THIS IS AN AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) PROCUREMENT. The resulting contract will utilize funds provided by the AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA) OF 2009. Interested parties are notified that the inclusion of unique provisions required in implementing the Act, including those for significant reporting and transparency, will be required of the successful bid. The purpose of this announcement is to make notice that the Forest Service contemplates releasing a Invitation for Bid numbered AG-82B1-S-10-0276 on or about April 2, 2010, for the RECOVERY – Hahn Creek Culvert Replacements, Helena National Forest, Helena, Montana. If the Invitation for Bid is released, it will be released through this FedBizOpps website, and prospective vendors should visit this FedBizOpps website from time to time on or after April 2, 2010 to obtain a copy of the Invitation for Bid. This requirement is being solicited as a fixed price Invitation for Bid (IFB) under FAR Part 14. Bids are due at May 3, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time. A single firm-fixed price type contract will be awarded to the responsible Bidder (IAW FAR Part 9, Contractor Qualifications) whose bid is of the lowest price. PROJECT DESCRIPTION. The intent of this project is to replace two undersized culverts with two larger corregated steel pipe-arches. This project is located on the Helena Ranger District, Helena National Forest. The work involved with this project includes, but is not limited to, removing and installing culverts, placing riprap, hauling and placing aggregate surface courses (haul, spread, water, compact), and seeding, while providing proper soil and erosion control measures. The magnitude of this project IAW FAR 36.204 (c) is between $100,000 and $250,000. No formal site visit or pre-bid conference is scheduled. Questions regarding the project may be directed to Don Senn, Helena National Forest, at (406) 495-3742. Projected start date is July 6, 2010 and all work must be completed by September 1, 2010 Performance and Payments will be required per the Miller Act and Davis-Bacon wage rates will apply. PROJECT LOCATION. Located on the Helena Ranger District, Helena National Forest, Powell County, Montana. From Helena, Montana travel west on Highway 12 for approximately 20 miles (over MacDonald Pass). Just prior to entering Elliston, Montana turn left on Little Blackfoot Road #227. Travel approximately 5 miles on Road # 227 until the junction with Telegraph Road #495. The first culvert is located on Road #495, at Mile Post 1.75. The second culvert is located, just upstream from the first culvert, on Hahn Creek Road #1856 at Mile Post 0.30. All future information about this acquisition, including amendments, will be distributed solely through this site. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information about this acquisition. Vendors are required to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) http:www.ccr.gov or call 888-227-2423 or 269-961-5757 and shall complete the On-Line Registration and Certifications Application (ORCA) http://orca.bpn.gov. All responsible sources may submit a response to this announcement which will be considered by this agency.

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