F -- West Gate Road Obliteration

The Forest Service contemplates releasing a solicitation numbered AG-0116-S-07-0048 on or about August 7, 2007, for the West Gate Road Obliteration Project. Prospective quoters should visit this FedBizOpps website on or about August 7, 2007, 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. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The work includes rental of a tracked excavator with operator for the purpose of removing logging slash from the road surface and excavation and placement of the adjacent overburden and organic material back onto the road surface to remove deep road incisions. The work also includes excavating stream channels at each road/stream intersection in order to channel stream flows across and away from road surfaces.. PROJECT LOCATION This West Gate project area is located approximately 15 miles from Yakutat, Alaska on Road 9951 off Forest Highway 10. SOLICITATION DETAILS The following preliminary details are provided for the benefit of prospective bidders, but are subject to change in the actual solicitation. Estimated price range; between $25,000 and $100,000. Contract type: firm-fixed-price. Period of performance: 30 days after issuance of notice to proceed. Solicitation type: Request for Quotes, posted on this FedBizOpps website for viewing and printing on or after August 7, 2007. Bid opening date: 21 days after solicitation issuance. Contract award date: within 60 days after bid opening. Notice to Proceed date: approximately September 1, 2007. Required bonds: None. 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-07-0048. In such a case, a copy will be put in the mail. Telephone requests cannot be honored. PARTICIPATION All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. The Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program , see FAR Subpart 19.10. FOR MORE INFORMATIONThe point of contact for this acquisition is Stephen M. Patton, +1 (555) 000-0000 or 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.