Mitigation Credits - CA NP MOJA 11(2) 10(2) KELBAKER, KELSO-CIMA, CIMA and MORNING STAR MINE ROADS
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 Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), specifically the Central Federal Lands Division, is soliciting quotations for 5.232 acres of stream compensatory mitigation credits for road improvements at the Mojave National Preserve in Cima, CA. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and aims to offset 2.616 acres of stream channels at a 2:1 ratio. Quotations are due by April 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor will be required to:
- Provide 5.232 acres of stream compensatory mitigation credits.
- Ensure credits offset 2.616 acres of stream channels at a 2:1 ratio.
- Furnish proof of completion and maintenance of mitigation credits to satisfy the Government's mitigation obligation in perpetuity.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ), implied Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Product/Service Code: F099 - Other Natural Resources And Conservation Services.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 813312, with a size standard of $19.5M.
- Place of Performance: Cima, CA 92323, United States.
- Period of Performance Completion Date: June 4, 2026.
- Published Date: March 20, 2026.
- Technical Questions Due: March 27, 2026.
- Quotation Due Date: April 3, 2026, 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time.
Evaluation & Eligibility
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering Price, Technical capability, and Past Performance.
- Eligibility: All offerors must be approved by the California State Water Resources Control Board and have an active registration in SAM.gov.
Submission Requirements
- Quotations must be submitted electronically as Adobe (.pdf) files in a SINGLE email not exceeding 10 Megabytes.
- Submissions must include information on technical capability, pricing, past performance, and organizational details.
- Failure to furnish all required information may result in the quotation being considered non-responsive.
Additional Notes
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov.