RECOVERY THIS CONTRACTING ACTION IS ISSUED UNDER THE AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (ARRA). This contracting action is advertised under 8(a) SOLE SOURCE PROCEDURES. It is the intent of USFWS, Region 6 to award this action 8(a) sole-source. Description/Location: This project includes providing all materials, equipment, and labor required to perform safety modifications at four bridge sites as shown on project drawings to include installation of bridge rail, guardrail, guardrail end anchorages, and minor removals and repairs adjacent to and on the existing structures located at Quivira National Wildlife Refuge, KS. GENERAL INFORMATION The estimated magnitude of construction is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00. The total performance is 60 days from the Notice to Proceed. The NAICS code is 237310, Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, with a size standard of $33.5M. The solicitation package is anticipated to be available electronically on or about 14 August, 2009 with an anticipated closing date of 11 September, 2009. 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. TAS/Prj Codes: 14 1610 The Awardee will be subject to Section 1512(c) of the Recovery Act which requires each contractor to report on its use of Recovery Act funds under the awarded contract. These reports will be made available to the public. 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.

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