SAM #1240BJ26Q0021

USDA Forest Service Sand Trail Phase II Repair and Mitigation Construction Solicitation

The USDA Forest Service, Cordova Ranger District, is seeking contractors for the Sand Trail Phase II repair and mitigation project in Alaska. - Government Buyer: - USDA Forest Service, Cordova Ranger District, Chugach National Forest - Project Scope: - Repair and mitigation of the first 1.7 miles of Sand Trail 229 - Installation of bank armoring using Class III rip rap (335 CY base, 50 CY option) - Placement of sub grade aggregate (3-inch minus) as backfill behind riprap - Application of D-1 aggregate base course (AKDOT grade) for trail hardening (600 CY base, 600 CY option) - Installation of 15 ft rock barbs (5 units, option item) - Dozer operation (D4 or larger, 20 hours, option item) - Clearing, grubbing, minor excavation, and channel diversion as needed - Products/Services Requested: - Mobilization - Clearing and grubbing for trail access - Placed Class III rip rap for river bank slopes and eroded sections - Aggregate base course, D-1 (AKDOT grade) for trail surface - Rock barb installation - Dozer operation (D4 or larger) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Construction must occur during low water periods and on frozen ground (5 consecutive days below 30°F) - Compliance with FP-14 specifications - Performance and payment bonds required for awards over $150,000 - Option items for additional aggregate, rip rap, rock barbs, and dozer work - No specific OEMs or proprietary products are named; materials are standard construction aggregates and equipment.

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.  Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number 1240BJ26Q0021 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). This project is located on the Cordova Ranger District. This contract aims to repair and mitigate future failures of the USFS Sand Trail infrastructure, trail number 229. The total trail length is 12.20 miles long; this contract will only address the first 1.70 miles of failing trail. The mitigation consists of installing bank armoring with rip rap, and placing sub grade aggregate along the trail. The sub grade aggregate (3” minus) is to be placed as backfill behind the riprap and is incidental to item 201501A. Backfill quantities will vary but the end product is to have ~2-4 ft of 3” minus behind the placed riprap. The D-1 aggregate is to be placed on the trail running surface to harden the trail for ATV use.

The majority of trail 229 is 6 to 8 feet in width and will require additional clearing and minor excavation depending on type of equipment used.

Construction must occur during low water times of year, diversion of smaller channels within the project location will be needed to dewater bank locations. Small diversion for bank armoring is assumed to be conducted with either a dozer or excavator that may operate in the stream channel or along the stream bank.  Work must be performed when there is 5 consecutive days below 30F degrees are reached

This acquisition  is set-aside for small business concerns.  The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard Code is 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.  The small business size standard is $45,000,000.00  This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.  All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. 

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