AZ & NM Mine Site Maintenance and Minor Construction

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the scope of work for site maintenance and minor construction activities within the Coronado National Forest in Arizona and the Santa Fe National Forest in New Mexico. The primary goal is to remediate former mine sites and maintain existing infrastructure.

Arizona Sites (Coronado National Forest):

• Lead Queen Mine: Removal and disposal of approximately 416 LF of existing wire fence, 27 T-posts, 6 steel/concrete corner posts, and 2 wood gate posts. The existing ranch gate is to be set aside on-site.
• Blue Nose Mine: Installation of a bat-compatible closure at the remaining mine adit (dimensions approx. 5.2 ft x 5.75 ft).
• Marstellar Mine: Dry seeding and installation of erosion control fabric on approximately 0.5 acres of the slope area adjacent to the mine repository.

**New Mexico Sites (Santa Fe National Forest):

• Nacimiento Mine:**

  • Furnishing and installing approximately 1,510 linear feet of barbed wire fencing, including replacing dilapidated fencing and installing new steel tee posts.
  • Furnishing and installing a new 4-foot-long heavy-duty Agstar pedestrian gate with two gate posts and signage.
  • Minor clearing of sagebrush and tree limbs to ensure clear paths for fencing.

• Arizona Sites: October 1, 2026, to March 1, 2027 (to comply with Mexican Spotted Owl breeding season restrictions).

• New Mexico Sites: 180 Calendar Days from Notice to Proceed (NTP). Note: Two separate NTPs will be issued, one for Arizona and one for New Mexico.

• Submittals: Work Plan (including Erosion Control Plan and Site Health and Safety Plan), Site Health and Safety Plan, Certifications (for seed mixtures, weed-free materials), Fire Plan, and Erosion Control Plan.

• Restoration: All disturbed areas must be restored by grading and seeding. Debris and unused materials must be removed and disposed of off-site.

• Control of Work: Contractor must establish local survey points and stake/flag clearing limits and staging areas, subject to COR approval.

• Government Furnished Property: None.

• Standard Specifications: "Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects" (FHWA-FLH-14-001) are incorporated by reference.

• Noxious Weed Control: All construction equipment must be cleaned prior to entering project areas to prevent the spread of noxious weeds.

• Emergency Spill Kit: Required on-site for absorbent materials.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ) for Site Maintenance and Minor Construction services in Arizona and New Mexico. The government anticipates awarding a single Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

• Site maintenance and minor construction within the Coronado National Forest.

• Project areas include mine waste repository areas and former mine sites remediated under CERCLA.

• Specific tasks include soil decompaction, dry seeding, installing erosion control fabric, removal of existing fencing, and mine feature closure.

• Davis Bacon wages apply.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.

• Period of Performance: Approximately 10 months, starting 04/20/2026 and ending 03/01/2027.

• Performance must commence within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).

• Entire work must be ready for use not later than 180 calendar days after NTP.

• Offers must be submitted via email to troy.mccullough@usda.gov.

• Requests for Information (RFIs) are due by March 30th, 2026, 1:00 PM Central Daylight Time.

• Quotes are due by April 13th, 2026, 1:00 PM Central Daylight Time.

• Award will be made to the offeror presenting the most technically advantageous solution, provided the price is fair and reasonable and past performance is acceptable or neutral. Tradeoffs will not be conducted.

• Offerors must hold prices firm for 60 calendar days from the quote due date.

• Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• Small business size standard is $45M.

• Offerors must have an active entity registration at SAM.gov.

• A site visit is not scheduled; contractors may visit sites on their own.

• Invoices are to be submitted via the U.S. Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for wage determinations applicable to heavy construction projects in Sandoval County, New Mexico. It provides prevailing wage rates for various labor categories, as required by federal contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act.

• General Decision Number: NM20260041, effective 01/02/2026.
• Superseded Number: NM20250041.
• Location: Sandoval County, New Mexico.
• Construction Type: Heavy Construction Projects.
• Labor Classifications and Rates: Includes rates for CARPENTER (Form Work Only), ELECTRICIAN, CARPENTER (Excludes Form Work), CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER, IRONWORKER (REINFORCING), LABORER (Common or General, Pipelayer), and various OPERATOR roles (Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe, Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader, Bulldozer, Grader/Blade, Loader, Oiler, Roller), TRUCK DRIVER (Dump Truck), and WELDERS.
• Fringes: Associated fringe benefit rates are listed for most classifications.
• Executive Order Notes: Information on Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors) and EO 13658 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors) is included, outlining requirements for contracts awarded on or after specific dates.
• Rate Identifier Explanations: Details on how to interpret union rates, survey rates, weighted union average rates, and state-adopted rates.
• Appeals Process: Outlines the procedure for appealing wage determinations.

Bidders must use these prevailing wage rates to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals on federal construction contracts in the specified geographic area. Failure to comply with these wage requirements can lead to contract non-compliance. The document also highlights important worker protections and benefits mandated by federal executive orders.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Schedule of Items, likely intended as a pricing sheet or a breakdown of CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) for the opportunity. Bidders are expected to use this to provide their pricing for the specified goods and services.

• CLIN 0001 - Arizona Sites: Includes items such as Mobilization, Fence Removal, Bat Compatible Closure Installation, Soil Decompaction, Dry Seeding, Erosion Control Fabric Installation, and Construction Report. Quantities are specified for some items (e.g., 0.5 ACRES for soil decompaction and dry seeding, 2420 SY for erosion control fabric).
• CLIN 0002 - New Mexico Sites: Includes Mobilization, Fencing (1330 LF), and Gate.
• All listed Unit Prices and Total Amounts are currently $0.0, indicating this may be a template for bidders to fill in.

This attachment provides a detailed list of the specific tasks and materials required for site maintenance and minor construction in Arizona and New Mexico. Bidders must review these items carefully to understand the scope of work and to accurately prepare their price proposals. The quantities and units provided serve as a basis for cost estimation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a General Decision Number (GDN) for Arizona, specifically for Heavy Dams construction type. It provides prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various labor classifications in specific counties and zones within Arizona. This information is crucial for contractors to understand labor costs when bidding on federal or federally-assisted construction projects subject to the Davis-Bacon Act.

• General Decision Number: AZ20260007, dated 01/30/2026.
• Applicable Counties: Apache, Cochise, Coconino, Gila, Graham, Greenlee, La Paz, Navajo, Santa Cruz, and Yavapai Counties in Arizona.
• Labor Classifications & Rates: Includes rates for Boilermaker, Bricklayer, Carpenter, Piledriverman, Millwright, Diver (Standby and Wet), Electrician/Wireman, Power Equipment Operator (with detailed classifications), Ironworker, Painter, Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher, Plumber/Pipefitter, and Truck Driver.
• Zone Pay: Details additional pay based on mileage from a central point (e.g., Phoenix, Tucson) for certain classifications.
• Fringe Benefits: Specifies fringe benefit amounts or percentages for each classification.
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage) for federal contractors.

This document directly impacts bid preparation by establishing the minimum required wage rates and fringe benefits for laborers and mechanics employed on covered construction projects. Bidders must incorporate these prevailing wages into their cost estimates to ensure compliance with federal labor standards. Failure to comply can result in penalties and debarment.