Virginia Lakes Restroom Repair (GAOA)

Virginia Lakes Restroom Repair at Virginia Lakes, Bridgeport Ranger District, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest

NAICS Code: 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction

Classification Code: Z2EZ - Repair or Alteration of Other Industrial Buildings

Project Location: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Bridgeport Ranger District, approximately 15 miles south of Bridgeport, CA on Virginia Lakes Rd TW. The coordinates for the site are Latitude: 38.04810 N, Longitude: 119.26530 W.

Synopsis: This is a pre-solicitation notice for a forthcoming construction project to be issued by the U.S. Forest Service. The project involves the repair and renovation of a double vault restroom and the construction of associated ADA accessible facilities at Virginia Lakes, located in the Bridgeport Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest.

Scope of Work: The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is looking to restore the double vault-style restroom situated within the Virginia Lakes parking lot, nestled in the scenic Bridgeport Ranger District of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This comprehensive project involves various tasks, including the meticulous removal and replacement of all roof flashing, with the possibility of partial replacements if similar flashing is available. It also includes the restoration of shake roof shingles, replacing individual rotten shingles as needed. Furthermore, the project encompasses the replacement of two metal doors and door frames, along with the installation of new door hardware. Additionally, excess bolt studs will be trimmed, and existing 4" x 6" posts will be painted. The project also entails replacing two manhole covers and constructing three gravel-based ADA accessible parking spaces. A concrete pathway will connect these parking spaces to the restroom. Optional enhancements include replacing two logs supporting the 'No Swimming' sign, painting four picnic tables, and replacing four pedestal-style cooking grills.

Base Items:
- Mobilization (11900)
- Grading (Approximately 900 sf) (22450)
- Concrete Sidewalk (033540)
- Treat and Repair Cedar Shingles (073129)
- Flashing - Remove and Replace. Add Chimney Caps to Roof Vents (076200)
- Replace 2 Metal Doors (083110)
- Signs (101400)
- Recycled Plastic Curb Stop (322625)

Optional Items:
- Replace Logs on Sign
- Paint Picnic Tables
- Replace Pedestal Grill with Pilot Rock model ASW-24--B2

Site Information and Limitations:
The following site conditions are considered incidental to the contract and the contractor will not be paid directly for any of the following items:
1. Parking lot will be open to visitors during construction.
2. Contractor shall provide two porta-potties that will be serviced once a week for use by the public during construction.
3. Permits required by County, State, or Federal laws or regulations shall be obtained by the Contractor.
4. Contractor shall provide adequate signing and barricades and take necessary safety measures to protect the public during all construction operations. Contractor shall minimize disturbance of all undisturbed areas.
5. Contractor shall dispose construction debris and/or waste materials off-site at an approved waste facility.
6. Work will not occur on the weekends near Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day.

Important Dates: A site visit is scheduled for June 17, 2024, at 12:00 PM PST at the following coordinates: 38.047981, -119.263176. For scheduling inquiries only, contact dakota.krist@usda.gov (Do not email her questions regarding the actual project). In accordance with the Procurement Integrity Act (41 U.S.C. § 21, 41 USC § 423) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 3.104, potential contractors are strictly prohibited from making direct contact with Federal Government program managers, engineers, or any other personnel seeking products or services other than the contracting officer or contracting specialist responsible for that contract opportunity. The solicitation is anticipated to be issued on or about June 20, 2024. Interested contractors should monitor the SAM.gov website for the actual release of the solicitation. * Please ensure to CC elizabeth.ratcliff@usda.gov in all e-mail scheduling correspondence that is sent to Dakota Krist.*

Contract Type: The U.S. Forest Service intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract.

Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).

Submission Requirements: Details regarding the submission of offers, evaluation criteria, and other pertinent information will be provided in the solicitation.

Point of Contact: Elizabeth Ratcliff at elizabeth.ratcliff@usda.gov

Additional Information: No response to this notice is required. This is not a solicitation for proposals and no contracts shall be awarded from this pre-solicitation notice. The formal solicitation will be published on the SAM.gov website when it is available.