LUCERNE CAMPGROUND CONSTRUCTION PHASE 5
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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 USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotes for Lucerne Campground Construction Phase 5, a reconstruction project located in the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, Ashley National Forest, Daggett County, Utah. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial items. The project involves significant demolition, new construction of facilities, and extensive irrigation system work. Quotes are currently due by April 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM MT, though an amendment extending this date is anticipated.
Opportunity Details
This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 1240LT26Q0026) is issued under FAR Part 12. The applicable NAICS Code is 236220 (Repair Or Alteration Of Miscellaneous Buildings) with a small business size standard of $45 Million.
Scope of Work
The project's base work includes:
- Demolition of two existing restroom buildings and adjacent concrete sidewalks.
- Construction of new precast concrete restroom buildings (with showers) in Loops E and F, including sidewalks, signs, grading, and electrical/utility connections.
- Construction of new family unit shelters in Loops E and F.
- Installation of a portion of the irrigation water main line and electrical control wiring.
- Asphalt trench repair.
Optional work includes:
- Constructing windscreens for family units.
- Installing roadside planting and irrigation systems (Zones 26-29).
- Installing planting and irrigation systems for Loops E & F (Zones 18-25).
- Constructing additional irrigation mainline segments and a tree line bubblers irrigation system.
Contract & Performance
This will be a Single Firm Fixed Price Contract. The Period of Performance is from May 11, 2026, to November 30, 2026, with a base contract time of 180 calendar days and 30 calendar days for each awarded option. The contractor must protect streams and lakes, pressure wash equipment before entering National Forest System lands, implement dust abatement, and submit a traffic control plan. Construction areas will be closed to the public, but access to Loops A, B, C, D & G and the main entrance road must remain open.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be held firm for 60 calendar days. Evaluation will be based on the Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach, with past performance also being evaluated. Technical acceptability will be assessed using the Experience Questionnaire (Attachment 4), focusing on experience in building demolition, shelter construction, sidewalk installation, irrigation systems, and asphalt trench repair. Past performance will be rated as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable.
Required quote attachments include:
- Attachment 3: SOI – all items priced.
- Attachment 4: Experience Questionnaire – all information requested.
- Acknowledgement of Amendments.
- Fully executed Bid Guarantee (Standard Form 24 and Power of Attorney).
Key Dates & Contacts
- Quotes Due: April 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM MT.
- Site Visit: April 1, 2026, at 1:30 PM MT.
- Questions Due: April 2, 2026, at 12:00 PM MT.
- Primary Contact: Tony Taylor, Contract Specialist, tony.taylor@usda.gov.
Important Notes
An amendment is anticipated to extend the response date. Watch the solicitation for updates. Bidders must comply with Davis-Bacon Act wage rates (GDN UT20260079) and related Executive Orders for paid sick leave and minimum wage.