Forest Service - Thomas Fire Disaster Road Repairs
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 quotations for the Thomas Fire Disaster Road Repairs 2025 project within the Los Padres National Forest, California. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The project aims to restore and maintain critical road infrastructure damaged by the Thomas Fire. Quotes are due March 5, 2026.
Opportunity Overview
This combined synopsis/solicitation seeks qualified small business concerns for road and drainage maintenance. The acquisition falls under NAICS Code 237310 – Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction, with a small business size standard of $45M.
Scope of Work
The project involves comprehensive road and drainage maintenance across approximately 32.22 miles within the Santa Barbara and Ojai Ranger Districts. Key tasks include:
- Road blading and restoration of existing drainage dips.
- Installation of 97 new overside drains and new rolling dips.
- Roadside vegetation cutting on three specified roads.
- The contractor will provide all necessary equipment, labor, and services.
- Detailed requirements are outlined in the Statement of Work (Attachment 2), with specific locations and needs detailed in the "Contract Points Description" (Attachment 6).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Work must commence within 10 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) and be completed within 120 calendar days after NTP, including final cleanup.
- Place of Performance: Los Padres National Forest, CA.
- Administrative Requirements: Invoices must be submitted electronically via the Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Contractors are responsible for fire prevention (adhering to daily Project Activity Levels) and compliance with Service Contract Labor Standards (Wage Determinations for Santa Barbara and Ventura counties apply).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Due Date: March 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time. Quotes must be emailed to the Contracting Officer.
- Evaluation Criteria: Best Value to the Government, considering:
- Technical Approach: Work Plan/Capability (max 5 pages), Key Personnel (max 3 pages), Performance Schedule (max 2 pages), Site-Specific Safety Plan, Quality Control Plan, Material confirmation.
- Past Performance: List of three similar projects completed within the last three years.
- Price: Must be fair and reasonable.
- Eligibility: Offerors must have an active entity registration at SAM.gov.
- Required Submittals: Performance and Payment Bonds (if required), Materials Approval, Site Safety Plan, Proposed Project schedule.
Key Dates & Actions
- Organized Site Visit: February 19, 2026. Registration required via email.
- Requests for Information (RFIs) Due: February 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time.
- Contact: Tanya Torres, tanya.torres@usda.gov.