Sources Sought and Comments Solicited This is to clarify that not only are potential sources and potential source information being sought but that comments are also invited on any of the published documents concerning this draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Potential sources and comments to this PWS may respond by mail, email, or fax to the Contracting Officer shown below. The USDA Forest Service Region 5, Pacific Southwest, seeks potential sources under an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-76 Cost Study to perform services for Road Maintenance on National Forests throughout the State of California. This notice serves to follow-up the second 30 day notice for this project as required by Circular A-76. The U.S. Forest Service, Region 5, manages a road system of approximately 44,000 miles. The roads vary from single lane native surfaced roads that are closed to public use to double lane paved roads that are open to the public year round. The roads are primarily located in mountainous terrain. The study will include road maintenance, decommissioning, construction, and reconstruction activities. The study will include planned and emergency response activities. This listing should be considered neither final nor all-inclusive at this time. While the study being advertised is certain to occur, the amount of contract-related information available for publication at this time is limited. Available at http://www2.eps.gov/spg/USDA/FS/9A63/RFP-IBET-17-03-092C/listing.html an made a part of this notice are 1) A document titled ?Draft Road Maintenance PWS Explanations? indicating a) Contract Term, b) Contract Time, c) Contract Type, d) Bid Schedule and Grouping of Items, and e) Contract Award, 2) Sections C.1 ? C.6, 3) Technical Exhibits showing a) Specifications, b) Typical Sections, c) Fire Plan, d) Forest Information to include i) Locality Maps, ii) Road Mileage Tables, iii) Historical Workload Tables, iv) Work Restrictions, and v) Government Furnished Property (Facilities and Materials). For the portions of work that pertain to the Service Contract Act, the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this study is 237310 (Street Maintenance or Repair) and the size standard for small business is $28.5 million. For the portions of work that pertain to the Davis-Bacon Act Wages, the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this study is 237310, (Road, except elevated, Construction) and the size standard for small business is $28.5 million. Firms capable of performing the described services are invited to submit (by mail, fax, or email) a description of their capabilities and experience to: Alan M. James, 631 Coyote Street, Nevada City, CA 95959, fax:( 530) 478-6126, email:
[email protected]. Submissions should be limited to fifteen (15) pages and should identify any similar past or present experience and the type of business (i.e. large, small, small and disadvantaged, 8(a), HUBZone certified, etc) and should be submitted no later than May 18, 2003. This synopsis is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids/proposals.