Y--Bell Island Pier Replacement

The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) intends to issue an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the construction of a new fishing pier and handicapped access ramp at Swan Quarter National Wildlife Refuge, Swan Quarter, NC. Work included under this invitation consists of supplying all materials, tools, supplies, labor, and equipment to construct a fishing pier with handicapped access ramp at the existing Bell Island pier location. This is not a small business set-aside in accordance with the latest quarterly adjustment under the Small Business Competitiveness Demonstration Program. The NAICS code is 234990. The size standard is $27.5 million. The estimated price range is between $100,000 and $250,000. The tentative IFB issue date is on or about 07/31/02, with a 30 day closing. Requests for IFB shall be in writing, stating IFB number 401812B016, complete company name, point of contact, address, area code and phone number/fax number. A firm-fixed price contract will be issued, with a performance period of 120 days from the Notice to Proceed. The anticipated award date is on/about 09/30/02. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Requests may be faxed to (404) 679-4057. There is no charge for obtaining the bid package, however, only one copy to each company per request. THIS NOTICE ALSO SERVES AS THE PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE.*****