Touchet Corral Culvert Replacement Project

Added: Apr 12, 2010 12:10 pm

Touchet Corral is located approximately 20 miles south of Dayton, WA. Head south on Touchet RD for 20 miles, turn onto Forest Road 6400700. The stream crossing is immediately after the intersection of Rd 64 and Rd 6400700.



The Touchet River passes under Forest road 6400700 through a 6ft diameter corrugated metal pipe (CMP) which serves as a barrier to T&E and native fish.



The U.S. Forest Service, Umatilla National Forest has a requirement for the removal of the existing culvert and the installation of a precast/prefabricated structure. Also included is stream simulation work in the channel. This work includes placing rock for steps and streambed. De-watering is required for this project which includes re-directing the river for the duration of the project and installing erosion and pollution controls devices during installation of the new structure and stream simulation work within schedule and in compliance with drawings and specifications. The period of performance will be 60 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. There is a limited window of time for in-stream work between July 15th to August 20th.



A negotiated, firm-fixed price contract is contemplated requiring submission of both a technical (questionnaire) and price proposal. Award will be made to the offeror whose proposal offers the best value to the Government. The magnitude of the government estimate is between $100,000 and $250,000.



Contracting Office Address is Wallowa-Whitman NF, P.O. Box 907, Baker City, OR 97814. Place of Performance is Umatilla National Forest, Pendleton, OR. Points of contact are Jane Stuessy, CO, (541)523-1240 and Paul Gerber, COR, (541)278-3781.



Solicitation will be available for download from FedBizOpps website at http://www.fbo.gov on or about April 23rd, 2010. A bid bond will be required with proposal submission and performance and payment bonds will be required after award.



Note: prospective awardee shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) data base prior to award. Information on registration may be obtained via the internet at: http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423. All contractors and vendors must complete the electronic version of the Representations and Certifications (Section K in Solicitations) in the ORCA system. The ORCA site is http://www.bpn.gov - click on the Online Reps and Certs Application.