GAOA WAF Rock House Trail
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 (FS) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a BPA Call for the GAOA Rockhouse Trail project on the Wayne National Forest. This is not a solicitation and does not constitute a request for quotes or submission of any information. The intent is to award a BPA Call to an eligible contractor holding an active Region 9 Trails Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA).
Scope of Work
The project involves paving work on the Rock House Trail at Lake Vesuvius in Lawrence County, Ohio. The work will improve approximately 2,104 linear feet of trail, addressing surface damage, enhancing accessibility and visitor safety, replacing water control devices, and reducing impact on high-traffic segments.
Specific tasks include:
- Site preparation and drainage correction.
- Installation of a suitable paved trail surface, compaction, and restoration of trail edges.
- Addressing tread reshaping, ditch work, tree root barriers, or culvert work prior to surfacing.
- Installation of a single sign and a bear-proof garbage receptacle with a concrete pad. All trail work must follow sustainable design practices and maintain the current trail alignment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award a BPA Call against an existing Region 9 Trails Blanket Purchase Agreement.
- Set-Aside: This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Published: March 9, 2026
- Notice Closing Date: March 27, 2026 (This date is for the notice itself, not a proposal submission deadline.)
Additional Notes
This notice serves to comply with USDA policy for synopsizing BPA calls over $25,000. Only contractors with an active BPA for the respective zone are eligible for this call order. The government will not provide feedback or evaluations for submissions in response to this notice, as it is not a request for quotes.