Bear Boxes-Picnic Tables with Installation

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Background The Forest Service, part of the USDA, is seeking information from small businesses capable of manufacturing and supplying bear-proof storage boxes and heavy-duty outdoor picnic tables. The goal of this Request for Information (RFI) is to conduct market research to identify capable sources, understand potential products available in the marketplace, and assist in determining the optimal procurement strategy while ensuring compliance with small business set-aside requirements. Work Details The contractor will be responsible for the following tasks: 1. **Bear-Proof Boxes/Containers & On-Site Installation**: Constructed with heavy-gauge materials that meet Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee (IGBC) standards. This includes excavation, pouring, and setting a concrete pad for each box, followed by secure anchoring. 2. **Picnic Tables**: Must feature pre-cast concrete bases with a plank top design made from heavy-duty wood, recycled plastic, or aluminum planks. The tables must be commercial-grade, weather-resistant, vandal-resistant, and suitable for high-traffic public use. 3. **Terrain & Accessibility**: The project sites are located in remote campground environments with potential access issues due to narrow roads and rough terrain. Vendors must plan logistics for transporting heavy components and executing installations in these challenging locations. Period of Performance The geographic location(s) the contract will be performed (if provided) Place of Performance The work will be performed at existing dispersed campsites 1-5 in the Winiger Ridge area along NFSR 359.1 and 359.1A on the Boulder Ranger District of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest and Pawnee National Grassland. Bidder Requirements Bidders must meet the following requirements: - Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA) - Possess capability to manufacture bear-proof containers that comply with IGBC standards - Demonstrate experience in logistics planning for remote site installations - Provide product literature including IGBC certification status - Detail capabilities for transporting heavy components to remote locations - Indicate whether installation will be performed in-house or require subcontracting - Provide pricing estimates per unit including installation costs.