12445126B0011 NFSR 205 Pavement Reconstruction LOUISIANA
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Forest Service is soliciting bids for the NFSR 205 Pavement Reconstruction LOUISIANA project, a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This firm-fixed price contract, valued between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000, involves rehabilitating a roadway in the Kisatchie National Forest. Bids are due by April 30, 2026, at 1300 CT.
Scope of Work
The project requires the contractor to supply all materials, labor, tools, equipment, and supervision for the pavement reconstruction of NFSR 205. Key tasks include:
- Removal of failed materials and existing structures.
- Base stabilization, resurfacing, compaction, and finishing.
- Milling 2 inches of existing asphaltic concrete.
- Pulverizing and in-place mixing with cement (9% by weight).
- Applying Type 1D interlayer on soil cement chip seal.
- Installing thermoplastic markings, stop bars, handicap parking markings, and raised pavement markings.
- Legible plans for the project are included in the Statement of Work.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (Invitation for Bid - IFB)
- Magnitude: Between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100% for small businesses)
- NAICS Code: 237310 - Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (size standard $45 million)
- PSC: Z2LB - Repair Or Alteration Of Highways/Roads/Streets/Bridges/Railways
- Place of Performance: Kincaid Recreation Area, Calcasieu Ranger District, Kisatchie National Forest, Rapides Parish, LA (Elmer, LA 71424)
- Period of Performance: May 11, 2026, to August 31, 2026.
- Delivery: All line items to be delivered by August 31, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Bid Submittal Deadline: April 30, 2026, at 1300 CT.
- Submittal Method: Email proposals to adam.doyle@usda.gov and cc steven.alves@usda.gov. The subject line must be "12445126B0011 BID_Co. Name".
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, evaluated in accordance with FAR 14.306.
- Acceptance of Offers: 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.
- Required Bonds: A Bid Bond is required with the submission. Performance and Payment Bonds (100% of original contract award price) are required within 5 days after award.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Site Visit: March 25, 2026, at 0930 CT, Kincaid Beach, Alexandria, LA. RSVP requested to Robert Wilson (robert.wilson3@usda.gov / 318-452-1442).
- Questions Deadline: April 20, 2026. Submit via email to adam.doyle@usda.gov and cc steven.alves@usda.gov.
- Primary Contact: Adam Doyle (adam.doyle@usda.gov, 573-917-0857)
- Secondary Contact: Steven J Alves (steven.alves@usda.gov, 859-745-3131)
Additional Notes
Amendment 0004, posted April 22, 2026, incorporates the new clause FAR 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (APR 2026)," and provides responses to vendor comments through an updated Comments Matrix. Bidders should review all amendments and attachments for complete details.