Lakota_Bismarck_Lakes_Dredging_Projects_Black_Hills_NF

The Black Hills National Forest has a need for sediment removal from the following sites: - Site One: Remove an estimated 20,000 C.Y. with an option of an additional 5,000 CY of sediment from Bismarck Lake and hauling sediment to nearby disposal sites to be reshaped at a later date. The lake will be drained in late fall of 2014 with work scheduled to start as soon as ground freezes allowing equipment to operate in the lake basin. - Site Two: Remove an estimated 15,000 C.Y. with an option of an additional 5,000 CY of sediment from Lakota Lake while diverting water through the lake during construction, and hauling sediment to nearby disposal sites to be reshaped at a later date. The lake will be drained in late fall of 2014 with work scheduled to start as soon as ground freezes allowing equipment to operate in the lake basin. Bonding will be required for the full amount of the contract(s) awarded. Bid bond will be required for the 20 percent of the total project bid on. The anticipated value of both projects will be between $350,000.00 and $700,000.00. The use of bio-based products is anticipated in the performance of the contract. Information on Bio-based products can be found at: http://sftool.gov/green-products/8/miscellaneous *To be considered small for purposes of Government procurement, a firm must perform at least 40 percent of the volume dredged with its own equipment or equipment owned by another small dredging concern. The solicitation will be posted by July 2, 2014. The conference will be held: Date: July 9, 2014 Time: 10:00 AM MDT Location: Bismarck Lake. It is the contractor's responsibility to familiarize themselves with the normal terrain. You may Google: Black Hills National Forest - for information on roads, terrain, and other pertinent information. All questions must be submitted in writing to: Brenda Anderson, USDA Forest Service, Northern Tier RMAST, 1019 N Fifth St, Custer SD 57730, Fax to +1 (555) 000-0000, or via email to contact@example.gov. Questions must be received by the end of business on July 10th in order to be considered, any questions received after this date may not be addressed.