Malheur National Forest, OR Falls Fire Road Repair
Overview
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PSC
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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 is soliciting proposals for a BPA Call Order for Malheur National Forest, OR Falls Fire Road Repair. This opportunity is exclusively open to current BPA holders on the Region 6 Roads BPA. The project involves non-personal commercial construction to mitigate damage from the Falls Fire. The estimated value is between $100,000 and $250,000.
Scope of Work
This project focuses on road repairs on National Forest Service Road 3100-000 within the Malheur National Forest. Key components include:
- Base Item (31 Road Asphalt Reclamation): Pulverizing approximately 12.7 miles of existing paved road surface to a depth of no more than 2 inches, shaping, and compacting it. This includes traffic control and is estimated to take four weeks.
- Option 1 Item (31 Road Repairs at Stancliffe Bridge Approaches): Excavating and repairing road approaches to the Stancliffe Bridge, involving gabion baskets, road base, subbase, and new asphalt. This work, including traffic control, is estimated for two weeks. All work must adhere to FHWA Standard Specification 2014 and Forest Service Supplemental Specifications (FSSS). Attachment 2 provides detailed estimated quantities for the Stancliffe Bridge repair.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: BPA Call Order (Combined Synopsis/Solicitation)
- Period of Performance: Overall completion date for all work is August 14, 2026, with a notice to proceed anticipated around July 1, 2026.
- Estimated Value: $100,000 - $250,000
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: March 5, 2026, at 11:00 am Pacific Time.
- Published: February 11, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Bidders must complete the "Quote" section of the Individual Project BPA Call Form, provide pricing in Section B, and answer the BPA Call Questionnaire. A Bid Guarantee is required for quotes exceeding $150,000. Quotes will be evaluated based on the best overall value, considering non-price factors (Contractor's Capability from Questionnaire responses) and Price. Price will increase in relative importance as the difference between technical scoring decreases.
Key Requirements & Attachments
- Supplemental Specifications (Attachment 3): This document significantly amends and replaces numerous sections of the original FP-14 specifications, impacting definitions, scope, construction methods, materials, and acceptance criteria. Thorough review is critical.
- Fire Protection (Attachment 4): Mandatory fire prevention and suppression measures, equipment, and operational restrictions for the Pacific Northwest Region must be followed.
- Aquatic Conservation (Attachment 5): Specific measures to minimize environmental impact, including pollution/erosion control, site preparation, heavy equipment use, site restoration, and work area isolation. Compliance with NMFS guidelines for fish passage and screens is required.
- Davis-Bacon Act (Attachment 6): Prevailing wage rates for Highway Construction Projects in Oregon apply.
- Government-furnished property includes water sources and aggregate material. A post-award conference is required.