12445126B0011 NFSR 205 Pavement Reconstruction LOUISIANA

Amendment / Modification

• This amendment incorporates responses to comments received through March 6, 2026.

• The Period of Performance has been updated to 05/11/2026 to 08/31/2026.

• The "Comments Matrix for USDA-FS Issuances: 12445126B0011 NFSR 205 Pavement Reconstruction LA" document has been updated and is provided as Attachment 003 Statement of Work - Amended.

• Specific clarifications were made regarding the required thickness of new asphalt pavement, confirming it to be 2 inches, consistent with the original typical section.

• The amendment provides responses to vendor comments and clarifies the period of performance. It also includes an updated Statement of Work attachment. Bidders should review these changes to ensure their proposals align with the revised information.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation/contract by:

• Changing the "Pay unit" for Item Number 41301 from "TON" to "SY" on the Schedule of Items.

• Adding "Legible plans for project" to the Statement of Work.

• No other changes were made.

• Schedule of Items (Item 41301)

• Statement of Work (SOW)

• The "Period of Performance" is now stated as 05/11/2026 to 08/31/2026.

• The amendment incorporates updated attachments: Attachment 002 (Schedule of Items - Amended), Attachment 003 (Statement of Work - Amended), and Attachment 004 (DBA LA20260013 02122026).

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (Invitation for Bid - IFB) for commercial items, specifically the NFSR 205 Roadway Rehabilitation project located in the Kincaid Recreation area, Calcasieu Ranger District, Kisatchie National Forest, Rapides Parish, Louisiana. The government is procuring services for pavement reconstruction to restore NFSR 205 Roadway to its original condition.

The project involves:

• Removal of failed materials, base stabilization, resurfacing, compaction, and finishing.

• Mobilization of personnel, material, and equipment.

• Removal and disposal of existing structures, wheel stops, anchors, and other debris.

• 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.

• Specific details on materials, construction methods, and performance standards are provided in the attached Statement of Work (Attachment 003).

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price contract is anticipated.

• Magnitude: Estimated between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000.

• Period of Performance: 120 days after Notice to Proceed, with completion no later than 31 AUG 2026.

• Delivery: All line items to be delivered by 31 AUG 2026.

• Bid Submittal Deadline: 30 APR 2026, 1300 CT.

• Submittal Method: Email to adam.doyle@usda.gov with cc to steven.alves@usda.gov. Subject line: 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.

• Period for Acceptance of Offers: 90 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.

• Site Visit/Pre-Bid Conference: 25 MAR 2026. Contact Robert Wilson (robert.wilson3@usda.gov).

• Questions Deadline: 20 APR 2026. Submit via email to adam.doyle@usda.gov and cc: steven.alves@usda.gov.

• This project is set aside 100% for small business concerns (Total Small Business Set-Aside).

• NAICS Code: 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (size standard $45 million).

• Bid Bond is required.

• Performance and Payment Bonds are required (100% of original contract award price), due 5 days after award.

• Applicable FAR and AGAR clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and in full text.

• Relevant attachments include: Solicitation Terms and Conditions IFB (001), Schedule of Items (002), Statement of Work (003), and DBA LA20260013 (004).