Y -- Wickiup Reservoir Boat Launches and Parking Areas

The Deschutes National Forest, under the Department of Agriculture, is soliciting proposals for the construction of boat launches and parking areas at Wickiup Reservoir to address inadequate existing facilities. The project scope includes the removal of current boat launches and specific improvements at two locations. At Gull Point Boat Launch, the work involves constructing a jetty and a boat launch while improving the existing parking area. At North Wickiup Boat Launch, the project requires the construction of a new boat launch and a new parking area, alongside improvements to the existing parking facilities. This project, identified by solicitation number AG-04GG-S-07-0043 and NAICS code 237990, is being competed full and open under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. Managed by the office in Bend, Oregon, the procurement process included a pre-bid meeting on October 10, 2007, at the Gull Point Campground. Work was expected to commence in the spring of 2008. Primary points of contact for the contract include Contract Specialist Ben R. McGrane and Procurement Technician Juanita D. Johnson.