Added: May 30, 2008 10:57 am
This project will be a limited competition for the Blue Ridge Parkway Project PRA-BLRI 2P16, Solicitation Number DTFH71-08-B-00024, located in Buncombe County, North Carolina. The project consists of roadway and geotechnical retaining wall work only. It includes the restoration and stabilization of the Blue Ridge Parkway slide area at MP 364.72 by mechanically stabilized earth walls and rock bolting with mortared stone facing. Construction includes pavement repairs to the Parkway, topsoil, turf establishment, and other miscellaneous work. The work requires contractor design or construction experience per Sections 255 and 260 of the FP and SCR s. Contract Award/NTP is subject to receipt of permits. The project is expected to fall within the price range of $1,000,000 to $2,000,000.
The solicitation will be limited to the following contractors:
Aldridge Brothers, Inc.
Matt Shiplett
307 Apple Tree Branch
Robbinsville, NC 28771-9034
828-479-3891
Geottle
Tony Eckert
12071 Hamilton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45231-1032
513-825-8100
Phillips and Jordan
Dudley Orr
16 Court Street
Robbinsville, NC 28771
828-429-3371
Young & McQueen
Earl Tipton
25 Crest View Road
Burnsville, NC 28714
828-682-7714
Bid documents should be issued on or about June 16, 2008. Bid due date and location will be specified on the SF 1442, Block 13a of the Solicitation.
Use Internet addresses http://www.efl.fhwa.dot.gov/contracting/Documents.aspx or https://www.fbo.gov/ (at QUICK SEARCH, type "EFLHD" and all available projects will be listed) to check for availability of bid documents. All bid documents can be directly downloaded from these websites. Documents will no longer be mailed. Register to receive Email Notification to automatically be notified when a document is added or updated for a specific project. If firms do not register as an interested vendor at the Federal Business Opportunities website, there will be no Plan Holders List.
Annual Representations and Certifications FAR 52.204-8 (Jan 2006). The Representations and Certifications must be filled-in online at http://orca.bpn.gov/. The required Annual Form Vets-100 must also be filled-in online at http://vets100.cudenver.edu/ per FAR 52.222-37.
Please send all questions concerning construction projects to eflhd.contracts@fhwa.dot.gov. Include the solicitation number, project name and number, requesting firm and address, a point of contact and telephone number. Requests for 'faxing' or overnight mailing will not be accepted.
ATTENTION Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)
The Department of Transportation (DOT) offers working capital financing assistance for transportation related contracts. The DOT's Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers lines of credit to finance accounts receivable. Maximum line of credit is $750,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169.
IMPORTANT PAYMENT REQUIREMENT
In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart part 4.1102, prospective contractors shall be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award of a contract. Also FAR clause 52.232-33 requires CCR registration for payment. CCR registration is available online at the following Internet web address: www.ccr.gov.
IMPORTANT SUBCONTRACTING PLANS REQUIREMENT
Required from all "other than Small business" when requirement is expected to exceed $500,000 ($1,000,000 for construction) [FAR 19.702]. Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer Technical Representative, and Small Business Specialist are responsible for approving a reasonable and realistic plan [FAR 19.705-4] [TAM 1219.201(e)(6)]. Legislated subcontracting goals: 5% Small Disadvantaged Business, 5% Small Women-owned Business Concern, 3% Small Disadvantaged Veteran-owned Small Business. A copy of each subcontracting plan (or contractor statement that no subcontracts are to be awarded) must be provided to Office of Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization prior to close of negotiations (or notice to proceed with IFB) [TAM 1219.705-5 and -6].
PLEASE NOTE
For security reasons, individuals requiring access to the EFLHD must present a valid photo ID and be escorted to their destination by a Government employee. Due to new security provisions, all visitors attending bid openings are urged to arrive at least 1 hour prior to the scheduled bid opening. All visitors must register with the receptionist in Room 100. A Government employee will collect the bids and escort visitors to a waiting room. Prior to bid opening, a Government employee will escort all bidders to the bid opening. Unescorted visitors will be denied entry and no exceptions will be made.
Added: Jun 06, 2008 8:32 am
Modification 001 to Pre-Solicitation DTFH71-08-B-00024 is hereby issued to include the firm below in the limited competition for the Blue Ridge Parkway Project PRA-BLRI 2P16, located in Buncombe County, North Carolina. No other firms will be added to this limited competition.
Bryant s Land and Development Industries, Inc.
Kenny Goodson
159 Depot Street
Burnsville, NC 28714
828-678-9966
