Sawtooth Culvert Replacement--Malheur National Forest

This project is to replace a 10 ft diameter pipe arch with a nominal 20’ span, 8 ft rise bottomless structural plate arch on the Malheur National Forest. Project work includes excavation and backfill, dewatering, streambed construction, concrete work, paving and steel structures. Proper signage for the construction detour will also be required. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation and supplies necessary to perform all work required. The period of performance is from an estimated start work date of September 10, 2010 through October 30, 2010. A negotiated, firm-fixed price contract is anticipated. Award will be made to the offeror whose proposal offers the best value to the Government. The estimated construction range of magnitude is between $100,000 and $250,000. Contractors are required to be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR), and the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). The NAICS code for this project is 237310, with a size standard of $33.5 million. The full detailed solicitation with specifications and wage rates will be posted to the https://www.fbo.gov/ website on or about May 5, 2010. At the time specified in the solicitation, offerors may submit their proposals in response to the solicitation. Note that all offers meeting the requirements specified in the solicitation will be considered. Offers will be due on June 9, 2010 with a total award time of approximately 90 days from the date of this notice. This project is being issued under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program and is set-aside for HUBZone small business concerns.