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 seeking quotes for Phase 5 reconstruction of the Lucerne Campground in Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, Utah. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed Price contract. The project involves demolition, new construction of restrooms and shelters, and extensive irrigation and landscaping work. Quotes are due by May 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This project focuses on reconstructing portions of the Lucerne Campground. Base Work includes:
- Demolition of two existing restroom buildings and adjacent concrete sidewalks.
- Installation of new precast concrete restroom buildings (with showers) in Loops E and F, including associated electrical, water, and sewer 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 for specific zones.
- Asphalt trench repair.
Optional Work includes:
- Construction of windscreens for family units.
- Installation of roadside strips planting and irrigation systems.
- Installation of planting and irrigation systems for Loops E & F.
- Construction of additional irrigation mainline segments.
- Installation of a Tree Line Bubblers Irrigation System.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for a Single Firm Fixed Price Contract.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 236220 (Small Business Size Standard: $45 Million).
- Period of Performance: May 11, 2026, to November 30, 2026.
- Contract Time: Base work: 180 Calendar Days; Each awarded option: 30 Calendar Days.
- Place of Performance: Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, Ashley National Forest, Daggett County, Utah.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes will be evaluated based on lowest price, technically acceptable, with past performance also considered.
- Technical Acceptability: Assessed via the Experience Questionnaire (Attachment 4), focusing on experience with building demolition, shelter construction, sidewalk installation, irrigation systems, and asphalt trench repair.
- Past Performance: Rated as Acceptable, Neutral, or Unacceptable.
- Required Submission Items (from Quote Checklist):
- Attachment 3: Statement of Items (SOI) with all items priced.
- Attachment 4: Completed Experience Questionnaire.
- Acknowledgement of all amendments.
- Fully executed Bid Guarantee (Standard Form 24 and Power of Attorney).
- Quotes must remain firm for 60 calendar days.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Quotes Due: May 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM UTC.
- 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.
Special Requirements & Notes
- Construction areas will be closed to the public, but access to other campground loops must remain open.
- Contractor must protect streams and lakes, pressure wash equipment to prevent noxious weeds, and implement dust abatement measures.
- Non-potable water is available on-site for construction.
- A traffic control plan is required.
- The Davis-Bacon Act applies, requiring adherence to prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits for Daggett County, UT, including Executive Order requirements for paid sick leave and minimum wage.
- Bidders must investigate site conditions.