RECOVERY - HQ Building Historical Restoration Phase II - International Institute of Tropical Forestry

The contract involves a project funded entirely by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) aimed at infrastructure improvements within the Jardin Botanico of Puerto Rico in San Juan Ward County. Key activities include the construction of retention ponds, swales, grass paver parking areas, driveways, new sidewalks, and ramps. Additionally, the project scope covers relocating and repairing the water back-up system and installing a new water distribution system connected to the existing water line. The project is specifically designated for an 8(a) certified contractor, limiting the pool of eligible bidders. This effort is associated with the USDA Forest Service and falls under the NAICS code 236210, which pertains to commercial and institutional building construction. The solicitation, referenced as AG-4419-S-10-0734, was posted in June 2010 and is managed through the Forest Service's eastern regional office based in Washington, D.C. Contacts for the project include Contract Specialist Monica Shaw and Contracting Officer Cassandra Carey, both reachable for inquiries. The project represents a phase II historical restoration for the HQ Building at the International Institute of Tropical Forestry.