GAOA Road Maintenance Los Padres National Forest
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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
Amendment 1 to the GAOA Road Maintenance opportunity for the Los Padres National Forest modifies the solicitation by extending the response deadline, providing updated wage determinations, including questions and answers, and adding project location data. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for road maintenance services. The new deadline for submissions is June 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM PDT.
Scope of Work
The project involves road maintenance activities within the Santa Lucia Ranger District of the Los Padres National Forest, specifically addressing the La Brea Road project. Key tasks include placing Class 1 riprap at identified water crossings, installing Bunker blocks (approximately 4000 lbs each) at a specific location, and clearing vegetation 6 feet wide from the edge of the roadway on each side of the centerline (Pay Item 842).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Amendment to a solicitation)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: Z1LB (Maintenance Of Highways/Roads/Streets/Bridges/Railways)
- Department/Agency: Agriculture / FOREST SERVICE / Los Padres National Forest
- Place of Performance: Santa Maria, CA, with work locations in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
- Original Response Date: June 1, 2026
- New Response Date: June 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM PDT
- Published Date: May 29, 2026
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026
Key Changes & Impact (Amendment 1)
- Response Date Extension: The deadline for submitting offers has been extended from June 1, 2026, to June 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM PDT.
- Updated Wage Determinations: Revised Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determinations for Santa Barbara County (2015-5647) and San Luis Obispo County (2015-5643) have been provided. Bidders must consult these to accurately calculate labor costs and ensure compliance.
- Questions and Answers: A document addressing vendor questions, specifically for the Labrea Rattlesnake Road project, has been included. It clarifies the application of wage determinations, identifies water crossings for riprap, specifies details for Bunker blocks, and defines vegetation clearing requirements.
- Project Location Data: A document detailing specific project locations, including coordinates and descriptions for water crossings and Bunker block installations, has been added. This is crucial for site assessment and proposal development.
Contact Information
- Primary: Pat Newberry (PATRICIA.NEWBERRY@USDA.GOV, 603-359-2563)
- Secondary: Paul Wood (paul.wood@usda.gov, 530-630-6221)