Y -- Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge

Synopsis: Sealed bids from all business concerns will be accepted for Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge, Project RRP-LOP 10(1), in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, Solicitation Number DTFH71-06-B-00009, this project was originally advertised under Solicitation Number DTFH71-05-R-00005. The project includes upgrading Lake Long road to a two-lane gravel road, improving drainage, and rehabilitating three parking areas. The project is expected to fall within the price range of $1,000,000 to 5,000,000. Bid documents should be issued on or about January 15, 2006. Bids will be due on or about February 15, 2006 at the EFLHD in Sterling, Virginia. Annual Representations and Certifications FAR 52.204-8 (Jan 2005). The Representations and Certifications must be filled-in online at http://orca.bpn.gov/. The required Annual Form Vets-100 must also be filled-in online at http://vets100.cudenver.edu/ per FAR 52.222-37. Use Internet address http://www2.efl.fhwa.dot.gov/Documents.aspx to check for availability of bid documents. All bid documents can be directly downloaded from this website. Documents will no longer be mailed. Register to receive Email Notification to automatically be notified when a document is added or updated for a specific project. Please send all questions concerning construction projects to [email protected]. Include the solicitation number, project name and number, requesting firm and address, a point of contact and telephone number. Requests for 'faxing' or overnight mailing will not be accepted. ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) The Department of Transportation (DOT), offers working capital financing and bonding assistance for transportation related contracts. DOT's Bonding Assistance Program (BAP) offers bid, performance and payment bonds on contracts up to $1,000,000. DOT's Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers lines of credit to finance accounts receivable. Maximum line of credit is $750,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. IMPORTANT PAYMENT REQUIREMENT In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart part 4.1102, prospective contractors shall be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award of a contract. Also FAR clause 52.232-33 requires CCR registration for payment. CCR registration is available on line at the following Internet web address: www.ccr.gov. IMPORTANT SUBCONTRACTING PLANS REQUIREMENT Required from all “other than Small business” when requirement is expected to exceed $500,000 ($1,000,000 for construction) [FAR 19.702]. Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Technical Representative, and Small Business Specialist are responsible for approving a reasonable and realistic plan. [FAR 19.705-4] [TAM 1219.201(e)(6)]. Legislated subcontracting goals: 5% Small Disadvantaged Business, 5% Small Women-owned Business Concern, 3% Small Disadvantaged Veteran-owned Small Business. Copy of each subcontracting plan (or contractor statement that no subcontracts are to be awarded) must be provided to Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization prior to close of negotiations, (or notice to proceed with IFB) [TAM 1219.705-5 and -6]. PLEASE NOTE For security reasons, individuals requiring access to the EFLHD must present a valid photo ID and be escorted to their destination by a Government employee. Due to new security provisions, all visitors attending bid openings are urged to arrive at least 1 hour prior to scheduled bid opening. All visitors must register with the receptionist in Room 100. An employee will collect the bids and escort visitors to a waiting room. Prior to bid opening, a Government employee will escort all bidders to the bid opening. Unescorted visitors will be denied entry and no exceptions will be made.