Wetland Reserve Program (WRP) Restoration: Construction of Low Water Crossing, Ditch Plugs, and Shallow Water Ponds

THIS IS A TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE PROCUREMENT. The Small Business size standard is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, which is $36.5 million average annual income.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
These projects are funded through the Wetland Reserve Program (QWRP) of the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). These projects serve three distinct purposes. The first purpose is to restore the sites to their existing hydrology by removing portions of a constructed road that has blocked inundation of low areas from tidal, brackish waters. The second purpose if these projects is to maintain landowner access, as well as provide government inspection access to the site. The third and final purpose is to create shallow water areas for enhancing migratory bird habitat.

LOCATION AND LAYOUT
The work consist for this wetland restoration project includes the construction of 19 improvements on 3 adjoining wetland easements. The improvements include installing six (6) articulating concrete block low water crossings with associated slope protection and spoil waste berms, four (4) cattle guard crossings with associated slope protection, and nine (9) shallow water ponds.

Estimated quantities of major items of work are:
1. Mobilization/Demoblization (lump sum)
2. Excavation, Common, Sea-Dan Ranches (25425 cubic yards)
3. Sand Fill (171 cubic yards)
4. Gravel Fill (223 cubic yards)
5. Rock Riprap (368 tons)
6. Cattle Guards (4 each)
7. Geotextile (1746 Square Yard)
8. Articulated Concrete Block Mattresses (8000 Square Feet)
9. Site Preparation, Class A (4 each)
10. Site Preparation, Class B (6 each)

SUMMARY
Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, supervision and incidentals required to perform the work in accordance with the contract's term and conditions and specifications.

PERFORMANCE TIME
This WRP project must be completed no later than 76 calendar days (holidays and weather days not included) after the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

ESTIMATED PRICE RANGE
Estimated price range is between $250,000 and $500,000.

PRE-BID/PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE
The Government is planning a pre-bid/pre-proposal conference and site visit, during which potential offerors may obtain a better understanding of the work required.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM)
All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for an award of a federal contract. For information regarding registration, go to www.sam.gov.

The solicitation will be available for viewing and/or downloading from the Federal Business Opportunity website at www.fbo.gov on or about March 13, 2015.

THIS IS A TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ). The Small Business size standard is based on the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, which is $36.5 million average annual income.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
These projects are funded through the Wetland Reserve Program (QWRP) of the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). These projects serve three distinct purposes. The first purpose is to restore the sites to their existing hydrology by removing portions of a constructed road that has blocked inundation of low areas from tidal, brackish waters. The second purpose if these projects is to maintain landowner access, as well as provide government inspection access to the site. The third and final purpose is to create shallow water areas for enhancing migratory bird habitat.

LOCATION AND LAYOUT
The work consist for this wetland restoration project includes the construction of 19 improvements on 3 adjoining wetland easements. The improvements include installing six (6) articulating concrete block low water crossings with associated slope protection and spoil waste berms, four (4) cattle guard crossings with associated slope protection, and nine (9) shallow water ponds.

Estimated quantities of major items of work are:
1. Mobilization/Demoblization (lump sum)
2. Excavation, Common, Sea-Dan Ranches (25425 cubic yards)
3. Sand Fill (171 cubic yards)
4. Gravel Fill (223 cubic yards)
5. Rock Riprap (368 tons)
6. Cattle Guards (4 each)
7. Geotextile (1746 Square Yard)
8. Articulated Concrete Block Mattresses (8000 Square Feet)
9. Site Preparation, Class A (4 each)
10. Site Preparation, Class B (6 each)

SUMMARY
Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, materials, supervision and incidentals required to perform the work in accordance with the contract's term and conditions and specifications.

PERFORMANCE TIME
This WRP project must be completed no later than 76 calendar days (holidays and weather days not included) after the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

ESTIMATED PRICE RANGE
Estimated price range is between $250,000 and $500,000.

PRE-BID/PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE
The Government is planning a pre-bid/pre-proposal conference and site visit, during which potential offerors may obtain a better understanding of the work required.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM)
All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for an award of a federal contract. For information regarding registration, go to www.sam.gov.

The solicitation will be available for viewing and/or downloading from the Federal Business Opportunity website at www.fbo.gov on or about March 13, 2015.