GAOA Sam Owen Campground Improvements, Idaho Panhandle National Forest

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains construction plans for the Sam Owen Campground Improvements project. It includes an index of sheets, project location maps, a vicinity map, and signature blocks for approving officials.

• Index to Sheets: Lists all drawings included in the construction plan set, organized by sheet number and description (e.g., Cover Sheet, Demolition Plan, Site Plan, Grading Plan, Electrical Plan).
• Project Location and Vicinity Maps: Provides visual context for the project location within the Idaho Panhandle National Forests and its surrounding geographical area.
• Approval Signatures: Includes signature blocks for various Forest Service personnel, indicating project approval.

This document serves as the primary set of construction plans for the Sam Owen Campground Improvements. Bidders must review these plans thoroughly to understand the full scope of work, including demolition, site improvements, grading, and electrical work, to accurately estimate costs and develop a compliant proposal.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "General Decision Number" which serves as a wage determination for construction projects. It outlines the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for various labor classifications in Bonner County, Idaho, and surrounding areas.

• General Decision Number: ID20260040, with a publication date of 05/18/2026.
• Labor Classifications: Includes rates for Carpenters, Electricians, various Power Equipment Operators (e.g., Cranes, Backhoes, Bulldozers, Front End Loaders), Ironworkers, Laborers, Cement Masons, Plumbers, and Truck Drivers.
• Rates and Fringes: Provides specific hourly rates and fringe benefit amounts for each classification.
• Zone Pay and Differentials: Details additional pay based on mileage from specified zone centers (Spokane, Pasco, Lewiston) and specific operational differentials (e.g., boom pay, over scale rates).
• Executive Orders: References Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage), outlining contractor obligations.
• Appeals Process: Outlines the procedure for appealing wage determinations.

This document is crucial for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for construction projects in the specified geographic area. It ensures compliance with federal labor laws regarding prevailing wages and fringe benefits for covered workers. Bidders must use these rates when preparing their proposals to ensure cost accuracy and compliance.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document contains supplemental specifications for the "SAM OWEN CAMPGROUND IMPROVEMENTS" project. It details various technical specifications, material requirements, and construction standards that bidders must adhere to if awarded the contract.

• General Provisions: Includes definitions, terms, format, bid, award, execution of contract, scope of work, control of work, material control, acceptance of work, legal relations, prosecution, progress, measurement, and payment.
• Construction Standards: Details specifications for clearing and grubbing, excavation and embankment, aggregate courses, minor crushed aggregate, stockpiled aggregates, fog seal, culverts and drains, water systems, sewer systems, turf establishment, permanent traffic control, rough carpentry, site furnishings (fire rings, picnic tables, bear proof boxes, etc.), asphalt material, aggregate requirements, and soil specifications.
• Survey and Staking: Outlines requirements for construction survey and staking, including tolerances and methods.
• Contractor Quality Control: Specifies qualifications for quality control managers and testers, and procedures for quality control plans.
• Submittal Log: Lists required project submittals, including plans, certifications, and manufacturer information.
• Tables: Includes various tables detailing construction tolerances, sampling, testing, and acceptance requirements for different materials and phases of work.

This document is critical for bidders as it defines the technical and material requirements for the Sam Owen Campground Improvements project. Potential bidders must thoroughly review these specifications to understand the scope of work, material quality standards, construction methods, and quality control measures. This will inform their bidding strategy, cost estimations, and ability to meet the project's requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the construction/reconstruction of the Sam Owen Campground located on the Sandpoint Ranger District of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The project involves the removal of existing improvements and the construction/reconstruction of roads, parking areas, parking spurs, and camp sites. Specific tasks include excavation, gravel and asphalt paving, installation of wheel stops, road and site signage, reconstruction/replacement of utility connections (water, sewer, electrical), installation of gates, placement of barrier boulders, and recreation site improvements such as tables, fire rings, and storage boxes.

• Removal of existing improvements.

• Construction/reconstruction of roads, parking areas, parking spurs, and camp sites.

• Excavation, gravel, and asphalt paving.

• Installation of wheel stops and site signage.

• Reconstruction/replacement of utility connections (water, sewer, electrical).

• Installation of gates and barrier boulders.

• Installation of recreation site amenities (tables, fire rings, storage boxes).

• Award Type: Firm-fixed price.

• Period of Performance: September 8, 2026 to October 31, 2027.

• Estimated Price Range: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000.

• NAICS Code: 237990 (Small business size standard: $45 Million).

• Proposal Submission Deadline: June 18, 2026, 5:00 p.m. PDT (or as amended).

• Submission Method: Email to PPS.proposals@usda.gov.

• Required Documents: Signed SF-1442, Schedule of Items (Attachment 2), acknowledgement of amendments, and scanned copy of Bid Guarantee (if applicable).

• Evaluation Criteria: Best value to the Government, using a comparative evaluation methodology. Factors include Technical and Project Management, Experience, Past Performance, and Price Quote.

• Site Visit: Organized site visit scheduled for June 17, 2026, 10:00 am PDT.

• Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) at the time of quote submission.

• Bid Guarantee: 20% required if quote exceeds $150,000.

• All specifications in attachments are binding.

• Contractors are urged to inspect the site.

• Questions due by June 18, 2026.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Schedule of Items (SOI) for the Sam Owen Campground Improvements project. It details the estimated quantities and types of work required for the base contract and potential options. Bidders must use this to understand the scope of work and prepare their pricing.

• Base Item 0001: Covers site preparation, clearing, grubbing, excavation, aggregate base, and asphalt concrete work.
• Base Item 0002: Includes concrete work, culvert installation, water and sewer system components, gates, signage, electrical systems, picnic tables, fire rings, and removal/relocation of existing structures.
• Option A (Item 0003): Involves miscellaneous surveying, fence installation, gate installation at the dump station, and a shed structure.
• Option B (Item 0004): Includes contractor-designed retaining walls and bear-proof storage boxes.
• Option C (Item 0005): Covers water system hydrant assemblies and sewer dump connections.
• Methods of Measurement: LSQ (lump sum quantities), AQ (Actual Quantities), CQ (Contract Quantities).

This SOI provides the detailed breakdown of tasks and estimated quantities for the Sam Owen Campground Improvements. Bidders must submit pricing for all items. The unit prices provided by the contractor will govern in case of extension errors. Contractors are responsible for verifying the accuracy of all data presented in the SOI, including auto-calculated cells, as the government will not be liable for calculation or pricing errors. Award will be made to one contractor, and the government reserves the right to award for quantities less than stated.