Disaster Recovery Limepoint Fire Trails Stabilization Payette National Forest

SOL #: 12363N26Q0005Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Agriculture

Forest Service

USDA-FS, STEWARDSHIP CONTRACTING BRANCH

Washington, DC, 202501138, United States

Place of Performance

Council, ID

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990)

PSC

Maintenance Of Recreation Facilities (Non Building) (Z1PA)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e7ae401a74734060b88a2a187bf7b0e2/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 10, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 26, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 26, 2026, 11:00 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 U.S. Forest Service is soliciting quotes for the Disaster Recovery Limepoint Fire Trails Stabilization project within the Payette National Forest. This project aims to repair and stabilize approximately 12.2 miles of trail system damaged by the 2024 Limepoint Fire. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). Quotes are due by February 26, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will restore sustainable trail tread and improve erosion resistance across the Kinney Creek, Allison Creek, and Eckels Creek trail systems. Key tasks include:

Trail Restoration: Restoring full trail benches (36-inch width where practicable) to address loss of anchoring vegetation and post-fire runoff.
Drainage Improvements: Installing drainage features and dips to withstand future erosion.
Signage: Installing trailhead and junction signs at specific locations (Trails 221, 222, 223, and 514).
Maintenance: Clearing, grubbing, and brushing vegetation to a minimum width of 8 feet.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order
Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Period of Performance: From Notice to Proceed (NTP) through November 15, 2026.
Location: Council Ranger District, Payette National Forest, near Council, ID.
Response Due: February 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT.

Evaluation

Award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) process. Evaluation factors include Price (fair and reasonable), Technical Acceptability, and Past Performance. Bidders must submit an equipment list, an overview schedule, and technical responses.