GAOA Buck Hall Recreation Phase 1 Renovation
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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 has issued a Solicitation for the GAOA Buck Hall Recreation Phase 1 Renovation project in McClellanville, SC. This Firm Fixed-Price contract, valued between $5M and $10M, involves comprehensive renovation and replacement of facilities at the Buck Hall Recreation Area. Proposals are due June 25, 2026, at 5 PM EST.
Opportunity Details
This project aims to repair, replace, and improve existing facilities at the Buck Hall Recreation Area that were impacted by Hurricane Hugo in 1989 and have not been significantly updated since 1993. The scope includes extensive site renovations, infrastructure upgrades, and building construction.
Scope of Work
The renovation encompasses work across the campground, boat landing, and day-use areas. Key elements include:
- Campground: Replacement of site amenities, repaving, refurbishment of the host site, and replacement of electrical, potable water, and wastewater systems, including a new bathhouse and well house.
- Boat Landing: Repaving of roads and parking, addition of boat trailer parking, construction of a new traffic circle, repairs to boarding docks and boat ramps, and replacement of the existing aluminum bulkhead with a rock revetment.
- Optional Bid Items: May include additional rock revetment, fishing pier improvements, a new kayak launch, day-use area improvements (bathhouse, picnic shelter, parking), an overflow parking lot, a storage building, and a telecommunications system.
Contract & Set-Aside
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Magnitude: $5,000,000.00 to $10,000,000.00
- Period of Performance: 545 calendar days (approx. 18 months) after Notice to Proceed.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: Y1FB - Construction Of Recreational Buildings
Key Dates & Actions
- Site Visit: Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 10 AM EST (RSVP by May 20, 2026, 1 PM EST). Attendees should wear boots.
- Questions Due: Thursday, May 28, 2026, by 12 PM EST.
- Past Performance Questionnaires Due (from references): Wednesday, June 17, 2026, by 1 PM EST. References must submit directly to the contracting contacts.
- Proposals Due: Wednesday, June 25, 2026, by 5 PM EST.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be based on a Tradeoff process, considering Technical Acceptability (rated Acceptable/Unacceptable), Past Performance, and Price. Offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration.
Key Documents for Bidders
Bidders must thoroughly review the provided documents, including the RFP Terms and Conditions, Statement of Work (SOW), Schedule of Items (SOI), detailed Specifications and Drawings (architectural, structural, site, utility, wastewater, marine construction), Wage Determination, and the Past Performance and Experience Questionnaires.