** NOTICE: This solicitation has been amended, please review ALL the new documents attached to this announcement. No bid bonds/offer guarantees will be required for this project. Offeror proposals and all associated documents shall be submitted to the U.S Forest Service via EMAIL ONLY to elizabeth.ratcliff@usda.gov. No USPS/FedEx/UPS (Snail mail) proposals will be accepted. Project Title: Blackbird Fence Project The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, transportation, supervision, expertise, and other incidentals necessary, except as otherwise provided, to successfully complete this project. Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) Project Magnitude: (b) Between $25,000 and $100,000. Location: From Austin, NV head east on US-50 for 7.5 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 253 for .25 miles. Arrive at the Northern section of Blackbird Fence Project. Total drive time is about 15 minutes from Austin, NV. Coordinates: 39.4322441843644, -116.97820992243868 Period of Performance: The work is anticipated to commence 30 days after receiving the Notice to Proceed (NTP) sometime in late 2024 or early 2025. The work is expected to be completed within 60 days after the work is started. Site Visit: Not mandatory but encouraged, government escort will be present. Contractor Questions Due No Later Than: 08/30/202412:00 PM PDT. Use document titled "Contractor Questions and Answers Template" to write down your questions and send it to elizabeth.ratcliffusda.gov before 08/30/202412:00 PM PDT. Request for Proposal Solicitation Close Date: 9/20/2024 12:00 PM PDT. Instructions to Bidders: See Section L. Evaluation/Award Factors: See Sections L&M PROJECT LOCATION From Austin, NV head east on US-50 for 7.5 miles. Turn right onto Forest Service Road 253 for .25 miles. Arrive at the Northern section of Blackbird Fence Project. Total drivetime is about 15 minutes from Austin, NV. Coordinates: 39.4322441843644, -116.97820992243868 *The value for this project is based on a financial range. The value is listed as the highest possible cost from the range provided by a stakeholder or official project document.