Y -- Clarks Marsh Wildlife Ponds

This contract, titled "Y -- Clarks Marsh Wildlife Ponds," involves the construction of multiple small dams as part of a wildlife habitat enhancement project. The scope of work includes clearing and grubbing the site, removing existing beaver dams, placing embankments, and installing various water control structures such as pipe spillways. Additionally, the project requires the installation of chain link mesh, placement of riprap for erosion control, and the placement of salvaged topsoil to restore the site. The work supports environmental management objectives vital to the restoration and maintenance of the Clarks Marsh area. The contract is a total small business set-aside under the SBA (Small Business Administration) guidelines pursuant to FAR 19.5, and falls within the NAICS code 237990, which covers specialized heavy construction. It is being procured by the Department of Agriculture, specifically through the USDA Forest Service Incident Procurement office located in Boise, Idaho. The solicitation was posted on February 26, 2006, with Joni L Strzelecki serving as the contracting officer and point of contact. The solicitation appears as a presolicitation opportunity, indicating it was in the early phase of procurement at the time of posting.