Y--Sacramento River Bank Protection Project, Steamboat Slough, Cache Slough, Sacramento River Erosion Control sites (SB RM) 16.6R (CS RM) 21.8R (Sac RM) 49.7L and 52.3L located in Sacramento County, CA.

This acquisition is proceeding as a Competitive 8a, Invitation for Bids (IFB). This project is limited to 8A firms located within the Fresno, Sacramento or San Francisco District Offices, or to an 8a firm that has a bona fide office within the Fresno, Sacramento or San Francisco SBA Districts. ALL OTHER FIRMS ARE DEEMED INELIGIBLE TO SUBMIT BIDS. Estimated Cost Range is between $10,000,000 and $20,000,000 This Procurement will be conducted under FSC CODE: Z299, SIC CODE: 1629, NAICS Code: 237990. The size standard for this code is $31,000,000. All questions should be directed to the Contracting Specialist, Rolando Camerino, at +1 (555) 000-0000, FAX: No.: +1 (555) 000-0000, e-mail contact@example.gov. JOB DESCRIPTION: The base contract consists of placing soil filled quarry stone on the upper and lower slopes of several erosion sites along both banks of the Sacramento River and its tributaries. In-stream wood, fascines, and erosion control seeding will also be installed, along with removal and replanting of elderberry shrubs. The options include installation of plantings, plugs, beaver fencing and cages, pole cuttings, irrigation and plant maintenance. A site visit has been tentatively scheduled for 17 June 2008, 9:00 AM. Meet at Garcia Bend Park, Sacramento, California. All BIDS will be due on/about 16 JUL 2008/1:00 pm PDT. The specific date and time will be identified in the solicitation. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT THIS PROJECT MAY BE DELAYED, CANCELED OR REVISED AT ANY TIME DURING THE SOLICITATION, SELECTION, EVALUATION, NEGOTIATION AND/OR FINAL AWARD PROCESS. ORDERING SOLICITATION: Plans and specifications will NOT be provided in hard paper copy or CD-ROM format. The solicitation and all amendments for this acquisition will be posted on a secure Government website known as FedBizOpps (www.fbo.gov) once the RFP is issued. Viewing/downloading documents from FedBizOpps will require prior registration in Central Contractor Registration (www.ccr.gov). If you are a first-time FedBizOpps user, you will also be required to register in FedBizOpps (www.fbo.gov) before accessing the RFP documents. To register, click on the Register Now button in the Vendors Block and follow the instructions. The following information will be required: Central Contractor Registration (CCR) Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN); DUNS Number or Cage Code; Telephone Number; and E-mail Address. Once registered with FedBizOpps, interested parties will then be able to log in and access the RFP documents. Important Note: Solicitation documents can be accessed ONLY through FedBizOpps. Please note that ALL contractors who want to register with FedBizOpps must be CCR registered, and have a MPIN, DUNS number or Cage code. For further information, please click on the FedBizOpps homepage link, Vendor User Guide. The only PLAN-HOLDERS/BIDDERS LIST now available is via FedBizOpps. When viewing the Synopsis/Pre-solicitation Notice, you will click on the ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS to enter your information. This function does not, however, allow you to identify yourself as a Prime or Sub. It is recommended that you identify your category in parentheses at either the beginning or end of your company name. For example: (Prime/Sub) XYZ Construction, or XYZ Construction (Prim/Sub). IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO CHECK FEDBIZOPPS FREQUENTLY FOR ANY AMENDMENTS OR CHANGES TO THE SOLICITATION.