Recovery-Two Rivers Road Surfacing

Solicitation AG-0489-S-10-0478, issued by the USDA Forest Service, seeks a contractor for the Recovery-Two Rivers Road Surfacing project located in the Crescent Ranger District of the Deschutes National Forest near Bend, Oregon. The project involves the resurfacing of 1.9 miles of Forest Service Road 5830, with an option for an additional 0.8 miles. The scope of work includes mobilization, roadway reconditioning, aggregate surface courses, and temporary traffic control. The estimated project magnitude is between 100,000 and 250,000 dollars, with a target completion date of September 30, 2010. The contract requires strict adherence to Forest Service road construction specifications, including the use of weed-free materials and compliance with Oregon highway construction prevailing wage rates. Because the project is funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, specific signage requirements must be followed. Additionally, the contractor must implement comprehensive fire protection and suppression measures, including the provision of a tank truck with at least 300-gallon water capacity and reliable two-way communication systems for fire reporting. Award decisions are based on sealed offers, bid bonds, and an evaluation of the contractor's past performance and relevant experience.