BIG SMOKY ADMIN SITE - SAWTOOTH NF - IDAHO-SITE VISIT NOTICE
ID: 1240LT25R0009Type: Presolicitation
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AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEUSDA-FS, CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 8Ogden, UT, 844012310, USA

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Residential Building ConstructionT (23611)

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REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE FACILITIES AND SERVICE BUILDINGS (Z2AZ)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Agriculture, through the Forest Service, is seeking qualified contractors for the repair and reconstruction of the sanitary sewer collection system at the Big Smoky Administrative Site within the Sawtooth National Forest in Idaho. The project involves several key tasks, including the removal of sludge from sewage lagoons, installation of new membrane liners, replacement of valves and piping, reconstruction of the RV Dump Station, and the installation of a perimeter fence to secure the lagoon area. This work is critical for maintaining the functionality and safety of the site, which serves as an administrative hub for forest management activities. A site visit for prospective vendors is scheduled for November 12, 2024, and interested parties must notify the designated engineer, Ida Marino, at ida.r.marino@usda.gov, in advance. The estimated project budget ranges from $500,000 to $1,000,000, and this presolicitation notice serves to prepare vendors for the upcoming bidding process.

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    The draft special notice outlines a site visit for prospective vendors interested in the upcoming repair and reconstruction project of the sanitary sewer system at the Big Smoky Administrative Site within the Sawtooth National Forest. Scheduled for November 12, 2024, the visit aims to allow vendors to assess the project site before inclement weather and seasonal closures. The proposed work includes removing sludge from sewage lagoons, installing new membrane liners, updating valves and piping, reconstructing the RV Dump Station, and installing a perimeter fence around the lagoon. Camping will be allowed for contract personnel, provided that appropriate sanitation facilities are arranged. The estimated financial range for this construction project is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Participation in the site visit requires notifying the designated engineer in advance and highlights the importance of inspecting the site for accuracy in the cost of contract performance. This notice serves as an advance alert rather than a formal solicitation, indicating the government’s intent to prepare vendors for the forthcoming project bidding process.
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