USDA, Forest Service, Helena National Forest, 2880 Skyway Drive, Helena, MT 59601

Z -- WAGNER/ATLANTA ROAD RECLAMATION SOL R1-12-0-018 DUE 072100 POC Kathy Kuharski (406)449-5201 ext 210 E-MAIL: /PRESOL, kkuharski@fs.fed.us. Wagner/Atlanta Road reclamation project phase II. Obliterate approximately 3 miles of roads within the Wagner/Atlanta Timber Sale Area using full recontouring as the preferred treatment. Project is located in two areas within the Big Belt Mountains. Project location Townsend Ranger District, Helena National Forest, Meagher County, MT. Estimated price range: 25,000 -- $100,000; SIC 1799; contract time 60 calendar days. Solicitation available approximately July 6, 2000. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD: The Government will award the contract to the offeror whose offer represents the best value to the Government on the basis of (1) the merits of the offer and (2) the offeror's capability. The Government will determine the merits of each offer on the basis of (1) its acceptability and (2) it price reasonableness. The Government will assess the capability of each offeror on the basis of the following criteria which are listed in descending order of importance; (1) its organizational experience, (2) it's organizational past performance, (3) its understanding of the Government's requirements, and (4) its demonstrated ability to comply with instructions. The Government will not assess capability on a pass/fail basis, but will use its assessments of capability as a basis for comparing offerors to determine best value. See Note 26. Posted 06/21/00 (W-SN466999). (0173)

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