F -- Road Maintenance Cowlitz Valley Ranger District

Road Maintenance Cowlitz Valley Ranger District. The Gifford Pinchot National Forest is soliciting prospective contractors for road maintenance on the Cowlitz Valley Ranger District. This project is partially funded under Title II of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, involving special projects on Federal lands approved through the Lewis County Resource Advisory Committee. Project work consists of: roadside brushing; danger tree removal; road surface & shoulder maintenance; water bar & cross ditch installation; culvert cleaning; and ditch cleaning. Contract will be an Indefinite Quantity, Indefinite Delivery (IDIQ), performance based service contract. Minimum contract amount is $50,000.00. Maximum contract amount is $100,000.00. Contract performance period for this project will begin June 01, 2006, and end November 15, 2006. The NAICS code for this Procurement is 115310, with a Small Business Size Standard of $6.5 million. This solicitation is issued as a 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The estimated issue date for the solicitation is March 31, 2006. Contract will be awarded to the offeror presenting the best value to the Forest Service based upon; price; benefit to the economy of Lewis County; experience; and past performance. Prospective contractors and subcontractors are requested to self-register below to receive notification of any postings concerning this project. The solicitation, and any amendments, will be made available at this Internet site. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered by the Forest Service. For technical information contact Dean Lawrence, Project Manager, at 360-497-1162.Point of Contact Miley Sutherland, Contracting Officer, phone 360-956-2471, fax 360-956-2277. Email your questions to [email protected]