*Recovery* Trail Maintenance #12 - Nantahala National Forest, NC

*RECOVERY* This is a combined synopsis/solicitation 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. This project involves: ** Glen Falls Trail: Maintain and/or reconstruct the 1.5 mile Glen Falls Trail and side trails to meet USFS standards for hiking trails; the upper 0.6 mile is Trail Class 4, lower section is Class 3. Work includes, but may not be limited to, restoring & resurfacing trail tread; installing or maintaining grade dips & other drainage structures; installing or maintaining steps, handrails & cribbing walls; brushing-out, logging-out & felling hazard trees. Specific maintenance, construction, and reconstruction needs are identified in attached Trail Log. ** Glen Falls Trail Observation Plantforms: Demolish & remove metal railings and timber walls at existing observation platforms, and construct four new obsevation platforms with railings per attached drawings & specifications. 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 ************************************************************************************************************* An organized site visit has been scheduled for: Date: May 14, 2010 Time: 9:00am EST Those interested in attending will meet at: Southern Research Station 200 W.T. Weaver Blvd. Asheville, NC 28801 Please enter at the front / main entrance, sign in at the front desk and they will direct you to the conference room. ************************************************** For information contact the PM Kathryn Moore at +1 (555) 000-0000 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 21, 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-10-0583 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 and current in both ORCA and the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) to be considered for award. , http://www.ccr.gov/