Meeks Mesa Campground Construction
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 U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Fishlake National Forest is soliciting proposals for the Meeks Mesa Campground Construction project in Wayne County, Utah. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity involves the construction of a new campground and trailhead, including roads, campsites, facilities, and infrastructure. Proposals are due April 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The project encompasses the construction of the Meeks Mesa Campground and Trailhead. The base bid includes:
- Removal and disposal of existing vegetation.
- Construction of new asphalt roads, spurs, and widening of State Route 24.
- Installation of concrete and aggregate group/family units, tent pads, site furniture, shelters, and precast concrete vault restrooms.
- Installation of directional and regulatory signs, road closure gates, dumpster pads, bulletin boards, barrier rocks, and concrete/aggregate paths.
- Construction of rockery retaining walls, drainage swales, and post and pole fencing.
- Construction of major and minor site identification signs.
Bid options include constructing native surface trails, berm and boulder cluster pods, and adding color additive to asphalt paving. The revised Schedule of Items (SOI) provides detailed quantities and units for all components.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (FAR Part 12)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Place of Performance: Fremont River Ranger District, Fishlake National Forest, Wayne County, Utah.
- Performance Period: 180 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. Construction is anticipated to begin June 1, 2026.
- Award: The government intends to make one award.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: April 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time.
- Questions Due: April 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM Mountain Time, via email to derrick.dodson@usda.gov.
- Submission Method: Submit original and one copy in a sealed envelope marked with offeror's name, address, solicitation number (1240LT2600033), and due date/time.
- Evaluation Method: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Price: Evaluated for fairness and reasonableness; pricing for all items is required.
- Technical Acceptability: Evaluated as "acceptable" or "unacceptable" based on compliant approach, project management, and staffing plan.
- Past Performance: May be evaluated using references, USDA contracts, and CPARS.
- Offer Acceptance: Offers must remain valid for 90 calendar days.
- Bonds: Performance and payment bonds are required within 15 calendar days after award.
Special Requirements & Notes
Contractors must adhere to strict site conditions, including pressure washing equipment to prevent noxious weed spread, providing temporary utilities (none on-site), and submitting a Traffic Control Plan (UDOT approval) and a Sediment and Erosion Control Plan (NPDES permit). Compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates for Wayne County, Utah, is mandatory.