THIS CONTRACTING ACTION IS A 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. This project includes providing all materials, equipment, and labor required to place concrete pavement as per attached drawings and specifications. The work includes demolition, excavation, backfilling, and paving at Quivira National Wildlife Refuge for a) Roadway pavement at Unit 25 Spillway and b) Roadway pavement at Unit 26 Spillway. LOCATION AND INSPECTION OF SITE Prospective bidders are encouraged to visit the work area in order to examine the existing site conditions by making arrangements with the Project Leader. Site Visit information will be listed in the solicitation. GENERAL INFORMATION The estimated magnitude of construction is between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00. The total performance is 60 days from the Notice to Proceed. This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside. The NAICS code is 324121, Asphalt Paving Mixture and Block Manufacturing, with a size standard of 500 employees. The solicitation package is anticipated to be available electronically on or about 20 August 2008 with an anticipated closing date of 10 September 2008. Copies of the solicitation, specifications, and drawings can be obtained at http://www.fedbizopps.gov once available for issuance. All questions regarding subject requirement shall be submitted in writing to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Attention Ms. Michella Hill, P.O. Box 25486, Mail Stop 60181, DFC, Denver, CO 80225 or fax to (303) 236-4791. Email questions may be sent to
[email protected]. Please include the solicitation number, your company name, address, telephone number, contact name, and fax number on any correspondence mailed or faxed to our office. CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION WEBSITE: EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2003, ALL CONTRACTORS MUST BE REGISTERED ON THE CCR WEBSITE AS AN ACTIVE VENDOR IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN AWARD AND TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS AGAINST AN EXISTING AWARD. PLEASE BE SURE YOUR FIRM IS REGISTERED. THE WEBSITE URL IS: http://www.ccr.gov. ONLINE REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS APPLICATION (ORCA) WEBSITE: PROPOSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS SHALL COMPLETE ELECTRONIC ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS AT https://orca.bpn.gov IN CONJUNCTION WITH REQUIRED REGISTRATION IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR) DATABASE (SEE FAR 4.1102). PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE GOVERNMENT PRIOR TO SEEING AND REVIEWING THE SOLICITATION.