Y--Asphalt Paving

This requirement is being procured in accordance with FAR Part 36, Construction and Architect-Engineer Contracts, and award will be made in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to issue a Request for Quotations(RFQ) for providing and installing a 2 inch asphalt surface for an approach road(24'wide X 175' in length), parking area(88' wide X 125' in length) and adjoining nature trail(8'wide and 4100' in length) for a Kiosk off the entrance road to the White River National Wildlife Refuge Office/Visitor Center at St. Charles, AR. All surface preparation will be performed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, material and expertise for the job. This is not a Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with the latest quarterly adjustment under the Small Business Competitive Demonstration Program. The NAICS code is 234110 and the size standard is $28.5. The estimated price range is between $25,000 and $100,000. The tentative issuance date is 07/19/03 with a 20 day closing date. Request shall be in writing, stating RFQ number, complete company name, point of contact, address, area code and phone/fax number. A firm fixed priced purchase order will be issued with a performance period of 45 days from the Notice to Proceed. The anticipated award date is 08/18/03. Telephone request will not be accepted. Requests may be faxed to 404/679-4057.