Z -- Institute Creek Trail Bridge Replacement

REQUEST FOR QUOTES GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The intent of this contract is to remove and dispose of a destroyed native log stringer trail bridge and install a new 34-foot glulam trail bridge. PROJECT LOCATION: The project area is located on the Wrangell Island Trail System approximately 4 miles southeast of Wrangell, Alaska. The Wrangell Island road system can be accessed by the ramp and dock facilities at Wrangell. Wrangell is a full service community accessible by water or air. PRICE RANGE: The estimated price range for this acquisition is between $25,000 and $100,000. PERFORMANCE PERIOD: The performance period is 365 calendar days. SOLICITATION DETAILS: The solicitation will be posted on FedBizOpps website on or about July 31, 2007 for viewing and printing. Potential quoters are requested to obtain the solicitation from the Internet. If unable to successfully obtain the solicitation from the internet, then a hard copy of the solicitation documents may be requested via fax at 907.228.6254. Fax requests must reference solicitation number AG-0116-S-07-0046. Telephone requests will not be honored. Quotes will be due approximately 30 calendar days after the solicitation issue date. IMPORTANT NOTE: In order to be considered for any contract award, Vendors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) databases. To register your firm in the CCR system, go to: http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423 or 269-961-5757. To register your firm in the ORCA system, go to: http://www.bpn.gov. Not registering in these required systems by the solicitation closing date, may forfeit your eligibility for award. AUTOMATIC NOTIFICATION: By registering to receive notification on posted synopses, you will be automatically notified via email of any changes to the project. To register, select Register to Receive Notification and follow the steps. Follow the same procedure for EACH project. PLAN HOLDERS LISTS: The Interested Vendors List (IVL) has replaced the plan Holders Lists that was previously available with solicitation packages. Access the IVL for all projects through the FedBizOpps website. To register as an interested vendor, select Register as an Interested Vendor and follow the steps. Follow this procedure for EACH project of interest. Use the Register as Interested Vendor option to add your company name to the IVL and then view or print the IVL by selecting View List of Interested Vendors for EACH project. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.