Y--Replacement of Boat Ramp

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) intends to issue an Invitation For Bids (IFB) to replace a boat launching ramp and floating dock without gangway (Base Bid Items), an additional gangway and fixed pier (Additives) at Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge, McIntosh County, Georgia in accordance with FWS specifications and drawings. The proposed contract is not a small business set-a-side 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 $250,000 and $500,000. The tentative IFB (401812B032) issued date is 8/05/02, with a opening date of 9/05/02. Requests for IFB shall be in writing, stating IFB number 401812B032, 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 70 days (Base Bid Items) and additional 50 days (Additives) from date of Notice to Proceed. Anticipated award date will be on or about 9/16/02. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Requests may be faxed to (404)679-4057 or e-mailed to [email protected]. All responsible sources may submit a bid, which shall be considered. There is no charge for obtaining the solicitation; however, only one copy to each company per request. THIS NOTICE ALSO SERVES AS THE PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE.*****