RECOVERY - GRAND ISLAND NRA TRAIL CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT ON THE HIAWATHA NATIONAL FOREST, MICHIGAN

The contract involves a construction project to remove and replace existing culverts on the east rim of the Grand Island National Recreation Area within the Hiawatha National Forest, located in Alger County, Michigan. It is funded entirely by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and has an estimated cost range between $25,000 and $100,000. This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside, meaning only small business entities are eligible to bid. The solicitation, issued under number AG-4419-S-10-0457, was made available through FedBizOpps with all vendors required to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration before contract award. The project is managed by the USDA Forest Service, with the office located in Washington, DC, and the place of performance in Escanaba, Michigan. Key contacts for the solicitation include Contract Specialists Joann K. Doughty and Monica Shaw, who can be reached via provided emails and phone numbers for questions or clarifications. The NAICS code for this project is 237990, relating to heavy civil construction, and solicitation documents and specifications can be accessed online for potential bidders to review the scope and requirements in detail.