CA FLAP SCR T5(1A) – Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Mitigation

SOL #: 6982AF26R000002Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
6982AF CENTRAL FEDERAL LANDS DIVISI
LAKEWOOD, CO, 80228, United States

Place of Performance

Santa Cruz, CA

NAICS

Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products (113210)

PSC

Forest Tree Planting Services (F005)

Set Aside

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

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 14, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 15, 2026, 8:00 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 Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Central Federal Lands Division, is soliciting proposals for mitigation site restoration and enhancement services for the CA FLAP SCR T5(1A) Monterey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Mitigation project in Santa Cruz County, California. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 15, 2026.

Project Overview & Scope

This combined synopsis/solicitation seeks a contractor to perform mitigation site restoration and enhancement. Key tasks include:

  • Selective clearing, site grading, fencing, and gate installation.
  • Provision of dump truck, backhoe loader, and wheel loader services.
  • General and specialized labor, including technical, survey, and biological services.
  • Seeding, mulching, and plantings, with a specific focus on species like Baltic Rush, Bog Rush, California Blackberry, Dense Sedge, Monterey Sedge, and Salt Marsh Baccharis.
  • A 5-year maintenance period for plantings is required.
  • Compliance with environmental regulations, including Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), protection of property and landscape, and wildlife surveys.

Technical documents provide a preliminary hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of the proposed wetland mitigation site, detailing drainage basins, runoff conditions, and soil groups, which is crucial for understanding stormwater management and wetland creation aspects. A "Summary of Quantities" document outlines estimated quantities for various pay items, essential for cost estimation.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
  • Period of Performance: Upon award, extending five (5) years from the award date.
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
  • NAICS Code: 113210 – Forest Nurseries and Gathering Forest Product, with a $20.5M size standard.
  • Place of Performance: Santa Cruz, CA, United States.

Submission & Evaluation

  • Submission: Proposals must be submitted electronically as Adobe (PDF) files. Required components include a Technical Proposal, Price Proposal, Past Performance References (last six years), and Organizational Information. Proposals must be valid for a minimum of 60 days.
  • Evaluation: Technical and past performance are considered approximately equal to cost or price, as detailed in RFO Clause 52.212-2.
  • Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of proposal submission. Alternate proposals are not authorized.

Key Dates

  • Published Date: April 14, 2026
  • Virtual Pre-Proposal Meeting: April 21, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time. RSVP to Kelly Palmer at kelly.palmer@dot.gov by April 20, 2026.
  • Technical Questions Due: May 4, 2026
  • Proposals Due: May 15, 2026

People

Points of Contact

Kelly PalmerPRIMARY

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Posted: Apr 14, 2026
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