) https://www.sam.gov. All responsible sources may submit a response to this announcement which will be considered by this agency.

Delivery Date: Delivery of the structure shall occur on or before June 1, 2016.

Quotes are due by 1:00 p.m., April 14, 2016, at IDAWY Acquisition Service Center, 1405 Hollipark Drive, Idaho Falls, ID 83401, ATTN: Kellie Shaw. Fax quotes WILL NOT be accepted.