Cattleguard Purchase Coconino National Forest

Quick Summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Coconino National Forest has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for the purchase, delivery, and offload of Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Style Cattle Guard Packages in Rimrock, AZ. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by January 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time (MST).

Scope of Work

The requirement includes providing specific ADOT Style Cattle Guard components:

• Item 0001: ADOT Style Cattle Guard Package with Concrete Foundations, Steel Grills, and End Brace Set (must meet ADOT Style C specifications).
• Item 0002: ADOT Cattle Guard End Package with Grill/Clamp/Bolt/End Brace.
• Item 0003: ADOT Cattle Guard Center Package with Grill/Clamp/Bolt.
• Item 0004: CGH Bike Safety Kit, CG, USA, ADOT, HDG.
• Item 0005: Delivery and offload to 7780 Beaver Creek Ranger Station Road, Rimrock, AZ 86335, within 60 days of award. Bidders offering "equal" items must provide descriptive literature demonstrating compliance with salient characteristics. Detailed design specifications, construction requirements, and inspection guidelines are provided in Attachments 3 (Drawings) and 4 (CM Chapter_9_Section_906).

Contract & Timeline

• Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business
• Award Type: One award is anticipated.
• Delivery: Required within 60 days of award.
• Questions Due: January 17, 2026, 3:00 PM MST.
• Proposal Due: January 23, 2026, 3:00 PM MST.
• Offer Acceptance Period: 90 calendar days from receipt.
• Published Date: January 12, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

• Submission Method: Proposals must be emailed to PPS.proposals@usda.gov, christopher.wissen@usda.gov, and Patricia.Newberry@usda.gov. The subject line must include "127EAU26Q0015 ADOT Cattle Guard RFQ".
• Required Documents: Technical Proposal, Price Proposal (using Attachment 2 - SOI Price Sheet), and Representations and Certifications.
• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on Technical Acceptability and Price. The lowest priced offer will be evaluated for Technical Acceptability first.
• Eligibility: Offerors must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

Key Attachments

• Attachment 1 - Solicitation Terms and Conditions: Provides full RFQ details, clauses, and provisions.
• Attachment 2 - SOI Price Sheet: Lists specific items and quantities for pricing proposals.
• Attachment 3 - Drawings: Details design, specifications, and ADOT standards for cattle guards.
• Attachment 4 - CM Chapter_9_Section_906: Outlines construction requirements and inspection guidelines.