Meeks Mesa Campground Construction

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. It constitutes the only solicitation, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. The acquisition is set aside for small business concerns. The project involves the construction of the Meeks Mesa Campground and Trailhead.

Base Bid Work Includes:

• Removal and disposal of existing vegetation.
• Construction of new asphalt roads and spurs with line striping and crosswalks.
• Widening of State Route 24, including pavement, lane striping, and culvert extensions.
• Construction of new concrete and aggregate group and family units, including tent pads.
• Installation of new campground site furniture, family unit shelters, group site shelters, and single/double precast concrete vault restrooms.
• Installation of directional and regulatory signs, road closure gates, dumpster pads, unit markers, bulletin boards, barrier rocks, and concrete/aggregate paths.
• Construction of rockery retaining walls, drainage swales, post and pole fencing, and site identification signs.

Bid Options Include:

• Construction of native surface trails.

• Construction of berm and boulder cluster pods.

• Coloring of asphalt.

• The government intends to make one award.

• Offerors must submit pricing for all items to be considered responsive.

• Evaluation Method: Lowest price technically acceptable.

• Price: Quotes will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.

• Technical Acceptability: Evaluated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on the offeror's compliant approach and understanding of requirements. A detailed explanation of the approach, project management, and staffing plan is required.

• Past Performance: May be evaluated using provided references, USDA contracts, and CPARS.

• Offer Acceptance Period: Offerors must hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the receipt of offers.

• Questions Due: April 20th, 2026, at 3:00 PM Mountain Time via email to derrick.dodson@usda.gov.

• This acquisition is set aside for small business concerns.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference; full text is available at www.acquisition.gov.

• Applicable clauses include FAR 52.212-4 (Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services) with amendments, various FAR clauses related to construction, and AGAR clauses.

• Key attachments referenced include SOW, Drawings, Schedule of Items (SOI), and Wage Determination.

• Agency protests should first be directed to the Contracting Officer, with an option to escalate to the USDA Ombudsman Program.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the scope of work for the construction of the Meeks Mesa Campground and Trailhead in Wayne County, Utah.

The project involves extensive site preparation and construction, including:

• Removal and disposal of existing vegetation.
• Construction of new asphalt roads, spurs, and widening of State Route 24.
• Construction of new concrete and aggregate group and family campsites.
• Installation of shelters, precast concrete vault restrooms, directional signs, fencing, and retaining walls.
• Construction of drainage swales and paths.

Bid Options include:

• Construction of native surface trails.
• Construction of berm and boulder cluster pods.
• Coloring of asphalt.

Project Location: Fremont River Ranger District, Fishlake National Forest, Wayne County, Utah.

Start Date: June 1, 2026

Contract Time: Base Bid: 180 Calendar Days. Bid Options are within the Base Bid period.

• Adherence to Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) for traffic control.

• Compliance with various ASTM, AASHTO, and ACI standards for materials and construction methods.

• Specific quality control measures and testing frequencies are detailed in Section 014100.

• The project is located in Wayne County, Utah.

• Construction is anticipated to begin June 1, 2026, with a base bid completion time of 180 calendar days.

• Contractors must adhere to strict site conditions, including pressure washing equipment before entering National Forest lands to prevent the spread of noxious weeds.

• Utilities are not available on-site; the contractor must provide temporary facilities.

• A Traffic Control Plan must be submitted and approved by UDOT and the Contracting Officer.

• A Sediment and Erosion Control Plan is required, and the contractor must obtain an NPDES permit.

• Submittals for shop drawings, product data, samples, and quality control plans are required per Section 013300.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for construction services related to the Meeks Mesa Campground. The government requires performance of the work described in the attached documents, which include specifications, drawings, and a Statement of Intent.

• Construction of the Meeks Mesa Campground Base Bid.

• Potential construction of option items 1, 2, and 3 for the Meeks Mesa Campground.

• The work is FOB (Free On Board) Destination for option items 2 and 3.

• The performance period is 180 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed.

• The estimated completion date is not explicitly stated but the delivery date for the base bid is 05/31/2027.

• Offers are due by 04/27/2026 at 1500 local time.

• Offers must be submitted in original and one copy to the address specified in Item 8.

• Sealed envelopes must be marked with the offeror's name and address, solicitation number, and due date/time.

• Offers must remain valid for at least 90 calendar days after the due date.

• A performance and payment bond is required within 15 calendar days after award.

• Not specified in the provided pages.

• The solicitation number is 1240LT2600033.

• The issuing office is USDA-FS CSA INTERMOUNTAIN 8 in Ogden, UT.

• Contact information for inquiries is provided for Derrick Dodson.

• Associated documents include: MeeksMesa.Specs SOW, MeeksMesa.Dwgs.final-01.21.2026, MeeksMesa.SOI.Final 01.21.2026, and Wage Determination Wayne County, Utah.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Government Estimate for the Meeks Mesa Campground Construction project, dated January 21, 2026. It outlines the estimated quantities and line items for the base bid and three potential bid options.

• Base Bid Items: Includes construction staking, mobilization, site demolition, dumpster pad, concrete work (sidewalks, LPG tank pad), bulletin board, various signs, family and group site furnishings, comfort stations, shade structures, host site holding tank, earthwork (borrow, site prep, grading), paving (asphalt, SMA), aggregate base and surface courses, riprap, rockery retaining walls, tent pads, barrier rocks, concrete curbstops, line striping, road gates, post and pole fence, and culverts.
• Bid Option #1: Project site preparation and grading for a native surface path/trail.
• Bid Option #2: Berm and boulder cluster installation.
• Bid Option #3: Color additive for hot mix asphalt paving.

This estimate provides potential bidders with a detailed breakdown of the anticipated work items, quantities, and units for the Meeks Mesa Campground Construction project. It serves as a basis for developing their own cost proposals and understanding the scope of work for both the base bid and potential option periods.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains the "Index of Sheets" for the "Meeks Mesa Campground Construction" project. It serves as a table of contents, listing all drawing sheets and their corresponding titles, organized by sheet number and drawing type (e.g., Cover Sheet, Site Plan, Details, Roads, Trails).

• Sheet Number (e.g., G1, S1, D1, TR1, R1)
• Drawing DWG number (internal reference)
• Sheet Title (e.g., COVER SHEET, SITE PLAN - OVERVIEW, FAMILY UNIT AND AGGREGATE PAD LAYOUT DETAILS, ROADS OVERVIEW AND INDEX)
• Cross-references to other sheets for specific details or sections.

This index is crucial for bidders to navigate the comprehensive set of construction drawings. It allows them to quickly locate specific details, plans, and sections relevant to their bid preparation, understanding of the project scope, and execution of the work. It provides a roadmap to all technical documentation for the campground construction.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a General Decision Number (UT20260017) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, establishing prevailing wage rates for heavy construction projects in several Utah counties (Beaver, Emery, Grand, Kane, Piute, and Wayne). It includes specific wage and fringe benefit rates for various labor classifications, including operators (e.g., backhoe, grader, loader, trackhoe), truck drivers, laborers, carpenters, and cement masons.

It also details specific wage determinations for "Natural Gas Pipeline Construction" and "Excluding Natural Gas Pipeline Construction" for different zones within the specified counties. The document outlines identifiers for different types of wage rates (union, survey, state adopted) and provides information on the wage determination appeals process.

This document is crucial for any bidder on a federal construction contract in the specified Utah counties that is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act. Bidders must ensure that the wages paid to laborers and mechanics on the project meet or exceed the prevailing rates and fringe benefits listed in this determination. Failure to comply can result in contract violations. The document helps bidders accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals.