ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION SERVICES REQUESTED
Wetland Reserve Easement Hydrology Restoration
 Maintenance, repair, and alteration of real property
NAICS Code:
237 -- Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction/237990 -- Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction



This notice provides details of an upcoming project prior to advertisement of the solicitation package. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) intends to solicit for award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) construction contract to enhance wetland functions and restore wetland hydrology on two Wetland Reserve Easements, one each in Henderson County, TN and Madison County, TN.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The projects will include removing and replacing an existing dike, breaching an existing levee, and installing water control structures, as well as clearing and grubbing, excavation, earthfill, and seeding and mulching disturbed areas.


The estimated magnitude of construction is between $100,000 and $500,000.


The North American Industrial Classification System Code (NAICS) applicable to this requirement is 237990, with a small business size standard of $33.5 million. This procurement will be solicited as a 100% small business set-aside.


Contract duration is estimated at 70 calendar days from Notice to Proceed (NTP).


The Invitation for Bids (IFB) will be available in electronic format only and will be posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at http://www.fbo.gov on or about 28July 2014 with a closing date of 26 August 2014.


NOTE: Funds are not currently available for this project. The solicitation will not be released until funds are provided.


IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OFFEROR TO VIEW THE FBO WEBSITE FOR CHANGES.


A 20% bid guarantee/bid bond will be required with each submitted bid. Performance and Payment bonds in the amount of 100% of the awarded bid will be required after notice of award.


In order to receive an award, regardless of dollar value, you must be registered in "System for Award Management" https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

Contracting Office Address:
1400 Independence Avenue., SW, Room 5223-S
P.O. Box 2890
Washington, District of Columbia 20250 
United States 
Place of Performance:
Henderson County and Madison County, TN

United States 
Primary Point of Contact.:
Jeffrey T. Adkins,
Contracting Officer
jeffrey.adkins@wdc.usda.gov
Phone: 8175093436