Winding Branch AOP (Culvert Replacement) - Hoosier National Forest

Sources Sought Notice This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE to identify firms capable of and interested in submitting a bid for a construction project on the Hoosier National Forest. This project consists of providing all labor, material, equipment, transportation and supervision required to remove and replace an existing 84" metal culvert with a metal multi-plate arch pipe with footers. This project is located on Forest Service (FS) Road 1141.000 within the Indian and Celina Recreation Area in Perry County, Indiana. Major items of work include, but are not limited to: sample and test to determine compaction requirements; remove existing 84" metal pipe; remove existing guardrail within the project area and reinstall when project is complete; furnish and install a metal multi-plate arch pipe; reconstruct streambed after pipe installation using native materials; repave area with 4" depth of asphalt; seed and mulch disturbed area; install erosion control fencing; and an option item to install the 84" metal pipe in a small drain within the project area. The NAICS for this project is 237310 with a size standard of $33.5 million. The Government's estimated price range is between $100,000 and $250,000. The period of performance will be 396 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. Responses to this notice will be used to determine whether this project will be pursued as an 8(a), HUBZone, or a total small business set-aside. Vendors who have experience in this type of construction and intend to submit a bid are requested to submit a response to this notice via fax or e-mail. Fax responses should be sent to Anita Young at 573-364-6844 or e-mailed to [email protected]. Responses must reference AG-64R4-S-13-0016HNF and include: 1) a positive statement of your intention to submit a bid for the solicitation, 2) a clear description of experience in performing similar projects, and 3) your 8(a), HUBZone or small business eligibility as determined by the NAICS code and size standards applicable to this project. Responses are due no later than 4:30 p.m. central time on July 8, 2013. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. No basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this notice or Government use of any information provided. The Government reserves the right to consider a small business, 8(a) or HUBZone set aside arrangement as determined to be appropriate for this procurement. NO TELEPHONE OR WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR SOLICITATION OR POSTING STATUS. When available, the resultant pre-solicitation notice and solicitation will be posted at this website.