Reconstruct Spanish Creek Campground, Plumas NF

The USDA-FS is posting a pre-solicitation notice for the purpose of informing industry that a solicitation for construction work is projected to be posted for the following: The Plumas National Forest requires the reconstruction of the Spanish Creek Campground on the Plumas National Forest. The project is located adjacent to State Highway (SR) 70 approximately 11.5 miles north of Quincy, CA. Campground entrance is at: N 40 1.63', W 120 57.86'. Work includes construction of: five accessible campsites including paved (AC) campsite pads and spur widening, four walk-in camp sites, localized roadway widening, traffic barriers and bollards, removal of existing steel water tank and replacement with a 20,000 Gal. bolted steel water tank, extension and connections to existing water distribution system. Excavation, embankment and placement of rock and riprap are included. Camping and Housing: The campground will be closed during construction. Contractor will be permitted to stay in the camp however, will be required to provide potable water and all sanitation facilities. Limited electrical service may be available. There is no waste dump at this location. The solicitation is scheduled to be posted o/a 27 March 2013. The projected response due date is 24 April 2013. All work will be accomplished IAW the Statement of Work (SOW), Maps and Attachments (which will be available in the solicitation) and all applicable regulatory guidance. The Contractor shall provide everything--including, but not limited to, all equipment, supplies, transportation, labor, and supervision--necessary to complete the project, except for that which the contract clearly states is to be furnished by the Government. Contractors are encouraged to do a site visit-see 52.236-27 in future solicitation. The award will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Construction contract, subject to the Davis Bacon Act with a projected magnitude of construction price range of $250,000.00-$500,000.00. The proposed performance period is 151 days. This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, with a primary North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) of 237110 and a related small business size standard of $33.5 Million. Interested parties are advised to ensure they are registered in the System for Award Management www.sam.gov. This notice is not a request for proposals and proposals received as a result of this pre-solicitation notice will not be accepted or evaluated. All questions must be submitted by email to hiblack@fs.fed.us. No telephone questions will be accepted. This notice is the only official notice of solicitation. Contracting Office Address: Central California Acquisition Service Area (Region 5) Tahoe National Forest 631 Coyote Street. Nevada City, CA 95959 Point of Contact(s): Heidi I Black, Contract Specialist