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RECOVERY Mechanical Fuel Reduction using Chainsaws in the Blowing Rock Project Area - Pisgah National Forest , NC

Awarded

AG-4419-S-10-0104Federal

Submission Closed05/20/2010, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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This fixed price contract, solicitation number AG-4419-S-10-0104, was awarded by the USDA Forest Service for mechanical fuel reduction using chainsaws within the Blowing Rock project area of the Pisgah National Forest in Caldwell County, North Carolina. Funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the project is a 100 percent small business set-aside with an estimated price range between 25,000 and 100,000 dollars. The primary objective is the creation of wildfire urban interface fire breaks along refurbished boundary lines and ridgelines at Round Mountain, John's River, Herman Tracts, and Robbins Gap. The scope of work involves installing approximately 7.4 miles of fire breaks, ranging from 20 to 30 feet in width, covering roughly 22.4 acres. The contractor is responsible for cutting, chipping, and scattering activities while adhering to specific stream buffers and treatment limits. The performance period is set for 150 calendar days following the notice to proceed. Compliance requirements include adherence to Department of Labor wage determinations for forestry and land management services in North Carolina, as well as protections for migrant and seasonal agricultural workers.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → USDA Forest Service-Spoc East

Contract Value

$41,889

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

Pisgah National Forest Blowing Rock - Caldwell County, NC, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

WINTER SUN CONSTRUCTION, LLC

Award Issued Date

05/19/2010, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

1 page · sow

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solicitation

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6 pages · wage-determination

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1 page · other

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PhaseAwarded

PostedNov 10

Presolicitation

Type ChangedApr 26

Presolicitation → Solicitation

AwardedMay 19

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

05/20/2010, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Forest Service-Spoc East

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWashington, DC, 202500001, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Forest Service-Spoc East

Office AddressWashington, DC, 202500001, USA

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Mark L KamholtzContract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Gary S. BaberContracting Officer

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Full Description

*RECOVERY* This solicitation is for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The USDA - Forest Service intends to award a Firm Fixed price Contract for the following project: Located on the Pisgah National Forest in North Carolina, this project calls for creation of fire breaks via mechanized equipment (chainsaws) along specified ridgelines and boundary lines in the Blowing Rock project area Price range: Between $25,000 and $100,000 This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.10) ********************************************************************************************************* IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION ********************************************************************************************************* ******** IMPORTANT ******** No site visit has been scheduled for this project. Anyone wishing to visit the site may contact Greg Phillip @ +1 (555) 000-0000 and request, time and availability permitting, to arrange to visit the project location. ====================================================== Instructions to Bidders Please submit 2 copies of completed: Section A (SF1449) , Section B (Schedule of Items) and a narrative/supporting documentation addressing your firms qualifications as they apply to Section M (Evaluation Factors). Bids due ========= NOTICE: Quotations must be received NO LATER THAN 12:00pm EST on May 10, 2010 ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE SENT TO THE FOLLOWING: USDA FOREST SERVICE - EROC EAST 1720 PEACHTREE ROAD NW - Suite 700 ATLANTA, GA., 30309 Attn. Mark Kamholtz or Lisa Browning Please also clearly reference the solicitation number AG-4419-S-10-0104 on the outside of the mailer/package. Please write your DUNS and TIN number in Box 17A of the SF1449. ****************************************************** NO FAXES, E-MAILS OR OTHER ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ****************************************************** All vendors are required to be registered in both ORCA and the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be considered for award. http://www.ccr.gov/