Bear Basin Lookout Restoration

Q&A POSTING Q&A Version 1 has been posted SOLICITATION POSTING Requirement: Restoration of the Bear Basin Lookout on the Six Rivers National Forest, California Location: From Crescent City, head north on Highway 101 and turn right (east) on county road 427 (South Fork Road) and continue driving 14 miles. Pavement ends and this road becomes Forest Service Road 16N02. Follow this road for 18 miles. You will see an access road (with a sign) on your left with a gate. Following the access road, it is 0.5 miles from the gate to the cabin. Due to road 17N05 being closed from damage this winter, all access must be obtained via South Fork Road and 16N02 over Ship Mountain. This route is approximately 2 hours long (40 miles one way). This is the only access to the facility at this time until road repairs can be made. 18 miles of this route are not paved and has areas of washout. High clearance 4X4 vehicles is advised. Estimated Magnitude (Price Range): between $25,000 and $100,000 Contract Time: It is estimated the project will start in Spring/Summer 2021, depending on access, and be completed within 30 calendar days. Set Asides: This procurement is being solicited as a small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 237990. The related small business size standard is $39.5 million. Solicitation Info: Solicitation is being conducted under FAR Part 13. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered. Site Visit/Pre-Quote Conference: There Is no organized site visit scheduled. The lookout site is readily accessible. Bonds: A bid guarantee is NOT required to be submitted with quote. If quote is between $35,000 and $100,000, payment bond or ILC will be required for 100% of the award price and be submitted within 10 days after contract award. Inquiries: Any prospective quoter desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective bidders before submission of their quotes. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. Notifications: In accordance with FAR 5.102(d), the government is limiting the availability of the solicitation to electronic medium through this posting to beta.SAM.gov. Notification of any postponements and any amendments to this solicitation will be posted on this website. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to continually view this website for any amendments made to this solicitation. Award notifications will be made to this notice. Early notification will not be made to any quoter except Awarded Contractor.