Y -- Carlanna Lake Trail Construction

The purpose of this contract is to construct the Carlanna Lake Trail. The project consists of a Base Bid including approximately 2,429 linear feet of 36 inch wide crushed aggregate trail, approximately 206 linear feet of 36 inch wide spur trails; Option A including construction of approximately 134 linear feet of 36 inch wide crushed aggregate and boardwalk trail; and Option B including construction of approximately 1,871 linear feet of 24 inch wide crushed aggregate trail and five bridges ranging in length from 12 to 50 feet. The project area is located on Carlanna Lake within the city limits of Ketchikan, Alaska. Ketchikan is located on Revillagigedo Island in Southeast Alaska and is accessible via commercial air, the Alaska Marine Highway ferry and commercial barge service. The estimated price range for this acquisition is $100,000 - $250,000 for the Base Bid and $250,000 - $500,000 for the base plus options. The performance period is 400 calendar days. The Forest Service anticipates issuing the Notice to Proceed on or about September 1, 2006. The solicitation will be posted on FedBizOpps website on or about July 26, 2006 for viewing and printing. Potential offerors are requested to obtain the solicitation from the Internet if at all possible. Alternatively, a hard copy of the solicitation documents may be requested via fax at +1 (555) 000-0000. Fax requests should reference solicitation AG-0116-S-06-0053. Telephone requests will not be honored. Offers will be due approximately 30 calendar days after the solicitation issue date. AUTOMATIC NOTIFICATION: By registering to receive notification on posted synopses, you will be automatically notified via email of any changes to the project. To register, select Register to Receive Notification and follow the steps. Follow the same procedure for EACH project. PLAN HOLDERS LISTS: The Interested Vendors List (IVL) has replaced the plan Holders Lists that was previously available with solicitation packages. Access the IVL for all projects through the FedBizOpps website. To register as an interested vendor, select Register as an Interested Vendor and follow the steps. Follow this procedure for EACH project of interest. Use the Register as Interested Vendor option to add your company name to the IVL and then view or print the IVL by selecting View List of Interested Vendors for each project. In order to receive any contract award, Vendors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). To register your firm in the CCR system, go to: http://www.ccr.gov or by calling +1 (555) 000-0000 or +1 (555) 000-0000. To register your firm in the ORCA system, go to: http://www.bpn.gov. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.