GAOA – Strawberry – Kamas Bunkhouse Renovations on the Uinta/Wasatch/Cache National Forest
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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 U.S. Forest Service, Uinta/Wasatch/Cache National Forest, under the Department of Agriculture, is soliciting proposals for GAOA Strawberry-Kamas Bunkhouse Renovations. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves commercial construction services for demolition, construction, and remodeling of multiple bunkhouses and a mess hall across two sites in Wasatch and Summit Counties, Utah. The estimated value is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. Quotations are due by February 27, 2026, at 1300 local time.
Scope of Work
The project addresses existing housing deterioration at the Strawberry Reservoir Visitor's Center (three bunkhouses and a mess hall) and the Kamas Ranger District Office (two bunkhouses and two residences). Key tasks include:
- Demolition, construction, and remodeling of interior and exterior surfaces, doors, windows, flooring, cabinetry, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- Specific attention to hazardous materials (asbestos, lead paint, mold) and bat presence.
- Coordination with occupied residences during construction.
- Provision of temporary toilet facilities, waste management, and traffic control.
- Adherence to detailed architectural drawings and technical specifications provided in attachments.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Estimated Value: $500,000 - $1,000,000
- Period of Performance: Work to commence within 10 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, with entire work completed by April 1, 2027. Estimated start date is April 1, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 236118, Size Standard $45 Million)
- Place of Performance: Strawberry and Kamas, Utah (Wasatch and Summit Counties).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: February 27, 2026, at 1300 local time.
- Submission Method: Email proposals to kellie.shaw@usda.gov and PPS.proposals@usda.gov.
- Evaluation Criteria: Comparative methodology considering:
- Technical Proposal: Performance Schedule, Technical Approach, Project Management and Oversight.
- Experience
- Past Performance
- Price Quote: Reasonableness and Price Consistency.
- Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days.
- Bidders must use the provided Schedule of Items (SOI) for both Kamas and Strawberry renovations to input unit prices for all base and optional items.
Important Notes
- An organized site visit is scheduled for February 11, 2026, at 08:00 a.m. MST.
- Contractors must review Project Specifications, especially for the Kamas site bunkhouses, and all architectural drawings.
- Wage determinations for Summit County (UT202635) and Wasatch County (UT202601) are applicable, outlining prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits.
- Government-furnished property includes building keys.
- Visual documentation of both sites and look-ahead schedules are provided to aid in understanding the scope.