Allegheny National Forest Elijah Fishing Pier Repairs

SOL #: 12445526Q0013Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture

Forest Service

USDA-FS, CSA EAST 13

Atlanta, GA, 303092449, United States

Place of Performance

Warren, PA

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

Repair Or Alteration Of Recreation Facilities (Non Building) (Z2PA)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d1175b6274274cc88ed419bf3a7f3870/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 12, 2026

Last Updated

Jan 27, 2026

Submission Deadline

Jan 28, 2026, 10:00 PM

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 quotes for Elijah Fishing Pier Repairs on the Allegheny National Forest in Warren, PA. This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, for commercial items. The project aims to repair the pier, which is currently closed due to safety concerns. Quotes are due by January 28, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. Eastern Time.

Scope of Work

The project involves comprehensive repairs to the Elijah Fishing Pier, including:

Removal and replacement of the existing truss deck.
Repair of the truss toe plate.
Replacement of cross bracing for both bents.
Installation of new anchor brackets for column attachment to footing.
Repair of platform decking and railing.
Ancillary work as detailed in drawings and specifications.

Contractors must field verify site conditions, truss, and bent conditions/dimensions prior to work. Work must conform to Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects FP-14 and Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS).

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order.
Magnitude: Anticipated between $25,000 and $100,000 for all base items.
Performance Period: 90 days after the contractor receives the Notice To Proceed (NTP).
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
NAICS: 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (Small Business Size Standard: $45,000,000.00).
Quotes Due: January 28, 2026, 5:00 P.M. ET.
Published Date: January 27, 2026.

Evaluation

Award will be made to the responsible and acceptable contractor whose quote provides the lowest price. Quotes must include pricing for all items listed in the Schedule of Items to be considered responsive. Offerors agree to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.

Additional Notes

Site Visit: Contractors do not need to schedule a site visit; the road to Elijah Fishing Pier is open.
Lumber Type: Douglas Fir is preferred, but Yellow Pine treated lumber is acceptable if West Coast lumber is not reasonably available. The treatment must be UC4B (minimum) to applicable retention levels.
Wage Determination: General Decision Number PA20260020 for heavy sewer/water treatment plant projects in Pennsylvania applies, detailing prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various construction trades in McKean County.
Submission: Quotes must be emailed to cassandra.potts@usda.gov.
Specifications: Attachment 4 - FP-14 FSSS Specifications details modifications to standard contract sections relevant to road construction projects, which bidders must adhere to.