Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Purpose of this Amendment is to: 1.Cchange the due date of quotes from October 31, 2023 @ noon MT to November 15, 2023 @ 1630 MT. Please now email quotes to tanya.spanfellner@usda.gov 2. Add as attach... Purpose of this Amendment is to: 1.Cchange the due date of quotes from October 31, 2023 @ noon MT to November 15, 2023 @ 1630 MT. Please now email quotes to tanya.spanfellner@usda.gov 2. Add as attachments, Q&A and and a new schedule of items. This is a Request for Proposal (RFP). The government intends to award one purchase order to the winning bidder using the trade off process. The contractor shall quote all line items. The government reserves the right to award each line item individually, or at all, if that represents the best value to the government. The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, transportation, supervision, expertise, and other incidentals necessary, except as otherwise provided, to successfully complete the below referenced project. Project Title: Pioneer Campground Stage Removal and Reconstruction (GAOA) This project entails the replacement of the existing concrete stage at Pioneer Campground with a brand-new stage and accompanying ramp. The scope of work encompasses the demolition of the current stage, the construction of the new stage and ramp, and the responsible removal of the old stage to an approved disposal facility. Additionally, the project includes measures for erosion control, excavation, the pouring of colored cast-in-place concrete, placement of select backfill, installation of a masonry veneer, incorporation of contraction joints, and all associated tasks. Project Location: The project site is situated within the Fairfield Ranger District of the Sawtooth National Forest, Camas County, Idaho, specifically in Section 19, T2N, R14E. Its approximate distance is 11 miles north of Fairfield, ID, and can be accessed via State Highway 20 and Soldier Creek Road. Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). Magnitude: (b) Between $25,000 and $100,000. Period of Performance: May 1st, 2024 to June 30th, 2024. Contract Time: 60 Calendar Days Site Visit: Self-Paced/No planned Government Escorted Visit Questions Due No Later Than: October 19, 2023 at 12:00 PM MDT. E-mail your questions tanya.spanfellner@usda.gov using the “Contractor Questions and Answers Template” attached to this e-mail. RFP Close Date/Proposal Deadline: October 31, 2023 at 12:00 PM MDT. E-mail your bid documents to tanya.spanfellner@usda.gov. E-mail Subject Line: 1240LT23Q0142 Proposal Submission by "Your Business Name Here". Additional Information: In accordance with the Procurement Integrity Act (41 USC § 423); (41 U.S.C. § 21) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 3.104, potential contractors are strictly prohibited from making direct contact with Federal Government program managers, engineers, or any other personnel seeking products or services other than the contracting officer or contracting specialist responsible for that contract opportunity. Individuals who violate the procurement integrity provisions may be subject to criminal and civil penalties, and administrative remedies. The penalties are discussed under 41 U.S.C. Chapter 21 (4) and FAR 3.104-8. It is essential for all potential contractors to be fully aware of and compliant with these regulations. Contracting officers and contracting specialists, who announce contract opportunities on SAM.gov, act as the liaisons between the Federal Government and potential contractors. As such, all inquiries, questions, or concerns from interested contractors should be sent exclusively to the contracting officer or contracting specialist who posted the contract opportunity announcement. Upon receipt, the contracting officer or contracting specialist will relay these to the relevant program managers or engineers for feedback. After accumulating all necessary information to address these inquiries, the contracting officer or contracting specialist will then update the related contract opportunity announcement and ensure its public accessibility on SAM.gov to uphold transparency and the integrity of the procurement process. Private firms must be able to compete for the government’s business on a scrupulously fair basis. Fairness is a pre-requisite of government acquisition due to the government’s unique position as representatives of the citizens of the United States. Government personnel who are associated with the acquisition process have a responsibility to protect its integrity by maintaining fairness in the government’s treatment of all firms. Thank you for your cooperation, and adherence to these laws, and regulations.