The purpose of this announcement is to make notice that the Forest Service contemplates releasing a solicitation numbered AG-0116-S-08-0079 on or about August 26, 2008, for the Beaver Lake Trail Extension project. If the solicitation is released, it will be released through this FedBizOpps website, and prospective bidders should visit this FedBizOpps website from time to time on or after August 26, 2008, to obtain a copy of the solicitation. This notice meets the requirements of FAR 5.201. However, the Forest Service reserves the right not to release a solicitation. NOTE REGARDING FEDBIZOPPS LISTINGS. The FedBizOpps website has three separate listings for the Forest Service in Alaska. These are (1) R-10 Alaska Region, Juneau, AK; (2) R-10 Chugach National Forest, Anchorage, AK; and (3) R-10 Tongass National Forest, Ketchikan, AK. Prospective bidders are advised that these three listings are not purely geographic and that a requirement on either the Chugach (Anchorage) or Tongass (Ketchikan) National Forest may be posted under the Regional Office (Juneau) listing. Thus, prospective bidders seeking Forest Service opportunities in Alaska should visit both the appropriate Forest listing (Anchorage or Ketchikan) as well as the Regional listing (Juneau). The solicitation contemplated by this notice will appear under the Ketchikan listing. PROJECT DESCRIPTION. The Beaver Lake Trail Extension project consists of constructing approximately 1.2 miles of new trail. Major work items are aggregate surfacing, stone pitching, log bridges, rest areas, stone steps, boardwalk, and drainage structures. Materials will be collected from native sources and come from offsite sources. The intent of this contract is to provide for the complete project described in the contract. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies and perform all work required to complete the project in accordance with the specifications and provisions of the contract. PROJECT LOCATION. The proposed trail runs between Herring Cove and Beaver Lake. It is accessible by driving seven miles west on the Sitka road system. The Sawmill Creek Campground, located at the Beaver Lake Trailhead, may be used as a campsite and staging area. There are no utilities at the project site. Sitka is located on Baranof Island and is accessible by scheduled airline service, boat, barge, and the Alaska Marine Highway System. Prospective bidders are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed. SOLICITATION DETAILS. The following preliminary details are provided for the benefit of prospective bidders, but are subject to change in the actual solicitation. Contract type: Firm-Fixed Price. Period of performance: Complete by October 1, 2009. Solicitation type: Invitation For Bids, posted on this FedBizOpps website for viewing and printing on or after August 26, 2008. Bid opening date: 30 days after solicitation issuance. Contract award date: within 60 days after bid opening. Notice to Proceed date: within 15 days after contract award. OBTAINING A SOLICITATION. Prospective bidders are expected to obtain the solicitation from the Internet. However, a prospective bidder may request a paper copy by faxing a note to
+1 (555) 000-0000 specifically requesting a paper copy of solicitation AG-0116-S-08-0079. In such a case, a copy will be put in the mail. Telephone requests cannot be honored. PARTICIPATION. This project is a Total Hub-Zone Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. Prospective bidders who wish to provide comments on the set-aside matter should provide these comments to the contracting officer on or before August 22, 2008. Indeed, all prospective bidders are invited to notify the contracting officer of their interest in the acquisition. FOR MORE INFORMATION. The point of contact for this acquisition is Tonya Rymer,
+1 (555) 000-0000 (Fax
+1 (555) 000-0000), U. S. Forest Service, Tongass National Forest, Acquisition Management, 648 Mission Street, Ketchikan AK 99901. AUTOMATIC NOTIFICATION. By registering to receive notification on posted synopses, the reader will be automatically notified via email of any changes to this project. To register, select /Register to Receive Notification/ and follow the steps. Follow the same procedure for each project. PLAN HOLDERS LISTS: The Interested Vendors List (IVL) has replaced the plan holders lists that were previously available with solicitation packages. Access the IVL for all projects through this FedBizOpps website. To register as an interested vendor, select /Register as an Interested Vendor/ and follow the steps. Follow this procedure for EACH project of interest. Use the /Register as an Interested Vendor/ option to add a firm's name to the IVL and then view or print the IVL by selecting /View List of Interested Vendors/ for each project. REGISTRATIONS. In order to receive any contract award, a vendor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). To register a firm in the CCR system, visit http://www.bpn.gov or call
+1 (555) 000-0000 or
+1 (555) 000-0000. To register a firm in the ORCA system, visit http://www.bpn.gov. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
