** Attention: 8/6/2024 This solicitation has been amended to post the contractor questions and government answers. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the date/hour specified in the solicitation amendment by downloading the SF-30 document attached to this announcement and returning 1 signed copy to elizabeth.ratcliff@usda.gov. **
** Attention: This solicitation has been amended to extend the deadline to submit questions to August 5, 2024 by 4:30 PM PT and extended the solicitation close date from August 6, 2024 to August 9, 2024 by 12:00 PM PT. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the date/hour specified in the solicitation amendment by downloading the SF-30 document attached to this announcement and returning 1 signed copy to elizabeth.ratcliff@usda.gov. **
Title: Carolyn Creek Trail Bridge (GAOA)
The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, transportation, supervision, expertise, and other incidentals necessary, except as otherwise provided, to successfully complete this project.
Forest: Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest - Bridgeport Ranger
Scope of Work: This project consists of design (taking the government drawings to a fabricator and having them do shop drawings), purchasing, delivering and installing a 27-foot span glulam timber trail bridge with metal railing. The site is roughly one mile up a hiking trail and may require the use of a helicopter for transport. In this case, the contractor would be responsible for coordinating the weight of the various bridge components with the available helicopter. The existing bridge will be removed and disposed of. All nonnative components must be removed from the forest.All work shall be in compliance with the contract documents. Work includes, but is not limited to: purchase, transportation, and installation of a new glulam trail bridge placed on preexisting abutments as per the attached plans, and the removal of the existing bridge structure and components.
Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Magnitude: Between $50,000.00 to $110,000.00
In accordance with FAR 36.204, for construction contracts, we are required to state the magnitude of a project using price ranges, both in terms of its physical characteristics and estimated price range. However, it's crucial to understand that these price ranges are broad categories, and selecting one does not imply that our budget is at the higher end of that range. The intent is to give a general sense of the project's scale without revealing the Government's precise estimate. For instance, if we categorize a project as being "Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000," it doesn't mean our budget is close to $5,000,000. It simply means the estimated cost falls within that bracket. The actual value could be anywhere within that range.
Location: This project is located on a hiking trail with no vehicle access. From Elko, NV drive southeast on NV-227 for 20 miles toward Lamoille, NV. Turn right (South)on NF-660, Lamoille Canyon Road, and drive 11.7 miles to the roads end parking lot. Hike on foot up the island lake trail 1.4 miles to the project site. The bridge is located at the following coordinates:
40.616571, -115.376915
Period of Performance: All construction work to be completed NLT 9/30/2025 (60 Days After Notice to Proceed (NTP)
Site Visit: 07/30/2024 at 11:00 AM PT (Not Mandatory). For scheduling inquiries only, contact dakota.krist@usda.gov. Do not email or ask her questions in person regarding the actual project during the site visit. Please send any of your questions to elizabeth.ratcliff@usda.gov using the "Contractor Questions and Answers" template. In accordance with the Procurement Integrity Act (41 U.S.C. § 21, 41 USC § 423) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 3.104, potential contractors are strictly prohibited from making direct contact with Federal Government program managers, engineers, or any other personnel seeking products or services other than the contracting officer or contracting specialist responsible for that contract opportunity. Please CC elizabeth.ratcliff@usda.gov in all e-mail scheduling correspondence that is sent to Dakota Krist.
Contractor Questions Due No Later Than: 08/02/2024 12:00 PM PT. Use document titled "Contractor Questions and Answers Template" to write down your questions and send it to elizabeth.ratcliff@usda.gov before 08/02/2024 12:00 PM PT.
Request for Proposal Solicitation Close Date: 08/6/2024 12:00 PM PT
Instructions to Bidders: See Section L (Page 40).
Evaluation/Award Factors: See Sections L&M (Pages 40 and 46).
