The work will consist of furnishing and installing rock riprap in Muskogee County and Sequoyah County, Oklahoma. Muskogee County: Mobilization, 1 LS; 18 inch riprap installed, 1,300 tons; 12 inch riprap installed, 492 tons; 4 inch bedding installed, 263 tons; and hydraulic excavator with operator, 20 hours. Sequoyah County: Mobilization, 1 LS; 36 inch riprap installed, 1,257 tons; 4 inch bedding installed, 200 tons; and hydraulic excavator with operator, 20 hours. All quantities are estimates. Performance time is 21 calendar days. Estimated price range is between $25,000 - $100,000. This procurement is set aside 100 percent for small business. The North American Industry Classification Code is 237990. Bid packets will be available on www.fedbizopps.gov on March 10, 2005. There is a site showing scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on March 24, 2005. The site show will begin at USDA-NRCS Sallisaw Field Office, 2606 South Kerr Boulevard, Sallisaw, Oklahoma. Bids may be mailed to USDA NRCS, 100 USDA, Suite 206, Stillwater, OK 74074, or hand-carried to USDA NRCS, 100 USDA, Suite 213, Stillwater, OK 74074. BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE 1:00 P.M. ON APRIL 7, 2005. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. All prospective offerors are responsible to visit the web page frequently and obtain the solicitation and any amendments or other information pertaining to this solicitation. No telephone calls or written requests for this solicitation package will be accepted. Effective immediately, all contractors are required to be registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR) prior to being awarded a contract by NRCS. The CCR database is the primary Government repository for contractor information required to conduct business with the Federal Government. Please note NRCS cannot award a contract to a firm not registered in CCR. There are 2 steps to register: (1) Obtain a DUNS number by calling Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-7511. (2) Register in CCR. The preferred method for registration is via the World Wide Web at http://www.ccr.gov. The CCR Handbook and a registration template are located at that site, under the tab title CCR Handbook. Registration assistance, including a paper copy of the registration forms, may be obtained from the CCR Customer Assistance at toll free 1-888-227-2423, commercial 269-061-5737, or by email to [email protected]. Effective January 2005, offerors must complete the annual representations and certifications on line at http://orca.bpn.gov (FAR 52.204-8). This information will also be provided in Section K of the solicitation package.

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