Lyle Trailhead

The purpose of this announcement is to make notice that the Forest Service contemplates releasing a solicitation numbered AG-046W-S-09-0080 on or about September 30, 2009, for the Lyle Trailhead 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 September 30, 2009, 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 consists of soil erosion control, temporary traffic control, selective clearing and grubbing, roadway excavation and embankment construction, stone masonry wall and sign foundation, stone curbing, utility work (water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage and electrical systems), placing aggregate surfacing, asphalt concrete paving, pavement markings, traffic sign installation, landscaping, constructing a restroom and kiosk, and related work, for the Lyle Trailhead of the Klickitat-Rails-to-Trails. The project is located on SR-142 at its junction with SR-14 in Lyle, Washington. State Route 142 junctions with SR-14 approximately 70 miles east of Vancouver, Washington, and approximately 13 miles west of The Dalles, Oregon. 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. PARTICIPATION. This project is a Cascading Set-Aside (Hub-Zone then Small Business). 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 September 30, 2009. Indeed, all prospective bidders are invited to notify the contracting officer of their interest in the acquisition. 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.