Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Construction – Coconino NF Heritage Site Access Improvements Description: This work includes preparing the site within the construction limits to construct a walkway and viewing platform at V Bar V fo... Construction – Coconino NF Heritage Site Access Improvements Description: This work includes preparing the site within the construction limits to construct a walkway and viewing platform at V Bar V following all applicable codes including but not limited to county and government agencies. The work shall also include preparing the site at Elden Pueblo and construction of a concrete sidewalk. Optional items shall include site preparation, paving and striping of the parking lot at Elden Pueblo. All work shall be completed in accordance with project specifications and construction drawings. The work includes all labor, material, and equipment necessary to perform all the operations for the work specified herein and as stated in the construction drawings. This work shall include all labor, material, and equipment necessary to grade and compact the trail bed as shown on drawings. The finished surface grades for concrete sidewalk, parking area, trail, and platform shall comply with Forest Service accessibility requirements. Additional improvements shall include but not limited to labor, material, and equipment necessary to complete construction staking (Walkway, Retaining Walls & Stairs), clearing and grubbing, subgrade preparation, riprap, retaining walls construction, drainpipe trenching and installation, rock stairs, relocate sign, steel pipe handrail and posts, split rail fence, seeding and mulching, relocation of donation tube and building. The site is located on the Red Rock Ranger District within the Coconino National Forests. V Bar V Platform From the intersection of I-17 and Highway 179 travel south east on Forest Service Road 618 for 2.5 miles then take a right onto N Forest Ranger Road to parking lot located approximately 0.2 miles. The site is located on the Flagstaff Ranger District within the Coconino National Forests. Elden Pueblo From the intersection of Highway 89 and Country Club Road travel north east on Highway 89 for 2.0 miles. Elden Pueblo is located on the north side of Highway 89. Basis for Award: The Government Anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed-Price Contract using RFQ Best Value-Tradeoffs: Award will be made to the offer that meets or exceeds the requirements contained herein, at the price that is most advantageous to the government will be determined to be the best value. Price reasonableness will be determined by using competitive solicitation process. ***A Site Visit is scheduled for June 30, 2021 at 9:00 am has been postponed and will be held on JULY 14, 2021 at 9:00am Location: Elden Pueblo From the intersection of Highway 89 and Country Club Road travel north east on Highway 89 for 2.0 miles. Elden Pueblo is located on the north side of Highway 89. Followed by V Bar V Platform From the intersection of I-17 and Highway 179 travel south east on Forest Service Road 618 for 2.5 miles then take a right onto N Forest Ranger Road to parking lot located approximately 0.2 miles. Amendment I Amendment II Amendment III Amendment IV Amendment V This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The Small business Size Standard is 237990 – Other Heavy & Civil Engineering Construction 39.5M. The magnitude of this project is between $100,000 and $250,000 Davis-Bacon wages apply. The Contractor shall submit one of the following payment protections: Irrevocable Letter of Credit Payment and Performance Bonds Escrow account equal to contract total Contact: Michelle Bahr Contract Specialist (928) 333-6278 michelle.l.bahr@usda.gov The solicitation package, plans, and specifications will be made available on or after June 23, 2021, and will be posted at https://beta.sam.gov/ In order to be eligible for award of a Federal Contract, potential vendors need to already be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) www.sam.gov Offer Submissions: Offerors shall submit the Return Packet with the required information from Section M of the solicitation. Offers or responses to the solicitation (include the solicitation number in the name of the document) may be sent to the Contracting officer by email: michelle.l.bahr@usda.gov before the deadline. ****The Deadline for receipt of responses to the RFQ shall be EXTENDED TO SEPT. 21, 2021 @ 4:00 PD