SPECIAL NOTICE

Description(s): THIS IS AN AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) PROCUREMENT. The resulting contract will utilize funds provided by the AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) of 2009; interested parties are notified that the inclusion of unique provisions required in implementing the Act, including those for significant reporting and transparency, will be required of the successful bidder. RECOVERY Coeur d'Alene River Bridge at Jordan Creek Rehabilitation Project. Jordan Creek Bridge Rehab: The intent of the contract is to rehabilitate an existing steel pony truss bridge over the Coeur D'Alene River near Jordan Creek on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. This project includes removing unsound concrete, placing cast-in-place concrete, replacing treated timber bearing sills, replacing timber bridge rail and curb, replacing treated timber floor beam nailers, replacing existing nail laminated deck with a glued laminated deck, furnishing and installing treated timber running plank, gabion basket shoulder stabilization, hauling and placing aggregate surfacing, erosion and pollution control, partial stream diversion, contractor construction quality control and all other incidental items necessary to complete the project in accordance with the plans and specifications. The precise details of performing the work are not stipulated except as considered essential for the successful completion of the work. Furnish all labor, material, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to complete the work according to the contract. Project Location. The Jordan Creek Bridge can be reached from the Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District office in Smelterville, Idaho by traveling West on I-90 for 6 miles and taking Exit 43 (Kingston). Turn left on FH9 and travel Northeast up the North Fork of the Coeur d'Alene River for 23 miles to Prichard, Idaho. Bear left at the Pritchard - Y and travel 6.1 miles on Forest Road 208 to the junction of Forest Roads 208 and 412. Turn right on Road 412 and travel 22.3 miles to the bridge location. The project is located on Road 412 at Mile Post 23.4 in the Coeur D'Alene River Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forest in Section 17, T. 53 N., R. 3 E., Shoshone County, Idaho. There is no pre-bid/pre-conference scheduled for this effort. The project cost estimate is between $100,000 and $500,000. Performance and payment bonds will be required per the Miller Act and Davis Bacon wage rates will apply. All responsible HUBZONE sources may submit a bid which will be considered by the Government. In accordance with FAR 4.1102(a), prospective contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award of a contract. Lack of registration in the CCR on the part of the offeror will render an offeror ineligible for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 888-227-2423 or via the internet at http://www.ccr.gov//. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUMBITTED IN WRITING TO THE PRIMARY/SECONDARY POINTS OF CONTACT LISTED BELOW. QUESTIONS WILL BE TAKEN UNITL 10 DAYS PRIOR TO BID CLOSING.