HOLDEN MINE CLEANUP PROJECT; ENGINEERING SERVICES/TECHNICAL DOCUMENT REVIEW - INTENT TO AWARD SINGLE SOURCE CONTRACT

USDA Forest Service, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Holden Mine Engineering Services / Technical Document Review. The purpose of this Notice is to publicize the fact that the USDA- Forest Service intends to negotiate and award a single source follow-on contract with the incumbent contractor, Hart Crowser, Inc. from Seattle, Washington. The requirements are for engineering services and review of technical documents relative to the Holden Mine Cleanup Project mandated by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the State of Washington Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA). The period of performance for this contract will be for a period of one (1) year. Total value of the contract will not exceed $500,000. Work will be performed under the authority provided in the FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The justification for the transaction is based upon a superior knowledge of approximately twelve years of performing oversight review and analysis of responsible party submittals, the site, the critical stage of the project, and resultant overall benefit to the Government and public. The original contract was awarded competitively to Hart Crowser. This notice satisfies the requirement of FAR Part 5 for publicizing contract opportunities. Any questions or comments pertaining to this notice shall be faxed to (509) 664-9281, or sent via e-mail to [email protected]; Attn: Lois Tate, no later than close of business (1630, PDT) November 03, 2010. The NAICS Code is 541620. No solicitation will be posted.