GAOA Bell Smith Springs Repaving and Parking
Overview
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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, Shawnee National Forest is soliciting bids for GAOA Bell Smith Springs Repaving and Parking in Pope County, Illinois. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves comprehensive road and parking construction services. The project magnitude is estimated between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. Bids are due March 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The project entails repaving and miscellaneous work at Bell Smith Springs. Key tasks include:
- Mobilization, drainage excavation, clearing, and grubbing.
- Aggregate base and surface placement.
- Roadway reconditioning, excavation, and new roadway construction.
- Culvert removal and installation, including small culvert headwall work.
- Specialty masonry for the removal and replacement of a historic stone headwall.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
- Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to October 30, 2026 (180 Days After Award).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 237310 (Highway, Street and Bridge Construction) with a $45.0M size standard.
- Questions Due: March 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Bids Due: March 26, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time.
- Published Date: February 26, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Bids must be submitted via email to paula.sales@usda.gov and CC bradley.higley@usda.gov. Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsible offeror who is responsive to the solicitation. Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days. A bid bond of 20% is required with the submission, and Performance and Payment Bonds (100% of contract price) are required within 10 days of award.
Key Documents & Requirements
- Attachment 2 Schedule of Items: Essential for preparing price proposals, detailing pay items, units, and estimated quantities.
- Attachment 3 Specifications: Defines technical requirements, materials, construction methods, and quality control for the FP-14 Forest Service Supplement.
- Attachment 5 Location Maps: Provides crucial geographical context for the project site, access routes, and surrounding environment.
- Attachment 6 Wage Determination: Details prevailing wage rates for Heavy and Highway Construction in Illinois, critical for cost estimation and labor compliance.
- Offerors are strongly urged to inspect the site prior to bidding.