Tensleep Canyon Campgrounds Recreation Improvements

SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY: This is a Sources Sought request for information to be used for market research purposes only. The Government is conducting market research to assist in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy and potential set-asides. The Government is seeking responses from all businesses capable of performing the required services. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. Responses to this announcement are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responses will not be used for evaluation in any resultant solicitation for this requirement. The Government shall not be held responsible for any costs incurred in response to this sources sought announcement. Participation is strictly voluntary. Respondents should also note that the Government will not return any information submitted in response to this RFI. Respondents should not submit any proprietary information when responding to this RFI. The Bighorn National Forest has an anticipated construction requirement to conduct roadway excavation/obliteration, removal of structures and obstructions, aggregate base, corrugated metal pipes, black water holding tank, furnishing and placement of topsoil, seeding, signage. Install road closure gates; construct camping spurs, reconstruction of parking lot, use area pads, tent pads, retaining walls, steps, installation of camp site furnishings. Drilling for 6" well casing and well abandonment. The contractor shall provide any and all labor, equipment, supplies, services, permits, supervision, workman's compensation, unemployment, and transportation to accomplish this work on the Bighorn National Forest. This will be a Firm Fixed Price Contract, set aside for SMALL BUSINESS The magnitude of this construction project is estimated between $250,000 and $500,000. The anticipated North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code is 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, with a size standard of $33.5 million In order to determine the extent of industry interest and experience in the requirement, all contractors interested, must submit a written response to: USDA Forest Service-Black Hills National Forest, Attention: William Highland, 8221 S. Hwy. 16, Rapid City, SD 57702, email [email protected], or FAX (605) 343-7134 no later than by February 14, 2014, 4:00 pm, MT. The responses shall include: 1) Name of firm, point of contact, mailing address, and phone, Tax ID number and DUNS Number. 2) Identification of the appropriate business classification (to include 8(a), HubZone, SDVOSB, small business, or other than small business. 3) List prior/current corporate experience (private and/or government) performing efforts of similar size and scope within the last three years. Statements should include: A. Brief description of services provided, to include dollar value. B. Point of Contact with phone number, and a description of the experience and how the referenced experience relates to the work described herein.