Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest

Federal Highway Administration Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division Sources Sought Announcement No. 693C73-18-SS-0012 Project: WI ERFO FS 2016-1(5) Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest 1. SUBMITTAL INFORMATION ISSUE DATE: August 24, 2018 DUE DATE FOR RESPONSES: September 24, 2018 at 2:00 PM EST SUBMIT QUESTIONS and RESPONSES TO Mr. C. Shawn Long at [email protected] SUBMITTALS SHOULD BE MADE IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT 2. Potential Sources Sought. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division (EFLHD) is conducting market survey to identify potential sources for an anticipated contract award. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information, for planning purposes, to determine the availability and capability of qualified sources to perform the project work. This notice does not solicit proposals. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Pursuant to 48 C.F.R. Part 10, the Government is conducting market research to: • Determine what sources exist that are capable of satisfying the Government's requirements listed below, • Determine the capabilities of potential contractors, • Determine the size and status of potential sources, and • Determine the level of competition (i.e. 8(a), set-aside, or full and open). 3. INTRODUCTION - Statement of Need In June 2016, the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest endured a 1,000-year rain event. Numerous roads and bridges throughout the Forest were damaged, rendering several roads closed. The intent of this project is to repair several roadway sections within the Forest, with an emphasis on large roadway washout repair, culvert replacement, and roadway aggregate resurfacing. Work will take place at approximately 30 distinct locations in the Forest. 4. DESCRIPTION OF WORK Note: The final plans are not completed, and the estimated quantities and other numbers presented below are subject to change. • Install 3 concrete box culverts, ranging from 10'-20' span, embedded in stream material. • Install 3 concrete box culverts, ranging from 3'-6' span. • Install approximately 7-10 arch culverts, ranging in size from a 6' to 16' span, embedded in stream material. • Install approximately 10-15 arch culverts, ranging in size from 3'-6' span. • Backfill and reconstruct embankment for all culvert sites. Requires approximately 5,000 CY of embankment material (mostly borrow). • Reconstruct and pave approaches to large culverts. Approximately 10,000 SY (2,500 tons asphalt). • Install temporary stream diversions for all streams and maintain during construction. Approximately 15-20 sites. • Reconstruct major roadway washouts. Requires approximately 2,500 CY of embankment (mostly borrow). • Place/compact approximately 2,000 tons of roadway surface aggregate on existing roads. • Construct one 16' x 60' cellular confinement system (CCS) wall and a second 16' x 100' CCS wall. • Other miscellaneous work, including ditch repair and placement and maintenance of erosion and sediment control and maintenance of traffic devices. Key Restrictions • Work will not be permitted on Federal Government holidays. • Work will generally be permitted on nights and weekends. • Certain sites may not be accessible until other sites (on this project or others) are completed. • Utility relocations are anticipated. Work schedule will need to be coordinated with utility companies. • Single lane closures are allowable. Full closures will be allowable in most situations if required for timely repairs. However, The Government anticipates placing maximum time limits on several large culvert replacement sites where a full road closure is needed, especially in cases where property access is restricted. Schedule • The estimated NTP for this project is 3/15/19. Note that this date is an estimate only and is subject to change. Weather in the area doesn't normally allow construction activities until May, and there is a 2-4 week heavy load restriction in place after the snow melts. Work in trout streams will not be permitted until late May and work in warm water streams will not be permitted until late June. • The estimated fixed completion date for this project is 11/15/19. All work must be completed by this date. 5. REQUESTED CONTENT OF RESPONSES TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT Interested parties who consider themselves qualified to perform all the listed services herein are invited to submit a response to this sources sought/market research notice. Responses shall clearly identify: 1. Name, Address, Point of Contact; 2. Size standard under NAICS code 237310; Highway, Street and Bridge Construction (size standard is $36.5 Million); 3. Identify all applicable classifications for your organization such as: a. Small Business b. Woman-owned business c. 8(a) business d. Small disadvantaged business e. HUBZone business f. SDVOB business Sources are requested to submit a Capability Statement that addresses their ability to deliver the required services. The capability statement should clearly identify the following items regarding the interested organization(s): 1. What is your firm's SBA status (Small Business, Large Business, 8(a), HubZone, etc.) and are you registered with the Small Business Administration? 2. Does your firm possess the capability to self-perform at least 50% of the work described above, given the estimated work completion deadlines provided above? Please provide details to support your firm's stated capabilities, which may include a summary of the numbers and types of crews available, crew experience, equipment owned (or equipment that you would plan to rent), statements that crew members have the expertise to run the types of equipment that you propose to use on this project, and any other information that describes your firm's capabilities. 3. Do you intend to bid on this project as a prime contractor? PAGE LIMIT: The capability statement shall be no more than 3 pages in length, single-spaced, with font sized 12 or larger using Times New Roman or Arial. The minimum font size for charts shall be 10 point. Margins (Top, Bottom, Right and Left) no smaller than 1" (headers and footers are allowed in the margins) page size shall be no greater than 8.5" x 11." Submission shall be provided in electronic format readable and searchable by Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Word. Do NOT submit marketing material, slide presentations or technical papers. Do NOT submit resumes. NOTES: This is a sources sought announcement to conduct market research. EFLHD contemplates award of a contract to accomplish the work described herein. The results of this sources sought market research will assist to identify potential offerors having an interest in, and the resources to accomplish the work and contribute to determining the method of procurement. PARTICIPATION IN THE MARKET RESEARCH IN NO WAY AFFECTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY TO COMPETE FOR THESE SERVICES IF AN IFB/RFP IS SUBSEQUENTLY ISSUED. Please reference "693C73-18-SS-0012, Sources Sought WI ERFO FS 2016-1(5)" in the subject line of your email.