RECOVERY - Emerald Creek Road Culvert Repolacement

RECOVERY - This project will be partially or wholly funded under the American Recovery and Reconstruction Act of 2009 (http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h1enr.pdf). Approximately 43% of the project cost is funded using ARRA funds. The remaining value will be funded using typical Forest Service appropriations. Interested offerors are encouraged to review the required clauses and reporting requirements for projects funded under the Act. These documents can be found in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (http://farsite.hill.af.mil or http://www.acquisition.gov/far), current Federal Acquisition circulars (http://www.arnet.gov/far/fac.html) and at the Recovery.gov website. It is anticipated that the award will be 100% set-aside for competitive HubZone firms as there are two or more qualified offerors under the NAICS code that could offer bids. It is anticipated that the NAICS code will be: 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction with a size standard of: $31.0M The Product Service Code is: Z222 Anticipated Contract Type: Competitive and Firm Fixed Price FBO Product Code: Z The Forest Service intends to issue a solicitation for this project using FAR Part 14 procedures for sealed bidding. The solicitation package for this project should be available approximately July 13, 2009 and will be posted on the FEDBIZOPPS website, which will contain all information necessary to formulate and submit a responsive bid. A pre-bid meeting is not expected. The project cost estimate is between $250,000 and $500,000. Performance and Payment Bonds will be required per the Miller Act and Davis-Bacon wage rates will apply. All responsible sources may submit a response which must be timely received to be considered for award by the U.S. Forest Service. In accordance with FAR 4.1102(a), prospective contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor (CCR) database prior to award of a contract. Lack of registration in the CCR on the part of the bidder will render a bidder ineligible for award. Bidders may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or via the Internet at http:www.ccr.gov//. Brief Description of Work: Emerald Creek Road Culvert Replacements: The work consists of removal and replacement of four corrugated steel culverts on the Emerald Creek Road. The work includes but is not limited to stream diversion, erosion control measures, structural excavation, roadway embankment, removing and disposing of existing culverts, furnishing and installing three embeded round corrugated steel culverts and one aluminum structural-plate bottomless box culvert, compaction, riprap, roadway surfacing, furnishing and erecting precast concrete foundation, furnishing and erecting precast concrete headwalls, cast-in-place concrete, crushed aggregate surfacing, and all other incidental items necessary to complete the project in accordance with the plans and specifications.